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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-05617

 

SCM Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
1875 Lawrence Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 

Steve Rogers

1875 Lawrence Street, Suite 300

Denver, CO 80202

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (800) 955-9988

 

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

 

Date of reporting period: December 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS

 

(a)

 

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT

 

December 31, 2021

 

Shelton Emerging Markets Fund

Shelton International Select Equity Fund

Shelton Tactical Credit Fund

 

This report is intended only for the information of shareholders or those who have received the offering prospectus covering shares of beneficial interest of The SCM Trust which contains information about the management fee and other costs. Investments in shares of The SCM Trust are neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government.

 

 

Table of Contents

December 31, 2021

 

   

Historical Performance and Manager’s Discussion

2

About Your Fund’s Expenses

9

Top Holdings and Sector Breakdown

10

Portfolio of Investments

11

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

15

Statements of Operations

16

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

17

Financial Highlights

19

Notes to Financial Statements

25

Liquidity Risk Management Program Disclosure

32

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

32

Additional Information

33

Board of Trustees and Executive Officers

34

 

1

 

 

Historical Performance and Manager’s Discussion (Unaudited)

December 31, 2021

 

Shelton Emerging Market Fund and Shelton International Select Equities Fund (Portfolio Manager Derek Izuel)

 

2021 was supposed to be the COVID recovery year. Everyone envisioned a summer of getting back to all the things that we had not done for most of 2020. It did not quite work out like that. Over the summer the Delta variant forced countries to reinstate restrictions and further their vaccination efforts.

 

How this effected markets depended on where you stood. While it was not the only contributing factor, market performance around the world roughly followed the success of different regions to vaccinate their population and return their economy to normal. US large caps, given their global scope, continued their steady appreciation, while small caps reflected the ongoing difficulties in controlling the virus domestically. European stocks also performed well during the first part of the year, but faced with restrictions over the summer, struggled from September on. Emerging markets struggled the most.

 

Emerging markets faced two headwinds last year. To start with, vaccination and other efforts to control the spread of COVID were either less successful, such as in India, or more Draconian like the zero-COVID policy in China. Either way, emerging economies did not experience the same recovery as developed economies. On top of this, interest rates in developed markets finished their bottoming process in February and began to accelerate upwards. The dollar also bottomed, rising about 7% over the year.

 

Yet commodity prices were up some 30%. Since the early 1990s, commodity prices and the dollar have moved in opposite directions…until 2021. The dislocation of these two related instruments could indicate a reversion of commodity prices downward, weakness in the dollar, or a regime change in market behavior.

 

Which brings us to inflation. Inflation has been a headline in the US and overseas for the past 18 months. Price levels have risen 5-6% worldwide, topping out at nearly a 10% rate in the second quarter. Forecasts for 2022 are closer to 4%, but with central banks finally agreeing late in 2021 that these price increases look more robust than transitory, we should expect both a continued rise in 2022, as well as an increase in central bank activity to combat them.

 

China saw some concerning developments in 2021. Over the summer the Chinese government enacted sweeping restrictions on the technology and education sectors, changing the ways they use data and access capital. Education firms were forced to scale back operations and slash prices. These changes swept nearly $1 trillion of market cap off well-known tech firms such as Tencent, Alibaba and torpedoed the US registration of Didi Global, a ride-sharing company. We believe, the moves were founded in a position of weakness, not strength, as the Chinese Communist Party feared the loss of power over their own nation.

 

Additional government actions struck the Chinese real estate sector. A crackdown on borrowing sent Evergrande, one of the larger developers in the country, to the brink of insolvency. This development cannot be taken lightly, as the exposure extends throughout the Chinese financial system, and a disorderly collapse could have global ramifications.

 

Combine these developments with the uncertainty built into China’s zero-COVID policy, and 2021 saw the MSCI China index plummet 22%. Value trap, or opportunity?

 

Performance - Shelton Emerging Markets Fund

 

The Shelton Emerging Market Equity Fund Institutional Share Class returned 0.77% in 2021, outperforming the MSCI Emerging Markets Equity Index return of -2.34% by 3.11%.

 

Underweight to China was the greatest contributor to the fund’s performance last year as described in the earlier discussion. At the same time, the fund’s overweight to Taiwan also contributed to performance.

 

The semiconductor industry generated strong performance for the fund’s portfolio. While Taiwan Semiconductor is well known, smaller firms in Taiwan such as eMemory Technology, a developer of logical non-volatile memory chips, also performed well in 2021.

 

China Meidong Holdings, a collection of automobile dealerships, saw strong growth in demand among their higher margin premium autos, and saw its value grow by over 27%. Dentium, a Korean provider of dental implants and instruments continued to make progress in its goal of becoming the standard within the dental equipment market. Dentium’s stock appreciated 69% in 2021.

 

One of the fund’s few China positions was unfortunately New Oriental Education & Technology. Their business model was devastated by the imposition of restriction and price limits on education firms by the Chinese government. Much uncertainty remains, but we believe that such firms could see their revenues fall 50 to 80%.

 

Another Chinese holding that detracted from performance is Ping An Insurance Group. Ping An has seen life insurance premiums decline over the past few years, and we believe that the trouble in the Chinese real estate market may extend to their own holdings as well, but premiums are beginning to recover, and valuations imply almost excessive real estate losses.

 

Another Fund position during the period, HDFC, which is a global corporate bank based in India, saw its stock price fall about 10% due to slow growth in fees. We believe that the firm is likely to see a reversal in these trends, and revenue momentum stands to improve in 2022.

 

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Historical Performance (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) (Unaudited)

December 31, 2021

 

Performance - Shelton International Select Equity Fund

 

The Shelton International Select Equity Fund Institutional Share Class returned 6.23% in 2021, underperforming the MSCI World ex-US Index return of 7.82% by 1.59%.

 

Underweight to China was the greatest contributor to the fund’s performance last year as described in the earlier discussion. In addition, inflows into the fund left us with a higher-than-normal cash exposure during most of the year, creating a slight drag.

 

The semiconductor industry generated strong performance for the fund’s portfolio. ASML Holdings, a Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer, returned nearly 65% over the year. Faced with a dramatic disconnect between escalating demand and constrained production, chip manufacturers ramped up orders to build additional production lines.

 

CRH, a building material producer, ended 2021 up 30%, and with a strengthened balance sheet poised to drive further M&A. The firm was the fund’s top position for most of the year.

 

BNP Paribas, one of the fund’s larger bank holdings, has taken steps to move from an expansive strategy to a return on capital strategy through the sale of their BancWest subsidiary. The market responded positively to the news of that deal, potentially due to expectations for the deployment of that capital.

 

One of the fund’s few China positions was unfortunately New Oriental Education & Technology. Their business model was devastated by the imposition of restrictions and price limits on education firms by the Chinese government. Much uncertainty remains, but we believe that such firms could see their revenues fall 50 to 80%

 

Another Chinese holding that detracted from performance is Ping An Insurance Group. Ping An has seen life insurance premiums decline over the past few years, and we believe that the trouble in the Chinese real estate market may extend to their own holdings as well, but premiums are beginning to recover, and end of year valuations imply almost excessive real estate losses.

 

Valeo was another holding of the Fund during the period. While we believe that Valeo’s portfolio of electric vehicle and automation products show great promise, they have taken longer to deliver profits, and the expectations built into the stock price were impaired in 2021.

 

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Historical Performance and Manager’s Discussion (Unaudited)

December 31, 2021

 

All of the returns in this report represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results that may be achieved by the fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For more recent performance information, visit our website at www.sheltoncap.com. Note, too, that both investment returns and principal value can fluctuate widely, so an investor’s shares, when sold, could be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares.

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL SHARES

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for years ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception

Shelton Emerging Markets Fund

0.77%

10.28%

7.57%

6.34%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

-2.54%

9.87%

13.26%

N/A

 

INVESTOR SHARES

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for years ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception

Shelton Emerging Markets Fund

0.52%

10.03%

7.31%

6.11%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

-2.54%

9.87%

13.26%

N/A

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

Historical Performance (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) (Unaudited)

December 31, 2021

 

All of the returns in this report represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results that may be achieved by the fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For more recent performance information, visit our website at www.sheltoncap.com. Note, too, that both investment returns and principal value can fluctuate widely, so an investor’s shares, when sold, could be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares.

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL SHARES

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for years ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception

Shelton International Select Equity Fund

6.23%

12.54%

11.49%

MSCI ACWI Index (US)

7.82%

9.60%

9.22%

 

INVESTOR SHARES

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for years ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception

Shelton International Select Equity Fund

5.97%

12.23%

11.20%

MSCI ACWI Index (US)

7.82%

9.60%

9.22%

 

 

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Historical Performance and Manager’s Discussion (Unaudited)

December 31, 2021

 

Shelton Tactical Credit Fund (Portfolio Managers Jeffrey Rosenkranz, David Falk, and Bill Mock)

 

The Shelton Tactical Credit Fund seeks to generate total returns in the fixed income markets through income and capital appreciation. The Fund employs a fundamental research process to identify undervalued sectors and individual securities in the U.S. corporate and municipal bond markets. The Fund adjusts allocations to these markets, duration, curve positioning, short positions, and interest rate hedges based upon macroeconomic and other fundamental considerations.

 

Performance

 

During the reported fiscal year period December 31, 2020, through December 31, 2021, the Fund returned 7.09% for Institutional Shares (DEBIX) and 6.75% for Investor Shares (DEBTX), outperforming the Morningstar Nontraditional bond category return of 1.80% and the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Total Return Index (AGG) return of -1.54%. The Fund had positive contributions to return from long positions in corporate bonds, partially offset by very modest drag from short positions in corporate bonds and interest rate hedges. Most municipal bond positions were positive contributors as well.

 

Corporate Credit Market Recap

 

2021 was a year of surfing the waves of the Coronavirus. The year began with optimism on a vaccine-driven reopening of society, which led to a wonderful Spring and early Summer. Then the Delta wave arrived and knocked us down again for several months. Just as we started to get through Delta, the Omicron variant roared in with its ease of spread. Fortunately, the severity of this variant seems to be much milder, and coupled with vaccinations and boosters, many are optimistic that 2022 might be the year of transition from pandemic to endemic.

 

We took advantage of our Tactical mandate to position the Fund defensively where appropriate and going on offense when compelling risk/reward opportunities were created by the waves of volatility. Early in the year we anticipated rising rates and a reopening of the economy, so we positioned the Fund underweight duration (investment grade bonds, municipal bonds, and BB-rated high yield corporate bonds), and overweight reopening sectors (cruise lines, airlines, casinos, theme parks, energy, and certain retailers). This produced strong 1Q and 2Q performance. When we became concerned about the Delta variant over the summer, we flipped the playbook and went on defense, increasing duration and reducing credit sensitivity. The Fund was not completely immune to the bouts of volatility and suffered a modest drawdown from mid-July through the end of August. However, we did take the opportunity to buy some quality bonds at more attractive prices, viewing the Delta wave as temporary. This led to outperformance in September. We also anticipated that a second wave was likely as the northern portion of the country spent more time indoors in late Fall. This cold-temperature-induced wave ended up bleeding right into the quick-spreading new Omicron variant. Piling on top was the typical seasonal weakness of fixed income markets in November, when tax-loss selling is heavy, and dealers and many investors become risk-averse close to year-end. Again, we viewed the challenging November period as temporary and another opportunity to add risk, positioning the Fund to recover well in December, capping-off a strong 2021.

 

Municipal Market Recap

 

Navigating the municipal bond market in 2021 required focus on the overall economy and interest rates, technical supply and demand factors, credit quality, politics and policy.

 

While high-grade tax-exempt bond yields were essentially unchanged over the fourth quarter, when we look at the entire year, we see that municipals significantly outperformed Treasuries across the yield curve. Treasury rates increased 91, 56 and 25 basis points in the 5-year, 10-year and 30-year maturities respectively, while the benchmark municipal yields increased only 37, 32 and 9 basis points in the same spots. Year-end relative value measured by the AAA/Treasury ratios of 47%, 69% and 79% in 5, 10 and 30 years shows that while high-grade municipal yields ended the year higher than they began, tax-exempts continued to be expensive by historical standards.

 

One of the main reasons for the relative stability and outperformance of tax-exempt bonds relative to Treasuries over the year was the steady investor demand. Inflows into tax-exempt mutual funds for 2021 totaled $101.7 billion setting a record since Lipper began tracking this information 30 years ago.

 

New long-term municipal issuance in 2021 totaled $464 billion. Tax-exempt issuance accounted for 75% of total issuance. Volume came in a bit below what some market observers anticipated as certain issuers stayed on the sidelines hoping for the restoration of the ability to advance refund outstanding debt on a tax-exempt basis or a new federal direct subsidy program for taxable bonds. Neither of these municipal issuer wish-list items made the final cut for the enacted Infrastructure and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) and were excluded from the currently sidelined Build Back Better agenda. We anticipate that those issuers that held off will come to market in 2022.

 

The overall state of municipal credit continued to improve in 2021 as the vaccine roll-out and economic reopening resulted in more return to in-office work as well as pent-up consumer demand for dining, travel, and other services. Spending was further supported by the wealth effect derived from the strong equity market performance. In December, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that state sales tax revenues increased about 17% year-over-year as of the third quarter. State and local governments also have been recently supported and will continue to benefit from massive federal aid. The March 2020 CARES Act, the December 2020 stimulus and the American Rescue Plan in aggregate provided an estimated $1.2 trillion across various municipal sectors including health care, mass transit, surface transportation, utilities, primary/secondary education, higher education, housing, airports, and ports. In addition, the most recently passed IIJA includes an additional $550 billion in new money for physical infrastructure purposes.

 

Economic Observations and the Fed

 

The pandemic’s effect on supply chains is well-documented at this point. The strength of US consumers, companies, and state & local governments provided ample firepower to the demand side of the equation, particularly as vaccines allowed for the reopening of society. This supply/demand imbalance drove inflation to levels not seen in decades. For much of the year, the Fed and many forecasters believed these inflationary effects would be transitory. At the same time, the desire to allow the labor market to recover not just to full-employment, but full-employment across all ethnic and socio-economic groups pushed the Fed to allow the economy to simmer longer. Late in the year the Fed realized and acknowledged that the labor market had in fact healed much more rapidly than anticipated, and therefore they could turn their focus to the other half of their dual mandate – price stability. This pivot commenced the start of a tightening cycle of higher interest rates and balance sheet normalization. These higher rates and concomitant volatility will require skill and dexterity to navigate in 2022 and beyond, and we are confident we are up to the challenge.

 

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Historical Performance (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) (Unaudited)

December 31, 2021

 

Corporate Credit Market Outlook

 

Credit spreads across Investment Grade and High Yield corporate bonds entered 2022 relatively tight by historical standards, with High Yield at +375bps and Investment Grade at +175bps. Duration in the investment grade bond market is at historically high levels and coupled with a further expected rise in interest rates, leads us to a cautious outlook for IG bonds. We expect that rising rates and volatility will create more attractive entry points throughout the course of the year. We believe that the high yield market will also not be immune to the collateral damage of higher rates, as duration in the HY market has also become elevated. This is particularly true in the higher-quality BB segment of the market, and we are cautious there as well. Spreads in the BB segment ended 2021 at +253bps, B +407bps, and CCC +723bps. On a historical basis, BBs measure the richest here and CCCs the least expensive, although none screen as particularly cheap. Our goal is to take advantage of our tactical mandate to position defensively where appropriate, and to take advantage of bouts of volatility and price dislocation caused by outflows from ETFs and mutual funds.

 

The year 2021 produced only $12.7bn of bonds and loans that defaulted or completed a distressed exchange, which represents just 0.44% of the leveraged credit universe. This is comfortably below the long-term average of 3.6% for HY bonds. Additionally, liquidity amongst high yield issuers is at a two-decade high.

 

We believe that there has been a massive shortfall of investment in upstream energy over the last several years due to ESG concerns, constraints on capital providers, and newfound discipline found or imposed upon energy companies. For these reasons, we believe energy prices will remain high, which creates risks and opportunities; risks in the form of inflation for consumers and energy-intensive manufacturers, but opportunities to invest in certain producers or service providers who would benefit from higher commodity prices.

 

We expect the significant pace of new issuance to moderate somewhat in 2022. Many companies have already locked in historically low interest rates and pushed out maturities by refinancing their debt. But the pressure to drive flagging stock prices in the latter stages of the economic cycle may drive management teams to increase shareholder rewards and M&A activity, financed with debt. This may provide opportunities to actively participate and trade around these new issues. Furthermore, we continue to seek to identify process-driven investments and other special situations, whose outcome is tied more to progress achieving milestones and less valuation, as a means to add uncorrelated returns to the portfolio.

 

Municipal Market Outlook

 

We have several municipal market observations for the coming year:

 

First, as the Fed continues tapering and commences rate hikes, both Treasury and municipal rates will go up. We note that given what could be described as investor exhaustion with the recent absolute low level of tax-exempt rates, an increase in absolute yields may very well be just what the municipal market needs. Furthermore, historically tax-exempt bonds have tended to outperform Treasuries in rising interest rate cycles. This happens in part because municipal bond prices are more stable relative to Treasuries due to the large retail investor base.

 

As the Fed tightens, we anticipate that the municipal yield curve will flatten. Longer maturity bonds should provide better opportunity for price performance. For this reason, we seek to actively manage interest rate risk on this portion of the Fund’s portfolio in an effort to capture as much of the price move or credit performance of each position as possible.

 

We expect that tax-exempt fund flows will continue to be firm, although not likely as strong as 2021 where they were positive in 51 of 52 weeks. We began to see retail demand moderate somewhat in the fourth quarter 2021 as expectations for higher individual tax rates diminished when it became clear that the Build Back Better agenda was not moving forward this Congressional session. However, we always remain vigilant to market conditions that might stimulate fund outflow cycles that can create a negative feedback loop.

 

Last, while we believe the general state of municipal credit is positive, as we continue to move forward in this COVID-19 world it remains critical to carefully and continually follow specific municipal sectors that are more greatly affected by changes in behavior due to limitations on activity or stresses on operations due to the impact of virus variants and related community policy responses as well as labor shortages. Airline and airport, public transit system, hospital, higher education, and convention center credits are among such more sensitive sectors that require ongoing surveillance and analysis.

 

Thank you very much for your investment in the Shelton Tactical Credit Fund.

 

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Historical Performance and Manager’s Discussion (Unaudited)

December 31, 2021

 

All of the returns in this report represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results that may be achieved by the fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For more recent performance information, visit our website at www.sheltoncap.com. Note, too, that both investment returns and principal value can fluctuate widely, so an investor’s shares, when sold, could be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares.

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL SHARES

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for years ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception

Shelton Tactical Credit Fund

7.09%

4.51%

4.56%

Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index

-1.54%

3.57%

3.33%

 

INVESTOR SHARES

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for years ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception

Shelton Tactical Credit Fund

6.75%

4.24%

4.31%

Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index

-1.54%

3.57%

3.33%

 

 

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About Your Fund’s Expenses (Unaudited)

December 31, 2021

 

As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions, redemption fees, and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution fees and other Fund expenses. Operating expenses, which are deducted from the Funds’ gross income, directly reduce the investment return of the Funds. The Funds’ expenses are expressed as a percentage of its average net assets. This figure is known as the expense ratio. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

 

Actual Expenses

 

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

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The Funds do not charge any sales charges. Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional cost, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the tables are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher. The calculations assume no shares were bought or sold during the period.

 

 

Beginning
Account Value
July 1, 2021

Ending
Account Value
December 31,
2021

Expenses Paid
During Period*

Net Annual
Expense Ratio

Shelton Emerging Markets Fund

       

Institutional Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 983

$ 7.80

1.56%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,017

$ 7.93

1.56%

Investor Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 982

$ 9.04

1.81%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,016

$ 9.20

1.81%

         

Shelton International Select Equity Fund

       

Institutional Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,004

$ 5.00

0.99%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,020

$ 5.04

0.99%

Investor Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,003

$ 6.21

1.23%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,019

$ 6.26

1.23%

         

Shelton Tactical Credit Fund

       

Institutional Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 999

$ 10.28

2.04%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,015

$ 10.36

2.04%

Investor Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 997

$ 11.63

2.31%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,013

$ 11.72

2.31%

 

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio listed in the “Net Annual Expense Ratio” column, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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Top Holdings and Sector Breakdown (Unaudited)

December 31, 2021

 

Shelton Emerging Markets Fund

Security

 

Market Value
(in U.S.
Dollars)

   

Percentage
of Total
Investment

 

1

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

    $2,019,647       7.0 %

2

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

    1,879,092       6.6 %

3

MediaTek Inc

    1,433,178       5.0 %

4

Infosys Ltd

    1,416,044       4.9 %

5

First Eagle Private Credit LLC

    1,365,742       4.8 %

6

Haier Smart Home Co Ltd

    1,338,160       4.7 %

7

Chailease Holding Co Ltd

    1,220,022       4.3 %

8

eMemory Technology Inc

    1,081,268       3.8 %

9

HDFC Bank Ltd

    1,040,795       3.6 %

10

Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV

    999,750       3.5 %

 

Shelton International Select Equity Fund

Security

 

Market Value
(in U.S.
Dollars)

   

Percentage
of Total
Investment

 

1

CRH PLC

  $ 8,008,601       5.1%  

2

DBS Group Holdings Ltd

    7,520,364       4.8%  

3

Nestle SA

    7,310,189       4.6%  

4

KBC Group NV

    6,476,146       4.1%  

5

BNP Paribas SA

    6,301,721       4.0%  

6

Element Fleet Management Corp

    6,110,992       3.9%  

7

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    5,770,952       3.6%  

8

ASML Holding NV

    5,610,399       3.5%  

9

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

    5,358,848       3.4%  

10

Valeo

    4,923,309       3.1%  

 

Shelton Tactical Credit Fund

Security

 

Market Value
(in U.S.
Dollars)

   

Percentage
of Total
Investment

 

1

Iron Mountain Inc

  $ 2,069,960       3.9%  

2

State of California

    2,000,000       3.8%  

3

Illinois Finance Authority

    2,000,000       3.8%  

4

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority

    2,000,000       3.8%  

5

City of Murray UT

    2,000,000       3.8%  

6

City of New York NY

    2,000,000       3.8%  

7

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue

    2,000,000       3.8%  

8

New York City Water & Sewer System

    2,000,000       3.8%  

9

University of California

    2,000,000       3.8%  

10

Permanent University Fund - University of Texas System

    2,000,000       3.8%  

 

 

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Shelton Emerging Markets Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description  Shares   Value 
Common Stock (90.34%)          
           
Argentina (2.15%)          
MercadoLibre Inc*   505   $680,942 
           
Brazil (8.88%)          
Arco Platform Ltd*   33,230    694,175 
Banco Bradesco SA   183,300    626,886 
Notre Dame Intermedica Participacoes SA   37,400    405,223 
Sendas Distribuidora SA   244,000    567,727 
Sul America SA   105,769    522,009 
Total Brazil        2,816,020 
           
Cayman Islands (2.49%)          
ASM Pacific Technology Ltd   73,000    788,894 
           
China (7.18%)          
Haier Smart Home Co Ltd   316,400    1,338,160 
Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd   33,200    239,243 
Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd   412,083    699,612 
Total China        2,277,015 
           
India (7.75%)          
HDFC Bank Ltd   15,995    1,040,795 
Infosys Ltd   55,948    1,416,044 
Total India        2,456,839 
           
Indonesia (10.95%)          
Ace Hardware Indonesia Tbk PT   7,477,000    670,855 
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT   4,743,375    1,365,742 
Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk PT   993,000    606,520 
Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk PT   10,537,900    830,952 
Total Indonesia        3,474,069 
           
Mexico (6.10%)          
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV   658,000    999,750 
Regional SAB de CV   180,000    933,516 
Total Mexico        1,933,266 

 

Security Description  Shares   Value 
South Africa (1.50%)          
Gold Fields Ltd   43,000   $475,761 
           
South Korea (14.00%)          
DB HiTek Co Ltd   15,500    944,760 
Dentium Co Ltd   15,000    879,599 
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd   28,612    1,879,092 
Samsung SDI Co Ltd*   1,342    738,063 
Total South Korea        4,441,514 
           
Taiwan (25.32%)          
Accton Technology Corp   100,400    940,769 
Chailease Holding Co Ltd   128,100    1,220,022 
eMemory Technology Inc   13,700    1,081,268 
MediaTek Inc   33,400    1,433,178 
Sporton International Inc   64,050    501,857 
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd   91,300    2,019,647 
Voltronic Power Technology Corp   15,000    836,820 
Total Taiwan        8,033,561 
           
Thailand (4.02%)          
Bangkok Bank PCL   223,000    805,304 
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL   614,000    469,138 
Total Thailand        1,274,442 
           
Total Common Stock (Cost $21,457,828)        28,652,323 
           

Total Investments (Cost $21,457,828)(a) (90.34%)

       $28,652,323 
Other Net Assets (3.17%)        3,065,184 
Net Assets (100.00%)       $31,717,507 

 

*

Non-income producing security

 

Shelton International Select Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description  Shares   Value 
Common Stock (88.06%)          
           
Belgium (3.60%)          
KBC Group NV   75,468   $6,476,146 
           
Canada (12.57%)          
CAE Inc*   139,811    3,531,939 
Constellation Software Inc/Canada   2,043    3,795,906 
Element Fleet Management Corp   599,309    6,110,992 
Kinross Gold Corp   478,000    2,777,596 
Linamar Corp   57,700    3,422,761 
Topicus.com Inc*   31,858    2,928,167 
Total Canada        22,567,361 

 

Security Description  Shares   Value 
Cayman Islands (2.01%)          
ASM Pacific Technology Ltd   335,000   $3,620,147 
           
China (0.94%)          
Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd   233,900    1,684,579 
           
France (8.33%)          
BNP Paribas SA   91,187    6,301,721 
L’Oreal SA   7,912    3,751,520 
Valeo   162,879    4,923,309 
Total France        14,976,550 
           
Germany (3.54%)          
adidas AG   6,862    1,975,838 
MTU Aero Engines AG   21,496    4,385,480 
Total Germany        6,361,318 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Shelton International Select Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description  Shares   Value 
Great Britain (4.21%)          
Intertek Group PLC   40,935   $3,121,523 
Unilever PLC   82,562    4,441,010 
Total Great Britain        7,562,533 
           
Hong Kong (4.23%)          
AIA Group Ltd   465,300    4,691,018 
Techtronic Industries Co Ltd   146,400    2,914,367 
Total Hong Kong        7,605,385 
           
India (2.40%)          
HDFC Bank Ltd   66,259    4,311,473 
           
Indonesia (3.21%)          
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT   20,012,284    5,770,952 
           
Ireland (7.17%)          
CRH PLC   151,384    8,008,601 
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC   88,215    4,859,410 
Total Ireland        12,868,011 
           
Japan (11.85%)          
Daikin Industries Ltd   11,400    2,582,832 
Mitsubishi Electric Corp   240,000    3,039,729 
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd   28,500    2,266,289 
Nabtesco Corp   122,000    3,607,399 
Nomura Research Institute Ltd   94,300    4,041,253 
PHC Holdings Corp*   47,000    850,983 
Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd   155,500    1,899,948 
Tokyo Electron Ltd   5,200    2,992,975 
Total Japan        21,281,408 
           
Mexico (2.55%)          
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV   3,020,500    4,591,632 

 

Security Description  Shares   Value 
Netherlands (3.12%)          
ASML Holding NV   7,047   $5,610,399 
           
Singapore (4.18%)          
DBS Group Holdings Ltd   310,428    7,520,364 
           
South Korea (1.94%)          
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd   53,000    3,490,978 
           
Switzerland (6.56%)          
Givaudan SA   576    3,029,350 
Nestle SA   52,078    7,310,189 
Straumann Holding AG   684    1,454,105 
Total Switzerland        11,793,644 
           
Taiwan (2.98%)          
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd   44,542    5,358,848 
           
Thailand (2.67%)          
Bangkok Bank PCL   1,327,100    4,807,038 
           
Total Common Stock (Cost $135,648,154)        158,258,766 
           

Total Investments (Cost $135,648,154)(a) (88.06%)

       $158,258,766 
Other Net Assets (3.92%)        21,465,202 
Net Assets (100.00%)       $179,723,968 

 

*

Non-income producing security

 

Shelton Tactical Credit Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description/
Long Positions
  Shares   Value 
Common Stock (1.50%)          
           
Financial (1.25%)          
CBL & Associates Properties Inc*   21,234   $662,499 

CBL & Associates LP(a)

   1,000,000    10,000 

CBL & Associates LP(a)

   1,526,000    15,260 
         687,759 
Consumer, Non-cyclical (0.25%)          
Pyxus International Inc*   83,441    136,009 
           
Energy (0.00%)          

CHC Group LLC*(b)

   9,358    2 
           
Total Common Stock (Cost $2,201,370)        823,770 

 

Security Description/
Long Positions
  Par Value   Value 
Corporate Debt (42.36%)          
           
Basic Materials (4.44%)          

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc, 9.875%, 10/17/2025 (144A)#

  $1,239,000   $1,402,288 
Ferroglobe PLC / Globe Specialty Metals Inc, 9.375%, 12/31/2025   1,000,000    1,030,000 
Total Basic Materials        2,432,288 
           
Communications (4.64%)          
Directv Financing LLC / Directv Financing Co-Obligor Inc, 5.875%, 8/15/2027 (144A)   1,500,000    1,534,995 
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC, 6.000%, 1/15/2030 (144A)   1,000,000    1,005,000 
Total Communications        2,539,995 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Shelton Tactical Credit Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description/
Long Positions
  Par Value   Value 
Consumer, Cyclical (14.79%)          

Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc/The, 8.000%, 6/15/2021(a)

  $4,958,932   $37,192 

Six Flags Entertainment Corp, 4.875%, 7/31/2024 (144A)#

   1,000,000    1,010,000 
Guitar Center Inc, 8.500%, 1/15/2026 (144A)   1,500,000    1,609,470 

Hawaiian Brand Intellectual Property Ltd / HawaiianMiles Loyalty Ltd, 5.750%, 1/20/2026 (144A)#

   1,000,000    1,046,250 

Carnival Corp, 5.750%, 3/1/2027 (144A)#

   500,000    500,000 

Titan International Inc, 7.000%, 4/30/2028#

   1,000,000    1,065,000 

PetSmart Inc / PetSmart Finance Corp, 7.750%, 2/15/2029 (144A)#

   750,000    814,688 

Boyd Gaming Corp, 4.750%, 6/15/2031 (144A)#

   500,000    510,000 
Station Casinos LLC, 4.625%, 12/1/2031 (144A)   1,500,000    1,512,300 
Total Consumer, Cyclical        8,104,900 
           
Consumer, Non-cyclical (6.72%)          
Mozart Debt Merger Sub Inc, 3.875%, 4/1/2029 (144A)   1,000,000    996,470 
Triton Water Holdings Inc, 6.250%, 4/1/2029 (144A)   1,000,000    959,100 
JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Food Co / JBS USA Finance Inc, 3.750%, 12/1/2031 (144A)   1,700,000    1,725,500 
Total Consumer, Non-cyclical        3,681,070 
           
Energy (3.82%)          

Transocean Inc, 7.500%, 1/15/2026 (144A)#

   1,500,000    1,117,500 

Energy Ventures Gom LLC / EnVen Finance Corp, 11.750%, 4/15/2026 (144A)#

   950,000    976,676 
Total Energy        2,094,176 
           
Financial (6.07%)          

Iron Mountain Inc, 4.875%, 9/15/2029 (144A)#

   2,000,000    2,069,960 
CBL & Associates HoldCo II LLC, 10.000%, 11/15/2029   731,425    733,254 
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.850%, 10/29/2041   500,000    522,233 
Total Financial        3,325,447 
           
Industrial (1.88%)          

Eletson Holdings Inc / Eletson Finance US LLC / Agathonissos Finance LLC, 9.625%, 1/15/2022(b),(c)

   548,153     
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp, 5.250%, 6/1/2029 (144A)   1,000,000    1,030,000 
Total Industrial        1,030,000 
           
Total Corporate Debt (Cost $23,132,335)        23,207,876 
           
Municipal Bonds (56.64%)          
           
Development (4.22%)          
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, 7.500%, 7/1/2032 (144A)   250,000    212,500 

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, 8.000%, 7/1/2039 (144A)(a)

   2,050,000    1,230,000 

 

Security Description/
Long Positions
  Par Value   Value 
New York Transportation Development Corp, 4.375%, 10/1/2045  $750,000   $867,254 
Total Development        2,309,754 
           
General Obligation (13.09%)          

Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp, 5.500%, 8/1/2031#, (a), (b)

   400,000    15,000 

State of California, 0.010%, 5/1/2040(d)

   2,000,000    2,000,000 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, 0.010%, 8/1/2042(d)

   2,000,000    2,000,000 

City of New York NY, 0.010%, 8/1/2044(d)

   2,000,000    2,000,000 

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp Sales Tax Revenue, 5.000%, 7/1/2058#

   1,000,000    1,157,557 
Total General Obligation        7,172,557 
           
Higher Education (10.95%)          

Permanent University Fund - University of Texas System, 0.070%, 7/1/2037(d)

   2,000,000    2,000,000 

University of California, 0.010%, 5/15/2048(d)

   2,000,000    2,000,000 

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 0.010%, 11/1/2049(d)

   2,000,000    2,000,000 
Total Higher Education        6,000,000 
           
Housing (2.16%)          

California Municipal Finance Authority, 5.000%, 5/15/2051#

   1,000,000    1,182,197 
           
Medical (16.40%)          

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.000%, 8/1/2035#,(d)

   1,000,000    1,212,800 
City of Murray UT, 0.010%, 5/15/2037   2,000,000    2,000,000 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 5.000%, 7/1/2044#,(d)

   1,000,000    1,129,545 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, 4.000%, 4/1/2049   1,000,000    1,149,970 
California Municipal Finance Authority, 4.000%, 2/1/2051   250,000    292,940 

County of Cuyahoga OH, 5.500%, 2/15/2052#

   1,000,000    1,195,120 
Illinois Finance Authority, 0.010%, 7/15/2055   2,000,000    2,000,000 
Total Medical        8,980,375 
           
Tobacco Settlement (2.10%)          
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, 4.000%, 6/1/2049   1,000,000    1,149,454 
           
Transportation (4.07%)          

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp, 7.000%, 12/31/2038#

   500,000    553,248 

Riverside County Transportation Commission, 4.000%, 6/1/2046(d)

   1,000,000    1,177,405 

Bay Area Toll Authority, 0.010%, 4/1/2053(d)

   500,000    500,000 
Total Transportation        2,230,653 
           
Water (3.65%)          

New York City Water & Sewer System, 0.010%, 6/15/2044(d)

   2,000,000    2,000,000 
           
Total Municipal Debt (Cost $31,592,627)        31,024,990 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Shelton Tactical Credit Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description/
Long Positions
  Par Value   Value 
Term Loans (1.30%)          
Pyxus International Loan, 3M US LIBOR (floor 1.500%) + 9.500%, 2/24/25  $724,718   $712,637 
           
Total Term Loans (Cost $714,174)        712,637 
           
    

Contracts

      
Purchased Options - Puts (0.04%)          
10-Year US Treasury Note Futures          
Notional amount $12,750,000, premiums paid $50,000, exercise price $127.50, expires 1/21/22*   100    3,125 
10-Year US Treasury Note Futures          
Notional amount $12,850,000, premiums paid $31,250, exercise price $128.50, expires 1/21/22*   100    7,813 
10-Year US Treasury Note Futures          
Notional amount $9,712,500, premiums paid $39,844, exercise price $129.50, expires 1/21/22*   75    17,578 
           
Total Purchased Options - Puts (Cost $121,094)        28,516 
           
Total Long Positions (Cost $57,761,601) (101.84%)       $55,797,789 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-1.84%)        (1,010,055)
Net Assets (100.00%)       $54,787,734 

 

Security Description/
Short Positions
  Par Value   Value 
Short Corporate Debt (-4.95%)          
           
Consumer, Cyclical (-3.00%)          
Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp, 5.500%, 3/1/2025 (144A)  $(1,600,000)  $(1,648,000)
           
Financial (-1.95%)          
Navient Corp, 5.875%, 10/25/2024   (1,000,000)   (1,066,250)
           
Total Short Corporate Debt (Proceeds $2,633,403)       $(2,714,250)

 

*

Non income security.

 

(144A) Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A or Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers. As of December 31, 2021, these securities had a total aggregate market value of $19,614,697, which represented approximately 35.80% of net assets.

 

#

All or a portion of this security has been segregated as collateral. The total fair value of securities pledged as collateral amounts to $15,555,541 as of fiscal year end.

 

(a)

Defaulted security.

 

(b)

Security is illiquid.

 

(c)

Level 3 security fair valued under procedures established by the Board of Trustees, represents 0.00% of net assets. The total value of the fair value security is $0.

 

(d)

Variable rate security.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2021

 

   

Shelton
Emerging
Markets Fund

   

Shelton
International
Select Equity
Fund

   

Shelton
Tactical Credit
Fund

 

Assets

                       

Investments in securities

                       

Cost of investments

  $ 21,457,828     $ 135,648,154     $ 57,640,507  

Cost of purchased options

                121,094  

Value of investments (Note 1)

    28,652,323       158,258,766       55,769,273  

Value of purchased options (Note 1)

                28,516  

Cash

    3,412,939       25,123,170       599,311  

Cash held at broker for securities sold short

                741,100  

Interest receivable

                599,415  

Dividend receivable

    21,917       92,112        

Reclaim receivable

    970       389,732        

Receivable from investment advisor

                 

Receivable for fund shares sold

    447,360       142,074       21,578  

Prepaid expenses

    30,251       69,630       4,115  

Other receivables

    143       831        

Total assets

  $ 32,565,903     $ 184,076,315     $ 57,763,308  
                         

Liabilities

                       

Payables and other liabilites

                       

Short positions, at value (proceeds $2,633,403)

                2,714,250  

Interest payable

                40,104  

Payable for fund shares repurchased

    50,174       410,400       110,408  

Payable to investment advisor

    28,340       109,824       54,541  

Distributions payable

    8,815       48,389       3,091  

Payable for securities purchased

    697,848       3,660,312        

Dividend tax payable

                 

Accrued 12b-1 fees

    270       6,263       968  

Accrued administration fees

    2,365       13,465       4,213  
                   

Accrued CCO fees

    1,118       26,316       1,913  

Accrued custody fees

                5  

Accrued expenses

    22,267       22,927       22,772  

Accrued fund accounting fees

    7,454       14,017       17,867  

Accrued printing fees

                 

Accrued registration fees

                 

Accrued shareholder servicing fees

                 

Accrued transfer agent fees

    29,245       39,107       4,662  

Accrued trustee fees

    500       1,327       780  

Total liabilities

    848,396       4,352,347       2,975,574  
                         

Net assets

  $ 31,717,507     $ 179,723,968     $ 54,787,734  
                         

Net assets at December 31, 2021 consist of

                       

Paid-in capital

    27,022,435       196,523,519       62,922,361  

Distributable earnings/(loss)

    4,695,072       (16,799,551 )     (8,134,627 )

Total net assets

  $ 31,717,507     $ 179,723,968     $ 54,787,734  
                         

Net assets

                       

Institutional

  $ 30,457,902     $ 149,505,232     $ 50,232,182  

Investor

  $ 1,259,605     $ 30,218,736     $ 4,555,552  
                         

Shares outstanding

                       

Institutional Shares (no par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    1,533,506       5,497,032       4,538,409  

Investor Shares (no par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    64,145       1,117,534       412,139  
                         

Net asset value per share

                       

Institutional Shares

  $ 19.86     $ 27.20     $ 11.07  

Investor Shares

  $ 19.64     $ 27.04     $ 11.05  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2021

 

   

Shelton
Emerging
Markets Fund

   

Shelton
International
Select Equity
Fund

   

Shelton
Tactical
Credit
Fund

 
   

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

 

Investment income

                       

Interest income

  $ 62     $ 1,389     $ 2,089,219  

Dividend income (net of foreign tax witheld: $76,591, $339,151 and $— respectively)

    467,137       2,621,765       21,162  

Other income

                 

Income from securities lending, net

    585       3,709        

Total

  $ 467,784     $ 2,626,863     $ 2,110,381  
                         

Expenses

                       

Management fees (Note 2)

  $ 298,605     $ 1,214,570     $ 599,651  

Interest on short positions

                190,512  

Administration fees (Note 2)

    27,140       149,056       46,536  

Transfer agent fees

    39,310       80,359       15,240  

Accounting services

    22,637       40,214       38,194  

Custodian fees

    15,891       27,965       6,204  

Legal and audit fees

    9,887       31,643       13,672  

CCO fees (Note 2)

    2,539       13,991       4,414  

Trustees fees

    3,781       3,783       3,802  

Insurance

    887       5,020       1,614  

Printing

    8,874       9,629       12,824  

Broker Fees

          220       136,207  

Registration and dues

    42,735       43,703       22,136  

12b-1 fees Investor Shares (Note 2)

    3,791       62,599       12,052  

Other expenses

          650       3,847  

Total expenses

  $ 476,077     $ 1,683,402     $ 1,106,905  

Less reimbursement from manager (Note 2)

    (6,292 )           (47,163 )

Net expenses

  $ 469,785     $ 1,683,402     $ 1,059,742  

Net Investment Income/(loss)

  $ (2,001 )   $ 943,461     $ 1,050,639  
                         

Realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

                       

Net realized gain/(loss) from security transactions and foreign currency

  $ 1,083,131     $ 13,530,520     $ 341,934  

Net realized gain/(loss) from futures contracts

                (48,363 )

Net realized gain/(loss) from purchased option contracts

                (170,979 )

Net realized gain/(loss) from written options contracts

                74,599  

Total Net Realized gain/(loss)

    1,083,131       13,530,520       197,191  
                         

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

    (895,880 )     (5,399,908 )     1,949,932  

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of futures

                 

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of purchased option contracts

                117,570  

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of written option contracts

                (88,726 )

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

  $ 187,251     $ 8,130,612     $ 2,175,967  

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 185,250     $ 9,074,073     $ 3,226,606  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Shelton Emerging Markets Fund

   

Shelton International
Select Equity Fund

 
   

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

Year Ended
December 31,
2020

 

Operations

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)

  $ (2,001 )   $ (41,404 )   $ 50,062     $ 943,461     $ 425,800  

Net realized gain/(loss) from security transactions and foreign currency

    1,083,131       3,489,313       (3,886,642 )     13,530,520       38,555  

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

    (895,880 )     3,281,869       4,945,157       (5,399,908 )     19,176,951  

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    185,250       6,729,778       1,108,577       9,074,073       19,641,306  
                                         

Distributions to shareholders

                                       

Distributions

                                       

Institutional Shares

    (571,045 )     (47,123 )     (802,092 )     (960,307 )     (810,174 )

Investor Shares

    (24,193 )     (2,929 )     (49,976 )     (121,712 )     (75,408 )

Total Distributions

    (595,238 )     (50,052 )     (852,068 )     (1,082,019 )     (885,582 )
                                         

Capital share transactions

                                       

Increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    4,790,318       (2,092,602 )     (21,276,449 )     27,975,743       64,229,063  

Total increase/(decrease)

    4,380,330       4,587,124       (21,019,939 )     35,967,797       82,984,787  
                                         

Net assets

                                       

Beginning of year

    27,337,177       22,750,053       43,769,992       143,756,171       60,771,384  

End of year

  $ 31,717,507     $ 27,337,177     $ 22,750,053     $ 179,723,968     $ 143,756,171  

 

   

Shelton Tactical Credit Fund

 
   

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

Year Ended
December 31,
2020

 

Operations

               

Net investment income/(loss)

  $ 1,050,639     $ 2,304,569  

Net realized gain/(loss) from security transactions and foreign currency

    341,934       786,483  

Net realized gain/(loss) from futures contracts

    (48,363 )     (1,876,622 )

Net realized gain/(loss) from purchased option contracts

    (170,979 )     (1,086,795 )

Net realized gain/(loss) from written options contracts

    74,599       385,413  

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

    1,949,932       (1,465,185 )

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of futures

          (401,601 )

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of purchased option contracts

    117,570       (210,148 )

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of written option contracts

    (88,726 )     88,726  

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    3,226,606       (1,475,160 )
                 

Distributions to shareholders

               

Distributions

               

Institutional Shares

    (1,608,706 )     (1,860,085 )

Investor Shares

    (156,372 )     (443,874 )

Total Distributions

    (1,765,078 )     (2,303,959 )
                 

Capital share transactions

               

Increase/(Decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    6,343,472       (39,592,702 )

Total increase/(decrease)

    7,805,000       (43,371,821 )
                 

Net assets

               

Beginning of year

    46,982,734       90,354,555  

End of year

  $ 54,787,734     $ 46,982,734  

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(Continued)

 

Shelton Emerging Markets Fund

 

Institutional Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period
October 1, 2020 through
December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    589,630     $ 11,944,791       55,023     $ 972,867       361,269     $ 5,104,041  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    28,375       563,525       2,309       46,398       47,764       772,818  

Shares repurchased

    (365,861 )     (7,406,200 )     (166,946 )     (2,859,468 )     (1,842,250 )     (26,676,989 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    252,145     $ 5,102,116       (109,614 )   $ (1,840,203 )     (1,433,217 )   $ (20,800,130 )

 

   

Investor Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period
October 1, 2020 through
December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    37,005     $ 746,324       1,033     $ 18,262       14,115     $ 217,500  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    1,193       23,422       137       2,728       2,782       44,734  

Shares repurchased

    (53,793 )     (1,081,544 )     (15,623 )     (273,389 )     (53,368 )     (738,553 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    (15,596 )   $ (311,798 )     (14,453 )   $ (252,399 )     (36,471 )   $ (476,319 )

 

Shelton International Select Equity Fund

 

Institutional Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

Year Ended
December 31, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    2,980,379     $ 80,420,547       2,852,650     $ 61,496,737  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    33,630       914,749       33,046       794,614  

Shares gained with reorganization (Note 6)

                    1,027,306       21,305,921  

Shares repurchased

    (2,479,669 )     (66,635,278 )     (1,475,934 )     (27,928,354 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    534,341     $ 14,700,019       2,437,068     $ 55,668,918  

 

   

Investor Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

Year Ended
December 31, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    738,870     $ 19,758,599       411,822     $ 9,231,323  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    4,396       118,881       2,976       71,947  

Shares gained with reorganization (Note 6)

                    94,062       1,938,316  

Shares repurchased

    (244,815 )     (6,601,755 )     (124,979 )     (2,681,441 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    498,452     $ 13,275,724       383,881     $ 8,560,145  

 

Shelton Tactical Credit Fund

 

Institutional Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

Year Ended
December 31, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    1,079,371     $ 12,043,444       772,060     $ 7,819,310  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    142,999       1,594,388       188,740       1,841,491  

Shares repurchased

    (466,453 )     (5,151,960 )     (3,803,066 )     (36,872,793 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    755,917     $ 8,485,873       (2,842,266 )   $ (27,211,992 )

 

   

Investor Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

Year Ended
December 31, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    66,255     $ 735,922       268,050     $ 2,797,120  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    13,884       154,544       44,314       427,078  

Shares repurchased

    (276,037 )     (3,032,866 )     (1,644,597 )     (15,604,908 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    (195,898 )   $ (2,142,401 )     (1,332,233 )   $ (12,380,710 )

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

18

 

 

Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

Shelton Emerging
Markets Fund
(a)
Institutional Shares(b)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020
(c)

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 20.09     $ 15.33     $ 14.82     $ 16.22     $ 15.90     $ 14.28  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                               

Net investment income/(loss)(d)

    (e)      (0.04 )     0.01       0.31       0.31       0.07  

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    0.15       4.84       0.87       (1.24 )     0.04       1.55  

Total from investment operations

    0.15       4.80       0.88       (0.93 )     0.35       1.62  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.38 )     (0.04 )     (0.37 )     (0.31 )     (0.03 )      

Distributions from capital gains

                      (0.16 )            

Total distributions

    (0.38 )     (0.04 )     (0.37 )     (0.47 )     (0.03 )      

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 19.86     $ 20.09     $ 15.33     $ 14.82     $ 16.22     $ 15.90  
                                                 

Total return

    0.77 %     31.29 %(f)     5.78 %     (5.60 )%     2.21 %     11.34 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year (000s)

  $ 30,458     $ 25,749     $ 21,354     $ 41,845     $ 50,897     $ 51,833  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.58 %     1.48 %(g)     1.89 %     1.78 %     1.61 %     1.72 %

After expense reimbursements(h)

    1.56 %     1.48 %(g)     1.61 %     1.56 %     1.55 %     1.55 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    (0.04 )%     (0.88 )%(g)     (0.20 )%     1.81 %     1.83 %     0.29 %

After expense reimbursements

    0.04 %     (0.88 )%(g)     0.08 %     2.03 %     1.89 %     0.46 %

Portfolio turnover

    21 %     27 %(f)     58 %     78 %     63 %     169 %

 

 

(a)

Formerly named ICON Emerging Markets Fund.

(b)

Formerly named ICON Emerging Markets Fund - Class S.

(c)

Fund changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to December 31.

(d)

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

(e)

Amount less than $(0.005).

(f)

Not annualized.

(g)

Annualized.

(h)

Effective for the year ended September 30, 2020 and thereafter, CCO Fees are not included in the expense limitation. For the year ended September 30, 2020, reorganization costs not included. For all years presented, interest expense, when applicable, is not included in the expense limitation.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

19

 

 

Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year
(Continued)

 

Shelton Emerging
Markets Fund
(a)
Investor Shares(b)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020
(c),

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 19.92     $ 15.20     $ 14.73     $ 16.08     $ 15.77     $ 14.20  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                               

Net investment income/(loss)(d)

    (0.05 )     (0.05 )     (0.01 )     0.14       0.24       0.06  

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    0.15       4.81       0.84       (1.10 )     0.07       1.51  

Total from investment operations

    0.10       4.76       0.83       (0.96 )     0.31       1.57  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.38 )     (0.04 )     (0.36 )     (0.23 )     (0.00 )(e)      

Distributions from capital gains

                      (0.16 )            

Total distributions

    (0.38 )     (0.04 )     (0.36 )     (0.39 )     (0.00 )      

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 19.64     $ 19.92     $ 15.20     $ 14.73     $ 16.08     $ 15.77  
                                                 

Total return(i)

    0.52 %     31.29 %(f)     5.48 %     (5.87 )%     1.97 %     11.06 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year (000s)

  $ 1,260     $ 1,588     $ 1,432     $ 1,925     $ 6,436     $ 12,887  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.84 %     1.73 %(g)     2.54 %     2.26 %     1.96 %     2.12 %

After expense reimbursements(h)

    1.81 %     1.73 %(g)     1.89 %     1.81 %     1.80 %     1.80 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    (0.28 )%     (1.12 )%(g)     (0.74 )%     0.45 %     1.32 %     0.08 %

After expense reimbursements

    (0.25 )%     (1.12 )%(g)     (0.08 )%     0.90 %     1.48 %     0.40 %

Portfolio turnover

    21 %     27 %(f)     58 %     78 %     63 %     169 %

 

 

(a)

Formerly named ICON Emerging Markets Fund.

(b)

Formerly named ICON Emerging Markets Fund - Class A.

(c)

Fund changed its fiscal year end from September 30 to December 31.

(d)

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

(e)

Amount less than $(0.005).

(f)

Not annualized.

(g)

Annualized.

(h)

Effective for the year ended September 30, 2020 and thereafter, CCO Fees are not included in the expense limitation. For the year ended September 30, 2020, reorganization costs not included. For all years presented, interest expense, when applicable, is not included in the expense limitation.

(i)

The total return calculation excludes any sales charges.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

20

 

 

Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year
(Continued)

 

Shelton International
Select Equity Fund
Institutional Shares
(a)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

Year Ended
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
December 31,
2019

   

Year Ended
December 31,
2018

   

Period Ended
December 31,
2017
(b),

   

Year Ended
April 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 25.77     $ 22.02     $ 18.35     $ 21.34     $ 18.03     $ 15.90  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                               

Net investment income/(loss)(c)

    0.16       0.12       0.29       0.19       0.10       0.22  

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    1.45       3.84       3.84       (2.97 )     3.61       2.13  

Total from investment operations

    1.61       3.96       4.13       (2.78 )     3.71       2.35  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.18 )     (0.21 )     (0.46 )     (0.21 )     (0.39 )     (0.22 )

Distributions from return of capital

                            (0.01 )      

Distributions from capital gains

                                   

Total distributions

    (0.18 )     (0.21 )     (0.46 )     (0.21 )     (0.40 )     (0.22 )

Redemption Fees

                                   

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 27.20     $ 25.77     $ 22.02     $ 18.35     $ 21.34     $ 18.03  
                                                 

Total return

    6.23 %     18.07 %     22.53 %     (13.17 )%     20.74 %     14.89 %(d)
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 149,505     $ 127,893     $ 55,619     $ 41,424     $ 42,824     $ 38,737  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    0.99 %     1.04 %     1.12 %     1.36 %     1.32 %     1.76 %(e)

After expense reimbursements

    0.99 %     0.99 %     1.01 %     1.17 %     0.99 %     0.99 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    0.61 %     0.49 %     1.28 %     0.73 %     0.41 %        

After expense reimbursements

    0.61 %     0.54 %     1.40 %     0.92 %     0.74 %     1.32 %

Portfolio turnover

    46 %     46 %     49 %     65 %     24 %     41 %

 

 

(a)

As of July 28, 2017 Class A shares and I shares were renamed to Investor shares and Institutional shares, respectively.

(b)

For the eight month period ended December 31, 2017.

(c)

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

(d)

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. For Investor Shares (Formerly Class A Shares), total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. If reflected, the return would be lower.

(e)

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed; or recouped, if any. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year
(Continued)

 

Shelton International
Select Equity Fund

Investor Shares(a)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

Year Ended
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
December 31,
2019

   

Year Ended
December 31,
2018

   

Period Ended
December 31,
2017
(b)

   

Year Ended
April 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 25.62     $ 21.91     $ 18.29     $ 21.30     $ 18.02     $ 15.88  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                               

Net investment income/(loss)(c)

    0.11       0.05       0.24       0.11       0.08       0.17  

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    1.42       3.80       3.83       (2.94 )     3.60       2.13  

Total from investment operations

    1.53       3.85       4.07       (2.83 )     3.68       2.30  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.11 )     (0.14 )     (0.45 )     (0.18 )     (0.39 )     (0.16 )

Distributions from return of capital

                            (0.01 )      

Distributions from capital gains

                                   

Total distributions

    (0.11 )     (0.14 )     (0.45 )     (0.18 )     (0.40 )     (0.16 )

Redemption Fees

                                   

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 27.04     $ 25.62     $ 21.91     $ 18.29     $ 21.30     $ 18.02  
                                                 

Total return

    5.97 %     17.64 %     22.25 %     (13.41 )%     20.53 %     14.55 %(d)
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 30,219     $ 15,863     $ 5,152     $ 5,904     $ 3,785     $ 4,488  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.23 %     1.29 %     1.38 %     1.56 %     1.59 %     2.02 %(e)

After expense reimbursements

    1.23 %     1.24 %     1.26 %     1.38 %     1.24 %     1.24 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    0.40 %     0.19 %     1.06 %     0.33 %     0.23 %        

After expense reimbursements

    0.40 %     0.24 %     1.17 %     0.51 %     0.58 %     1.06 %

Portfolio turnover

    46 %     46 %     49 %     65 %     24 %     41 %

 

 

(a)

As of July 28, 2017 Class A shares and I shares were renamed to Investor shares and Institutional shares, respectively.

(b)

For the eight month period ended December 31, 2017.

(c)

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

(d)

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. For Investor Shares (Formerly Class A Shares), total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. If reflected, the return would be lower.

(e)

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed; or recouped, if any. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year
(Continued)

 

Shelton Tactical Credit Fund

Institutional Shares

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

Year Ended
December 31,
2020

   

For the Period
November 1,
2019
through
December 31,
2019
(a)

   

Year Ended
October 31,
2019

   

Year Ended
October 31,
2018

   

For the Period
December 1,
2016 through
October 31,
2017
(b)

   

Year Ended
November 30,
2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.70     $ 10.55     $ 10.53     $ 10.97     $ 10.75     $ 10.68     $ 10.48  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(c)

    0.23       0.40       0.04       0.12       0.17       0.22       0.25  

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    0.53       0.18       0.02       (0.09 )     0.38       0.27       0.21  

Total from investment operations

    0.76       0.58       0.06       0.03       0.55       0.49       0.46  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                                       

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.39 )     (0.43 )     (0.04 )     (0.36 )     (0.29 )     (0.28 )     (0.26 )

Distributions from capital gains

                      (0.11 )     (0.04 )     (0.14 )      

Total distributions

    (0.39 )     (0.43 )     (0.04 )     (0.47 )     (0.33 )     (0.42 )     (0.26 )
                                                         

Redemption fees(c)

                            (d)      (d)      (d) 
                                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.07     $ 10.70     $ 10.55     $ 10.53     $ 10.97     $ 10.75     $ 10.68  
                                                         

Total return

    7.09 %     5.89 %     0.60 %(e)     0.37 %     5.20 %     4.63 %(e)     4.41 %
                                                         

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                                       

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 50,232     $ 40,473     $ 69,877     $ 77,405     $ 66,195     $ 67,084     $ 57,555  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                                       

Before expense reimbursements

    2.13 %(f)     3.45 %(f)     2.83 %(f),(g),(h)     3.12 %(f),(h)     5.18 %(f)     4.35 %(f),(g)     4.26 %(f)

After expense reimbursements

    2.04 %(f)     3.35 %(f)     2.72 %(f),(g),(h)     3.01 %(f),(h)     4.95 %(f)     4.15 %(f),(g)     3.93 %(f)

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                                       

Before expense reimbursements

    1.97 %     3.83 %     2.34 %(g)     1.00 %     1.38 %     2.03 %(g)     2.02 %

After expense reimbursements

    2.06 %     3.93 %     2.45 %(g)     1.11 %     1.61 %     2.23 %(g)     2.35 %

Portfolio turnover

    118 %     249 %     20 %(e)     116 %     63 %     69 %(e)     70 %

 

 

(a)

Fiscal year end changed from October 31 to December 31.

(b)

Fiscal year end changed from November 30 to October 31.

(c)

Based on average shares outstanding for the period.

(d)

Amount less than $0.01 per share.

(e)

Not annualized.

(f)

If interest expense and dividends on securities sold short had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lowered by 0.21% for the year ended December 31, 2021, 1.93% for the year ended December 31, 2020, 1.29% for the period ended December 31, 2019, 1.53% for the year ended October 31, 2019, 3.56% for the year ended October 31, 2018, 2.76% for the period December 1, 2016 through October 31, 2017, and by 2.54% for the period ended November 30, 2016.

(g)

Annualized.

(h)

As restated to reflect the inclusion of interest and fees on borrowings and short sale arrangements previously netted against interest income, which increased the ratios by 0.29% for the two months ended December 31, 2019 and 0.87% for the year ended October 31, 2019. The restatement had no effect on the net asset value, per share data, net investment income ratios and total returns.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year
(Continued)

 

Shelton Tactical Credit Fund

Investor Shares

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

Year Ended
December 31,
2020

   

For the Period
November 1,
2019
through
December 31,
2019
(a)

   

Year Ended
October 31,
2019

   

Year Ended
October 31,
2018

   

For the Period
December 1,
2016 through
October 31,
2017
(b)

   

Year Ended
November 30,
2016

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.71     $ 10.55     $ 10.54     $ 10.96     $ 10.74     $ 10.68     $ 10.48  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(c)

    0.21       0.36       0.04       0.08       0.15       0.20       0.23  

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    0.51       0.21             (0.06 )     0.37       0.25       0.21  

Total from investment operations

    0.72       0.57       0.04       0.02       0.52       0.45       0.44  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                                       

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.38 )     (0.41 )     (0.03 )     (0.33 )     (0.26 )     (0.25 )     (0.24 )

Distributions from capital gains

                      (0.11 )     (0.04 )     (0.14 )      

Total distributions

    (0.38 )     (0.41 )     (0.03 )     (0.44 )     (0.30 )     (0.39 )     (0.24 )
                                                         

Redemption fees(c)

                            (d)      (d)      (d) 
                                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.05     $ 10.71     $ 10.55     $ 10.54     $ 10.96     $ 10.74     $ 10.68  
                                                         

Total return

    6.75 %     5.77 %     0.43 %(e)     0.22 %     4.93 %     4.28 %(e)     4.17 %
                                                         

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                                       

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 4,556     $ 6,510     $ 20,478     $ 20,942     $ 12,044     $ 22,964     $ 18,206  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                                       

Before expense reimbursements

    2.41 %(f)     3.70 %(f)     3.08 %(f),(g),(h)     3.51 %(f),(h)     5.43 %(f)     4.60 %(f),(g)     4.51 %(f)

After expense reimbursements

    2.31 %(f)     3.60 %(f)     2.97 %(f),(g),(h)     3.45 %(f),(h)     5.20 %(f)     4.40 %(f),(g)     4.18 %(f)

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                                       

Before expense reimbursements

    1.83 %     3.51 %     1.99 %(g)     0.70 %     1.13 %     1.78 %(g)     1.77 %

After expense reimbursements

    1.93 %     3.61 %     2.10 %(g)     0.76 %     1.36 %     1.98 %(g)     2.10 %

Portfolio turnover

    118 %     249 %     20 %(e)     116 %     63 %     69 %(e)     70 %

 

 

(a)

Fiscal year end changed from October 31 to December 31.

(b)

Fiscal year end changed from November 30 to October 31.

(c)

Based on average shares outstanding for the period.

(d)

Amount less than $0.01 per share.

(e)

Not annualized.

(f)

If interest expense and dividends on securities sold short had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lowered by 0.21% for the year ended December 31, 2021, 1.93% for the year ended December 31, 2020, 1.29% for the period ended December 31, 2019, 1.53% for the year ended October 31, 2019, 3.56% for the year ended October 31, 2018, 2.76% for the period December 1, 2016 through October 31, 2017, and by 2.54% for the period ended November 30, 2016.

(g)

Annualized.

(h)

As restated to reflect the inclusion of interest and fees on borrowings and short sale arrangements previously netted against interest income, which increased the ratios by 0.29% for the two months ended December 31, 2019 and 0.87% for the year ended October 31, 2019. The restatement had no effect on the net asset value, per share data, net investment income ratios and total returns.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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SCM Trust

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2021

 

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

SCM Trust (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust formed in July 1988 is registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. As of December 31, 2021, the Trust consists of ten separate series, 3 of which are included in these financial statements.

 

The Shelton Emerging Markets Fund (“Emerging Markets Fund”) is an open-end diversified series of the Trust. The inception date of the Fund is June 26, 2020. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is the successor fund to the ICON Emerging Markets Fund, a series of ICON Funds, pursuant to a reorganization that occurred after the close of business on June 26, 2020. All historic performance and financial information presented is that of the ICON Emerging Markets Fund, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganizations. Historic information presented for the Institutional Class and Investor Classes shares is based on that of the Class S and Class A shares, respectively, of the ICON Emerging Markets Fund.

 

Shelton Tactical Credit Fund (“Tactical Credit Fund”) is an open-end, diversified series of the Trust. The inception date is December 16, 2014. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek current income and capital appreciation. Effective July 1, 2016, Shelton became the advisor to the Fund. The Tactical Credit Fund is a successor to a series of the FundVantage Trust, a Delaware statutory trust, pursuant to a reorganization that took place after the close of business on March 17, 2017. Prior to March 17, 2017, the Successor Fund had no investment operations. As a result of the reorganization, holders of Class A Shares and Class C Shares of the former Tactical Credit Fund received Investor Shares of the successor Tactical Credit Fund and holders of Advisor Class Shares of the former Tactical Credit Fund received Institutional Shares of the successor Tactical Credit Fund. On June 19, 2019, the shareholders of the Cedar Ridge Unconstrained Credit Fund (the “Cedar Ridge Fund”) approved the agreement and plan of reorganization providing for the transfer of assets and assumption of liabilities into the Shelton Tactical Credit Fund. Cedar Ridge Unconstrained Credit Fund is the performance and accounting survivor of the reorganization, Shelton Tactical Credit is the legal and tax survivor. The reorganization was effective as of the close of business on June 21, 2019.

 

Shelton International Select Equity Fund (“International Select Fund”, and together with the Emerging Markets Fund, and the Tactical Credit Fund, each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) is an open-end, diversified series of the Trust. The inception date is July 31, 2009. The Fund’s investment objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation. Effective July 18, 2016, Shelton became the advisor to the Fund. The International Select Fund is a successor to a series of the FundVantage Trust, a Delaware statutory trust, pursuant to a reorganization that took place after the close of business on July 28, 2017. Prior to July 28, 2017, the Successor Fund had no investment operations. As a result of the reorganization, holders of Class A Shares of the former International Select Fund received Investor Shares of the successor International Select Equity Fund and holders of Class I Shares of the former International Select Equity Fund received Institutional Shares of the successor International Select Equity Fund.

 

On June 3, 2020, the shareholders of the ICON International Equity Fund, a series of ICON Funds approved the agreement and plan of reorganization providing for the transfer of assets and assumption of liabilities into the Shelton International Select Equity Fund. The International Select Fund is the performance and accounting, legal and tax survivor of the reorganization. The reorganization was effective as of the open of business on June 29, 2020. See Note 6 for more information.

 

The Trust follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, “Financial Services – Investment Companies”.

 

(a)    Security Valuation — Inputs used to value corporate debt securities generally include relative credit information, observed market movements, sector news, U.S. Treasury yield curve or relevant benchmark curve, and other market information, which may include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker-dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data, such as market research publications, when available (“Other Market Information”). Equity securities listed on a national or international exchange are valued at the last reported sales price. Futures contracts are valued at the settle price, depending on the exchange the contract trades on, typically as of 4:15 p.m., Eastern Time. Municipal securities are valued by an independent pricing service at a price determined by a matrix pricing method. This technique generally considers such factors as yields or prices of bonds of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity, ratings and general market conditions. U.S. government securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the mean between the closing bid and asked prices provided by an independent pricing service. U.S. agency securities consisting of mortgage pass-through certificates are valued using dealer quotations provided by an independent pricing service. U.S. Treasury Bills are valued at amortized cost which approximates market value. Securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued on the amortized cost basis as reflecting fair value.

 

Securities for which market quotes are not readily available from the Trust’s third-party pricing service are valued at fair value, determined in good faith and in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The Board has delegated to the Advisor’s Pricing Committee the responsibility for determining the fair value, subject to the Board oversight and the review of the pricing decisions at its quarterly meetings. For a description of the Advisor, see Note 2.

 

(b)    Federal Income Taxes — No provision is considered necessary for federal income taxes. The Funds intend to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute all their taxable income to shareholders.

 

(c)    Short Sales — Short sales are transactions under which the Tactical Credit Fund sells a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in the value of that security. To complete such a transaction, the Fund must borrow the security to make delivery to the buyer. The Fund then is obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing the security at market price at the time of replacement. The price at such time may be more or less than the price at which the security was sold by the Fund. When a security is sold short a decrease in the value of the security will be recognized as a gain and an increase in the value of the security will be recognized as a loss, which is potentially limitless. Until the security is replaced, the Fund is required to pay the lender amounts equal to dividend or interest that accrue during the period of the loan which is recorded as an expense. To borrow the security, the Fund also may be required to pay a premium or an interest fee, which are recorded as interest expense. Cash or securities are segregated for the broker to meet the necessary margin requirements. The Fund is subject to the risk that it may not always be able to close out a short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price.

 

(d)    Municipal Bonds — Municipal bonds are debt obligations issued by the states, possessions, or territories of the United States (including the District of Columbia) or a political subdivision, public instrumentality, agency, public authority or other governmental unit of such states, possessions, or territories (e.g., counties, cities, towns, villages, districts and authorities). Municipal bonds may be issued as taxable securities, or as federally tax-exempt securities. States, possessions, territories and municipalities may issue municipal bonds to raise funds for various public purposes such as

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

airports, housing, hospitals, mass transportation, schools, water and sewer works, gas, and electric utilities. They may also issue municipal bonds to refund outstanding obligations and to meet general operating expenses. Municipal bonds may be general obligation bonds or revenue bonds. General obligation bonds are secured by the issuer’s pledge of its full faith, credit and taxing power for the payment of principal and interest. Revenue bonds are payable from revenues derived from particular facilities, from the proceeds of a special excise tax or from other specific revenue sources. They are not usually payable from the general taxing power of a municipality. In addition, certain types of “private activity” bonds may be issued by public authorities to obtain funding for privately operated facilities, such as housing and pollution control facilities, for industrial facilities and for water supply, gas, electricity and waste disposal facilities. Other types of private activity bonds are used to finance the construction, repair or improvement of, or to obtain equipment for, privately operated industrial or commercial facilities. Current federal tax laws place substantial limitations on the size of certain of such issues. In certain cases, the interest on a private activity bond may not be exempt from federal income tax or the alternative minimum tax.

 

(e)    Security Transactions, Investment Income and Distributions to Shareholders — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for, in accordance with the Trust’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Discounts or premiums on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method or, where applicable, to the first call date of the securities. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date for the Funds. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for PFICs, wash sales, REIT adjustments and post-October capital losses.

 

Distributions received from investments in securities that represent a return of capital or capital gains are recorded as a reduction of cost of investment or as a realized gain, respectively. The calendar year-end amounts of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital included in distributions received from a Fund’s investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) are reported to the Fund after the end of the calendar year; accordingly, the Funds estimate these amounts for accounting purposes until the characterization of REIT distributions is reported to the Fund after the end of the calendar year. Estimates are based on the most recent REIT distribution information available.

 

These “Book/tax” differences are considered either temporary (i.e., deferred losses, capital loss carry forwards) or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the composition of net assets based on their federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification.

 

(f)    Foreign Currency Translation — Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Trust does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the company’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

 

(g)     Concentration — The Shelton Emerging Markets Fund seeks to replicate the performance of their respective sectors. From time to time this replication may lead a Fund to concentrate in stocks of a particular sector, category or group of companies, which could cause each Fund to underperform the overall stock market.

 

The Tactical Credit Fund aims to use related credit asset classes on both the long and short side to generate an attractive rate of return with low volatility. Portfolio construction is implemented with a relative value framework and looks across the entire balance sheet of a corporation from senior secured down through subordinated, equity-linked bonds. This hedged approach is designed to generate performance that is less reliant on the direction of the overall market than a typical credit-based fund.

 

Cash & Cash Equivalents: The Funds consider their investment in a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured interest bearing account to be cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are valued at cost plus any accrued interest. The Funds maintain cash balances, which, at times may exceed federally insured limits. The Funds maintain these balances with a high-quality financial institution.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk: Each Fund places its cash with a banking institution, which is insured by FDIC. The FDIC limit is $250,000. At various times throughout the year, the amount on deposit may exceed the FDIC limit and subject the Funds to a credit risk. The Funds do not believe that such deposits are subject to any unusual risk associated with investment activities.

 

(h)    Use of Estimates in Financial Statements — In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, Shelton Capital makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of income and expense during the year. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

(i)    Share Valuations — The net asset value (“NAV”) per share of each Fund is calculated by dividing the sum of the value of the securities held by the Fund, plus cash or other assets, minus all liabilities (including estimated accrued expenses) by the total number of shares outstanding of the Fund, rounded to the nearest cent. A Fund’s shares will not be priced on the days on which the NYSE is closed for trading. The offering and redemption price per share of each Fund is equal to a Fund’s NAV per share.

 

(j)    Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Shelton Capital has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on returns filed for open tax years (2018-2020) or expected to be taken in the Fund’s 2021 tax returns. The Funds identify its major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, however the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

 

(k)    Fair Value Measurements — The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of most of its investments on a recurring basis. U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:

 

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December 31, 2021

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access.

 

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

 

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

 

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Trust’s securities at December 31, 2021 using fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1(a)

   

Level 2(a)

   

Level 3(a)

         

Fund

 

Investments in
Securities
(b)

   

Investments in
Securities
(c)

   

Investments
in Securities

   

Total
Investments

 

Emerging Markets Fund

  $ 4,458,842     $ 24,193,481     $     $ 28,652,323  

International Select Fund

  $ 54,190,912     $ 104,067,854     $     $ 158,258,766  

Tactical Credit Fund - Assets

  $ 827,024     $ 54,970,765     $ 0     $ 55,797,789  

Tactical Credit Fund - Liabilities

  $     $ 2,714,250     $     $ 2,714,250  

 

 

(a)

It is the Funds’ policy to recognize transfers between levels on the last day of the fiscal reporting period.

(b)

All publicly traded common stocks and purchased options held by the Funds are classified as level 1 securities, except as otherwise noted on the Portfolios of Investments for Tactical Credit Fund. For a detailed break-out of common stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Portfolio of Investments.

(c)

All corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and term loans held in the Funds are Level 2 securities. For a detailed break-out of fixed income securities by type, please refer to the Portfolio of Investments.

 

Level 3 Securities

 

International
Select Fund
(a)

   

Tactical Credit
Fund
(b)

 

Beginning Balance

  $ 171,856     $ 5,346  

Net Purchases

    1,829,586        

Net Sales

          (9,801 )

Total Realized Gain/(Loss)

          4,455  

Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation)

    926,725        

Accrued Interest

           

Transfers into Level 3

          0  

Transfers out of Level 3

    (2,928,167 )      

Ending Balance

  $     $ 0  

 

 

(a)

Topicus.com, Inc. transferred out of Level 3 because the security started to actively trade during the fiscal year.

(b)

Eletson Holdings Inc / Eletson Finance US LLC / Agathonissos Finance LLC transferred into Level 3 during the fiscal year due to maturity, with the expectation of a future escrow payment.

   

Fair Value as
of 12/31/2021

 

Unobservable Input

Valuation Techniques

 

Input Values

 

Impact to
valuation from
an increase
to input

Tactical Credit Fund

                     

Eletson Holdings Inc / Eletson Finance US LLC / Agathonissos Finance LLC

  $ 0  

Potential for future escrow payment

Market assessment

    $0  

Increase

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

(l)    Disclosure about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — The Fund has adopted enhanced disclosure regarding derivative and hedging activity intended to improve financial reporting of derivative instruments by enabling investors to understand how and why an entity uses derivatives, how derivatives are accounted for, and how derivative instruments affect an entity’s results of operations and financial position.

 

The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Assets & Liabilities as of December 31, 2021:

 

Derivatives Not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments

 

Tactical
Credit Fund

 

Asset Derivatives

       

Purchased Options

  $ 28,516  
         

Liability Derivatives

       

Written Options

  $  

 

The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2021:

 

Derivatives Not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments

 

Tactical
Credit Fund

 

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

       

Interest Rate Futures

  $ (48,363 )

Purchased Interest Rate Options

    (170,979 )

Written Interest Rate Options

    74,599  

Total

  $ (144,743 )
         

Amount of Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation Recognized on Derivatives

       

Purchased Interest Rate Options

  $ (33,984 )

Written Interest Rate Options

    (25,781 )

Purchased Equity Options

    151,554  

Written Equity Options

    (62,945 )

Total

  $ 28,844  

 

The previously disclosed derivative instruments outstanding as of December 31, 2021, and their effect on the Statements of Operations for the year January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, serve as indicators of the volume of financial derivative activity for the Funds. The following table indicates the average volume for the year:

 

 

 

Average Month
End Notional
Value

 

Purchased Options

  $ 28,800,000  

Written Options

  $ 1,100,000  

 

(m)    LIBOR Transition Risk — The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) by the end of 2021. On November 30, 2020 the administrator of LIBOR announced its intention to delay the phase out of the majority of the U.S. dollar LIBOR publications until June 30, 2023, with the remainder of LIBOR publications to still end at the end of 2021. The Funds may be exposed to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against, instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Funds Is uncertain.

 

(n)    COVID-19 Risks — An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus was first detected in December 2019 and has now spread globally. This coronavirus has resulted in closing borders, enhanced health screenings, partial population vaccination, healthcare service preparation and delivery, quarantines, cancellations, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, government sponsored fiscal stimulus programs, various moratoria on the applicability of certain laws and regulations, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this coronavirus (and the variants of such virus), and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt) and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. In addition, the impact of infectious diseases in developing or emerging market countries may be greater due to less established health care systems. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak or may last for an extended period of time.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

NOTE 2 - INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEE AND OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Shelton provides each Fund with management and administrative services pursuant to investment management and administration servicing agreements.

 

In accordance with the terms of the management agreement, the Advisor receives compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Fund

 

Net
Assets

 

Emerging Markets Fund

    1.00 %

International Select Fund

    0.74 %

Tactical Credit Fund

    1.17 %

 

The Advisor contractually agreed to reduce total operating expense to certain Funds of the Trust. This additional contractual reimbursement (excluding certain compliance costs, extraordinary expenses such as litigation or merger and reorganization expenses, for example and with respect to the International Select Equity Fund, acquired fund fees and expenses) is effective until the dates listed below, unless renewed, and is subject to recoupment within three fiscal years following reimbursement. Recoupment is limited to the extent the reimbursement does not exceed any applicable expense limit and the effect of the reimbursement is measured after all ordinary operating expenses are calculated; any such reimbursement is subject to the Board of Trustees’ review and approval. Reimbursements from the Advisor to affected Funds, and the contractual expense limits, for the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows:

 

   

Contractual Expense Limitation

 

Fund

 

Institutional
Shares

   

Investor
Shares

   

Expiration

 

International Select Fund

    0.99%       1.24%       5/1/22  

Tactical Credit Fund

    1.39%       1.64%       5/1/22  

 

At December 31, 2021, the remaining cumulative unreimbursed amount paid and/or waived by the Advisor on behalf of the Funds that may be reimbursed was $324,456. The Advisor may recapture a portion of the above amount no later than the dates as stated below.

 

Fund

 

Expires
10/31/22

   

Expires
12/31/22

   

Expires
9/30/23

   

Expires
12/31/23

   

Expires
12/31/24

   

Total

 

Emerging Markets Fund

  $     $     $ 634     $     $     $ 634  

International Select Fund

          66,303             44,901             111,204  

Tactical Credit Fund

    82,500       20,815             62,140       47,163       212,618  

Total

  $ 82,500     $ 87,118     $ 634     $ 107,041     $ 47,163     $ 324,456  

 

A Fund must pay its current ordinary operating expenses before the Advisor is entitled to any reimbursement of fees and/or expenses. Any such reimbursement is contingent upon the Board of Trustees review and approval prior to the time the reimbursement is initiated.

 

As compensation for administrative duties not covered by the management agreement, Shelton receives an administration fee, which was revised on January 1, 2011. The administration fee is based on assets held, in aggregate, by the SCM Trust and other funds within the same “family” of investment companies managed and administered by Shelton. The fee rates are 0.10% on the first $500 million, 0.08% on the next $500 million, and 0.06% on combined assets over $1 billion. Administration fees are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also partners of Shelton. Steve Rogers has served as a trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Trust since 1998, and President of the Trust since 1999. Mr. Rogers is also Chief Executive Officer of the Adviser. Gregory T. Pusch has served as the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) of the Trust since March 2017. Mr. Pusch is also employed by Shelton, the Advisor and Administrator to the Trust. The Trust is responsible for the portion of his salary allocated to his duties as the CCO of the Trust during his employment, and Shelton is reimbursed by the Trust for this portion of his salary. The level of reimbursement is reviewed and determined by the Board of Trustees at least annually.

 

The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”), as amended July 29, 2017, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, whereby the Investor Shares of each Fund pays RFS Partners, the Funds’ distributor (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of Shelton, for expenses that relate to the promotion and distribution of shares. Under the Plan, the Investor Shares of the Funds will pay the Distributor a fee at an annual rate of 0.25%, payable monthly, of the daily net assets attributable to such Fund’s Investor Shares.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2021 the following were paid:

 

Fund

 

Investor Class
12b-1 Fees

 

Emerging Markets Fund*

  $ 3,791  

International Select Fund

    62,599  

Tactical Credit Fund

    12,052  

 

Management fees, Administration fees, Expense reimbursement from the manager, CCO fees and Trustees fees incurred during the year are included in the Statements of Operations.

 

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SCM Trust

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

NOTE 3 - PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

 

Purchases and sales of securities other than short-term instruments for the year ended December 31, 2021 were as follows:

 

Fund

 

Purchases

   

Sales

 

Emerging Markets Fund

  $ 7,718,499     $ 5,569,493  

International Select Fund

    83,700,314       66,521,917  

Tactical Credit Fund

    39,926,196       46,955,451  

 

NOTE 4 - TAX CHARACTER

 

Reclassifications: Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require certain components of net assets be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. The reclassifications were as follows:

 

 

 

Increase/
(Decrease)
Paid-In Capital

   

Increase/
(Decrease)
Distributable
Earnings/(Loss)

 

International Select Fund

  $ (650 )   $ 650  

Tactical Credit Fund

    (3,847 )     3,847  

 

The reclassification of net assets consists primarily of non-deductible excise tax paid.

 

Tax Basis of Distributable Earnings: For U.S. Federal income tax purposes, the cost of securities owned, gross appreciation, gross depreciation, and net unrealized appreciation of investments on December 31, 2021 were as follows:

 

 

 

Tax Cost

   

Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation

   

Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation

   

Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

Emerging Markets Fund

  $ 22,370,392     $ 7,703,242     $ (1,421,312 )   $ 6,281,930  

International Select Fund

    137,198,944       28,833,233       (7,773,413 )     21,059,820  

Tactical Credit Fund

    57,704,303       2,048,661       (3,983,692 )     (1,935,031 )

 

The tax character of distributable earnings at December 31, 2021 was as follows:

 

   

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

   

Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain

   

Capital
Loss Carry
Forwards

   

Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

   

Other
Accumulated
Losses

   

Total
Distributable
Earnings/(Loss)

 

Emerging Markets Fund

  $ 351,507     $     $ (1,937,088 )   $ 6,281,930     $ (1,277 )   $ 4,695,072  

International Select Fund

    123,282             (37,918,947 )     21,059,820       (63,706 )     (16,799,551 )

Tactical Credit Fund

    19,321             (6,138,070 )     (1,935,031 )     (80,847 )     (8,134,627 )

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is attributable primarily to wash sales and PFICs. Other accumulated losses is the result of unrealized gain/loss attributable to foreign currency translation on foreign equities, organization costs expensed not yet deducted for tax purposes, and securities sold short.

 

Capital Losses: Capital loss carry forwards, as of December 31, 2021, available to offset future capital gains, if any, are as follows:

 

 

 

Emerging
Markets Fund

   

International
Select Fund*

   

Tactical Credit
Fund**

 

Long Term with No Limitation

  $ (1,937,088 )   $ (33,932,737 )   $ (4,486,894 )

Short Term with No Limitation

          (3,744,184 )      

Long Term Subject to Annual Limitation

                 

Short Term Subject to Annual Limitation

          (242,026 )     (1,651,176 )

Total

  $ (1,937,088 )   $ (37,918,947 )   $ (6,138,070 )

 

 

*

Subject to annual limitation under §382 of The Code of $214,635 until December 31, 2022, and $27,391 for the year ending December 31, 2023.

**

Subject to annual limitation of $561,798 under §382 of The Code through December 31, 2023, and $527,580 for the year ending December 31, 2024.

 

Shelton Emerging Markets Fund and Shelton International Select Equity Fund utilized Capital Loss Carry Forwards in the amount of $1,083,132 and $13,302,814 respectively in the fiscal year.

 

Distributions to Shareholders: Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by each Fund, timing differences and differing characterization of distributions made by each Fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows:

 

Fund

Year or
Period Ended
(a)

 

Return of
Capital

   

Ordinary
Income

   

Long-Term
Capital Gains
(b)

   

Exempt-Interest
Dividends

   

Total
Distributions

 

Emerging Markets Fund

September 30, 2020

  $     $ 852,068     $     $     $ 852,068  
 

December 31, 2020

          50,052                   50,052  
 

December 31, 2021

          595,238                   595,238  

International Select Fund

December 31, 2020

          885,582                   885,582  
 

December 31, 2021

          1,082,019                   1,082,019  

Tactical Credit Fund

December 31, 2020

          2,303,959                   2,303,959  
 

December 31, 2021

          1,765,078                   1,765,078  

 

 

(a)

Period ended December 31, 2020 represents activity for the three month period beginning October 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

(b)

The Funds did not designate any Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the year ended September 30, 2020, December 31, 2020, or December 31, 2021, respectively.

 

NOTE 5 - BORROWINGS

 

In connection with the short sale arrangement of Shelton Tactical Credit Fund, the Fund may borrow in excess of the short sale proceeds. At December 31, 2021, the total amount outstanding in excess of the short sale proceeds was $0. Amounts borrowed under this arrangement bear interest at an interest rate based on the bank’s margin rate. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the weighted average interest rate of this arrangement was 1.82%, the average amount outstanding was $55,368 and the maximum outstanding balance was $4,982,779. The total amount of interest charged under the arrangement was $732 and is included in the balance of Interest and fees on borrowings and short sale arrangement in the Statement of Operations.

 

NOTE 6 - REORGANIZATION

 

On May 23, 2020, the shareholders of the ICON International Equity Fund approved the agreement and plan of reorganization providing for the transfer of assets and assumption of liabilities into the Shelton International Select Equity Fund. Shelton International Select Equity Fund is the survivor of the reorganization. The reorganization was effective as of the close of business on June 26, 2020. The following table illustrates the specifics of the Fund’s reorganization:

 

ICON International
Equity Fund
Pre-Reorganization
Net Assets

New Shares issued
to Shareholders of
ICON International
Equity Fund

Shelton International
Select Equity Fund
Net Assets

Combined
Net Assets

Tax Status
of Transfer

$23,244,237(a)

1,121,368

$62,750,633

$85,994,870

Non-taxable

 

 

(a)

Includes undistributed net investment income, accumulated realized losses and unrealized appreciation in the amounts of $528,663, $(9,724,470) and $2,157,152, respectively, from the merged fund.

 

As of close of business on June 26, 2020, the classes were converted at the following rates:

 

Pre-Merger Class

 

Pre-Merger
NAV

   

Rate

   

Shares

   

Dollars

   

Post-Merger
NAV

   

Post Merger Class

 

ICON International Equity Fund – Class S

    $9.40       0.4532       1,027,306       $21,305,921       $20.74       Shelton International Select Equity Fund –
Institutional Class
 

ICON International Equity Fund – Class A

    $9.18       0.4454       69,706       $1,435,990       $20.61       Shelton International Select Equity Fund –
Investor Class
 

ICON International Equity Fund – Class C

    $8.08       0.3920       24,356       $502,326       $20.61       Shelton International Select Equity Fund –
Investor Class
 

 

NOTE 7 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Subsequent events after the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued.

 

 

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Liquidity Risk Management Program Disclosure (Unaudited)

 

The SCM Trust (the “Trust”) has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”), as consistent with Rule 22e-4 to govern the Trust’s approach to managing liquidity risk for each series of the Trust (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). The Program is overseen by the Liquidity Committee (the “Committee”), which is comprised of investment, operations and legal and compliance professionals from Shelton Capital Management. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) has approved the designation of the Committee to oversee the Program.

 

The Program’s principal objectives include supporting each Fund’s compliance with limits on investments in illiquid assets and mitigating the risk that a Fund will be unable to meet its redemption obligations in a timely manner. The Program also includes a number of elements that support the management and assessment of liquidity risk, including an annual assessment of factors that influence a Fund’s liquidity and the periodic classification and re-classification of the Fund’s investments into groupings that reflect the Committee’s assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions.

 

At a meeting of the Board held on November 11, 2021, the Committee provided a report (the “Report”) to the Board addressing the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness the Program, including any material changes to the Program for the period from the inception of the Trust’s program in December 2019 through November 2021 (“Reporting Period”). The Report concluded that the Trust’s Program was reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period. There were no material changes to the Program during the Reporting Period. The Report further concluded that each Fund’s investment strategy continues to be appropriate given each Fund’s status as an open-end fund.

 

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives in the future. Additional information regarding risks of investing in each Fund, including liquidity risks presented by the Trust’s investment portfolios, is found in the Trust’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Shareholders of the Shelton Funds and Board of Trustees of SCM Trust

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of Shelton Emerging Markets Fund, Shelton International Select Equity Fund, and Shelton Tactical Credit Fund, each a series of SCM Trust, (the “Funds”) as of December 31, 2021, the related statements of operations and changes in net assets, the related notes, and the financial highlights for the year then ended (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the each of the Funds as of December 31, 2021, and the results of their operations, the changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The Funds’ financial statements and financial highlights for the years ended December 31, 2020, and prior, were audited by other auditors whose report dated March 1, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

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

 

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

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2021, by correspondence with the custodians and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

We have served as the Funds’ auditor since 2021.

 

 

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.
Cleveland, Ohio
March 1, 2022

 

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Additional Information

 

Fund Holdings

 

The Fund holdings shown in this report are as of December 31, 2021. Holdings are subject to change at any time, so holdings shown in the report may not reflect current Fund holdings. The Fund’s Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The information filed in the form N-PORT also may be obtained by calling (800) 955-9988.

 

Proxy Voting Policy

 

The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) containing a description of the policies and procedures that the SCM Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, along with each Fund’s proxy voting record relating to portfolio securities held during the 12-month period ended June 30, 2021 is available upon request, at no charge, at the phone number above, or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

About this Report

 

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the SCM Trust. It is authorized for distribution only if preceded or accompanied by a current SCM Trust prospectus. Additional copies of the prospectus may be obtained by calling (800) 955-9988 or can be downloaded from the Fund’s website at www.sheltoncap.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money, as it explains the risks, fees and expenses of investing in the Fund.

 

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Board of Trustees and Executive Officers

 

 

Overall responsibility for management of the Funds rests with the Board of Trustees. The Trustees serve during the lifetime of the Trust and until its termination, or until death, resignation, retirement or removal. The Trustees, in turn, elect the officers of the Fund to actively supervise its day-to-day operations. The officers have been elected for an annual term. The following are the Trustees and Executive Officers of the Funds:

Name

Address

Year of Birth

Position Held with the Trust

Length of
Time Served

Stephen C. Rogers

1875 Lawrence Street,
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

1966

Chairman of the Board,
Trustee,
President

Since August 1999
Since August 1999
Since August 1999

Kevin T. Kogler

1875 Lawrence Street,
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

1966

Trustee

Since May 2006

Marco L. Quazzo

1875 Lawrence Street,
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

1962

Trustee

Since August 2014

Stephen H. Sutro

1875 Lawrence Street,
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

1969

Trustee

Since May 2006

William P. Mock

1875 Lawrence Street,
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

1966

Treasurer

Since February 2010

Gregory T. Pusch

1875 Lawrence Street,
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

1966

Chief Compliance Officer, Secretary

Since March 2017

 

Each Trustee oversees the Trust’s ten Funds. The principal occupations of the Trustees and Executive Officers of the Funds during the past five years and public directorships held by the Trustees are set forth below:

 

Stephen C. Rogers*

Chief Executive Officer, Shelton Capital Management, 1999 to present.

Kevin T. Kogler

President & Founder of MicroBiz, LLC, 2012 to present; Principal, Robertson Piper Software Group, 2006 to 2012; Senior Vice President, Investment Banking, Friedman, Billings Ramsey, 2003 to 2006.

Marco L. Quazzo

Principal, Bartko Zankel Bunzel & Miller, March 2015-Present; Partner, Barg Coffin Lewis & Trapp LLP (law firm), 2008 to March 2015.

Stephen H. Sutro

Managing Partner, Duane Morris, LLP (law firm) 2014 to present; Partner, Duane Morris LLP (law firm), 2003 to present.

William P. Mock

Portfolio Manager, Shelton Capital Management, 2010 to present.

Gregory T. Pusch

Principal Occupations Past five years: Global Head of Risk & Compliance, Matthews Asia 2015-2016; Head of Legal & Regulatory Compliance / CCO, HarbourVest Partners 2012-2015.

 

Additional information about the Trustees may be found in the SAI, which is available without charge by calling (800) 955-9988.

 

 

*

Trustee deemed to be an “interested person” of the Trust, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940. Mr. Rogers is an interested person because he is the CEO of Shelton Capital Management, the Trust’s Advisor and Administrator.

 

 

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ANNUAL REPORT

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund

ICON Equity Fund
ICON Equity Income Fund

ICON Flexible Bond Fund
ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund
ICON Utilities and Income Fund

 

 

 

Table of Contents

December 31, 2021

 

 

   

Historical Performance and Manager’s Discussion

1

About Your Fund’s Expenses

10

Top Holdings and Sector Breakdown

12

Portfolio of Investments

14

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

20

Statements of Operations

22

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

24

Financial Highlights

32

Notes to Financial Statements

39

Liquidity Risk Management Program Disclosure

49

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

50

Additional Information

51

Board of Trustees and Executive Officers

51

 

 

Historical Performance and Manager’s Discussion (Unaudited)

December 31, 2021

 

 

Equity Market Review, Craig Callahan, DBA, Founder and CEO of ICON Advisers, Inc.:

 

During the calendar year, stocks, on average, were priced below ICON Advisers, Inc.’s (“ICON”), estimate of intrinsic value so the 28.42% advance for the S&P 1500 Index appeared very sensible, in our view. There were pockets of over pricing, generally among companies whose earnings were just beginning to turn positive with rapid growth expectations. Otherwise, there was no shortage of attractively priced stocks with good earnings growth prospects.

 

Sector performance during the rebound in our view is very sensible based on ICON valuation readings. Economically sensitive, cyclical sectors like Energy, Financials. Information Technology and Materials led in 2021 while defensive, while so called recession proof sectors like Utilities, Consumer Staples and Health Care lagged.

 

Fixed Income Market Review, Jerry Paul, CFA, Senior Vice President of Fixed Income at ICON Advisers, Inc.:

 

Throughout 2021 the fixed income market continued to be dominated by Covid 19 concerns and Federal Reserve actions. The market has been very focused on the Fed and the timing of the end of Quantitative Easing (QE).

 

The US Treasury 10 year yield traded in a narrower range this past year vs. last. The US Treasury 10 year traded in a range starting at 0.90% in January, hitting a high of 1.77% in March, and closing the year at 1.51%. Tapering began in November as the Fed announced a gradual reduction in its purchases. Based on recent statements from Federal Reserve members it appears raising interest rates will begin in 2022, perhaps as early as March. As usual there are many moving parts that could change these plans.

 

Corporate bond yield spreads (the yield in excess of comparable US Treasuries) continued to decline through the year and are at historically narrow levels. Combined with the low level of US Treasury yields it has been difficult for investors to find yield.

 

ICON Equity Fund Review – For the fiscal year, the fund returned 26.73% versus 26.31% for its benchmark, the S&P 1500 Index. The fund was beating the index through September 30, 2021, but gave back its advantage in the fourth quarter. Throughout the year, ICON saw stocks, on average, to be priced below ICON’s estimate of fair value. Accordingly, cash in the fund was kept near zero. The fund was concentrated in six of the eleven S&P 1500 sectors, generally those that are cyclical or economically sensitive. Information Technology, which averaged 39.4% of the fund, was the largest. Consumer Discretionary and Industrials were next at 19.8% and 17.9% respectively. The absent sectors were generally the defensive, so called recession proof sectors.

 

The three biggest contributing industries were IT Consulting, Communication Equipment and Oil & Gas Exploration and Production. The three biggest detracting industries were Data Processing & Outsourced Services, Human Resources & Employment and Regional Banks.

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund – For the fiscal year period December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2021, the fund returned 22.80% vs. the S&P 1500 benchmark return of 26.31%. ICON’s sector valuations throughout the year remained consistent from ICON’s themes coming off the 2020 market bottom, leading the fund to be concentrated heavily in the Consumer Discretionary and Financials sectors with minimal exposure to Consumer Staples. Financials, which made up an average of 34% of the fund’s holdings during the year, contributed the most to the positive performance. Overweight positions in Investment Banking & Brokerage, Consumer Finance, and Diversified Banks industries contributed the most to performance. From the Consumer Discretionary sector, the Homebuilding, Distributors, and Specialty Stores industries were the most significant contributors to the fund’s returns. The greatest detractors to performance came from the Data Processing & Outsourced services industry, where holdings in large credit card providers produced negative returns after failing to maintain their strong growth in earnings throughout the 2020 COVID-related market recovery.

 

ICON Health & Information Technology Fund – For the fiscal year, the fund returned 17.71 vs. the S&P 1500 benchmark return of 26.31%%. The fund was concentrated heavily in Information Technology, with an average of 71.8% of holdings in the sector, compared to an average of 13.9% of the fund’s holdings in the Health Care sector. As the year progressed, ICON’s sector valuations became more favorable towards the IT sector and the fund’s holdings became more concentrated in technology industries. Overweight positions in the Communications Equipment and IT Consulting & Other Services industries contributed the most to the fund’s performance. The biggest detractors from performance were holdings in the Data & Outsourced

 

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Historical Performance and Manager’s Discussion (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

Services and Application Software industries. The fund’s Health Care allocations were overall a positive benefit to performance, with Biotechnology and Managed Health care contributing the most to total returns. Going into the new year, the fund retained its overweight in Information Technology holdings, as our valuation readings show more opportunities for growth within the sector.

 

ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure – During the fiscal year period, December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2021, the Fund returned 30.62% vs. the S&P 1500 benchmark return of 26.31%. For the fiscal year, the average portfolio weightings were approximately 28% in the Energy sector, 45% in the Industrials sector, and 19% in the Materials sector. In the 4th quarter, Materials holdings were increased, the positions in the integrated oil & gas industry were sold. For the entire period fund holdings in the Energy sector returned 40.77%, fund holdings in the Industrials sector returned 26.39% and fund holdings in the Materials sector returned 31.72%. The three biggest contributors to performance during the year were holdings in the oil & gas exploration & production, trucking, and construction industries respectively. The three biggest detractors were construction machinery & heavy trucks, oil & gas refining & marketing, and human resources & employment services industries. Based on ICON’s valuation methodology, the fund can rotate among companies and industries in the Energy, Materials, and Industrial sectors. As of December 31, 2021, our valuations suggest a slight increase in holdings in the Energy and Materials sectors.

 

ICON Utilities and Income Fund – During the fiscal year, the fund returned 21.51%, beating the S&P 1500 Utilities Index, the fund’s benchmark, which returned 17.95%. The fund was most heavily concentrated in the Electric Utilities and Multi Utilities through out the year, with minimal exposure to the Water Utilities and Independent Power Produces industries. In addition, the fund is permitted a limited exposure to companies outside of the Utilities sector and in response to the market recovery favoring more economically sensitive industries, the fund positioned itself into income producing, Utilities-related industries from the Communications Services and Industrials sector. These outside holdings helped contribute to the fund’s outperformance from its benchmark index, with its holdings in the Broadcasting industry contributing 8.76% to the fund’s total returns alone. Other top contributing industries were Electrical Components & Equipment and Gas Utilities. The two largest detractors from performance were holdings in the Wireless Telecommunications and Water Utilities industries.

 

ICON Equity Income Fund – Total returns for the fund during the fiscal year was 24.14% vs 28.42% for the S&P 1500 Index[, the fund’s benchmark?]. The fund was most concentrated in cyclical, economically sensitive sectors with Financials and Consumer Discretionary being the two heaviest weighted, at an average of 26.0% and 17.8% of the fund holdings, respectively. With ICON’s market valuations favoring equities over bonds, the balance of the fund was kept at approximately 95% equities and 5% in fixed income. As per the fund’s objective to seek modest capital appreciation and income, the equity portion of the fund held high yield dividend paying stocks, with ICON’s market valuations used as guidance as to which sectors and industries to concentrate in.

 

The three biggest contributing industries during the period were Diversified Banks, Life & Health Insurance, and Broadcasting. The three biggest detracting industries were Apparel Accessories & Luxury Goods, Paper Products, and Drug Retail.

 

Flexible Bond Fund – Total returns for the fund was 4.17% for the year ending December 31, 2021 compared to -1.10% for its benchmark, the Bloomberg US Universal Index. We believe that the fund experienced a good year despite the prevailing fixed income market conditions. Our portfolio duration, a measure of interest rate risk, was relatively short throughout the year. We were able to sustain a high dividend yield due to success in our yield to call strategy, use of high yielding closed end bond funds, and as a consequence of our preferred stock strategy involving dividend capture.

 

We believe that the fund’s event driven, value oriented strategy continues to be successful with an abundance of the closed end fund arbitrage available and many yield to call opportunities. The fund benefited by a tender Delta Airlines made for its high coupon airline equipment trust issue. Templeton Global Income conducted a tender for their shares that enabled the fund to realize a gain on its position. We believe the delayed closing of the merger for Monmouth REIT enabled us to improve the fund’s realized yield substantially through 2021.

 

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Historical Performance (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

December 31, 2021

 

All of the returns in this report represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results that may be achieved by the fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For more recent performance information, visit our website at www.iconfunds.com. Note, too, that both investment returns and principal value can fluctuate widely, so an investor’s shares, when sold, could be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares.

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL SHARES*

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for the periods ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ICON Consumer Select Fund

22.80%

8.89%

10.92%

8.33%

S&P 1500 Financial Sector Index

34.55%

12.93%

15.96%

6.68%

 

INVESTOR SHARES*

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for the periods ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ICON Consumer Select Fund

22.40%

8.59%

10.58%

8.63%

S&P 1500 Financial Sector Index

34.55%

12.93%

15.96%

6.68%

 

 

*

Past performance does not predict future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Historical Performance (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

December 31, 2021

 

All of the returns in this report represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results that may be achieved by the fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For more recent performance information, visit our website at www.iconfunds.com. Note, too, that both investment returns and principal value can fluctuate widely, so an investor’s shares, when sold, could be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares.

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL SHARES*

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for the periods ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ICON Equity Fund

26.73%

16.51%

13.36%

11.70%

S&P 1500 Sector Index

28.45%

17.94%

16.34%

10.85%

 

INVESTOR SHARES*

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for the periods ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ICON Equity Fund

26.42%

16.19%

13.03%

11.38%

S&P 1500 Sector Index

28.45%

17.94%

16.34%

10.85%

 

 

*

Past performance does not predict future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Historical Performance (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

December 31, 2021

 

All of the returns in this report represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results that may be achieved by the fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For more recent performance information, visit our website at www.iconfunds.com. Note, too, that both investment returns and principal value can fluctuate widely, so an investor’s shares, when sold, could be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares.

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL SHARES*

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for the periods ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ICON Equity Income Fund

24.14%

10.79%

11.57%

10.95%

S&P 1500 Sector Index

28.45%

17.94%

16.34%

11.02%

 

INVESTOR SHARES*

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for the periods ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ICON Equity Income Fund

23.84%

10.51%

11.29%

10.68%

S&P 1500 Sector Index

28.45%

17.94%

16.34%

11.02%

 

 

*

Past performance does not predict future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Historical Performance (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

December 31, 2021

 

All of the returns in this report represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results that may be achieved by the fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For more recent performance information, visit our website at www.iconfunds.com. Note, too, that both investment returns and principal value can fluctuate widely, so an investor’s shares, when sold, could be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares.

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL SHARES*

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for the periods ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

4.17%

4.36%

4.11%

3.80%

Bloomberg Barclays US Universal Index ex-MBS

-1.10%

4.24%

3.64%

N/A

 

INVESTOR SHARES*

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for the periods ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

4.06%

4.10%

3.85%

3.55%

Bloomberg Barclays US Universal Index ex-MBS

-1.10%

4.24%

3.64%

N/A

 

 

*

Past performance does not predict future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Historical Performance (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

December 31, 2021

 

All of the returns in this report represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results that may be achieved by the fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For more recent performance information, visit our website at www.iconfunds.com. Note, too, that both investment returns and principal value can fluctuate widely, so an investor’s shares, when sold, could be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares.

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL SHARES*

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for the periods ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ICON Health and Information Technology

17.71%

21.75%

18.23%

16.63%

S&P 1500 Technology Sector Index

33.76%

31.33%

23.61%

12.22%

 

INVESTOR SHARES*

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for the periods ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ICON Health and Information Technology

17.37%

21.41%

17.82%

16.86%

S&P 1500 Technology Sector Index

33.76%

31.33%

23.61%

12.22%

 

 

*

Past performance does not predict future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Historical Performance (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

December 31, 2021

 

All of the returns in this report represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results that may be achieved by the fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For more recent performance information, visit our website at www.iconfunds.com. Note, too, that both investment returns and principal value can fluctuate widely, so an investor’s shares, when sold, could be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares.

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL SHARES*

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for the periods ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund

30.62%

10.24%

9.25%

9.67%

S&P 1500 Sector Index

28.45%

17.94%

16.34%

9.58%

 

INVESTOR SHARES*

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for the periods ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund

30.41%

9.96%

8.95%

8.32%

S&P 1500 Sector Index

28.45%

17.94%

16.34%

9.58%

 

 

*

Past performance does not predict future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Historical Performance (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

December 31, 2021

 

All of the returns in this report represent past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results that may be achieved by the fund. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For more recent performance information, visit our website at www.iconfunds.com. Note, too, that both investment returns and principal value can fluctuate widely, so an investor’s shares, when sold, could be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the sale of fund shares.

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL SHARES*

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for the periods ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

21.51%

11.19%

10.80%

11.51%

S&P 1500 Utilities Sector Index

17.95%

11.37%

11.13%

8.91%

 

INVESTOR SHARES*

 

Average Annual Total Returns
for the periods ended 12/31/21

 

Fund/
Benchmark

One
Year

Five Year
(Annualized)

Ten Year
(Annualized)

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

21.24%

10.91%

10.52%

10.89%

S&P 1500 Utilities Sector Index

17.95%

11.37%

11.13%

8.91%

 

 

*

Past performance does not predict future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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About Your Fund’s Expenses

December 31, 2021

 

As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions, redemption fees, and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution fees and other Fund expenses. Operating expenses, which are deducted from the Funds’ gross income, directly reduce the investment return of the Funds. The Funds’ expenses are expressed as a percentage of its average net assets. This figure is known as the expense ratio. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

 

Actual Expenses

 

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

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The Funds do not charge any sales charges. Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional cost, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the tables are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher. The calculations assume no shares were bought or sold during the period.

 

 

Beginning
Account Value
July 1, 2021

Ending
Account Value
December 31, 2021

Expenses Paid
During Period*

Net Annual
Expense Ratio

ICON Consumer Select Fund

   

 

 

Institutional Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,039

$ 6.78

1.32%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,018

$ 6.71

1.32%

Investor Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,038

$ 8.12

1.58%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,017

$ 8.03

1.58%

         

ICON Equity Fund

       

Institutional Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,052

$ 5.38

1.04%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,020

$ 5.30

1.04%

Investor Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,051

$ 6.67

1.29%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,018

$ 6.56

1.29%

         

ICON Equity Income Fund

       

Institutional Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,041

$ 5.14

1.00%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,020

$ 5.09

1.00%

Investor Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,040

$ 6.43

1.25%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,019

$ 6.36

1.25%

         

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

       

Institutional Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,008

$ 3.90

0.77%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,021

$ 3.92

0.77%

Investor Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,008

$ 5.16

1.02%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,020

$ 5.19

1.02%

         

 

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio listed in the “Net Annual Expense Ratio” column, multiplied by the average account value over the
period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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About Your Fund’s Expenses (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

 

Beginning
Account Value
July 1, 2021

Ending
Account Value
December 31, 2021

Expenses Paid
During Period*

Net Annual
Expense Ratio

ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

       

Institutional Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,043

$ 6.44

1.25%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,019

$ 6.36

1.25%

Investor Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,042

$ 7.72

1.50%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,017

$ 7.63

1.50%

         

ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund

       

Institutional Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,061

$ 6.65

1.28%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,019

$ 6.51

1.28%

Investor Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,043

$ 7.83

1.52%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,017

$ 7.73

1.52%

         

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

       

Institutional Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,061

$ 6.39

1.23%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,019

$ 6.26

1.23%

Investor Shares

       

Based on Actual Fund Return

$ 1,000

$ 1,059

$ 7.68

1.48%

Based on Hypothetical 5% Return before expenses

$ 1,000

$ 1,018

$ 7.53

1.48%

 

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio listed in the “Net Annual Expense Ratio” column, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

11

 

 

Top Holdings and Sector Breakdown

December 31, 2021

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund

Security

 

Market
Value

   

Percentage
of Total
Investment

 

1

Ulta Beauty Inc

    $3,339,954       5.3 %

2

Monarch Casino & Resort Inc

    3,128,085       4.9 %

3

Alleghany Corp

    3,070,914       4.8 %

4

NIKE Inc

    3,066,728       4.8 %

5

Five Below Inc

    2,710,259       4.3 %

6

Mastercard Inc

    2,694,900       4.2 %

7

LPL Financial Holdings Inc

    2,625,476       4.1 %

8

Green Brick Partners Inc

    2,587,392       4.1 %

9

LKQ Corp

    2,485,242       3.9 %

10

Lululemon Athletica Inc

    2,466,135       3.9 %

 

ICON Equity Fund

Security

 

Market
Value

   

Percentage
of Total
Investment

 

1

EPAM Systems Inc

    $6,504,019       7.8 %

2

Extreme Networks Inc

    4,574,980       5.5 %

3

NIKE Inc

    4,483,423       5.4 %

4

Chart Industries Inc

    4,242,434       5.1 %

5

Mastercard Inc

    4,178,532       5.0 %

6

Skyworks Solutions Inc

    3,701,020       4.5 %

7

Diamondback Energy Inc

    3,073,725       3.7 %

8

Adobe Inc

    3,005,418       3.6 %

9

NXP Semiconductors NV

    2,938,362       3.5 %

10

Bank of America Corp

    2,913,561       3.5 %

 

ICON Equity Income Fund

Security

 

Market
Value

   

Percentage
of Total
Investment

 

1

Lincoln National Corp

    $4,832,808       5.7 %

2

JPMorgan Chase & Co

    3,856,298       4.6 %

3

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co

    3,834,525       4.6 %

4

Genuine Parts Co

    3,631,180       4.3 %

5

MDC Holdings Inc

    3,448,954       4.1 %

6

Prudential Financial Inc

    3,409,560       4.1 %

7

QUALCOMM Inc

    3,273,373       3.9 %

8

Otter Tail Corp

    3,078,202       3.7 %

9

AbbVie Inc

    3,054,759       3.6 %

10

Cummins Inc

    2,857,634       3.4 %

 

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

Security

 

Market
Value

   

Percentage
of Total
Investment

 

1

Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp

    $15,135,772       6.5 %

2

Principal Financial Group Inc

    7,047,620       3.0 %

3

Principal Financial Group Inc

    6,825,600       2.9 %

4

Fifth Third Bancorp

    6,692,770       2.9 %

5

Templeton Global Income Fund

    6,634,823       2.8 %

6

Fifth Third Bancorp

    6,415,690       2.7 %

7

JPMorgan Chase & Co

    6,403,874       2.7 %

8

USB Capital IX

    5,778,202       2.5 %

9

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp

    5,504,650       2.4 %

10

JetBlue 2019-1 Class B Pass Through Trust

    4,785,971       2.0 %

 

 

12

 

 

Top Holdings and Sector Breakdown (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

Security

 

Market
Value

   

Percentage
of Total
Investment

 

1

EPAM Systems Inc

    $10,294,130       4.0 %

2

Apple Inc

    8,558,505       3.3 %

3

Microsoft Corp

    8,073,846       3.1 %

4

UnitedHealth Group Inc

    7,632,528       3.0 %

5

Global Payments Inc

    6,504,176       2.5 %

6

NXP Semiconductors NV

    6,306,545       2.4 %

7

II-VI Inc

    6,069,204       2.4 %

8

Extreme Networks Inc

    5,701,565       2.2 %

9

Adobe Inc

    5,613,894       2.2 %

10

UnitedHealth Group Inc

    5,575,812       2.2 %

 

ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund

Security

 

Market
Value

   

Percentage
of Total
Investment

 

1

Diamondback Energy Inc

    $7,549,500       3.2 %

3

Chart Industries Inc

    6,254,649       2.6 %

4

Martin Marietta Materials Inc

    6,167,280       2.6 %

5

Packaging Corp of America

    6,068,040       2.5 %

6

Chart Industries Inc

    6,060,620       2.5 %

7

Eagle Materials Inc

    5,826,100       2.4 %

8

International Paper Co

    5,469,200       2.3 %

9

EOG Resources Inc

    4,974,480       2.1 %

10

Exxon Mobil Corp

    4,699,080       2.0 %

11

Louisiana-Pacific Corp

    4,622,650       1.9 %

 

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

Security

 

Market
Value

   

Percentage
of Total
Investment

 

1

MDU Resources Group Inc

    $2,621,400       3.4 %

2

National Fuel Gas Co

    2,608,752       3.4 %

3

NextEra Energy Inc

    2,455,368       3.2 %

4

Xcel Energy Inc

    2,423,660       3.2 %

5

Duke Energy Corp

    2,402,210       3.1 %

6

Xcel Energy Inc

    2,386,786       3.1 %

7

Ameren Corp

    2,278,656       3.0 %

8

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC

    2,256,456       2.9 %

9

MDU Resources Group Inc

    2,238,900       2.9 %

10

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC

    2,202,840       2.9 %

 

 

13

 

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund

Portfolio of Investment

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 

Common Stock (100.37%)

               
                 

Communications (9.31%)

               

Alphabet Inc*

    440     $ 1,273,180  

Amazon.com Inc*

    513       1,710,516  

Comcast Corp

    31,700       1,595,461  

eBay Inc

    19,700       1,310,050  

Total Communications

            5,889,207  
                 

Consumer, Cyclical (46.60%)

               

Brunswick Corp

    22,500       2,266,425  

Dollar Tree Inc*

    9,800       1,377,096  

Five Below Inc*

    13,100       2,710,259  

Green Brick Partners Inc*

    85,308       2,587,392  

LKQ Corp

    41,400       2,485,242  

Lululemon Athletica Inc*

    6,300       2,466,135  

Monarch Casino & Resort Inc*

    42,300       3,128,085  

NIKE Inc

    18,400       3,066,728  

PulteGroup Inc

    43,100       2,463,596  

Skechers USA Inc*

    45,400       1,970,360  

Texas Roadhouse Inc

    18,000       1,607,040  

Ulta Beauty Inc*

    8,100       3,339,954  

Total Consumer, Cyclical

            29,468,312  
                 

Consumer, Non-cyclical (6.06%)

               

Darling Ingredients Inc*

    31,100       2,154,919  

Global Payments Inc

    12,400       1,676,232  

Total Consumer, Non-cyclical

            3,831,151  
                 

Financial (38.40%)

               

Alleghany Corp*

    4,600     $ 3,070,914  

American Express Co

    14,200       2,323,120  

Assurant Inc

    11,800       1,839,148  

Bank of America Corp

    50,000       2,224,500  

Equitable Holdings Inc

    27,400       898,446  

JPMorgan Chase & Co

    12,900       2,042,715  

Kearny Financial Corp

    160,000       2,120,000  

LPL Financial Holdings Inc

    16,400       2,625,476  

Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc

    7,300       1,268,886  

Mastercard Inc

    7,500       2,694,900  

Morgan Stanley

    13,500       1,325,160  

Visa Inc

    8,500       1,842,035  

Total Financial

            24,275,300  
                 

Total Common Stock (Cost $44,321,841)

            63,463,970  
                 

Investment Companies (0.22%)

               
                 

Money Market Funds (0.22%)

               

First American Government Obligations Fund (7-Day Yield, 0.030%)

    139,323       139,323  

Total Investment Companies (Cost $139,323)

            139,323  
                 

Total Investments (Cost $44,461,164) (100.59%)

          $ 63,603,293  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-0.59%)

            (370,069 )

Net Assets (100.00%)

          $ 63,233,224  

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

ICON Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investment

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 

Common Stock (96.55%)

               
                 

Basic Materials (0.94%)

               

The Chemours Co

    23,000     $ 771,880  
                 

Communications (5.58%)

               

Extreme Networks Inc*

    291,400       4,574,980  
                 

Consumer, Cyclical (17.16%)

               

Five Below Inc*

    9,900       2,048,211  

KB Home

    22,700       1,015,371  

Magna International Inc

    28,200       2,282,508  

Monarch Casino & Resort Inc*

    31,100       2,299,845  

NIKE Inc

    26,900       4,483,423  

Ulta Beauty Inc*

    4,700       1,937,998  

Total Consumer, Cyclical

            14,067,356  
                 

Consumer, Non-cyclical (7.32%)

               

Euronet Worldwide Inc*

    13,350       1,590,920  

Global Payments Inc

    18,862       2,549,765  

ManpowerGroup Inc

    19,100       1,859,003  

Total Consumer, Non-cyclical

            5,999,688  
                 

Energy (6.45%)

               

Baker Hughes Co

    92,200       2,218,332  

Diamondback Energy Inc

    28,500     $ 3,073,725  

Total Energy

            5,292,057  
                 

Financial (16.99%)

               

Bank of America Corp

    65,488       2,913,561  

JPMorgan Chase & Co

    14,600       2,311,910  

LPL Financial Holdings Inc

    14,000       2,241,260  

Mastercard Inc

    11,629       4,178,532  

Truist Financial Corp

    39,100       2,289,305  

Total Financial

            13,934,568  
                 

Industrial (20.43%)

               

Advanced Drainage Systems Inc

    19,900       2,708,987  

Alamo Group Inc

    19,500       2,870,010  

Armstrong World Industries Inc

    18,000       2,090,160  

CSX Corp

    38,100       1,432,560  

Chart Industries Inc*

    26,600       4,242,434  

L3Harris Technologies Inc

    5,400       1,151,496  

Trinity Industries Inc

    74,800       2,258,960  

Total Industrial

            16,754,607  
                 

Technology (21.68%)

               

Adobe Inc*

    5,300       3,005,418  

EPAM Systems Inc*

    9,730       6,504,019  

Qorvo Inc*

    10,400       1,626,456  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

14

 

 

ICON Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investment

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 

Skyworks Solutions Inc

    23,856     $ 3,701,020  

NXP Semiconductors NV

    12,900       2,938,362  

Total Technology

            17,775,275  
                 

Total Common Stock (Cost $44,653,634)

            79,170,411  
                 

Investment Companies (4.53%)

               
                 

Exchange-Traded Funds (4.47%)

               

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares#

    12,600       1,067,850  

Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X#

    18,094       2,594,861  

Total Exchange-Traded Funds

            3,662,711  
                 

Money Market Funds (0.06%)

               

First American Government Obligations Fund (7-Day Yield, 0.030%)

    48,591       48,591  
                 

Total Investment Companies (Cost $1,232,260)

            3,711,302  

Collateral Received for Securities on Loan (4.36%)

               

First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X (Cost $3,571,330)

    3,571,330     $ 3,571,330  
                 

Total Investments (Cost $49,457,224) (105.44%)

          $ 86,453,043  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-5.44%)

            (4,457,892 )

Net Assets (100.00%)

          $ 81,995,151  

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at December 31, 2021 in the amount of $3,488,870.

 

 

ICON Equity Income Fund

Portfolio of Investment

December 31, 2021

 

 

Security Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 

Common Stock (95.59%)

               
                 

Basic Materials (5.86%)

               

Eastman Chemical Co

    21,100     $ 2,551,201  

Neenah Inc

    50,700       2,346,396  

Total Basic Materials

            4,897,597  
                 

Communications (3.25%)

               

Nexstar Media Group Inc

    18,000       2,717,640  
                 

Consumer, Cyclical (20.14%)

               

Genuine Parts Co

    25,900       3,631,180  

Leggett & Platt Inc

    45,400       1,868,664  

MDC Holdings Inc

    61,776       3,448,954  

VF Corp

    30,000       2,196,600  

Whirlpool Corp

    12,000       2,815,920  

Cummins Inc

    13,100       2,857,634  

Total Consumer, Cyclical

            16,818,952  
                 

Consumer, Non-Cyclical (11.77%)

               

Rent-A-Center Inc

    24,000       1,152,960  

Altria Group Inc

    7,600       360,164  

Philip Morris International Inc

    15,000       1,425,000  

AbbVie Inc

    22,561       3,054,759  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co

    61,500       3,834,525  

Total Consumer, Non-Cyclical

            9,827,408  
                 

Energy (1.33%)

               

Baker Hughes Co

    46,108       1,109,358  
                 

Financial (28.76%)

               

Bank of America Corp

    20,800       925,392  

Huntington Bancshares Inc

    150,900       2,326,878  

JPMorgan Chase & Co

    24,353       3,856,298  

Kearny Financial Corp

    149,400       1,979,550  

Lincoln National Corp

    70,800       4,832,808  

OceanFirst Financial Corp

    122,300       2,715,060  

Prudential Financial Inc

    31,500     $ 3,409,560  

US Bancorp

    46,000       2,583,820  

Webster Financial Corp

    24,900       1,390,416  

Total Financial

            24,019,782  
                 

Industrial (10.44%)

               

Hubbell Inc

    10,800       2,249,316  

Lockheed Martin Corp

    6,800       2,416,788  

Union Pacific Corp

    9,229       2,325,062  

Packaging Corp of America

    12,700       1,729,105  

Total Industrial

            8,720,271  
                 

Technology (7.93%)

               

International Business Machines Corp

    5,900       788,594  

Kyndryl Holdings Inc*

    1,180       21,358  

QUALCOMM Inc

    17,900       3,273,373  

Texas Instruments Inc

    13,500       2,544,345  

Total Technology

            6,627,670  
                 

Utilities (6.11%)

               

Evergy Inc

    29,500       2,023,995  

Otter Tail Corp

    43,100       3,078,202  

Total Utilities

            5,102,197  
                 

Total Common Stock (Cost $61,460,975)

            79,840,875  
                 

Preferred Stock (2.61%)

               
                 

Financial (2.61%)

               

Annaly Capital Management Inc, 6.950%

    14,000       358,120  

Argo Group US Inc, 6.500%

    24,907       642,850  

Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp, 6.125%

    46,835       1,182,115  

Total Financial

            2,183,085  
                 

Total Preferred Stock (Cost $2,168,985)

            2,183,085  

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

15

 

 

ICON Equity Income Fund

Portfolio of Investment

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description  Par Value   Value 
Corporate Debt (0.78%)          
           
Basic Materials (0.02%)          
CVR Partners LP / CVR Nitrogen Finance Corp, 9.250%, 6/15/2023 (144A)  $20,000   $20,042 
           
Consumer, Non-cyclical (0.26%)          
Conagra Brands Inc, 7.125%, 10/1/2026   175,000    214,002 
           
Financial (0.50%)          

JPMorgan Chase & Co, 3M US LIBOR + 3.470%(a),(b)

   170,000    170,850 

Principal Financial Group Inc, 3M US LIBOR + 3.044%, 5/15/2055(b)

   250,000    247,807 
Total Financial        418,657 
           
Total Corporate Debt (Cost $628,946)        652,701 
           
    

Shares

      
Investment Companies (1.79%)          
           
Mutual Funds (1.44%)          

Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund#

   10,476    141,321 
Templeton Global Income Fund   125,000    648,750 
Vertical Capital Income Fund   29,305    298,911 
RiverNorth Specialty Finance Corp   5,736    110,131 
Total Mutual Funds        1,199,113 

 

Security Description  Shares   Value 
Money Market Funds (0.35%)          
First American Government Obligations Fund (7-Day Yield, 0.030%)   296,441   $296,441 
           
Total Investment Companies (Cost $1,500,233)        1,495,554 
           
Collateral Received for Securities on Loan (0.17%)          
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X (Cost $144,588)   144,588    144,588 
           
Total Investments (Cost $65,903,728) (100.94%)       $84,316,803 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-0.94%)        (787,675)
Net Assets (100.00%)       $83,529,128 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at December 31, 2021 in the amount of $139,905.

 

(144A)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A or Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers. As of December 31, 2021, these securities had a total aggregate market value of $20,042, which represented approximately 0.03% of net assets.

 

(a)

This security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest.

 

(b)

Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of December 31, 2021 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security’s last reset date.

 

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investment

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 

Common Stock (0.96%)

               
                 

Communications (0.17%)

               

AT&T Inc

    10,100     $ 248,460  
                 

Financial (0.79%)

               

Annaly Capital Management Inc

    148,789       1,163,530  
                 

Total Common Stock (Cost $1,456,382)

            1,411,990  

 

 

 

Par Value

   

 

 

Corporate Debt (69.53%)

               
                 

Basic Materials (0.17%)

               

CVR Partners LP / CVR Nitrogen Finance Corp, 9.250%, 6/15/2023 (144A)

  $ 248,000       248,521  
                 

Communications (6.43%)

               

Cincinnati Bell Telephone Co LLC, 6.300%, 12/1/2028

    2,616,000       2,799,120  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp, 5.250%, 8/1/2026

    3,000,000       3,281,250  

Walt Disney Co/The, 7.750%, 2/1/2024

    3,000,000       3,400,529  

Total Communications

            9,480,899  

 

Security Description  Par Value   Value 
Consumer, Cyclical (14.64%)          
Air Canada 2015-1 Class B Pass Through Trust, 3.875%, 3/15/2023 (144A)  $820,928   $825,147 
American Airlines 2017-1 Class B Pass Through Trust, 4.950%, 2/15/2025   3,030,000    3,018,662 
Foot Locker Inc, 8.500%, 1/15/2022   2,400,000    2,406,000 
G-III Apparel Group Ltd, 7.875%, 8/15/2025 (144A)   1,850,000    1,968,391 
IHO Verwaltungs GmbH, 4.750%, 9/15/2026 (144A)   1,000,000    1,020,000 
JetBlue 2019-1 Class B Pass Through Trust, 8.000%, 11/15/2027   4,165,079    4,785,971 
JetBlue 2020-1 Class B Pass Through Trust, 7.750%, 11/15/2028   1,791,323    2,081,957 
UAL 2007-1 Pass Through Trust, 6.636%, 7/2/2022   1,388,865    1,418,504 
United Airlines 2014-1 Class B Pass Through Trust, 4.750%, 4/11/2022   2,058,539    2,079,152 
US Airways 2011-1 Class A Pass Through Trust, 7.125%, 10/22/2023   1,872,230    1,972,316 
Total Consumer, Cyclical        21,576,100 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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ICON Flexible Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investment

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description  Par Value   Value 
Consumer, Non-cyclical (7.23%)          
Conagra Brands Inc, 7.125%, 10/1/2026  $1,150,000   $1,406,301 
Cooke Omega Investments Inc / Alpha VesselCo Holdings Inc, 8.500%, 12/15/2022 (144A)   4,000,000    4,070,000 
McKesson Corp, 7.650%, 3/1/2027   2,000,000    2,535,990 
Spectrum Brands Inc, 5.750%, 7/15/2025   1,500,000    1,531,875 
Varex Imaging Corp, 7.875%, 10/15/2027 (144A)   1,000,000    1,111,100 
Total Consumer, Non-cyclical        10,655,266 
           
Energy (5.79%)          
Andeavor LLC, 5.125%, 12/15/2026   4,000,000    4,425,969 
Hess Corp, 7.300%, 8/15/2031   1,500,000    1,999,194 
Marathon Petroleum Corp, 3.625%, 9/15/2024   2,000,000    2,103,120 
Total Energy        8,528,283 
           
Financial (21.11%)          

BAC Capital Trust XIV, 3M US LIBOR (floor 4.000%) + 0.400%#,(a),(b)

   1,850,000    1,841,607 
Credit Acceptance Corp, 6.625%, 3/15/2026   2,000,000    2,081,680 
Doric Nimrod Air Finance Alpha Ltd 2012-1 Class A Pass Through Trust, 5.125%, 11/30/2022 (144A)   575,249    569,584 
Fidelity & Guaranty Life Holdings Inc, 5.500%, 5/1/2025 (144A)   1,000,000    1,116,994 

Fifth Third Bancorp, 3M US LIBOR + 3.129%#,(a),(b)

   6,718,000    6,692,770 
Genworth Holdings Inc, 4.800%, 2/15/2024   1,000,000    1,040,000 
Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp, 6.750%, 2/1/2024   500,000    501,250 

JPMorgan Chase & Co, 3M US LIBOR + 3.470%(a),(b)

   2,417,000    2,429,085 

Principal Financial Group Inc, 3M US LIBOR + 3.044%, 5/15/2055(b)

   7,110,000    7,047,620 
TMX Finance LLC / TitleMax Finance Corp, 11.125%, 4/1/2023 (144A)   2,000,000    2,040,940 

USB Capital IX, 3.500%, 3M US LIBOR + 1.020%(a),(b)

   6,000,000    5,778,202 
Total Financial        31,139,732 
           
Industrial (3.65%)          

Fluor Corp, 3.500%, 12/15/2024#

   688,000    720,460 
Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC, 6.500%, 10/1/2025 (144A)   1,500,000    1,550,625 
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc, 6.500%, 11/30/2025 (144A)   1,554,000    1,596,735 
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co, 5.500%, 4/15/2024 (144A)   1,500,000    1,513,755 
Total Industrial        5,381,575 
           
Technology (5.43%)          
Dell Inc, 7.100%, 4/15/2028   2,000,000    2,505,667 
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp, 6.100%, 7/15/2027   4,612,000    5,504,650 
Total Technology        8,010,317 
           
Utilities (5.08%)          
Calpine Corp, 5.250%, 6/1/2026 (144A)   703,000    721,271 
PacifiCorp, 8.069%, 9/9/2022   3,685,000    3,853,850 
Vistra Operations Co LLC, 5.500%, 9/1/2026 (144A)   1,350,000    1,394,064 
Vistra Operations Co LLC, 5.000%, 7/31/2027 (144A)  1,460,000   1,515,217 
Total Utilities        7,484,402 
           
Total Corporate Debt (Cost $102,166,223)        102,505,095 
           
Asset Backed Securities (1.98%)          
SMB Private Education Loan Trust 2014-A, 4.500%, 9/15/2045 (144A)   3,000,000    2,922,479 
           
Total Asset Backed Securities (Cost $2,902,709)        2,922,479 

 

    

Shares

      
Preferred Stock (13.53%)          
Argo Group US Inc, 6.500%   173,969    4,490,140 
Bank of America Corp, 7.250%   217    313,652 
Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp, 6.125%   599,674    15,135,772 
Total Preferred Stock (Cost $19,653,388)        19,939,564 
           
Investment Companies (12.27%)          
           
Mutual Funds (9.45%)          

Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund#

   27,638    372,837 
Highland Income Fund   40,172    441,490 
Nuveen Emerging Markets Debt 2022 Target Term Fund   197,334    1,493,818 
RiverNorth Specialty Finance Corp   120,606    2,315,635 
Templeton Global Income Fund   1,278,386    6,634,823 
Vertical Capital Income Fund   262,066    2,673,073 
Total Mutual Funds        13,931,676 
           
Money Market Funds (2.82%)          
First American Government Obligations Fund (7-Day Yield, 0.030%)   4,161,836    4,161,836 
           
Total Investment Companies (Cost $18,130,940)        18,093,512 
           
Collateral Received for Securities on Loan (5.95%)          
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X (Cost $8,765,781)   8,765,781    8,765,781 
           
Total Investments (Cost $153,075,422) (104.22%)       $153,638,421 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-4.22%)        (6,227,367)
Net Assets (100.00%)       $147,411,054 

 

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at December 31, 2021 in the amount of $8,619,767.

 

(144A) Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A or Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers. As of December 31, 2021, these securities had a total aggregate market value of $24,184,823, which represented approximately 16.48% of net assets.

 

(a)

This security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest.

 

(b)

Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of December 31, 2021 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security’s last reset date.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

Portfolio of Investment

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 

Common Stock (100.71%)

               
                 

Communications (12.60%)

               

Alphabet Inc*

    1,500     $ 4,340,385  

Amazon.com Inc*

    1,000       3,334,340  

Charter Communications Inc*

    2,700       1,760,319  

Extreme Networks Inc*

    363,157       5,701,565  

Perficient Inc*

    8,800       1,137,752  

Total Communications

            16,274,361  
                 

Consumer, Non-cyclical (23.54%)

               

AbbVie Inc

    35,965       4,869,661  

Anthem Inc

    9,100       4,218,214  

Cigna Corp

    10,100       2,319,263  

Euronet Worldwide Inc*

    39,400       4,695,298  

Global Payments Inc

    30,193       4,081,490  

IQVIA Holdings Inc*

    9,138       2,578,195  

UnitedHealth Group Inc

    15,200       7,632,528  

Total Consumer, Non-cyclical

            30,394,649  
                 

Energy (3.37%)

               

SolarEdge Technologies Inc*

    15,500       4,348,835  
                 

Financial (7.26%)

               

Mastercard Inc

    14,900       5,353,868  

Visa Inc

    18,580       4,026,472  

Total Financial

            9,380,340  
                 

Industrial (9.88%)

               

EnerSys

    41,100       3,249,366  

Universal Display Corp

    23,900       3,944,217  

Sensata Technologies Holding PLC*

    66,600       4,108,554  

TE Connectivity Ltd

    9,000     $ 1,452,060  

Total Industrial

            12,754,197  
                 

Technology (44.06%)

               

Adobe Inc*

    9,900       5,613,894  

Applied Materials Inc

    27,300       4,295,928  

Autodesk Inc*

    18,600       5,230,134  

EPAM Systems Inc*

    15,400       10,294,130  

Micron Technology Inc

    45,600       4,247,640  

NCR Corp*

    100,500       4,040,100  

Qorvo Inc*

    21,900       3,424,941  

Science Applications International Corp

    39,900       3,335,241  

Skyworks Solutions Inc

    33,010       5,121,171  

Genpact Ltd

    93,900       4,984,212  

NXP Semiconductors NV

    27,687       6,306,545  

Total Technology

            56,893,936  
                 

Total Common Stock (Cost $88,530,558)

            130,046,318  
                 

Investment Companies (0.18%)

               

Money Market (0.18%)

               

First American Government Obligations Fund (7-Day Yield, 0.030%)

    238,890       238,890  
                 

Total Investment Companies (Cost $238,890)

            238,890  
                 

Total Investments (Cost $88,769,448) (100.89%)

          $ 130,285,208  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-0.89%)

            (1,143,783 )

Net Assets (100.00%)

          $ 129,141,425  

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund

Portfolio of Investment

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 

Common Stock (97.77%)

               
                 

Basic Materials (6.78%)

               

Alcoa Corp

    40,000     $ 2,383,200  

Ashland Global Holdings Inc

    17,000       1,830,220  

International Paper Co

    35,000       1,644,300  

Kaiser Aluminum Corp

    31,000       2,912,140  

Total Basic Materials

            8,769,860  
                 

Consumer, Cyclical (8.12%)

               

Fastenal Co

    47,000       3,010,820  

MillerKnoll Inc

    117,000       4,585,230  

WW Grainger Inc

    5,600       2,902,144  

Total Consumer, Cyclical

            10,498,194  
                 

Consumer, Non-cyclical (3.21%)

               

Darling Ingredients Inc*

    22,000       1,524,380  

ManpowerGroup Inc

    27,000       2,627,910  

Total Consumer, Non-cyclical

            4,152,290  
                 

Energy (25.03%)

               

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC

    120,000       4,291,200  

Delek US Holdings Inc*

    300,000     $ 4,497,000  

Diamondback Energy Inc

    70,000       7,549,500  

EOG Resources Inc

    56,000       4,974,480  

Phillips 66

    55,000       3,985,300  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co

    15,000       2,728,200  

Valero Energy Corp

    58,000       4,356,380  

Total Energy

            32,382,060  
                 

Industrial (54.63%)

               

Armstrong World Industries Inc

    30,000       3,483,600  

Berry Global Group Inc*

    57,000       4,205,460  

Chart Industries Inc*

    38,000       6,060,620  

Eagle Materials Inc

    35,000       5,826,100  

EMCOR Group Inc

    18,300       2,331,237  

JB Hunt Transport Services Inc

    22,000       4,496,800  

Louisiana-Pacific Corp

    59,000       4,622,650  

Martin Marietta Materials Inc

    14,000       6,167,280  

Masco Corp

    56,000       3,932,320  

MasTec Inc*

    37,000       3,414,360  

Myers Industries Inc

    167,000       3,341,670  

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc

    12,000       4,300,560  

Oshkosh Corp

    24,000       2,705,040  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund

Portfolio of Investment

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 

Packaging Corp of America

    15,000     $ 2,042,250  

Primoris Services Corp

    85,000       2,038,300  

Saia Inc*

    12,000       4,044,360  

Trane Technologies PLC

    19,000       3,838,570  

Valmont Industries Inc

    15,250       3,820,125  

Total Industrial

            70,671,302  
                 

Total Common Stock (Cost $98,849,115)

            126,473,706  
                 

Investment Companies (2.46%)

               
                 

Exchange-Traded Funds (1.49%)

               

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares

    65,000       1,926,600  
                 

Money Market Funds (0.97%)

               

First American Government Obligations Fund (7-Day Yield, 0.030%)

    1,255,857     $ 1,255,857  
                 

Total Investment Companies (Cost $3,210,238)

            3,182,457  
                 

Total Investments (Cost $102,059,353) (100.23%)

          $ 129,656,163  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-0.23%)

            (303,739 )

Net Assets (100.00%)

          $ 129,352,424  

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

Portfolio of Investment

December 31, 2021

 

Security Description

 

Shares

   

Value

 

Common Stock (100.06%)

               
                 

Communications (2.23%)

               

Vodafone Group PLC

    69,400     $ 1,036,142  
                 

Energy (8.21%)

               

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC

    63,100       2,256,456  

Baker Hughes Co

    56,800       1,366,608  

Magellan Midstream Partners LP

    3,900       181,116  

Total Energy

            3,804,180  
                 

Financial (3.00%)

               

Kearny Financial Corp/MD

    104,800       1,388,600  
                 

Industrial (15.52%)

               

Crane Co

    14,600       1,485,258  

Eaton Corp PLC

    6,000       1,036,920  

Hubbell Inc

    6,700       1,395,409  

MDU Resources Group Inc

    85,000       2,621,400  

Union Pacific Corp

    2,600       655,018  

Total Industrial

            7,194,005  
                 

Utilities (71.10%)

               

ALLETE Inc

    21,800       1,446,430  

Ameren Corp

    25,600       2,278,656  

American Electric Power Co Inc

    21,300       1,895,061  

Avangrid Inc

    35,200       1,755,776  

Black Hills Corp

    17,400       1,227,918  

Duke Energy Corp

    22,900     $ 2,402,210  

Evergy Inc

    27,000       1,852,470  

Eversource Energy

    19,400       1,765,012  

National Fuel Gas Co

    40,800       2,608,752  

New Jersey Resources Corp

    31,600       1,297,496  

NextEra Energy Inc

    26,300       2,455,368  

NiSource Inc

    58,100       1,604,141  

NRG Energy Inc

    12,600       542,808  

ONE Gas Inc

    20,200       1,567,318  

Sempra Energy

    16,000       2,116,480  

The AES Corp

    82,900       2,014,470  

UGI Corp

    37,295       1,712,213  

Xcel Energy Inc

    35,800       2,423,660  

Total Utilities

            32,966,239  
                 

Total Common Stock (Cost $39,675,368)

            46,389,166  
                 

Money Market Funds (0.30%)

               

First American Government Obligations Fund (7-Day Yield, 0.030%)

    137,304       137,304  

Total Money Market Funds (Cost $137,304)

            137,304  
                 

Total Investments (Cost $39,812,672) (100.36%)

          $ 46,526,470  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-0.36%)

            (166,368 )

Net Assets (100.00%)

          $ 46,360,102  

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2021

 

   

ICON
Consumer
Select
Fund

   

ICON
Equity
Fund

   

ICON
Equity Income
Fund

   

ICON
Flexible Bond
Fund

 

Assets

                               

Investments in securities

                               

Cost of investments

  $ 44,461,164     $ 49,457,224     $ 65,903,728     $ 153,075,422  

Value of Investments (Note 1)

    63,603,293       86,453,043       84,316,803       153,638,421  

Cash

          14,970       606       36,744  

Interest receivable

    7       1       5,387       1,383,705  

Dividend receivable

    6,465       6,168       148,364       67,239  

Receivable from investment advisor

                      13,940  

Receivable for fund shares sold

    9,854       15,585       100,171       98,989  

Receivable for investment securities Sold

                      2,726,209  

Securities Lending income receivable

          1,937       331       12,340  

Reclaim receivable

          4,766       15,568        

Prepaid expenses

    33,915       35,958       39,058       33,523  

Total assets

  $ 63,653,534     $ 86,532,428     $ 84,626,288     $ 158,011,110  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Collateral for securities loaned

  $     $ 3,586,301     $ 145,193     $ 8,802,528  

Payable to investment advisor

    52,646       51,490       55,365       75,005  

Payable for fund shares purchased

    154,877       282,919       326,761       258,938  

Payable for securities purchased

                      1,277,071  

Distributions payable

    109,942       520,078       439,677       68,189  

Accrued 12b-1 fees

    518       4,808       7,994       1,984  

Accrued administration fees

    4,776       6,229       6,343       11,342  

Accrued audit fees

    17,418       20,043       25,116       33,853  

Accrued CCO fees

    1,992       2,611       2,977       4,879  

Accrued fund accounting fees

    5,616       7,121       9,672       13,611  

Accrued registration fees

    3,968       1,976       10,226       3,534  

Accrued state registration fees

    34,748       28,797       25,909       12,443  

Accrued transfer agent fees

    29,840       19,813       29,170       22,275  

Accrued trustee fees

    1,164       1,375       3,400       4,160  

Accrued expenses

    2,805       3,716       9,357       10,244  

Total liabilities

    420,310       4,537,277       1,097,160       10,600,056  
                                 

Net assets

  $ 63,233,224     $ 81,995,151     $ 83,529,128     $ 147,411,054  
                                 

Net assets at December 31, 2021 consist of

                               

Paid-in capital

  $ 45,832,507     $ 46,104,453     $ 64,868,321     $ 151,931,043  

Distributable earnings/(loss)

    17,400,717       35,890,698       18,660,807       (4,519,989 )

Total net assets

  $ 63,233,224     $ 81,995,151     $ 83,529,128     $ 147,411,054  
                                 

Net assets

                               

Institutional

  $ 60,746,909     $ 59,305,712     $ 45,535,007     $ 138,093,388  

Investor

  $ 2,486,315     $ 22,689,439     $ 37,994,121     $ 9,317,666  
                                 

Shares outstanding

                               

Institutional Shares (no par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    5,037,206       1,590,760       2,194,235       14,810,578  

Investor Shares (no par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    207,496       641,512       1,832,771       1,005,522  
                                 

Net asset value per share

                               

Institutional Shares

  $ 12.06     $ 37.28     $ 20.75     $ 9.32  

Investor Shares

  $ 11.98     $ 35.37     $ 20.73     $ 9.27  

 

(b)

Includes securities on loan of $3,488,870.

(c)

Includes securities on loan of $139,905.

(d)

Includes securities on loan of $8,619,767.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2021
(Continued)

 

   

ICON Health
and Information
Technology
Fund

   

ICON Natural
Resources and
Infrastructure
Fund

   

ICON Utilities
and Income
Fund

 

Assets

                       

Investments in securities

                       

Cost of investments

  $ 88,769,448     $ 102,059,353     $ 39,812,672  

Value of investments (Note 1)

    130,285,208       129,656,163       46,526,470  

Interest receivable

    3       17       7  

Dividend receivable

    17,798       90,258       145,658  

Receivable from investment advisor

                1,714  

Receivable for fund shares sold

    75,280       39,668       155,111  

Securities Lending income receivable

                26  

Reclaim receivable

    3,493       66,047       1,936  

Prepaid expenses

    26,598       54,966       22,036  

Total assets

  $ 130,408,380     $ 129,907,119     $ 46,852,958  
                         

Liabilities

                       

Collateral for securities loaned

  $     $     $  

Payable to investment advisor

    107,941       108,361       38,386  

Payable for fund shares purchased

    491,088       231,607       104,769  

Distributions payable

    545,009       54,404       280,554  

Accrued 12b-1 fees

    655       1,468       1,282  

Accrued administration fees

    9,793       9,831       3,483  

Accrued audit fees

    24,504       25,964       16,359  

Accrued CCO fees

    3,892       4,692       1,453  

Accrued fund accounting fees

    10,961       9,199       5,502  

Accrued registration fees

    3,072       6,432       3,519  

Accrued state registration fees

    24,928       1,974       17,667  

Accrued transfer agent fees

    36,922       92,477       14,437  

Accrued trustee fees

    2,605       2,505       963  

Accrued expenses

    5,585       5,781       4,482  

Total liabilities

    1,266,955       554,695       492,856  
                         

Net assets

  $ 129,141,425     $ 129,352,424     $ 46,360,102  
                         

Net assets at December 31, 2021 consist of

                       

Paid-in capital

  $ 73,252,136     $ 321,781,833     $ 39,678,360  

Distributable earnings/(loss)

    55,889,289       (192,429,409 )     6,681,742  

Total net assets

  $ 129,141,425     $ 129,352,424     $ 46,360,102  
                         

Net assets

                       

Institutional

  $ 126,016,527     $ 122,464,739     $ 40,207,608  

Investor

  $ 3,124,898     $ 6,887,685     $ 6,152,494  
                         

Shares outstanding

                       

Institutional Shares (no par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    5,820,636       6,901,885       3,723,299  

Investor Shares (no par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    154,371       393,153       581,405  
                         

Net asset value per share

                       

Institutional Shares

  $ 21.65     $ 17.74     $ 10.80  

Investor Shares

  $ 20.24     $ 17.52     $ 10.58  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2021

 

   

ICON
Consumer
Select
Fund

   

ICON
Equity
Fund

   

ICON
Equity Income
Fund

   

ICON
Flexible Bond
Fund

 

Investment income

                               

Interest income

  $ 56     $ 41     $ 74,117     $ 4,149,132  

Dividend income (net of foreign tax withheld: $229, $11,629, $3,553, $—, respectively)

    509,666       661,021       2,434,474       3,236,062  

Income from securities lending, net

    17       20,531       1,521       96,610  

Total

    509,739       681,593       2,510,112       7,481,804  
                                 

Expenses

                               

Management fees (Note 2)

    603,318       592,523       647,620       868,406  

Administration fees (Note 2)

    54,823       71,800       78,448       131,443  

Transfer agent fees

    37,031       42,743       45,951       61,622  

Accounting services

    23,932       26,049       30,663       40,339  

Custodian fees

    3,763       4,675       6,307       9,091  

Legal and audit fees

    14,715       17,533       17,834       27,740  

CCO fees (Note 2)

    5,098       6,675       7,198       12,221  

Trustees fees

    3,778       3,781       3,784       3,780  

Insurance

    1,802       2,335       2,370       4,267  

Printing

    8,819       8,813       13,194       11,234  

Registration and dues

    42,928       42,885       43,086       43,289  

Misc. fees and expense

                      19,690  

Investor Class 12b-1 fees (Note 2)

    6,369       57,044       98,897       24,690  

Total expenses

    806,376       876,856       995,352       1,257,812  

Less reimbursement from manager (Note 2)

                (33,805 )     (115,484 )

Net expenses

    806,376       876,856       961,547       1,142,328  

Net investment income/(loss)

    (296,637 )     (195,263 )     1,548,565       6,339,476  
                                 

Realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

                               

Net realized gain/(loss) from security transactions and foreign currency

    7,748,660       9,142,472       10,870,079       1,594,848  

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

    4,522,838       9,122,436       6,023,418       (1,974,679 )

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

    12,271,498       18,264,908       16,893,497       (379,831 )

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 11,974,861     $ 18,069,645     $ 18,442,062     $ 5,959,645  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 (Continued)

 

   

ICON Health
and Information
Technology
Fund

   

ICON Natural
Resources and
Infrastructure
Fund

   

ICON Utilities
and Income
Fund

 

Investment income

                       

Interest income

  $ 140     $ 533     $ 111  

Dividend income (net of foreign tax withheld: $9,344, $23,979, $1,536 respectively)

    834,654       3,440,088       1,299,822  

Income from securities lending, net

    58       5,419       513  

Total

    834,852       3,446,040       1,300,446  
                         

Expenses

                       

Management fees (Note 2)

    1,281,948       1,386,200       395,410  

Administration fees (Note 2)

    116,471       126,025       35,917  

Transfer agent fees

    67,054       124,527       24,614  

Accounting services

    31,056       31,327       21,298  

Custodian fees

    7,410       6,286       2,405  

Legal and audit fees

    24,482       25,214       11,859  

CCO fees (Note 2)

    10,744       11,549       3,400  

Trustees fees

    3,784       3,777       3,785  

Insurance

    3,628       3,702       1,275  

Printing

    8,824       8,787       8,786  

Registration and dues

    43,475       43,416       42,874  

Investor Class 12b-1 fees (Note 2)

    8,030       17,218       14,838  

Total expenses

    1,606,906       1,788,028       566,461  

Less reimbursement from manager (Note 2)

                (64,960 )

Net expenses

    1,606,906       1,788,028       501,501  

Net investment income/(loss)

    (772,054 )     1,658,012       798,945  
                         

Realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

                       

Net realized gain/(loss) from security transactions and foreign currency

    28,283,022       25,975,595       2,438,273  

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

    (6,677,259 )     5,486,379       3,469,762  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

    21,605,763       31,461,974       5,908,035  

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 20,833,709     $ 33,119,986     $ 6,706,980  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

ICON Consumer Select Fund

 
   

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

 

Operations

                       

Net investment income/(loss)

  $ (296,637 )   $ (65,239 )   $ 117,902  

Net realized gain/(loss) from security transactions and foreign currency

    7,748,660       2,597,061       (1,302,968 )

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

    4,522,838       5,085,250       (1,298,319 )

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    11,974,861       7,617,072       (2,483,385 )
                         

Distributions to shareholders

                       

Distributions

                       

Institutional Shares(a)

    (6,037,209 )           (781,560 )

Investor Shares(b)

    (248,135 )           (25,869 )
                         

Capital share transactions

                       

Increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    1,968,917       (3,358,027 )     18,541,459  

Total increase/(decrease)

    7,658,434       4,259,045       15,250,645  
                         

Net assets

                       

Beginning of year

    55,574,790       51,315,745       36,065,100  

End of year

  $ 63,233,224     $ 55,574,790     $ 51,315,745  

 

   

ICON Equity Fund

 
   

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

 

Operations

                       

Net investment income/(loss)

  $ (195,263 )   $ (58,638 )   $ (69,954 )

Net realized gain/(loss) from security transactions and foreign currency

    9,142,472       3,788,641       (2,102,548 )

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

    9,122,436       8,112,047       7,898,128  

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    18,069,645       11,842,050       5,725,626  
                         

Distributions to shareholders

                       

Distributions

                       

Institutional Shares(a)

    (7,406,419 )           (458,387 )

Investor Shares(b)

    (2,966,504 )           (180,913 )

Class C Shares

                (117,821 )
                         

Capital share transactions

                       

Increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    4,026,788       (5,826,385 )     38,767,407  

Total increase/(decrease)

    11,723,510       6,015,665       43,735,912  
                         

Net assets

                       

Beginning of year

    70,271,641       64,255,976       20,520,064  

End of year

  $ 81,995,151     $ 70,271,641     $ 64,255,976  

 

(a)

Formerly Class S Shares (Note 6).

(b)

Formerly Class A Shares (Note 6).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(Continued)

 

   

ICON Equity Income Fund

 
   

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

 

Operations

                       

Net investment income/(loss)

  $ 1,548,565     $ 531,274     $ 1,574,077  

Net realized gain/(loss) from security transactions and foreign currency

    10,870,079       1,810,926       (2,803,532 )

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

    6,023,418       10,547,305       (3,055,329 )

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    18,442,062       12,889,505       (4,284,784 )
                         

Distributions to shareholders

                       

Distributions

                       

Institutional Shares(a)

    (5,347,621 )     (889,831 )     (2,270,542 )

Investor Shares(b)

    (4,404,866 )     (738,335 )     (549,194 )

Class C Shares

                (630,549 )
                         

Capital share transactions

                       

Increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (7,257,800 )     (9,350,283 )     6,943,667  

Total increase/(decrease)

    1,431,775       1,911,056       (791,402 )
                         

Net assets

                       

Beginning of year

    82,097,353       80,186,297       80,977,699  

End of year

  $ 83,529,128     $ 82,097,353     $ 80,186,297  

 

   

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

 
   

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

 

Operations

                       

Net investment income/(loss)

  $ 6,339,476     $ 1,651,089     $ 6,971,943  

Net realized gain/(loss) from security transactions and foreign currency

    1,594,848       (531,135 )     (2,700,973 )

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

    (1,974,679 )     5,317,281       (3,591,635 )

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    5,959,645       6,437,235       679,335  
                         

Distributions to shareholders

                       

Distributions

                       

Institutional Shares(a)

    (6,531,778 )     (1,283,045 )     (6,627,115 )

Investor Shares(b)

    (451,025 )     (93,736 )     (287,378 )

Class C Shares

                (148,073 )
                         

Capital share transactions

                       

Increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    6,673,648       (15,118,631 )     4,162,276  

Total increase/(decrease)

    5,650,490       (10,058,177 )     (2,220,955 )
                         

Net assets

                       

Beginning of year

    141,760,564       151,818,741       154,039,696  

End of year

  $ 147,411,054     $ 141,760,564     $ 151,818,741  

 

(a)

Formerly Class S Shares (Note 6).

(b)

Formerly Class A Shares (Note 6).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(Continued)

 

   

ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

 
   

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

 

Operations

                       

Net investment income/(loss)

  $ (772,054 )   $ (162,126 )   $ (378,092 )

Net realized gain/(loss) from security transactions and foreign currency

    28,283,022       7,008,704       4,942,975  

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

    (6,677,259 )     13,587,755       12,027,242  

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    20,833,709       20,434,333       16,592,125  
                         

Distributions to shareholders

                       

Distributions

                       

Institutional Shares(a)

    (18,088,294 )     (4,213,865 )     (2,400,424 )

Investor Shares(b)

    (478,138 )     (115,253 )     (68,657 )
                         

Capital share transactions

                       

Increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (1,382,419 )     (415,225 )     42,717,600  

Total increase/(decrease)

    884,858       15,689,990       56,840,644  
                         

Net assets

                       

Beginning of year

    128,256,566       112,566,576       55,725,932  

End of year

  $ 129,141,425     $ 128,256,566     $ 112,566,576  

 

   

ICON Natural Resources and
Infrastructure Fund

 
   

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

 

Operations

                       

Net investment income/(loss)

  $ 1,658,012     $ 130,184     $ 402,615  

Net realized gain/(loss) from security transactions and foreign currency

    25,975,595       3,178,678       (34,405,685 )

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

    5,486,379       13,794,734       38,453,067  

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    33,119,986       17,103,596       4,449,997  
                         

Distributions to shareholders

                       

Distributions

                       

Institutional Shares(a)

    (1,593,802 )     (331,545 )     (860,865 )

Investor Shares(b)

    (69,062 )     (18,251 )     (42,308 )

Class C Shares

                (14,111 )
                         

Capital share transactions

                       

Increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    (12,003,699 )     (10,641,282 )     41,250,272  

Total increase/(decrease)

    19,453,423       6,112,518       44,782,985  
                         

Net assets

                       

Beginning of year

    109,899,001       103,786,483       59,003,498  

End of year

  $ 129,352,424     $ 109,899,001     $ 103,786,483  

 

(a)

Formerly Class S Shares (Note 6).

(b)

Formerly Class A Shares (Note 6).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(Continued)

 

   

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

 
   

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

 

Operations

                       

Net investment income/(loss)

  $ 798,945     $ 159,196     $ 838,890  

Net realized gain/(loss) from security transactions and foreign currency

    2,438,273       289,880       861,306  

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

    3,469,762       2,825,367       (6,169,332 )

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    6,706,980       3,274,443       (4,469,136 )
                         

Distributions to shareholders

                       

Distributions

                       

Institutional Shares(a)

    (2,776,594 )     (1,172,561 )     (2,221,845 )

Investor Shares(b)

    (433,950 )     (231,070 )     (280,239 )
                         

Capital share transactions

                       

Increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

    12,508,509       (1,350,769 )     (15,251,500 )

Total increase/(decrease)

    16,004,945       520,043       (22,222,720 )
                         

Net assets

                       

Beginning of year

    30,355,157       29,835,114       52,057,834  

End of year

  $ 46,360,102     $ 30,355,157     $ 29,835,114  

 

(a)

Formerly Class S Shares (Note 6).

(b)

Formerly Class A Shares (Note 6).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

27

 

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(Continued)

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund

 

Institutional Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period October 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    552,633     $ 7,090,152       108,075     $ 1,066,160       729,367     $ 8,113,245  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    492,322       5,937,406                   64,552       760,428  

Shares issued in connection with reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       2,619,242       23,056,150  

Shares repurchased

    (887,302 )     (10,902,010 )     (389,629 )     (3,970,275 )     (1,468,232 )     (14,471,065 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    157,652     $ 2,125,548       (281,554 )   $ (2,904,115 )     1,944,929     $ 17,458,758  

 

   

Investor Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period October 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    2,394     $ 30,603       753     $ 7,514       17,235     $ 179,656  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    19,866       237,996                   2,161       25,451  

Shares issued in connection with reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       188,420       1,683,467  

Shares repurchased

    (33,443 )     (425,230 )     (45,329 )     (461,426 )     (82,945 )     (805,903 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    (11,183 )   $ (156,631 )     (44,576 )   $ (453,912 )     124,871     $ 1,082,671  

 

ICON Equity Fund

 

Institutional Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period October 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    126,026     $ 5,034,716       26,026     $ 794,360       88,061     $ 2,281,246  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    188,577       7,030,142                   11,579       332,661  

Shares issued in connection with reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       1,405,548       35,818,141  

Transfers in/(out) from Class C reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Shares repurchased

    (194,118 )     (7,592,163 )     (165,388 )     (4,895,575 )     (371,304 )     (9,451,813 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    120,485     $ 4,472,695       (139,362 )   $ (4,101,215 )     1,133,884     $ 28,980,235  

 

   

Investor Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period October 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    13,812     $ 519,383       1,031     $ 30,792       4,011     $ 100,130  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    79,805       2,822,702                   5,916       163,167  

Shares issued in connection with reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       537,772       13,134,931  

Transfers in/(out) from Class C reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       94,965       2,319,492  

Shares repurchased

    (102,617 )     (3,787,992 )     (60,116 )     (1,755,962 )     (122,685 )     (3,236,280 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    (9,000 )   $ (445,907 )     (59,085 )   $ (1,725,170 )     519,979     $ 12,481,440  

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(Continued)

 

ICON Equity Income Fund

 

Institutional Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period October 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    162,414     $ 3,626,666       41,300     $ 737,880       404,960     $ 6,749,354  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    248,324       5,187,892       45,775       863,960       122,717       2,140,586  

Shares issued in connection with reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       445,319       7,274,057  

Transfers in/(out) from Class C reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Shares repurchased

    (564,140 )     (12,327,999 )     (332,548 )     (5,876,172 )     (1,260,129 )     (20,414,175 )

Net increase/(decrease)

  $ (153,402 )   $ (3,513,441 )     (245,473 )   $ (4,274,332 )     (287,133 )   $ (4,250,178 )

 

   

Investor Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period October 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    10,196     $ 220,734       5,205     $ 93,505       33,726     $ 552,171  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    194,893       4,064,545       36,055       680,562       29,133       504,628  

Shares issued in connection with reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       977,450       15,916,988  

Transfers in/(out) from Class C reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       905,454       13,688,996  

Shares repurchased

    (372,899 )     (8,029,637 )     (327,885 )     (5,850,018 )     (262,824 )     (4,220,319 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    (167,810 )   $ (3,744,359 )     (286,625 )   $ (5,075,951 )     1,682,939     $ 26,442,464  

 

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

 

Institutional Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period October 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    4,185,296     $ 39,595,238       818,558     $ 7,556,077       6,840,816     $ 62,398,427  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    643,780       6,073,487       130,346       1,205,834       677,781       6,157,571  

Transfers in/(out) from Class C reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Shares repurchased

    (3,983,478 )     (37,702,645 )     (2,546,434 )     (23,521,463 )     (7,301,000 )     (65,053,730 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    845,599     $ 7,966,081       (1,597,530 )   $ (14,759,552 )     217,597     $ 3,502,268  

 

   

Investor Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period October 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    40,629     $ 382,261       9,959     $ 90,597       288,798     $ 2,621,924  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    43,326       406,300       9,161       84,276       29,009       262,179  

Transfers in/(out) from Class C reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       499,394       4,442,281  

Shares repurchased

    (221,249 )     (2,080,994 )     (58,381 )     (533,952 )     (250,623 )     (2,250,280 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    (137,294 )   $ (1,292,433 )     (39,261 )   $ (359,079 )     566,578     $ 5,076,104  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(Continued)

 

ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

 

Institutional Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period October 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    126,231     $ 2,966,237       42,075     $ 844,603       240,217     $ 3,996,694  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    812,125       17,582,514       203,806       4,114,834       142,055       2,326,868  

Shares issued in connection with reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       3,034,144       53,595,126  

Shares repurchased

    (947,771 )     (21,826,080 )     (261,414 )     (5,225,619 )     (1,081,373 )     (18,313,702 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    (9,415 )   $ (1,277,329 )     (15,533 )   $ (266,182 )     2,335,043     $ 41,604,986  

 

 

Investor Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period October 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    5,805     $ 132,533       1,882     $ 36,527       14,429     $ 223,822  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    21,685       438,909       5,598       107,042       4,157       64,770  

Shares issued in connection with reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       93,171       1,563,188  

Shares repurchased

    (30,677 )     (676,531 )     (15,566 )     (292,612 )     (45,376 )     (739,166 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    (3,187 )   $ (105,089 )     (8,086 )   $ (149,043 )     66,381     $ 1,112,614  

 

ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund

 

Institutional Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period October 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    4,140,431     $ 68,517,177       82,823     $ 1,086,966       704,577     $ 8,087,116  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    87,091       1,545,003       23,415       322,186       64,260       836,659  

Shares issued in connection with reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       5,604,395       58,579,943  

Transfers in/(out) from Class C reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Shares repurchased

    (4,903,264 )     (81,700,428 )     (912,197 )     (11,892,173 )     (2,420,027 )     (27,529,677 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    (675,742 )   $ (11,638,249 )     (805,959 )   $ (10,483,021 )     3,953,205     $ 39,974,041  

 

   

Investor Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period October 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    171,415     $ 2,857,492       16,838     $ 226,485       53,665     $ 142,860  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    3,622       63,457       1,228       16,662       3,101       39,945  

Shares issued in connection with reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       344,815       3,561,866  

Transfers in/(out) from Class C reorganization

                    N/A       N/A       40,930       422,797  

Shares repurchased

    (198,683 )     (3,286,400 )     (31,072 )     (401,408 )     (192,860 )     (2,140,173 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    (23,646 )   $ (365,450 )     (13,006 )   $ (158,261 )     249,651     $ 2,027,295  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(Continued)

 

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

 

Institutional Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period October 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    1,871,230     $ 20,603,179       66,471     $ 648,534       873,929     $ 8,530,658  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    245,316       2,643,091       118,890       1,121,867       223,698       2,143,258  

Shares repurchased

    (1,054,638 )     (11,401,121 )     (308,856 )     (2,945,579 )     (2,799,408 )     (25,388,551 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    1,061,907     $ 11,845,149       (123,495 )   $ (1,175,178 )     (1,701,781 )   $ (14,714,635 )

 

   

Investor Shares

 
   

Year Ended
December 31, 2021

   

For the period October 1, 2020
through December 31, 2020

   

Year Ended
September 30, 2020

 
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

 

Shares sold

    348,299     $ 3,787,804       11,724     $ 108,522       43,120     $ 402,945  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    21,883       231,097       12,162       112,536       14,170       133,179  

Shares repurchased

    (313,827 )     (3,355,540 )     (41,842 )     (396,649 )     (115,456 )     (1,072,989 )

Net increase/(decrease)

    56,355     $ 663,360       (17,956 )   $ (175,591 )     (58,166 )   $ (536,865 )

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year or Period

 

Icon Consumer Select Fund(a)

                       

Institutional Shares(b)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.90     $ 9.46     $ 10.75     $ 10.97     $ 9.95     $ 7.67  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(c)

    (0.06 )     (0.01 )     0.03       0.08       0.05       0.03  

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    2.54       1.45       (1.09 )     (0.23 )     0.99       2.34  

Total from investment operations

    2.48       1.44       (1.06 )     (0.15 )     1.04       2.37  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

                (0.08 )     (0.07 )     (0.02 )     (0.09 )

Distributions from capital gains

    (1.32 )           (0.15 )                  

Total distributions

    (1.32 )           (0.23 )     (0.07 )     (0.02 )     (0.09 )

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 12.06     $ 10.90     $ 9.46     $ 10.75     $ 10.97     $ 9.95  
                                                 

Total return

    22.80 %     15.22 %(d)     (10.29 )%     (1.26 )%     10.48 %     30.96 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 60,747     $ 53,198     $ 48,832     $ 34,578     $ 43,500     $ 39,072  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.32 %     1.32 %(e)     1.56 %     1.54 %     1.44 %     1.40 %

After expense reimbursements(f)

    1.32 %     1.32 %(e)     1.52 %     1.50 %     1.44 %     1.40 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    (0.48 )%     (0.48 )%(e)     0.28 %     0.77 %     0.41 %     0.28 %

After expense reimbursements

    (0.48 )%     (0.48 )%(e)     0.33 %     0.81 %     0.41 %     0.28 %

Portfolio turnover

    40 %     14 %(d)     82 %     28 %     44 %     68 %

 

Icon Consumer Select Fund

                       

Investor Shares(g)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.87     $ 9.44     $ 10.74     $ 10.98     $ 9.99     $ 7.71  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(c)

    (0.09 )     (0.02 )           0.06       0.01       (0.01 )

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    2.52       1.45       (1.08 )     (0.24 )     0.99       2.37  

Total from investment operations

    2.43       1.43       (1.08 )     (0.18 )     1.00       2.36  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

                (0.07 )     (0.06 )     (0.01 )     (0.08 )

Distributions from capital gains

    (1.32 )           (0.15 )                  

Total distributions

    (1.32 )           (0.22 )     (0.06 )     (0.01 )     (0.08 )

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 11.98     $ 10.87     $ 9.44     $ 10.74     $ 10.98     $ 9.99  
                                                 

Total return(h)

    22.40 %     15.15 %(d)     (10.46 )%     (1.51 )%     10.04 %     30.68 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 2,486     $ 2,376     $ 2,484     $ 1,487     $ 1,512     $ 2,119  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.58 %     1.57 %(e)     2.17 %     2.24 %     1.98 %     2.05 %

After expense reimbursements (f)

    1.58 %     1.57 %(e)     1.80 %     1.75 %     1.75 %     1.75 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    (0.73 )%     (0.68 )%(e)     (0.41 )%     0.06 %     (0.13 )%     (0.37 )%

After expense reimbursements

    (0.73 )%     (0.68 )%(e)     (0.05 )%     0.55 %     0.10 %     (0.07 )%

Portfolio turnover

    40 %     14 %(d)     82 %     28 %     44 %     68 %

 

 

(a)

Formerly Named ICON Financials Fund.

(b)

Information prior to the reorganization date of July 10, 2020 is that of the accounting and performance survior, ICON Financials Fund - Class S.

(c)

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

(d)

Not annualized.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

Effective for the year ended September 30, 2020, CCO Fees and reorganization costs are not included in the expense limitation. For all years presented, interest expense, when applicable, is not included in the expense limitation.

(g)

Information prior to the reorganization date of July 10, 2020 is that of the accounting and performance survior, ICON Financials Fund - Class A

(h)

The total return calculation excludes and sales charge.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year or Period
(Continued)

 

Icon Equity Fund(a)

                       

Institutional Shares(b)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 33.57     $ 28.07     $ 26.83     $ 27.11     $ 25.13     $ 18.70  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(c)

    (0.07 )     (0.02 )     (0.03 )     (0.02 )     (0.06 )     (0.04 )

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    9.04       5.52       2.27       0.09       2.04       6.47  

Total from investment operations

    8.97       5.50       2.24       0.07       1.98       6.43  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Distributions from capital gains

    (5.26 )           (1.00 )     (0.35 )            

Total distributions

    (5.26 )           (1.00 )     (0.35 )            

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 37.28     $ 33.57     $ 28.07     $ 26.83     $ 27.11     $ 25.13  
                                                 

Total return

    26.73 %     19.59 %(f)     8.27 %     0.56 %     7.88 %     34.39 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 59,306     $ 49,362     $ 45,176     $ 12,764     $ 18,580     $ 11,259  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.04 %     1.10 %(d)     1.35 %     1.53 %     1.38 %     1.50 %

After expense reimbursements(e)

    1.04 %     1.10 %(d)     1.22 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    (0.17 )%     (0.28 )%(d)     (0.23 )%     (0.36 )%     (0.33 )%     (0.43 )%

After expense reimbursements

    (0.17 )%     (0.28 )%(d)     (0.10 )%     (0.08 )%     (0.20 )%     (0.18 )%

Portfolio turnover

    24 %     14 %(f)     65 %     31 %     36 %     24 %

 

Icon Equity Fund(a)

                       

Investor Shares(g)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 32.14     $ 26.89     $ 25.81     $ 26.16     $ 24.33     $ 18.16  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(c)

    (0.16 )     (0.04 )     (0.09 )     (0.09 )     (0.14 )     (0.11 )

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    8.65       5.29       2.17       0.09       1.97       6.28  

Total from investment operations

    8.49       5.25       2.08             1.83       6.17  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Distributions from capital gains

    (5.26 )           (1.00 )     (0.35 )            

Total distributions

    (5.26 )           (1.00 )     (0.35 )            

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 35.37     $ 32.14     $ 26.89     $ 25.81     $ 26.16     $ 24.33  
                                                 

Total return(h)

    26.42 %     19.52 %(f)     7.97 %     0.31 %     7.52 %     33.98 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 22,689     $ 20,910     $ 19,080     $ 4,894     $ 5,351     $ 7,003  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.29 %     1.35 %(d)     1.67 %     2.08 %     1.83 %     1.93 %

After expense reimbursements(e)

    1.29 %     1.35 %(d)     1.46 %     1.55 %     1.55 %     1.55 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    (0.43 )%     (0.52 )%(d)     (0.54 )%     (0.92 )%     (0.80 )%     (0.87 )%

After expense reimbursements

    (0.43 )%     (0.52 )%(d)     (0.34 )%     (0.39 )%     (0.52 )%     (0.49 )%

Portfolio turnover

    24 %     14 %(f)     65 %     31 %     36 %     24 %

 

 

(a)

Formerly named ICON Long/Short Fund.

(b)

Information prior to the reorganization date of July 10, 2020 is that of the accounting and performance survior, ICON Long/Short Fund - Class S.

(c)

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

(d)

Annualized.

(e)

Effective for the year ended September 30, 2020, CCO Fees and reorganization costs are not included in the expense limitation. For all years presented, interest expense, when applicable, is not included in the expense limitation.

(f)

Not annualized.

(g)

Information prior to the reorganization date of July 10, 2020 is that of the accounting and performance survior, ICON Long/Short Fund - Class A.

(h)

The total return calculation excludes and sales charge.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year or Period
(Continued)

 

Icon Equity Income Fund

                                               

Institutional Shares(a)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 18.89     $ 16.44     $ 18.00     $ 17.96     $ 17.61     $ 15.62  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(b)

    0.42       0.12       0.43       0.50       0.53       0.61  

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    4.12       2.72       (1.12 )     0.09       0.38       1.95  

Total from investment operations

    4.54       2.84       (0.69 )     0.59       0.91       2.56  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.43 )     (0.39 )     (0.58 )     (0.53 )     (0.56 )     (0.57 )

Distributions from capital gains

    (2.25 )           (0.29 )     (0.02 )            

Total distributions

    (2.68 )     (0.39 )     (0.87 )     (0.55 )     (0.56 )     (0.57 )

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 20.75     $ 18.89     $ 16.44     $ 18.00     $ 17.96     $ 17.61  
                                                 

Total return

    24.14 %     17.25 %(c)     (4.03 )%     3.45 %     5.19 %     16.53 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 45,535     $ 44,345     $ 42,624     $ 51,853     $ 51,185     $ 57,062  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.04 %     1.06 %(d)     1.30 %     1.21 %     1.16 %     1.15 %

After expense reimbursements(e)

    1.00 %     1.00 %(d)     1.05 %     0.99 %     0.99 %     1.05 %(f)

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.87 %     2.66 %(d)     2.28 %     2.66 %     2.76 %     3.50 %

After expense reimbursements

    1.91 %     2.72 %(d)     2.53 %     2.88 %     2.93 %     3.60 %

Portfolio turnover

    25 %     7 %(c)     78 %     117 %     171 %     206 %

 

Icon Equity Income Fund

                                               

Investor Shares(g)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 18.87     $ 16.42     $ 17.96     $ 17.92     $ 17.56     $ 15.58  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(b)

    0.36       0.11       0.38       0.46       0.49       0.54  

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    4.12       2.72       (1.12 )     0.08       0.38       1.96  

Total from investment operations

    4.48       2.83       (0.74 )     0.54       0.87       2.50  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.37 )     (0.38 )     (0.51 )     (0.48 )     (0.51 )     (0.52 )

Distributions from capital gains

    (2.25 )           (0.29 )     (0.02 )            

Total distributions

    (2.62 )     (0.38 )     (0.80 )     (0.50 )     (0.51 )     (0.52 )

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 20.73     $ 18.87     $ 16.42     $ 17.96     $ 17.92     $ 17.56  
                                                 

Total return(h)

    23.84 %     17.21 %(c)     (4.33 )%     3.20 %     4.98 %     16.20 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 37,994     $ 37,752     $ 37,563     $ 10,852     $ 10,685     $ 14,206  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.29 %     1.31 %(d)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.45 %     1.45 %

After expense reimbursements(e)

    1.25 %     1.25 %(d)     1.29 %     1.24 %     1.24 %     1.31 %(i)

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.62 %     2.41 %(d)     2.07 %     2.38 %     2.48 %     3.06 %

After expense reimbursements

    1.66 %     2.46 %(d)     2.29 %     2.64 %     2.69 %     3.20 %

Portfolio turnover

    25 %     7 %(c)     78 %     117 %     171 %     206 %

 

 

(a)

Formerly named ICON Equity Income Fund - Class S.

(b)

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

(c)

Not annualized.

(d)

Annualized.

(e)

Effective for the year ended September 30, 2020, CCO Fees and reorganization costs are not included in the expense limitation. For all years presented, interest expense, when applicable, is not included in the expense limitation.

(f)

Effective January 26, 2017, the annual expense limitation rate changed from 1.20% to 0.99%.

(g)

Formerly named ICON Equity Income Fund - Class A

(h)

The total return calculation excludes any sales charges.

(i)

Effective January 26, 2017, the annual expense limitation rate changed from 1.45% to 1.24%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year or Period
(Continued)

 

Icon Flexible Bond Fund

                       

Institutional Shares(a)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018
(b)

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.39     $ 9.07     $ 9.36     $ 9.26     $ 9.43     $ 9.55  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(b)

    0.42       0.10       0.40       0.36       0.36       0.37  

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    (0.03 )     0.31       (0.28 )     0.18       (0.19 )     (0.11 )

Total from investment operations

    0.39       0.41       0.12       0.54       0.17       0.26  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.46 )     (0.09 )     (0.41 )     (0.44 )     (0.34 )     (0.38 )

Distributions from capital gains

                                   

Total distributions

    (0.46 )     (0.09 )     (0.41 )     (0.44 )     (0.34 )     (0.38 )

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 9.32     $ 9.39     $ 9.07     $ 9.36     $ 9.26     $ 9.43  
                                                 

Total return

    4.17 %     4.52 %(c)     1.32 %     6.02 %     1.89 %     2.82 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 138,093     $ 131,094     $ 141,158     $ 143,633     $ 97,303     $ 80,467  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    0.85 %     0.86 %(d)     1.01 %     0.96 %     0.92 %     0.91 %

After expense reimbursements(e)

    0.77 %     0.76 %(d)     0.80 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    4.32 %     4.38 %(d)     4.20 %     3.70 %     3.65 %     3.80 %

After expense reimbursements

    4.40 %     4.48 %(d)     4.41 %     3.91 %     3.82 %     3.96 %

Portfolio turnover

    262 %     29 %(c)     133 %     144 %     153 %     169 %

 

Icon Flexible Bond Fund

                       

Investor Shares(f)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018
(b)

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.33     $ 9.02     $ 9.31     $ 9.21     $ 9.39     $ 9.51  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(b)

    0.39       0.10       0.38       0.34       0.33       0.33  

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    (0.01 )     0.29       (0.28 )     0.18       (0.19 )     (0.10 )

Total from investment operations

    0.38       0.39       0.10       0.52       0.14       0.23  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.44 )     (0.08 )     (0.39 )     (0.42 )     (0.32 )     (0.35 )

Distributions from capital gains

                                   

Total distributions

    (0.44 )     (0.08 )     (0.39 )     (0.42 )     (0.32 )     (0.35 )

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 9.27     $ 9.33     $ 9.02     $ 9.31     $ 9.21     $ 9.39  
                                                 

Total return(h)

    4.06 %     4.36 %(c)     1.12 %     5.76 %     1.55 %     2.48 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 9,318     $ 10,667     $ 10,661     $ 5,733     $ 3,685     $ 3,859  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.10 %     1.11 %(d)     1.32 %     1.39 %     1.45 %     1.41 %

After expense reimbursements(e)

    1.02 %     1.01 %(d)     1.05 %     1.00 %     1.00 %     1.00 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    4.07 %     4.13 %(d)     3.90 %     3.29 %     3.13 %     3.13 %

After expense reimbursements

    4.15 %     4.23 %(d)     4.17 %     3.68 %     3.58 %     3.54 %

Portfolio turnover

    262 %     29 %(c)     133 %     144 %     153 %     169 %

 

 

(a)

Prior to January 23, 2018, the ICON Flexible Bond Fund was known as the ICON Bond Fund.

(b)

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

(c)

Not annualized.

(d)

Annualized.

(e)

Effective for the year ended September 30, 2020, CCO Fees and reorganization costs are not included in the expense limitation. For all years presented, interest expense, when applicable, is not included in the expense limitation.

(f)

Formerly named ICON Flexible Bond Fund - Class A.

(g)

The total return calculation excludes any sales charges.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year or Period
(Continued)

 

Icon Health & Information Technology Fund(a)

                       

Institutional Shares(b)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 21.45     $ 18.75     $ 15.46     $ 17.19     $ 19.14     $ 17.96  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(c)

    (0.14 )     (0.03 )     (0.09 )     (0.04 )     (0.10 )     (0.10 )

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    3.94       3.47       4.10       0.35       2.09       4.53  

Total from investment operations

    3.80       3.44       4.01       0.31       1.99       4.43  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

                            (0.08 )      

Distributions from capital gains

    (3.60 )     (0.74 )     (0.72 )     (2.04 )     (3.86 )     (3.25 )

Total distributions

    (3.60 )     (0.74 )     (0.72 )     (2.04 )     (3.94 )     (3.25 )

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 21.65     $ 21.45     $ 18.75     $ 15.46     $ 17.19     $ 19.14  
                                                 

Total return

    17.71 %     18.59 %     26.59 %     5.12 %     11.82 %     29.46 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 126,017     $ 125,057     $ 109,619     $ 54,263     $ 61,474     $ 71,249  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.25 %     1.29 %(d)     1.46 %     1.49 %     1.41 %     1.42 %

After expense reimbursements(f)

    1.25 %     1.29 %(d)     1.46 %     1.49 %     1.41 %     1.42 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    (0.60 )%     (0.53 )%(d)     (0.54 )%     (0.25 )%     (0.60 )%     (0.58 )%

After expense reimbursements

    (0.60 )%     (0.53 )%(d)     (0.54 )%     (0.25 )%     (0.60 )%     (0.58 )%

Portfolio turnover

    33 %     13 %(f)     67 %     92 %     98 %     116 %

 

Icon Health & Information Technology Fund(a)

                       

Investor Shares(g)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 20.31     $ 17.80     $ 14.74     $ 16.55     $ 18.55     $ 17.55  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(c)

    (0.19 )     (0.04 )     (0.13 )     (0.07 )     (0.16 )     (0.15 )

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    3.72       3.29       3.91       0.30       2.02       4.40  

Total from investment operations

    3.53       3.25       3.78       0.23       1.86       4.25  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

                            (0.00 )(h)      

Distributions from capital gains

    (3.60 )     (0.74 )     (0.72 )     (2.04 )     (3.86 )     (3.25 )

Total distributions

    (3.60 )     (0.74 )     (0.72 )     (2.04 )     (3.86 )     (3.25 )

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 20.24     $ 20.31     $ 17.80     $ 14.74     $ 16.55     $ 18.55  
                                                 

Total return(i)

    17.37 %     18.52 %(d)     26.31 %     4.79 %     11.43 %     29.08 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 3,125     $ 3,199     $ 2,948     $ 1,463     $ 2,101     $ 2,836  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.50 %     1.54 %(e)     2.13 %     2.30 %     2.00 %     2.01 %

After expense reimbursements(f)

    1.50 %     1.54 %(e)     1.76 %     1.75 %     1.75 %     1.75 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    (0.84 )%     (0.76 )%(e)     (1.21 )%     (1.05 )%     (1.20 )%     (1.16 )%

After expense reimbursements

    (0.84 )%     (0.76 )%(e)     (0.83 )%     (0.50 )%     (0.95 )%     (0.90 )%

Portfolio turnover

    33 %     13 %(d)     67 %     92 %     98 %     116 %

 

 

(a)

Formerly named ICON Information Technology Fund.

(b)

Information prior to the reorganization date of July 10, 2020 is that of the accounting and performance survior, ICON Information Technology Fund - Class S.

(c)

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

(d)

Not annualized.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

Effective for the year ended September 30, 2020, CCO Fees and reorganization costs are not included in the expense limitation. For all years presented, interest expense, when applicable, is not included in the expense limitation.

(g)

Information prior to the reorganization date of July 10, 2020 is that of the accounting and performance survior, ICON Information Technology Fund - Class A.

(h)

Amount less than $(0.005).

(i)

The total return calculation excludes any sales charges.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year or Period
(Continued)

 

Icon Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund(a)

                       

Institutional Shares(b)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.76     $ 11.78     $ 12.49     $ 16.45     $ 15.32     $ 12.82  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(c)

    0.20       0.02       0.08       0.19       0.31       0.01  

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    4.01       2.00       (0.59 )     (1.80 )     1.01       2.56  

Total from investment operations

    4.21       2.02       (0.51 )     (1.61 )     1.32       2.57  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.23 )     (0.04 )     (0.20 )     (0.33 )           (0.07 )

Distributions from capital gains

                      (2.02 )     (0.19 )      

Total distributions

    (0.23 )     (0.04 )     (0.20 )     (2.02 )     (0.19 )     (0.07 )

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 17.74     $ 13.76     $ 11.78     $ 12.49     $ 16.45     $ 15.32  
                                                 

Total return

    30.62 %     17.18 %(d)     (4.21 )%     (7.63 )%     8.68 %     20.13 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 122,465     $ 104,241     $ 98,786     $ 55,353     $ 76,916     $ 69,444  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.28 %     1.35 %(e)     1.58 %     1.70 %     1.58 %     1.52 %

After expense reimbursements(f)

    1.28 %     1.35 %(e)     1.48 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.20 %     0.55 %(e)     0.58 %     1.33 %     1.86 %     0.06 %

After expense reimbursements

    1.20 %     0.55 %(e)     0.68 %     1.53 %     1.94 %     0.08 %

Portfolio turnover

    94 %     22 %(d)     133 %     111 %     117 %     68 %

 

Icon Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund(a)

                       

Investor Shares(g)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.57     $ 11.64     $ 12.36     $ 16.25     $ 15.17     $ 12.73  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(c)

    0.17       0.01       0.05       0.16       0.29       (0.03 )

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    3.96       1.97       (0.57 )     (1.78 )     0.98       2.54  

Total from investment operations

    4.13       1.98       (0.52 )     (1.62 )     1.27       2.51  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.18 )     (0.04 )     (0.20 )     (1.62 )           (0.07 )

Distributions from capital gains

                      (2.02 )     (0.19 )      

Total distributions

    (0.18 )     (0.04 )     (0.20 )     (2.27 )     (0.19 )     (0.07 )

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 17.52     $ 13.57     $ 11.64     $ 12.36     $ 16.25     $ 15.17  
                                                 

Total return(h)

    30.41 %     16.96 %(d)     (4.40 )%     (7.92 )%     8.43 %     19.81 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 6,888     $ 5,658     $ 5,001     $ 2,733     $ 4,231     $ 5,629  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.52 %     1.60 %(e)     2.10 %     2.19 %     1.86 %     1.91 %

After expense reimbursements(f)

    1.52 %     1.60 %(e)     1.75 %     1.75 %     1.75 %     1.75 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.00 %     0.30 %(e)     0.05 %     0.85 %     1.71 %     (0.35 )%

After expense reimbursements

    1.00 %     0.30 %(e)     0.40 %     1.29 %     1.82 %     (0.19 )%

Portfolio turnover

    94 %     22 %(d)     133 %     111 %     117 %     68 %

 

 

(a)

Formerly named ICON Natural Resources Fund.

(b)

Information prior to the reorganization date of July 10, 2020 is that of the accounting and performance survior, ICON Natural Resources Fund - Class S.

(c)

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

(d)

Not annualized.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

Effective for the year ended September 30, 2020, CCO Fees and reorganization costs are not included in the expense limitation. For all years presented, interest expense, when applicable, is not included in the expense limitation.

(g)

Information prior to the reorganization date of July 10, 2020 is that of the accounting and performance survior, ICON Natural Resources Fund - Class A.

(h)

The total return calculation excludes any sales charges.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year or Period
(Continued)

 

Icon Utilities and Income Fund(a)

                                               

Institutional Shares(b)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.56     $ 8.99     $ 10.25     $ 8.85     $ 9.29     $ 9.49  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(c)

    0.22       0.05       0.18       0.26       0.28       0.27  

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    1.82       0.97       (0.91 )     1.45       0.07       0.59  

Total from investment operations

    2.04       1.02       (0.73 )     1.71       0.35       0.86  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.21 )     (0.05 )     (0.20 )     (0.26 )     (0.31 )     (0.27 )

Distributions from capital gains

    (0.59 )     (0.40 )     (0.33 )     (0.05 )     (0.48 )     (0.79 )

Total distributions

    (0.80 )     (0.45 )     (0.53 )     (0.31 )     (0.79 )     (1.06 )

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 10.80     $ 9.56     $ 8.99     $ 10.25     $ 8.85     $ 9.29  
                                                 

Total return

    21.51 %     11.42 %(d)     (7.35 )%     19.76 %     4.17 %     9.88 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year or period (000s)

  $ 40,208     $ 25,430     $ 25,038     $ 46,006     $ 30,883     $ 35,816  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.39 %     1.47 %(e)     1.63 %     1.57 %     1.60 %     1.54 %

After expense reimbursements(f)

    1.23 %     1.23 %(e)     1.28 %     1.22 %     1.22 %     1.44 %(g)

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.89 %     1.87 %(e)     1.62 %     2.38 %     2.82 %     2.83 %

After expense reimbursements

    2.06 %     2.11 %(e)     1.96 %     2.73 %     3.20 %     2.93 %

Portfolio turnover

    33 %     3 %(d)     24 %     144 %     156 %     160 %

 

Icon Utilities and Income Fund(a)

                       

Investor Shares(h)

 

Year Ended
December 31,
2021

   

For the period
October 1,
2020 through
December 31,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2020

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2019

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2018

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2017

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.38     $ 8.83     $ 10.07     $ 8.70     $ 9.14     $ 9.35  

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

                                       

Net investment income/(loss)(c)

    0.19       0.04       0.16       0.23       0.25       0.24  

Net gain/(loss) on securities (both realized and unrealized)

    1.79       0.96       (0.91 )     1.43       0.08       0.59  

Total from investment operations

    1.98       1.00       (0.75 )     1.66       0.33       0.83  

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.19 )     (0.05 )     (0.16 )     (0.24 )     (0.29 )     (0.25 )

Distributions from capital gains

    (0.59 )     (0.40 )     (0.33 )     (0.05 )     (0.48 )     (0.79 )

Total distributions

    (0.78 )     (0.45 )     (0.49 )     (0.29 )     (0.77 )     (1.04 )

Net asset value, end of year or period

  $ 10.58     $ 9.38     $ 8.83     $ 10.07     $ 8.70     $ 9.14  
                                                 

Total return(i)

    21.24 %     11.33 %(d)     (7.69 )%     19.47 %     3.97 %     9.63 %
                                                 

RATIOS / SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

                                               

Net assets, end of year (000s)

  $ 6,152     $ 4,925     $ 4,797     $ 6,052     $ 5,540     $ 8,293  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets:

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.65 %     1.72 %(e)     1.83 %     1.77 %     1.73 %     1.84 %

After expense reimbursements(f)

    1.48 %     1.48 %(e)     1.53 %     1.47 %     1.47 %     1.69 %(j)

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

                                               

Before expense reimbursements

    1.63 %     1.65 %(e)     1.45 %     2.20 %     2.62 %     2.48 %

After expense reimbursements

    1.80 %     1.89 %(e)     1.75 %     2.50 %     2.88 %     2.63 %

Portfolio turnover

    33 %     3 %(d)     24 %     144 %     156 %     160 %

 

 

(a)

Formerly named ICON Utilities Fund.

(b)

Formerly named ICON Utilities Fund - Class S.

(c)

Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.

(d)

Not annualized.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

Effective for the year ended September 30, 2020, CCO Fees and reorganization costs are not included in the expense limitation. For all years presented, interest expense, when applicable, is not included in the expense limitation.

(g)

Effective July 1, 2017, the annual expense limitation rate changed from 1.50% to 1.22%.

(h)

Formerly named ICON Utilities Fund - Class A.

(i)

The total return calculation excludes any sales charges.

(j)

Effective July 1, 2017, the annual expense limitation rate changed from 1.75% to 1.47%

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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ICON Funds

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2021

 

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

SCM Trust (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust formed in July 1988 is registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Trust consists of ten separate series, seven of which are included in these financial statements. On August 13, 2020, the fiscal year end of the ICON Equity Fund, the ICON Equity Income Fund, the ICON Consumer Select Fund, the ICON Flexible Bond Fund, ICON Health and Information Technology Fund, The ICON Natural Resources Fund, and the ICON Utilities and Income Fund was changed from September 30 to December 31, effective June 30, 2020.

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund is an open-end non-diversified series of the Trust. The inception date of the Fund is July 10, 2020. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is the successor fund to three series of ICON Funds, the ICON Consumer Discretionary Fund, the ICON Financial Fund, and the ICON Consumer Staples Fund. The ICON Consumer Discretionary Fund and the ICON Financial Fund were reorganized into the Fund pursuant to a reorganization that that took place after the close of business on July 10, 2020. The ICON Consumer Staples Fund was reorganized into the Fund pursuant to a reorganization that took place after the close of business on July 31, 2020. All historic performance and financial information presented is that of the ICON Financial Fund, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganizations. Historic information presented for the Institutional Class and Investor Classes shares is based on that of the Class S and Class A shares, respectively, of the ICON Financial Fund.

 

ICON Equity Fund is an open-end diversified series of the Trust. The inception date of the Fund is July 10, 2020. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation, with a secondary objective of capital preservation to provide long-term growth. The Fund is the successor fund to three series of ICON Funds, the ICON Fund, the ICON Long/Short Fund, and the ICON Opportunities Fund, pursuant to a reorganization that that took place after the close of business on July 10, 2020. All historic performance and financial information presented is that of the ICON Long/Short Fund, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganizations. Historic information presented for the Institutional Class and Investor Classes shares is based on that of the Class S and Class A shares, respectively, of the ICON Long/Short Fund. The ICON Fund and the ICON Long/Short Fund each also had Class C shares, each of which were reorganized into the Investor Class of the ICON Equity Fund.

 

ICON Equity Income Fund is an open-end diversified series of the Trust. The inception date of the Fund is July 10, 2020. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek modest capital appreciation and income. The Fund is the successor fund to two series of ICON Funds, the ICON Equity Income Fund (the “Predecessor Equity Income Fund”) and the ICON Risk-Managed Balanced Fund, pursuant to reorganizations that that took place after the close of business on July 10, 2020 and September 25, 2020, respectively. All historic performance and financial information presented is that of the Predecessor Equity Income Fund, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganizations. Historic information presented for the Institutional Class and Investor Classes shares is based on that of the Class S and Class A shares, respectively, of the Predecessor Equity Income Fund. The Predecessor Equity Income Fund and the ICON Risk-Managed Balanced Fund each also had Class C shares, each of which were reorganized into the Investor Class of the ICON Equity Income Fund.

 

ICON Flexible Bond Fund is an open-end diversified series of the Trust. The inception date of the Fund is July 10, 2020. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek maximum total return. The Fund is the successor fund to the ICON Flexible Bond Fund, a series of ICON Funds (the “Predecessor Flexible Bond Fund”), pursuant to a reorganization that that took place after the close of business on July 10, 2020. All historic performance and financial information presented is that of the Predecessor Flexible Bond Fund, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganization. Historic information presented for the Institutional Class and Investor Classes shares is based on that of the Class S and Class A shares, respectively, of the Predecessor Flexible Bond Fund. The Predecessor Flexible Bond Fund also had Class C shares, each of which were reorganized into the Investor Class of the ICON Flexible Bond Fund.

 

ICON Health and Information Technology Fund is an open-end non-diversified series of the Trust. The inception date of the Fund is July 10, 2020. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is the successor fund to two series of ICON Funds, the ICON Information Technology Fund and the ICON Healthcare Fund pursuant to a reorganization that that took place after the close of business on July 10, 2020. All historic performance and financial information presented is that of the ICON Information Technology Fund, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganizations. Historic information presented for the Institutional Class and Investor Classes shares is based on that of the Class S and Class A shares, respectively, of the ICON Information Technology Fund.

 

ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund is an open-end non-diversified series of the Trust. The inception date of the Fund is July 10, 2020. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is the successor fund to three series of ICON Funds, the ICON Energy Fund, the ICON Natural Resources Fund, and the ICON Industrials Fund, pursuant to a reorganization that that took place after the close of business on July 10, 2020. All historic performance and financial information presented is that of the ICON Natural Resources Fund, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganizations. Historic information presented for the Institutional Class and Investor Classes shares is based on that of the Class S and Class A shares, respectively, of the ICON Natural Resources Fund. The ICON Energy Fund and the ICON Natural Resources Fund each also had Class C shares, each of which were reorganized into the Investor Class of the ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund.

 

ICON Utilities and Income Fund is an open-end non-diversified series of the Trust. The inception date of the Fund is July 10, 2020. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is the successor fund to the ICON Utilities Fund, a series of ICON Funds, pursuant to a reorganization that occurred after the close of business on July 10, 2020. All historic performance and financial information presented is that of the ICON Utilities Fund, which was the accounting and performance survivor of the reorganizations. Historic information presented for the Institutional Class and Investor Classes shares is based on that of the Class S and Class A shares, respectively, of the ICON Utilities Fund.

 

The Trust follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, “Financial Services – Investment Companies”.

 

(a)    Security Valuation — Inputs used to value corporate debt securities generally include relative credit information, observed market movements, sector news, U.S. Treasury yield curve or relevant benchmark curve, and other market information, which may include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker-dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data, such as market research publications, when available (“Other Market Information”). Equity securities listed on a national or international exchange are valued at the last reported sales price. Futures contracts are valued at the settle price, depending on the exchange the contract trades on, typically as of 4:15 p.m., Eastern Time. Municipal securities are valued by an independent pricing service at a price determined by a matrix pricing method. This technique generally considers such factors as yields or prices of bonds of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity, ratings and general market conditions. U.S. government securities for which

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

market quotations are readily available are valued at the mean between the closing bid and asked prices provided by an independent pricing service. U.S. agency securities consisting of mortgage pass-through certificates are valued using dealer quotations provided by an independent pricing service. U.S. Treasury Bills are valued at amortized cost which approximates market value. Securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued on the amortized cost basis as reflecting fair value.

 

Securities for which market quotes are not readily available from the Trust’s third-party pricing service are valued at fair value, determined in good faith and in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The Board has delegated to the Advisor’s Pricing Committee the responsibility for determining the fair value, subject to the Board oversight and the review of the pricing decisions at its quarterly meetings. For a description of the Advisor, see Note 2.

 

(b)     Federal Income Taxes — No provision is considered necessary for federal income taxes. The Funds intend to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute all their taxable income to shareholders.

 

(c)    Short Sales — Short sales are transactions under which a Fund sells a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in the value of that security. To complete such a transaction, the Fund must borrow the security to make delivery to the buyer. The Fund then is obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing the security at market price at the time of replacement. The price at such time may be more or less than the price at which the security was sold by the Fund. When a security is sold short a decrease in the value of the security will be recognized as a gain and an increase in the value of the security will be recognized as a loss, which is potentially limitless. Until the security is replaced, the Fund is required to pay the lender amounts equal to dividend or interest that accrue during the period of the loan which is recorded as an expense. To borrow the security, the Fund also may be required to pay a premium or an interest fee, which are recorded as interest expense. Cash or securities are segregated for the broker to meet the necessary margin requirements. The Fund is subject to the risk that it may not always be able to close out a short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price.

 

(d)    Municipal Bonds — Municipal bonds are debt obligations issued by the states, possessions, or territories of the United States (including the District of Columbia) or a political subdivision, public instrumentality, agency, public authority or other governmental unit of such states, possessions, or territories (e.g., counties, cities, towns, villages, districts and authorities). Municipal bonds may be issued as taxable securities, or as federally tax-exempt securities. States, possessions, territories and municipalities may issue municipal bonds to raise funds for various public purposes such as airports, housing, hospitals, mass transportation, schools, water and sewer works, gas, and electric utilities. They may also issue municipal bonds to refund outstanding obligations and to meet general operating expenses. Municipal bonds may be general obligation bonds or revenue bonds. General obligation bonds are secured by the issuer’s pledge of its full faith, credit and taxing power for the payment of principal and interest. Revenue bonds are payable from revenues derived from particular facilities, from the proceeds of a special excise tax or from other specific revenue sources. They are not usually payable from the general taxing power of a municipality. In addition, certain types of “private activity” bonds may be issued by public authorities to obtain funding for privately operated facilities, such as housing and pollution control facilities, for industrial facilities and for water supply, gas, electricity and waste disposal facilities. Other types of private activity bonds are used to finance the construction, repair or improvement of, or to obtain equipment for, privately operated industrial or commercial facilities. Current federal tax laws place substantial limitations on the size of certain of such issues. In certain cases, the interest on a private activity bond may not be exempt from federal income tax or the alternative minimum tax.

 

(e)     Security Transactions, Investment Income and Distributions to Shareholders — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for, in accordance with the Trust’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Discounts or premiums on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method or, where applicable, to the first call date of the securities. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date for the Funds. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for PFICs, wash sales, REIT adjustments and post-October capital losses.

 

Distributions received from investments in securities that represent a return of capital or capital gains are recorded as a reduction of cost of investment or as a realized gain, respectively. The calendar year-end amounts of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital included in distributions received from a Fund’s investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) are reported to the Fund after the end of the calendar year; accordingly, the Funds estimate these amounts for accounting purposes until the characterization of REIT distributions is reported to the Fund after the end of the calendar year. Estimates are based on the most recent REIT distribution information available.

 

These “Book/tax” differences are considered either temporary (i.e., deferred losses, capital loss carry forwards) or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the composition of net assets based on their federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification.

 

(f)     Foreign Currency Translation — Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Trust does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the company’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

 

(g)     Concentration — Cash & Cash Equivalents: The Funds consider their investment in a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured interest bearing account to be cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are valued at cost plus any accrued interest. The Funds maintain cash balances, which, at times may exceed federally insured limits. The Funds maintain these balances with a high-quality financial institution.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

The ICON Consumer Select Fund, ICON Equity Income Fund, ICON Health and Information Technology Fund, ICON Natural Resources & Infrastructure Fund, and ICON Utilities and Income Fund seek to replicate the performance of their respective sectors. From time to time this replication may lead a Fund to concentrate in stocks of a particular sector, category or group of companies, which could cause such Fund to underperform the overall stock market. Refer to each Fund’s Portfolio of Investments for instances where these concentration might exist as of December 31, 2021.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk: Each Fund places its cash with a banking institution, which is insured by FDIC. The FDIC limit is $250,000. At various times throughout the year, the amount on deposit may exceed the FDIC limit and subject the Funds to a credit risk. The Funds do not believe that such deposits are subject to any unusual risk associated with investment activities.

 

(h)     Use of Estimates in Financial Statements — In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, Shelton Capital makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of income and expense during the year. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

(i)     Share Valuations — The net asset value (“NAV”) per share of each Fund is calculated by dividing the sum of the value of the securities held by the Fund, plus cash or other assets, minus all liabilities (including estimated accrued expenses) by the total number of shares outstanding of the Fund, rounded to the nearest cent. A Fund’s shares will not be priced on the days on which the NYSE is closed for trading. The offering and redemption price per share of each Fund is equal to a Fund’s NAV per share.

 

(j)     Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Shelton Capital has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on returns filed for open tax years (2018-2020) or expected to be taken in the Fund’s 2020 tax returns. The Funds identify its major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, however the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

 

(k)     Fair Value Measurements — The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of most of its investments on a recurring basis. U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access.

 

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

 

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

 

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Trust’s securities at December 31, 2021 using fair value hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1(a)

   

Level 2(a)

   

Level 3(a)

         

Fund

 

Investments in
Securities
(b)

   

Investments in
Securities
(c)

   

Investments
in Securities

   

Total
Assets

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund

  $ 63,603,293     $     $     $ 63,603,293  

ICON Equity Fund

    86,453,043                   86,453,043  

ICON Equity Income Fund

    83,664,102       652,701             84,316,803  

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

    48,210,847       105,427,574             153,638,421  

ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

    130,285,208                   130,285,208  

ICON Natural Resources & Infrastructure Fund

    129,656,163                   129,656,163  

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

    46,526,470                   46,526,470  

 

 

(a)

It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers between levels on the last day of the fiscal reporting period. There were no transfers in or out of Level 2, and Level 3 as of FYE.

(b)

All publicly traded common stocks, preferred stocks, and investments in investment companies held in the Funds are Level 1 securities. For a detailed break-out of equity securities by major industry classification, please refer to the Portfolio of Investments.

(c)

All corporate debt and asset-backed securities held in the Funds are Level 2 securities. For a detailed break-out of fixed income securities by type, please refer to the Portfolio of Investments.

 

(l)     Disclosure about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — The Fund has adopted enhanced disclosure regarding derivative and hedging activity intended to improve financial reporting of derivative instruments by enabling investors to understand how and why an entity uses derivatives, how derivatives are accounted for, and how derivative instruments affect an entity’s results of operations and financial position.

 

(m)    LIBOR Transition Risk — The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) by the end of 2021. On November 30, 2020, the administrator of LIBOR announced its intention to delay the phase out of the majority of the U.S. dollar LIBOR publications until June30, 2023, with the remainder of LIBOR publications to still end at the end of 2021. The Funds may be exposed

 

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ICON Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

to financial instruments tied to LIBOR to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The transition process away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for, and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against, instruments whose terms currently include LIBOR. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Funds is uncertain.

 

(n)    COVID-19 Risks — An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus was first detected in December 2019 and has now spread globally. This coronavirus has resulted in closing borders, enhanced health screenings, partial population vaccination, healthcare service preparation and delivery, quarantines, cancellations, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, government sponsored fiscal stimulus programs, virus moraoria on the applicability of certain laws and regulations, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this coronavirus (and the variants of such virus), and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies, their securities (including equity and debt), and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. In addition, the impact of infectious diseases in developing or emerging market countries may be greater due to less established health care systems. Health crises caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, financial, and economic risks in certain countries. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time.

 

NOTE 2 – INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEE AND OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Shelton provides each Fund with management and administrative services pursuant to investment management and administration servicing agreements.

 

In accordance with the terms of the management agreement, the Advisor receives compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Fund

 

% of Net Assets

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund

    1.00 %

ICON Equity Fund

    0.75 %

ICON Equity Income Fund

    0.75 %

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

    0.60 %

ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

    1.00 %

ICON Natural Resources & Infrastructure Fund

    1.00 %

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

    1.00 %

 

The Advisor contractually agreed to reduce total operating expense to certain Funds of the Trust. This additional contractual reimbursement (excluding certain compliance costs, extraordinary expenses such as litigation or merger and reorganization expenses, for example) is effective until the dates listed below, unless renewed, and is subject to recoupment within three fiscal years following reimbursement. Recoupment is limited to the extent the reimbursement does not exceed any applicable expense limit and the effect of the reimbursement is measured after all ordinary operating expenses are calculated; any such reimbursement is subject to the Board of Trustees’ review and approval. Reimbursements from the Advisor to affected Funds, and the expense limits, for the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows:

 

   

Expense Limitation

 

Fund

 

Institutional
Shares

   

Investor
Shares

   

Expiration

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund

                 

ICON Equity Fund

                 

ICON Equity Income Fund

    0.99 %     1.24 %     5/1/22  

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

    0.75 %     1.00 %     5/1/22  

ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

                 

ICON Natural Resources & Infrastructure Fund

                 

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

    1.22 %     1.47 %     5/1/22  

 

At December 31, 2021, the remaining cumulative unreimbursed amount paid and/or waived by the Advisor on behalf of the Funds that may be reimbursed was $359,945. The Advisor may recapture a portion of the above amount no later than the dates as stated below.

 

Fund

 

Expires
9/30/2023

   

Expires
12/31/2023

   

Expires
12/31/2024

   

Total

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund

  $     $     $     $  

ICON Equity Fund

                       

ICON Equity Income Fund

    17,775       11,132       33,805       62,712  

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

    45,652       38,363       115,484       199,499  

ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

                       

ICON Natural Resources & Infrastructure Fund

                       

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

    14,724       18,050       64,960       97,734  

Total

  $ 78,151     $ 67,545     $ 214,249     $ 359,945  

 

A Fund must pay its current ordinary operating expenses before the Advisor is entitled to any reimbursement of fees and/or expenses. Any such reimbursement is contingent upon the Board of Trustees review and approval prior to the time the reimbursement is initiated.

 

As compensation for administrative duties not covered by the management agreement, Shelton receives an administration fee, which was revised on January 1, 2011. The administration fee is based on assets held, in aggregate, by the SCM Trust and other funds within the same “family” of investment companies managed and administered by Shelton. The fee rates are 0.10% on the first $500 million, 0.08% on the next $500 million, and 0.06% on combined assets over $1 billion. Administration fees are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

 

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ICON Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also partners of Shelton. Steve Rogers has served as a trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Trust since 1998, and President of the Trust since 1999. Mr. Rogers is also Chief Executive Officer of the Adviser. Gregory T. Pusch has served as the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) of the Trust since March 2017. Mr. Pusch is also employed by Shelton, the Advisor and Administrator to the Trust. The Trust is responsible for the portion of his salary allocated to his duties as the CCO of the Trust during his employment, and Shelton is reimbursed by the Trust for this portion of his salary. The level of reimbursement is reviewed and determined by the Board of Trustees at least annually.

 

The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”), as amended July 29, 2017, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, whereby the Investor Shares of each Fund pays RFS Partners, the Funds’ distributor (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Advisor, for expenses that relate to the promotion and distribution of shares. Under the Plan, the Investor Shares of the Funds will pay the Distributor a fee at an annual rate of 0.25%, payable monthly, of the daily net assets attributable to such Fund’s Investor Shares.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2021 the following were paid:

 

Fund

 

Investor Class
12b-1 Fees*

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund

  $ 6,369  

ICON Equity Fund

  $ 57,044  

ICON Equity Income Fund

  $ 98,987  

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

  $ 24,690  

ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

  $ 8,030  

ICON Natural Resources & Infrastructure Fund

  $ 17,218  

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

  $ 14,838  

 

Management fees, administration fees, expense reimbursement from the Advisor, CCO fees and Trustees fees incurred during the period are included in the Statements of Operations.

 

NOTE 3 – PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

 

Purchases and sales of securities other than short-term instruments for the year ended December 31, 2021 were as follows:

 

Fund

 

Purchases

   

Sales

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund

  $ 23,606,441     $ 28,052,959  

ICON Equity Fund

    18,421,330       24,178,979  

ICON Equity Income Fund

    21,372,990       35,937,220  

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

    266,372,724       256,246,301  

ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

    42,330,440       61,508,006  

ICON Natural Resources & Infrastructure Fund

    124,543,884       136,860,819  

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

    23,088,097       12,934,761  

 

NOTE 4 – TAX CHARACTER

 

Reclassifications: Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require certain components of net assets be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. The reclassification was as follows:

 

 

 

Increase/
(Decrease)
Paid-In Capital

   

Increase/
(Decrease)
Distributable
Earnings/(Loss)

 

ICON Equity Fund

  $ (10,400 )   $ 10,400  

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

    (145,754 )     145,754  

ICON Natural Resources & Infrastructure Fund

    11,952       (11,952 )

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

    (55,960 )     55,960  

 

The reclassification of net assets consists primarily of return of capital distributions, non-deductible excise tax paid and prior year tax return adjustments impacting distributable earnings.

 

Tax Basis of Distributable Earnings: For U.S. Federal income tax purposes, the cost of securities owned, gross appreciation, gross depreciation, and net unrealized appreciation of investments on December 31, 2021 were as follows:

 

 

 

Tax Cost

   

Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation

   

Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation

   

Net Unrealized
Appreciation

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund

  $ 44,462,854     $ 20,556,246     $ (1,415,808 )   $ 19,140,438  

ICON Equity Fund

    45,909,067       37,725,297       (752,648 )     36,972,645  

ICON Equity Income Fund

    65,849,008       19,302,959       (979,748 )     18,323,211  

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

    144,413,829       1,513,997       (1,055,189 )     458,808  

ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

    88,769,448       45,967,707       (4,451,947 )     41,515,760  

ICON Natural Resources & Infrastructure Fund

    102,060,386       33,261,427       (5,665,650 )     27,595,777  

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

    39,820,821       7,281,333       (575,684 )     6,705,649  

 

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ICON Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

The tax character of distributable earnings as of December 31, 2021 was as follows:

 

 

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

   

Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain

   

Capital
Loss Carry
Forwards

   

Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

   

Post October
and Other
Losses

   

Total
Distributable
Earnings

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund

  $ 78,901     $ 1,519,916     $ (3,338,538 )   $ 19,140,438     $     $ 17,400,717  

ICON Equity Fund

                (1,081,949 )     36,972,645             35,890,696  

ICON Equity Income Fund

          337,596             18,323,211             18,660,807  

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

                (4,978,797 )     458,808             (4,519,989 )

ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

    2,957,771       12,221,086       (805,328 )     41,515,760             55,889,289  

ICON Natural Resources & Infrastructure Fund

    127,570             (220,152,756 )     27,595,777             (192,429,409 )

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

                      6,705,649       (23,907 )     6,681,742  

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is attributable primarily to wash sales, PFICs, and bond adjustments. During the current year, the ICON Utilities and Income Fund deferred $23,907 of short-term post-October capital losses, which will be recognized on the first day of the following fiscal year.

 

Capital Losses: Capital loss carry forwards, as of December 31, 2021, available to offset future capital gains, if any, are as follows:

 

 

 

ICON Consumer
Select Fund*

   

ICON Equity
Fund**

   

ICON Flexible
Bond Fund

   

ICON Health
and Information
Technology
Fund***

   

ICON Natural
Resources &
Infrastructure
Fund****

 

Long Term with No Limitation

  $     $     $ (3,808,458 )   $     $ (12,114,381 )

Short Term with No Limitation

                (1,170,339 )            

Long Term Subject to Annual Limitation

    (931,455 )                       (119,401,206 )

Short Term Subject to Annual Limitation

    (2,407,083 )     (1,081,949 )           (805,328 )     (88,637,169 )

Total

  $ (3,338,538 )   $ (1,081,949 )   $ (4,978,797 )   $ (805,328 )   $ (220,152,756 )
                                         

 

 

*

Subject to an annual limitation of $270,264 under §382 of the Code through December 31, 2032, year ending December 31, 2033 limit is $252,613, and $113,021 for the year ending December 31, 2034.

**

Subject to an annual limitation of $133,945 under §382 of the Code through December 31, 2029, and $10,389 for the year ending December 31, 2030.

***

Subject to an annual limitation of $601,938 under §382 of the Code, through December 31, 2022, and $203,390 for year ending December 31, 2023.

****

Subject to an annual limitation of $678,984 under §382 of the Code through December 31, 2026, year ending December 31, 2027 limit is $644,536, and an annual limitation if $577,350 thereafter.

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund, ICON Equity Fund, ICON Equity Income Fund, ICON Flexible Bond Fund, ICON Health and Information Technology Fund, and ICON Natural Resources & Infrastructure Fund utilized Capital Loss Carry Forwards in the amount of $270,264, $133,945, $2,238,923, $589,691, $601,938 and $25,914,568 respectively in the fiscal year.

 

Distributions to Shareholders: Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by each Fund, timing differences and differing characterization of distributions made by each Fund. The tax character of distributions paid during the period and years ended December 31, 2021, December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020 are as follows:

 

Fund

Year or Period
Ended
(a)

 

Return of
Capital

   

Ordinary
Income

   

Long-Term
Capital Gains
(b)

   

Exempt-Interest
Dividends

   

Total
Distributions

 

ICON Consumer Select Fund

September 30, 2020

  $     $ 336,028     $ 471,401     $     $ 807,429  
 

December 31, 2020

                             
 

December 31, 2021

          2,442,189       3,843,155             6,285,344  

ICON Equity Fund

September 30, 2020

                757,121             757,121  
 

December 31, 2020

                             
 

December 31, 2021

    10,400       3,472,936       6,889,587             10,372,923  

ICON Equity Income Fund

September 30, 2020

          2,533,730       916,555             3,450,285  
 

December 31, 2020

          1,628,166                   1,628,166  
 

December 31, 2021

          7,641,522       2,110,965             9,752,487  

ICON Flexible Bond Fund

September 30, 2020

          7,062,566                   7,062,566  
 

December 31, 2020

          1,376,881                   1,376,881  
 

December 31, 2021

    126,154       6,856,649                   6,982,803  

ICON Health and Information Technology Fund

September 30, 2020

                2,469,081             2,469,081  
 

December 31, 2020

                4,329,118             4,329,118  
 

December 31, 2021

          2,926,353       15,640,079             18,566,432  

 

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ICON Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

Fund

Year or Period
Ended
(a)

 

Return of
Capital

   

Ordinary
Income

   

Long-Term
Capital Gains
(b)

   

Exempt-Interest
Dividends

   

Total
Distributions

 

ICON Natural Resources & Infrastructure Fund

September 30, 2020

  $     $ 917,284     $     $     $ 917,284  
 

December 31, 2020

          349,796                   349,796  
 

December 31, 2021

          1,662,864                   1,662,864  

ICON Utilities and Income Fund

September 30, 2020

        $ 1,935,482       566,602             2,502,084  
 

December 31, 2020

          541,608       862,023             1,403,631  
 

December 31, 2021

    55,960       3,154,584                   3,210,544  

 

 

(a)

Period ended December 31, 2020 represents activity for the three month period beginning October 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

(b)

The Funds designate any Long-Term Capital Gain dividends pursuant to Section 852(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the year ended December 31, 2021.

NOTE 5 – SECURITIES LENDINGS

 

The Funds have entered into an agreement with U.S. Bank, N.A. (the “Lending Agent”), dated September 29, 2020 (the “Securities Lending Agreement”), to provide securities lending services to the Funds. Under this program, the Funds may lend securities in their portfolios to approved brokers, dealers and financial institutions (but not individuals). The securities lending agreement requires that loans are collateralized in an amount equal to at least (i) 105% of then current market value of any loaned foreign securities, or (ii) 102% of the then current market value of any other loaned securities at the outset of the loan and at least 100%, at all times thereafter. The Funds have the right under the terms of the securities lending agreement to recall the securities from the borrower on demand. Cash collateral received by the Funds for securities loaned is invested by the Lending Agent in the First American Government Obligations Fund – Class X. The Funds continue to benefit from interest or dividends on the securities loaned and may also earn a return from the collateral. Such investments are subject to risk of payment delays, declines in the value of collateral provided, default on the part of the issuer or counterparty, and the risk that the investment may not generate sufficient interest to support the costs associated with securities lending. The Funds could also experience delays in recovering their securities and possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return the borrowed securities. The Funds are not subject to a master netting arrangement.

 

Amounts earned from security lending is disclosed in each Fund’s Statement of Operations as a securities lending credit.

 

As of December 31, 2021, the value of the securities on loan and payable for collateral were as follows:

 

Fund

 

Value of
Securities
on Loan

   

Fund Collateral
Received*

 

ICON Equity Fund:

  $ 3,488,870     $ 3,586,301  

ICON Equity Income Fund:

  $ 139,905     $ 145,193  

ICON Flexible Bond Fund:

  $ 8,619,767     $ 8,802,528  

 

 

*

The cash collateral received was invested in the First American Government Obligations Fund – Class X as shown on Portfolios of Investments.

 

Amounts relate to master netting agreements and collateral agreements which have been determined by the company to be legally enforceable in the event of default but where certain other criteria are not met in accordance with applicable offsetting accounting guidance. The collateral amounts may exceed the related net amounts of financial assets and liabilities presented in the statement of assets and liabilities. Where this is the case, the total amount reported is limited to the net amounts of financial assets and liabilities with that counterparty.

 

NOTE 6 – REORGANIZATIONS

 

On June 3, 2020, the shareholders of the ICON Consumer Discretionary Fund approved the agreement and plan of reorganization providing for the transfer of assets and assumption of liabilities into the ICON Consumer Select Fund. ICON Consumer Select Fund is the performance and accounting survivor of the reorganization, as well as the legal and tax survivor. The reorganization was effective as of the close of business on July 10, 2020. The following table illustrates the specifics of the Fund’s reorganization:

 

ICON Consumer
Discretionary Fund
Pre-Reorganization
Net Assets

New Shares issued
to Shareholders of
ICON Consumer
Discretionary Fund

Consumer Select
Fund Net Assets

Combined Net Assets

Tax Status of Transfer

$18,792,740(a)

2,150,511

$25,279,178

$44,071,918

Non-taxable

 

 

(a)

Includes accumulated realized losses and unrealized appreciation in the amounts of $(2,884,684) and $3,674,286, respectively, from the merged fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

As of close of business on July 10, 2020, the classes were converted at the following rates:

 

Pre-Merger Class

 

Pre-Merger
NAV

   

Rate

   

Shares

   

Dollars

   

Post-Merger
NAV

 

Post Merger Class

ICON Consumer Discretionary Fund– A Class

  $ 13.13       1.5057       60,322     $ 526,159     $ 8.72  

ICON Consumer Select Fund – Investor Class

ICON Consumer Discretionary Fund– S Class

  $ 13.88       1.5880       2,090,189     $ 18,266,581     $ 8.74  

ICON Consumer Select Fund – Institutional Class

 

On June 16, 2020, the shareholders of the ICON Fund approved the agreement and plan of reorganization providing for the transfer of assets and assumption of liabilities into the ICON Equity Fund. The ICON Equity Fund is the performance and accounting survivor of the reorganization, as well as the legal and tax survivor. The reorganization was effective as of the close of business on July 10, 2020. The following table illustrates the specifics of the Fund’s reorganization:

 

ICON Fund Pre-
Reorganization Net Assets

New Shares issued
to Shareholders
of ICON Fund

ICON Equity Fund
Net Assets

Combined Net Assets

Tax Status of Transfer

$36,394,016(a)

1,450,487

$14,773,317

$63,726,389(b)

Non-taxable

 

 

(a)

Includes appreciation in the amount of $8,350,876 from the merged fund.

(b)

Combined net assets include the reorganization net assets of the ICON Fund and ICON Opportunities Fund.

 

As of close of business on July 10, 2020, the classes were converted at the following rates:

 

Pre-Merger Class

 

Pre-Merger
NAV

   

Rate

   

Shares

   

Dollars

   

Post-Merger
NAV

 

Post Merger Class

ICON Fund– A Class

  $ 16.76       0.6860       282,617     $ 6,902,840     $ 24.42  

ICON Equity Fund – Investor Class

ICON Fund– C Class

  $ 15.10       0.6184       255,155     $ 6,232,091     $ 24.42  

ICON Equity Fund – Investor Class

ICON Fund– S Class

  $ 18.05       0.7084       912,715     $ 23,259,085     $ 25.48  

ICON Equity Fund – Institutional Class

 

On June 3, 2020, the shareholders of the ICON Opportunities Fund approved the agreement and plan of reorganization providing for the transfer of assets and assumption of liabilities into the ICON Equity Fund. The ICON Equity Fund is the performance and accounting survivor of the reorganization, as well as the legal and tax survivor. The reorganization was effective as of the close of business on July 10, 2020. The following table illustrates the specifics of the Fund’s reorganization:

 

ICON Opportunities
Fund Pre-Reorganization
Net Assets

New Shares issued to
Shareholders of ICON
Opportunities Fund

ICON Equity Fund
Net Assets

Combined Net Assets

Tax Status of Transfer

$12,559,056(a)

492,833

$14,773,317

$63,726,389(b)

Non-taxable

 

 

(a)

Includes accumulated realized losses and unrealized depreciation in the amounts of $(1,285,585) and $(97,689), respectively, from the merged fund.

(b)

Combined net assets include the reorganization net assets of the ICON Fund and ICON Opportunities Fund.

 

As of close of business on July 10, 2020, the classes were converted at the following rates:

 

Pre-Merger Class

 

Pre-Merger
NAV

   

Rate

   

Shares

   

Dollars

   

Post-Merger
NAV

 

Post Merger Class

ICON Opportunities Fund– S Class

  $ 11.67       0.4580       492,833     $ 12,559,056     $ 25.48  

ICON Equity Fund – Institutional Class

 

On July 10, 2020, the shareholders of the ICON Energy Fund approved the agreement and plan of reorganization providing for the transfer of assets and assumption of liabilities into the ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund. The ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund is the performance and accounting survivor of the reorganization, as well as the legal and tax survivor. The reorganization was effective as of the close of business on July 10, 2020. The following table illustrates the specifics of the Fund’s reorganization:

 

ICON Energy Fund Pre-
Reorganization Net Assets

New Shares issued
to Shareholders of
ICON Energy Fund

ICON Natural Resources
and Infrastructure
Fund Net Assets

Combined Net Assets

Tax Status of Transfer

$52,836,082(a)

5,058,302

$38,697,651

$100,389,461(b)

Non-taxable

 

 

(a)

Includes accumulated realized losses and unrealized depreciation in the amounts of $(208,827,696) and $(30,537,973), respectively, from the merged fund.

(b)

Combined net assets include the reorganization net assets of the ICON Energy Fund and ICON Industrials Fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

As of close of business on July 10, 2020, the classes were converted at the following rates:

 

Pre-Merger Class

 

Pre-Merger
NAV

   

Rate

   

Shares

   

Dollars

   

Post-Merger
NAV

 

Post Merger Class

ICON Energy Fund– A Class

  $ 5.72       0.5543       147,022     $ 1,518,698     $ 10.33  

ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund – Investor Class

ICON Energy Fund– C Class

  $ 5.42       0.5245       144,933     $ 1,497,135     $ 10.33  

ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund – Investor Class

ICON Energy Fund– S Class

  $ 5.78       0.5534       4,766,347     $ 49,820,249     $ 10.45  

ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund – Institutional Class

 

On June 3, 2020, the shareholders of the ICON Industrials Fund approved the agreement and plan of reorganization providing for the transfer of assets and assumption of liabilities into the ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund. The ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund is the performance and accounting survivor of the reorganization, as well as the legal and tax survivor. The reorganization was effective as of the close of business on July 10, 2020. The following table illustrates the specifics of the Fund’s reorganization:

 

ICON Industrials Fund Pre-
Reorganization Net Assets

New Shares issued to
Shareholders of ICON
Industrials Fund

ICON Natural Resources
and Infrastructure
Fund Net Assets

Combined Net Assets

Tax Status of Transfer

$9,305,728(a)

890,908

$38,697,651

$100,389,461(b)

Non-taxable

 

 

(a)

Includes accumulated realized losses and unrealized appreciation in the amounts of $(728,016) and $103,405, respectively, from the merged fund.

(b)

Combined net assets include the reorganization net assets of the ICON Energy Fund and ICON Industrials Fund.

 

As of close of business on July 10, 2020, the classes were converted at the following rates:

 

Pre-Merger Class

 

Pre-Merger
NAV

   

Rate

   

Shares

   

Dollars

   

Post-Merger
NAV

 

Post Merger Class

ICON Industrials Fund– A Class

  $ 13.29       1.2869       52,860     $ 546,034     $ 10.33  

ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund – Investor Class

ICON Industrials Fund– S Class

  $ 13.54       1.2958       838,048     $ 8,759,694     $ 10.45  

ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund – Institutional Class

 

On July 10, 2020, the shareholders of the ICON Healthcare Fund approved the agreement and plan of reorganization providing for the transfer of assets and assumption of liabilities into the ICON Healthcare and Information Technology Fund. ICON Healthcare and Information Technology Fund is the performance and accounting survivor of the reorganization, as well as the legal and tax survivor. The reorganization was effective as of the close of business on July 10, 2020. The following table illustrates the specifics of the Fund’s reorganization:

 

ICON Healthcare Fund Pre-
Reorganization Net Assets

New Shares issued to
Shareholders of ICON
Healthcare Fund

ICON Healthcare and
Information Technology
Fund Net Assets

Combined Net Assets

Tax Status of Transfer

$55,158,314(a)

3,127,315

$55,902,415

$111,060,729

Non-taxable

 

 

(a)

Includes accumulated realized losses and unrealized appreciation in the amounts of $(1,709,471) and $11,006,000, respectively, from the merged fund.

 

As of close of business on July 10, 2020, the classes were converted at the following rates:

 

Pre-Merger Class

 

Pre-Merger
NAV

   

Rate

   

Shares

   

Dollars

   

Post-Merger
NAV

 

Post Merger Class

ICON Healthcare Fund – A Class

  $ 16.62       0.9910       93,171     $ 1,563,188     $ 16.78  

ICON Healthcare and Information Technology Fund – Investor Class

ICON Healthcare Fund – S Class

  $ 17.54       0.9930       3,034,144     $ 53,595,126     $ 17.66  

ICON Healthcare and Information Technology Fund – Institutional Class

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

December 31, 2021

 

On July 24, 2020, the shareholders of the ICON Consumer Staples Fund approved the agreement and plan of reorganization providing for the transfer of assets and assumption of liabilities into the ICON Consumer Select Fund. ICON Consumer Select Fund is the performance and accounting survivor of the reorganization, as well as the legal and tax survivor. The reorganization was effective as of the close of business on July 31, 2020. The following table illustrates the specifics of the Fund’s reorganization:

 

ICON Consumer Staples
Fund Pre-Reorganization
Net Assets

New Shares issued to
Shareholders of ICON
Consumer Staples Fund

Consumer Select
Fund Net Assets

Combined Net Assets

Tax Status of Transfer

$5,946,877(a)

657,151

$45,061,186

$51,008,063

Non-taxable

 

 

(a)

Includes accumulated realized losses and unrealized appreciation in the amounts of $(886,480) and $642,576, respectively, from the merged fund.

 

As of close of business on July 31, 2020, the classes were converted at the following rates:

 

Pre-Merger Class

 

Pre-Merger
NAV

   

Rate

   

Shares

   

Dollars

   

Post-Merger
NAV

 

Post Merger Class

ICON Consumer Staples Fund– A Class

  $ 6.69       0.7405       128,098     $ 1,157,308     $ 9.03  

ICON Consumer Select Fund – Investor Class

ICON Consumer Staples Fund– S Class

  $ 6.74       0.7440       529,053     $ 4,789,569     $ 9.05  

ICON Consumer Select Fund – Institutional Class

 

On August 20th, 2020, the shareholders of the ICON Risk-Managed Balanced Fund approved the agreement and plan of reorganization providing for the transfer of assets and assumption of liabilities into the ICON Equity Income Fund. The ICON Equity Income Fund is the performance and accounting survivor of the reorganization, as well as the legal and tax survivor. The reorganization was effective as of the close of business on September 25, 2020. The following table illustrates the specifics of the Fund’s reorganization:

 

ICON Risk-Managed
Balanced Fund Pre-
Reorganization Net Assets

New Shares issued
to Shareholders of
ICON Risk-Managed
Balanced Fund

ICON Equity Income
Fund Net Assets

Combined Net Assets

Tax Status of Transfer

$23,191,045(a)

1,422,769

$56,406,450

$79,597,495

Non-taxable

 

 

(a)

Includes accumulated realized losses and unrealized appreciation in the amounts of $(43,667) and $1,000,554, respectively, from the merged fund.

 

As of close of business on September 25, 2020, the classes were converted at the following rates:

 

Pre-Merger Class

 

Pre-Merger
NAV

   

Rate

   

Shares

   

Dollars

   

Post-Merger
NAV

 

Post Merger Class

ICON Risk-Managed Balanced Fund – A Class

  $ 15.03       0.9230       152,538     $ 2,483,964     $ 16.28  

ICON Equity Income Fund – Investor Class

ICON Risk-Managed Balanced Fund – C Class

  $ 14.00       0.8599       824,912     $ 13,433,024     $ 16.28  

ICON Equity Income Fund – Investor Class

ICON Risk-Managed Balanced Fund – S Class

  $ 15.43       0.9449       445,319     $ 7,274,057     $ 16.33  

ICON Equity Income Fund – Institutional Class

 

Assuming the reorganizations had been completed on October 1, 2019, the beginning of the reporting period for each of the reorganizations, the pro forma results of operations for the year ended September 30, 2020, would be as follows:

 

 

 

ICON Consumer
Select Fund

   

ICON Equity Fund

   

ICON Health
and Information
Technology Fund

   

ICON Natural
Resources and
Infrastructure
Fund

 

Net investment income/(loss)

  $ 16,351     $ (181,960 )   $ (516,488 )   $ 1,704,171  

Net realized gain/loss on investments

    (2,394,731 )     (1,462,864 )     3,555,717       (47,358,723 )

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments

    1,428,108       4,049,456       20,800,850       16,294,264  

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (950,272 )   $ 2,404,632     $ 23,840,079     $ (29,360,288 )

 

NOTE 7 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Subsequent events after the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued.

 

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Liquidity Risk Management Program Disclosure (Unaudited)

December 31, 2021

 

The SCM Trust (the “Trust”) has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”), as consistent with Rule 22e-4 to govern the Trust’s approach to managing liquidity risk for each series of the Trust (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). The Program is overseen by the Liquidity Committee (the “Committee”), which is comprised of investment, operations, and legal and compliance professionals from Shelton Capital Management. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) has approved the designation of the Committee to oversee the Program.

 

The Program’s principal objectives include supporting each Fund’s compliance with limits on investments in illiquid assets and mitigating the risk that a Fund will be unable to meet its redemption obligations in a timely manner. The Program also includes several elements that support the management and assessment of liquidity risk, including an annual assessment of factors that influence a Fund’s liquidity and the periodic classification and re-classification of the Fund’s investments into groupings that reflect the Committee’s assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions.

 

At a meeting of the Board held on November 11, 2021, the Committee provided a report (the “Report”) to the Board addressing the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness the Program, including any material changes to the Program for the period from the inception of the Trust’s program in December 2019 through November 2021 (“Reporting Period”). The Report concluded that the Trust’s Program was reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period. There were no material changes to the Program during the Reporting Period. The Report further concluded that each Fund’s investment strategy continues to be appropriate given each Fund’s status as an open-end fund.

 

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives in the future. Additional information regarding risks of investing in each Fund, including liquidity risks presented by the Trust’s investment portfolios, is found in the Trust’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

To the Shareholders of the ICON Funds and Board of Trustees of SCM Trust

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of ICON Consumer Select Fund, ICON Equity Fund, ICON Equity Income Fund, ICON Flexible Bond Fund, ICON Health and Information Technology Fund, ICON Natural Resources and Infrastructure Fund, and ICON Utilities and Income Fund, each a series of SCM Trust, (the “Funds”) as of December 31, 2021, the related statements of operations and change in net assets for the year then ended, the related notes, and the financial highlights for the years ended December 31, 2021, September 30, 2019, September 30, 2018, and September 30, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the each of the Funds as of December 31, 2021, the results of their operations and changes in net assets for the year then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years indicated above, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The Funds’ financial statements and financial highlights for the period ended December 31, 2020 and year ended September 30, 2020, were audited by other auditors whose report dated March 1, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

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

 

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

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2021, by correspondence with the custodians and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

We have served as the Funds’ auditor since 2021.

 

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.
Cleveland, Ohio
March 1, 2022

 

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Additional Information

December 31, 2021

 

Fund Holdings

 

The Fund holdings shown in this report are as of December 31, 2021. Holdings are subject to change at any time, so holdings shown in the report may not reflect current Fund holdings. The Funds’ Form N-PORT filings, when available, will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The information filed in the Form N-PORT, when available, also may be obtained by calling (800) 955-9988.

 

Proxy Voting Policy

 

The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) containing a description of the policies and procedures that the SCM Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, along with each Fund’s proxy voting record relating to portfolio securities held during the 12-month period ended June 30, 2021 is available upon request, at no charge, at the phone number above, or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

Board of Trustees and Executive Officers

 

Overall responsibility for management of the Funds rests with the Board of Trustees. The Trustees serve during the lifetime of the Trust and until its termination, or until death, resignation, retirement or removal. The Trustees, in turn, elect the officers of the Fund to actively supervise its day-to-day operations. The officers have been elected for an annual term. The following are the Trustees and Executive Officers of the Funds:

Name

Address

Year of Birth

Position Held with the Trust

Length of
Time Served

Stephen C. Rogers

1875 Lawrence Street,
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

1966

Chairman of the Board,
Trustee,
President

Since August 1999
Since August 1999
Since August 1999

Kevin T. Kogler

1875 Lawrence Street,
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

1966

Trustee

Since May 2006

Marco L. Quazzo

1875 Lawrence Street,
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

1962

Trustee

Since August 2014

Stephen H. Sutro

1875 Lawrence Street,
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

1969

Trustee

Since May 2006

William P. Mock

1875 Lawrence Street,
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

1966

Treasurer

Since February 2010

Gregory T. Pusch

1875 Lawrence Street,
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

1966

Chief Compliance Officer, Secretary

Since March 2017

 

Each Trustee oversees the Trust’s four Funds. The principal occupations of the Trustees and Executive Officers of the Funds during the past five years and public directorships held by the Trustees are set forth below:

 

Stephen C. Rogers*

Chief Executive Officer, Shelton Capital Management, 1999 to present.

Kevin T. Kogler

President & Founder of MicroBiz, LLC, 2012 to present; Principal, Robertson Piper Software Group, 2006 to 2012; Senior Vice President, Investment Banking, Friedman, Billings Ramsey, 2003 to 2006.

Marco L. Quazzo

Principal, Bartko Zankel Bunzel & Miller, March 2015-Present; Partner, Barg Coffin Lewis & Trapp LLP (law firm), 2008 to March 2015.

Stephen H. Sutro

Managing Partner, Duane Morris, LLP (law firm) 2014 to present; Partner, Duane Morris LLP (law firm), 2003 to present.

William P. Mock

Portfolio Manager, Shelton Capital Management, 2010 to present.

Gregory T. Pusch

Principal Occupations Past five years: Global Head of Risk & Compliance, Matthews Asia 2015-2016; Head of Legal & Regulatory Compliance / CCO, HarbourVest Partners 2012-2015.

 

Additional information about the Trustees may be found in the SAI, which is available without charge by calling (800) 955-9988.

 

 

*

Trustee deemed to be an “interested person” of the Trust, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940. Mr. Rogers is an interested person because he is the CEO of Shelton Capital Management, the Trust’s Advisor and Administrator.

 

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(b) Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

 

(a) The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officers and principal financial and accounting officer.

 

(b) Not applicable.

 

(c) Not applicable.

 

(d) Not applicable.

 

(e) Not applicable.

 

(f) Pursuant to Item 13(a)(1), the Registrant is attaching as an exhibit a copy of its code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer. A copy of the code of ethics is available upon request, at no charge, at 1(800) 955-9988.

 

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

 

(a)(1) Registrant does not have an audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.

 

(a)(2) Not applicable.

 

(a)(3) The audit committee has determined that no single independent trustee meets the criteria of "audit committee financial expert", but the collective skills of the committee are sufficient.

 

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

 

(a)       Audit Fees

The aggregate fees paid to the principal accountant for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the Registrant's annual financial statements or for services that are normally provided by the principal accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements were $138,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and $62,125 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.

 

(b)       Audit-Related Fees

There were no fees paid to the principal accountant for assurance and related services rendered by the principal accountant to the Registrant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Registrant's financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of Item 4.

 

(c)       Tax Fees

The aggregate fees paid to the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning services rendered by the principal accountant to the Registrant were $34,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and $19,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. These fees were related to the preparation of Federal Forms 1220-RIC and 8613 and review of excise distribution calculations.

 

 

 

(d)       All Other Fees

The aggregate fees paid to the principal accountant other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) were $936 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and $0 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. These fees were related to expenses associated with the August Board of Trustees meeting and the November Board of Trustees meeting.

 

(e)(1) The Registrant's audit committee is directly responsible for approving the services to be provided by the auditors, including:

 

(i)pre-approval of all audit and audit-related services;

 

(ii)pre-approval of all non-audit related services to be provided to the Registrant by the auditors; and

 

(iii)pre-approval of all non-audit related services to be provided to the Registrant by the auditors to the Registrant 's investment adviser or to any entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Registrant 's investment adviser and that provides ongoing services to the Registrant where the non-audit services relate directly to the operations or financial reporting of the Registrant.

 

(e)(2)All of the services provided to the Registrant described in paragraphs (b)-(d) of Item 4 were pre-approved by the audit committee.

 

(f)       Not applicable.

 

(g)The aggregate non-audit fees paid to the principal accountant for services rendered by the principal accountant to the Registrant and the Registrant's investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant were $34,936 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and $19,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.

 

(h)       Not applicable.

 

(i)       Not applicable.

 

(j)       Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

 

  (a) Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period are included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

  (b) Not applicable.

 

 

 

ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

 

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which the shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant's board of trustees since the Registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 7(d)(2)(ii)(G) of Schedule 14A or this Item.

 

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

  (a) The Registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).

 

  (b) There were no changes in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act that occurred during the Registrant's last fiscal half-year (the Registrant's second fiscal half- year in the case of an annual 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 Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 13. EXHIBITS.

 

  (a)(1) Code of Ethics is filed as Exhibit 13(a)(1) to this Form N-CSR.

 

  (a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended (“SOX”), are filed as Exhibit 13(a)(2) to this Form N-CSR.

 

 (a)(3)Not applicable

 

 

 

(a)(4)Change in Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm is filed as Exhibit 13(a)(4) to this Form N-CSR.

 

 

  (b) Certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act, Section 906 of SOX, Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code are furnished as Exhibit 13(b) to this Form N-CSR.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

SCM Trust

 

By /s/ Stephen C. Rogers  
  Stephen C. Rogers, Chairman  
  Date: March 07, 2022  
     
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/ Stephen C. Rogers  
  Stephen C. Rogers, Chairman  
  Date: March 07, 2022  
     
By /s/ William P. Mock  
  William P. Mock, Treasurer  
  Date: March 07, 2022