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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 811-58433

BMO Funds, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 200

                Milwaukee, WI 53202                

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

John M. Blaser

BMO Asset Management Corp.

111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 200

                  Milwaukee, WI 53202                  

(Name and address of agent for service)

Copies to:

Michael P. O’Hare, Esq.

Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 236-3863

Date of fiscal year end: August 31

Date of reporting period: August 31, 2015


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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

The following is a copy of the report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”) (17 CFR 270.30e-1).


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BMO Funds

August 31, 2015

Annual report

 

Equity Funds

International & Global Funds

Fixed Income Funds

Money Market Funds

 

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Commentaries         

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  

2

  

BMO Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

     17   

BMO Dividend Income Fund

  

3

  

BMO Short Tax-Free Fund

     18   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

  

4

  

BMO Short-Term Income Fund

     19   

BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund

  

5

  

BMO Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

     20   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

  

6

  

BMO Mortgage Income Fund

     21   

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

  

7

  

BMO TCH Intermediate Income Fund

     22   

BMO Small Cap Value Fund

  

8

  

BMO TCH Corporate Income Fund

     23   

BMO Small-Cap Core Fund

  

9

  

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

     24   

BMO Small Cap Growth Fund

  

10

  

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

     25   

BMO Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

  

11

  

BMO Multi-Asset Income Fund

     26   

BMO Pyrford Global Equity Fund

  

12

  

BMO Government Money Market Fund

     27   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

  

13

  

BMO Tax-Free Money Market Fund

     28   

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

  

14

  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

     29   

BMO TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund

   15   

Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary

    
30
  

BMO Alternative Strategies Fund

  

16

     
Financial Information         

Expense Example

     34   

Schedules of Investments:

        

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

   37   

BMO Alternative Strategies Fund

     61   

BMO Dividend Income Fund

   38   

BMO Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

     67   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

   40   

BMO Short Tax-Free Fund

     71   

BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund

   42   

BMO Short-Term Income Fund

     74   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

   43   

BMO Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

     78   

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

   45   

BMO Mortgage Income Fund

     83   

BMO Small Cap Value Fund

   47   

BMO TCH Intermediate Income Fund

     85   

BMO Small-Cap Core Fund

   48   

BMO TCH Corporate Income Fund

     86   

BMO Small Cap Growth Fund

   51   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

     90   

BMO Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

   53   

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

     94   

BMO Pyrford Global Equity Fund

   55   

BMO Multi-Asset Income Fund

     99   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

   56   

BMO Government Money Market Fund

     99   

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

   58   

BMO Tax-Free Money Market Fund

     101   

BMO TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund

   59   

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

     103   

Notes to Schedules of Investments

     106   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     107   

Statements of Operations

     114   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     120   

Financial Highlights

     128   

Notes to Financial Statements

     138   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm      168   
Directors and Officers of the Funds      169   
Shareholder Report Disclosure of Directors’ Approval of Advisory Contracts      171   

 

 

Not FDIC Insured

  

No Bank Guarantee

  

May Lose Value


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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

 

The BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (the Fund) returned 5.56% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Russell 1000® Index and Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Index, which returned 0.40% and -1.20%, respectively.

The fiscal year marked the return of volatility and macro risk to equity markets around the world as investors became increasingly concerned about slowing global growth, particularly in China, and the potential for rising interest rates in the U.S. This was most apparent in commodity markets as West Texas Intermediate Crude oil fell from over $90/barrel to less than $50/barrel by the end of the year. The U.S. equity market held up well compared to other markets around the world, as the S&P 500® was essentially flat for the year.

Within the Fund’s investment universe, stocks with strong growth prospects outperformed stocks with attractive valuations. Additionally, the market rewarded quality fundamentals and defensive companies over low quality, riskier stocks. This market environment led to outperformance of Health Care and Consumer Discretionary while Energy and Materials lagged significantly.

The Fund’s focus on lower risk, high quality stocks led to its outperformance this year. This performance came equally from stock selection and sector allocation. The Fund’s overweight of Consumer Staples as well as an underweight of Energy contributed positively to the Fund’s performance, while an underweight of Technology and an overweight of Utilities detracted from performance. Stock selection was particularly strong in Consumer Staples and Materials while selection within Consumer Discretionary detracted from performance. Within Consumer Staples, Pinnacle Foods, Inc. (1.7% of the Fund, 41.1%) was the top contributor. Other top contributors included Sigma-Aldrich Corp. (0.0% of the Fund, 39.4%), Cigna Corp. (0.0% of the Fund, 48.9%) and Graham Holdings Co., Class B (0.2% of the Fund, 50.4%). Top detractors included Consumer Discretionary companies Fossil Group, Inc. (0.0% of the Fund, -39.2%), Kohl’s Corp. (1.1% of the Fund, -10.9%) and Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (0.9% of the Fund, -6.2%).

Heading into fiscal 2016, we believe there are several themes that will influence equity markets. Federal Reserve policy, especially the timing and pace of interest rate increases over the next year, will be among the most important drivers. Additionally, China’s economic slowdown and the effect on commodity markets and global growth will likely lead to continued volatility. We have positioned the Fund to minimize exposure to the macroeconomic factors and focus on stock selection.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     Since
inception*
 
Advisor Class (A) NAV     5.22        7.42   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (0.01     3.15   
Institutional Class (I)     5.56        13.21   
Russell 1000® Index     0.40        14.13   
Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Index     (1.20     12.87   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the institutional class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

David A. Corris, CFA; since 1999

Jason C. Hans, CFA; since 1999

Ernesto Ramos, Ph.D.; since 1988

 

               

Inception

date

    Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker     CUSIP       Gross     Net  
Advisor (A)     BLVAX        09658W105        5/27/2014        1.20        0.90   
Institutional (I)     MLVEX        09658L208        9/28/2012        0.95        0.65   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Consumer Discretionary     10.2   
Consumer Staples     20.5   
Energy     2.8   
Financials     19.6   
Healthcare     11.1   
Industrials     0.9   
Information Technology     11.3   
Materials     1.9   
Telecommunication Services     3.1   
Utilities     8.6   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     10.0   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Institutional Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Institutional Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Institutional Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Dividend Income Fund

 

The BMO Dividend Income Fund (the Fund) returned -3.38% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Russell 1000® Value Index, the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index and the Lipper Equity Income Funds Index, which returned -3.48%, 0.48% and -3.35%, respectively.

The U.S. economic recovery continues to be a leader among its global peers. Improvements in housing, auto sales, and employment have been the bright spots while oil prices have declined significantly. Company earnings, outside of the energy sector, remain solid. Profit margins are historically high due to disciplined management teams’ sharp focus on cost control. Recent market volatility has been driven by the uncertain future path of U.S. interest rates along with struggling emerging market economies. The Fund underperformed the market, as investors rotated out of defensive, higher-yielding stocks.

The main source of underperformance for the Fund came from the Fund’s stock selection within the Information Technology (IT) sector. The Fund’s IT holdings include large positions in personal computer (PC) related companies due to their attractive valuations and large dividend yields. Unfortunately, PC stocks underperformed as companies lowered their sales guidance. This was driven by the slowing corporate migration from Windows XP to Windows 7, which had previously benefitted PC stocks. Two of the largest detractors that fit this theme were Seagate Technology PLC (1.0% of the Fund, -14.7%) and Intel Corp. (2.1% of the Fund, -15.8%).

The Fund benefited from strong stock selection within the Consumer Staples sector. The Fund’s tobacco holdings led due to industry consolidation. Lorillard (0.0% of the Fund, 23.0%) was acquired by Reynolds American, Inc. (0.8% of the Fund, 16.1%). The two companies, along with Altria Group, Inc. (3.0% of the Fund, 29.8%), were able to pass along price increases earlier this year. Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (1.2% of the Fund, 25.0%), also continues to perform well in a challenging beverage environment through pricing growth and strong cost management.

We remain committed to our strategy of investing in stable, mature, dividend paying companies that historically have performed well over long-term investment cycles.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     Since
inception*
 
Advisor Class (A) NAV     (3.63     1.58   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (8.43     (2.44
Institutional Class (I)     (3.38     12.28   
Russell 1000® Value Index     (3.48     14.61   
Standard & Poor’s 500® Index     0.48        15.36   
Lipper Equity Income Funds Index     (3.35     12.25   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the institutional class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Kenneth M. Conrad, Ph.D., CFA; since 2000

Casey J. Sambs, CFA; since 2004

 

               

Inception

date

    Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker     CUSIP       Gross     Net  
Advisor (A)     BADIX        09658W204        5/27/2014        1.11        0.90   
Institutional (I)     MDIVX        09658L604        12/29/2011        0.86        0.65   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Consumer Discretionary     9.2   
Consumer Staples     8.1   
Energy     6.5   
Financials     19.0   
Healthcare     11.9   
Industrials     8.3   
Information Technology     14.9   
Materials     7.3   
Telecommunication Services     5.8   
Utilities     6.8   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     2.2   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Institutional Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Institutional Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Institutional Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

 

The BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (the Fund) returned -0.70% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Russell 1000® Value Index and the Lipper Multi-Cap Value Funds Index, which returned -3.48% and -3.28%, respectively.

The fiscal year marked the return of volatility and macro risk to equity markets around the world as investors became increasingly concerned about slowing global growth, particularly in China, and the potential for rising interest rates in the U.S. This was most apparent in commodity markets as West Texas Intermediate Crude oil fell from over $90/barrel to less than $50/barrel by the end of the year. The U.S. equity market held up well compared to other markets around the world, as the S&P 500® was essentially flat for the year.

Within the Fund’s investment universe, stocks with strong growth prospects outperformed stocks with attractive valuations. Additionally, the market rewarded quality fundamentals and defensive companies over low quality, riskier stocks. This market environment led to outperformance of Health Care and Consumer Staples while Energy and Materials lagged significantly.

The Fund outperformed its benchmark solely through stock selection, as sector allocation was neutral for the year. Stock selection was particularly strong in Industrials, Energy and Consumer Staples while selection within Financials and Utilities detracted from performance. Within Consumer Staples, Kroger Co. (1.3% of the Fund, 36.9%) and CVS Health Corp. (2.0% of the Fund, 30.6%) were top contributors. Within Energy, Cameron International Corp. (0.0% of the Fund, -10.2%) was the top contributor. Significant detractors from performance included energy companies Halliburton Co. (1.4% of the Fund, -40.8%) and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (1.2% of the Fund, -41.6%) and materials company LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A (1.7% of the Fund, -22.8%).

Heading into fiscal 2016, we believe there are several themes that will influence equity markets. Federal Reserve policy, especially the timing and pace of interest rate increases over the next year will be among the most important drivers. Additionally, China’s economic slowdown and the effect on commodity markets and global growth, will likely lead to continued volatility. We have positioned the Fund to minimize exposure to the macroeconomic factors and focus on stock selection.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     5-year     10-year     Since
inception
 
Investor Class (Y)     (0.70     15.15        6.13          
Advisor Class (A) NAV     (0.70                   3.61   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (5.68                   (0.49
Institutional Class (I)     (0.45     15.44               5.72   
Russell 1000® Value Index     (3.48     14.68        6.18          
Lipper Multi-Cap Value Funds Index     (3.28     13.93        5.53          

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

David A. Corris, CFA; since 1999

Jason C. Hans, CFA; since 1999

Ernesto Ramos, Ph.D.; since 1988

 

               

Inception

date

    Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker     CUSIP       Gross     Net  
Investor (Y)     MREIX        09658L836        9/30/1993        1.24        1.20   
Advisor (A)     BALVX        09658W303        5/27/2014        1.24        1.20   
Institutional (I)     MLVIX        09658L844        1/31/2008        0.99        0.95   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Consumer Discretionary     8.2   
Consumer Staples     8.0   
Energy     12.5   
Financials     28.0   
Healthcare     13.0   
Industrials     5.8   
Information Technology     10.2   
Materials     4.4   
Telecommunication Services     1.9   
Utilities     6.2   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     1.8   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class and Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund

 

The BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund (the Fund) returned 5.58% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Russell 1000® Growth Index and the Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Funds Index, which returned 4.26% and 4.40%, respectively.

The fiscal year marked the return of volatility and macro risk to equity markets around the world as investors became increasingly concerned about slowing global growth, particularly in China, and the potential for rising interest rates in the U.S. This was most apparent in commodity markets as West Texas Intermediate Crude oil fell from over $90/barrel to less than $50/barrel by the end of the year. The U.S. equity market held up well compared to other markets around the world, as the S&P 500® was essentially flat for the year.

Within the Fund’s investment universe, stocks with strong growth prospects outperformed stocks with attractive valuations. Additionally, the market rewarded quality fundamentals and defensive companies over low quality, riskier stocks. This market environment led to outperformance of Health Care and Consumer Discretionary while Energy and Materials lagged significantly.

The Fund outperformed its benchmark through a combination of stock selection and sector allocation. An overweight position in Health Care as well as underweights of Energy and Materials contributed positively to the Fund’s performance, while underweights of Consumer Discretionary and Staples detracted from performance. Stock selection was particularly strong in Industrials and Technology while selection within Consumer Discretionary detracted from performance. Within Technology, Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (1.2% of the Fund, 55.4%) was the top contributor. Other top contributors included Health Care companies, including Centene Corp. (1.7% of the Fund, 58.0%), Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (0.0% of the Fund, 41.9%) and United Therapeutics Corp. (0.0% of the Fund, 27.8%). Top detractors included Energy companies Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (0.0% of the Fund, -41.6%), EOG Resources, Inc. (0.0% of the Fund, -28.2%) and National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (0.0% of the Fund, -49.5%).

Heading into fiscal 2016, we believe there are several themes that will influence equity markets. Federal Reserve policy, especially the timing and pace of interest rate increases over the next year, will be among the most important drivers. Additionally, China’s economic slowdown and the effect on commodity markets and global growth will likely lead to continued volatility. We have positioned the Fund to minimize exposure to the macroeconomic factors and focus on stock selection.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     5-year     10-year     Since
inception
 
Investor Class (Y)     5.58        17.78        7.88          
Advisor Class (A) NAV     5.58                      9.91   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     0.33                      5.56   
Institutional Class (I)     5.85        18.07               8.96   
Russell 1000® Growth Index     4.26        17.40        8.41          
Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Funds Index     4.40        16.54        7.93          

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

David A. Corris, CFA; since 1999

Jason C. Hans, CFA; since 1999

Ernesto Ramos, Ph.D.; since 1988

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   CUSIP     Gross   Net  
Investor (Y)   MASTX   09658L745   11/20/1992   1.25     1.20   
Advisor (A)   BALGX   09658W402   5/27/2014   1.25     1.20   
Institutional (I)   MLCIX   09658L752   1/31/2008   1.00     0.95   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Consumer Discretionary     18.2   
Consumer Staples     8.8   
Energy     0.8   
Financials     8.3   
Healthcare     17.5   
Industrials     11.3   
Information Technology     31.1   
Materials     1.2   
Telecommunication Services     1.7   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     1.1   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class and Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

 

The BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (the Fund) returned -3.55% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Russell Midcap® Value Index and the Lipper Mid-Cap Value Funds Index, which returned -2.54% and -3.08%, respectively.

After a prolonged period of positive results, stocks in the Value index succumbed to various macro pressures and ended the fiscal year in negative territory. While no one specific factor can be attributable to the decline, the most obvious scapegoats were the concerns with a slowing Chinese economy and the realization the Federal Reserve may soon begin to raise interest rates. The returns of the index reflect negative results in the more economically sensitive areas such as Energy, Basic Materials, and Industrials, while Health Care and Consumer Staples provided positive results. Energy was hardest hit, down close to 50% due to the decline in oil.

The Fund had its share of positive and negative stocks during the year with most sectors contributing to both lists. Health Care stocks in the index advanced 23%, the best among the ten economic sectors. Health Care holdings in the Fund performed well, led by Omnicare (0.0% of the Fund) and Cigna Corp. (0.0% of the Fund), both advancing approximately 50%. Consumer Discretionary stocks in the portfolio gained 10% compared to 6.5% for the index stocks. Hasbro, Inc. (0.0% of the Fund) moved higher by 52%, while Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (1.1% of the Fund) gained 28%. Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (2.0% of the Fund) was up 23% for the year and led the Basic Material sector to a slightly positive return versus the index sector which fell about 15%.

Energy was the least attractive sector during the year, with the average holding in the Fund down close to 47%. By comparison, the return for the Energy sector was -48.5%. QEP Resource, Inc. (0.0% of the Fund), down 67%, recorded the largest percentile decline in the Fund. Several industrial holdings, with ties to the energy sector were weak performers. Fluor Corp. (1.2% of the Fund) and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (1.3% of the Fund) declined 37% and 25%, respectively.

Sector allocation effect on relative performance was slightly negative, but not a significant factor. An overweight position in Energy, 6% vs 5%, detracted from relative performance. Other sector deviations compared to the index were nominal. Sector allocation is a by-product of the stock selection process and is not the driving force of investment decisions. The Fund’s focus has always been on company fundamentals, valuations, and a “bottom-up” individual stock selection process.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     5-year     10-year     Since
inception
 
Investor Class (Y)     (3.55     15.04        7.07          
Advisor Class (A) NAV     (3.55                   2.01   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (8.37                   (2.03
Institutional Class (I)     (3.29     15.35               8.24   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (3.80                   1.77   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (3.19                   2.41   
Russell Midcap® Value Index     (2.54     15.96        7.93          
Lipper Mid-Cap Value Funds Index     (3.08     15.04        7.40          

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Gregory S. Dirkse, CFA; since 1999

Matthew B. Fahey; since 1984

Brian J. Janowski, CFA, CPA; since 2002

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   CUSIP     Gross   Net  
Investor (Y)   MRVEX   09658L695   9/30/1993   1.21     1.21   
Advisor (A)   BAMCX   09658W501   5/27/2014   1.21     1.21   
Institutional (I)   MRVIX   09658L711   1/31/2008   0.96     0.96   
Retirement (R-3)   BMVDX   09658V446   5/27/2014   1.46     1.46   
Retirement (R-6)   BMVGX   09658V438   5/27/2014   0.81     0.81   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Consumer Discretionary     8.2   
Consumer Staples     1.6   
Energy     6.2   
Financials     31.6   
Healthcare     7.1   
Industrials     12.2   
Information Technology     15.2   
Materials     8.9   
Telecommunication Services     0.8   
Utilities     4.6   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     3.6   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class, Advisor Class, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

 

The BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (the Fund) returned -2.89% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Russell Midcap® Growth Index and the Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Funds Index, which returned 2.46% and 2.43%, respectively.

Despite lingering geopolitical and macroeconomic risks during fiscal year 2015, the continued improvement in the U.S. economy, manageable inflation, and a still accommodative U.S. Federal Reserve resulted in positive absolute equity performance. Investor interest in the historically more defensive Consumer Staples and Healthcare sectors resulted in limited market breadth, as price momentum in those sectors drove overall benchmark returns. With the Federal Reserve contemplating the first interest rate increase in nine years as the fiscal year concludes, we are hopeful that investors will once again return to a focus on fundamentals and valuations as the now 6+ year bull market continues.

The Fund’s performance was driven by positive stock selection in the Technology sector, along with a group overweight to Health Care. Stock selection within the Energy, Health Care, and Industrials sectors, along with a group underweight to Consumer Staples, were most detrimental to relative returns. The top contributors to total return for the Fund during the year were: Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (0.9% of the Fund, 93.2%), O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (1.2% of the Fund, 53.9%), and Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. (1.4% of the Fund, 42.6%). The positions most detrimental to relative returns for the Fund were: Bellatrix Exploration, Ltd. (0.0% of the Fund, -69.0%), Approach Resources, Inc. (0.0% of the Fund, -68.2%), and Shutterstock, Inc. (1.4% of the Fund, -43.4%).

Our stock selection process remains disciplined and active, although with the Health Care and Consumer Staples sectors meaningfully outperforming all other sectors over the past year, the Fund is finding fewer compelling new ideas in those areas. Companies must demonstrate improving rates of what we view to be sustainable growth prior to us investing and valuations that are grounded in reality. In effect, this serves to limit risk, as we are not investing shareholders’ money on turnaround situations, nor speculating on the hopes and dreams of other investors and company management teams. We strongly believe that our strict adherence to our process should benefit Fund returns over the coming years.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     5-year     10-year     Since
inception
 
Investor Class (Y)     (2.89     14.40        8.15          
Advisor Class (A) NAV     (2.89                   1.20   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (7.75                   (2.81
Institutional Class (I)     (2.61     14.69          7.92   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (3.11                   0.96   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (2.47                   1.62   
Russell Midcap® Growth Index     2.46        17.13        8.66          
Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Funds Index     2.43        15.16        8.45          

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Patrick M. Gundlach, CFA; since 2002

Kenneth S. Salmon; since 1986

 

Share class          

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
  Ticker   CUSIP     Gross   Net  
Investor (Y)   MRMSX   09658L729   9/30/1993   1.22     1.22   
Advisor (A)   BGMAX   09658W600   5/27/2014   1.22     1.22   
Institutional (I)   MRMIX   09658L737   1/31/2008   0.97     0.97   
Retirement (R-3)   BMGDX   09658V420   5/27/2014   1.47     1.47   
Retirement (R-6)   BMGGX   09658V412   5/27/2014   0.82     0.82   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Consumer Discretionary     23.2   
Consumer Staples     0.9   
Energy     4.5   
Financials     9.1   
Healthcare     21.4   
Industrials     10.0   
Information Technology     26.2   
Telecommunication Services     2.5   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     2.2   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class, Advisor Class, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Small-Cap Value Fund

 

The BMO Small-Cap Value Fund (the Fund) returned -5.99% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Russell 2000® Value Index and the Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Index, which returned -4.95% and -6.11%, respectively.

After a prolonged period of positive results, stocks in the index succumbed to various macro pressures and ended the fiscal year in negative territory. While no one specific factor can be attributable to the decline, the most obvious scapegoats were the concerns with a slowing Chinese economy and the realization the Federal Reserve may soon begin to raise interest rates. The returns of the index reflect negative results in the more economically sensitive areas such as Energy, Basic Materials, and Industrials, while Health Care and Consumer Staples provided positive results. Energy was hardest hit, down over 50% due to the decline in oil.

Stock selection in the portfolio relative to index stocks was strong during the year, with several large gainers. Sector allocation was a net negative to performance. Consumer stocks in the Fund advanced an average of 18%, which compared favorable to the index which recorded a slight loss. 1-800 Flowers.com (0.0% of the Fund) advanced 95%, while Helen of Troy Limited (0.0% of the Fund) gained 55%. Both stocks were eliminated due to price considerations. In the Financial sector, Fidelity Southern Corp. (0.0% of the Fund), a southeastern bank holding company, was up 46% and Customers Bancorp, Inc. (1.4% of the Fund) was up 32%. The overall performance in the Financial sector (ex REIT’s), was ahead approximately 16% versus the index average of only 7%.

Detractors from performance were predominantly from the cyclical sectors of Energy and Industrials. Within Energy, the Fund’s holdings declined an average of 69%, several percentage points worse than the index average of -56%. Unit Corp. (0.0% of the Fund), a mini conglomerate of drilling rigs, midstream assets and Exploration and Production assets, fell 80%, while Bellatrix Exploration (0.0% of the Fund), a natural gas producer, fell a like amount. The Fund held a very slight underweight position in Energy. Several Industrial stocks, with ties to the Energy industry fell hard on fears of reduced oil and gas drilling. MRC Global, Inc. (1.1% of the Fund) a distributor of pipes, valves, and fittings to the energy industry dropped 48% and led the Industrial sector to underperform.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     Since
inception*
 
Advisor Class (A) NAV     (6.18     (2.73
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (10.88     (6.62
Institutional Class (I)     (5.99     10.25   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (6.43     (2.95
Retirement Class (R-6)     (5.78     (2.30
Russell 2000® Value Index     (4.95     7.52   
Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Index     (6.11     7.25   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the institutional class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Gregory S. Dirkse, CFA; since 1999

Matthew B. Fahey; since 1984

Brian J. Janowski, CFA, CPA; since 2002

 

Share class          

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
  Ticker   CUSIP     Gross   Net  
Advisor (A)   BACVX   09658W709   5/27/2014   1.41     1.25   
Institutional (I)   MRSNX   09658L596   2/28/2011   1.16     1.00   
Retirement (R-3)   BSVDX   09658V396   5/27/2014   1.66     1.50   
Retirement (R-6)   BSVGX   09658V388   5/27/2014   1.01     0.85   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Consumer Discretionary     10.4   
Consumer Staples     2.2   
Energy     3.5   
Financials     27.0   
Healthcare     6.0   
Industrials     16.6   
Information Technology     15.5   
Materials     8.6   
Telecommunication Services     1.6   
Utilities     4.7   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     3.9   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Institutional Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Advisor Class, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 Class shares will vary from the performance of the Institutional Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Institutional Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Small-Cap Core Fund

 

The BMO Small-Cap Core Fund (the Fund) returned 0.48% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Russell 2000® Index and the Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index, which returned 0.03% and -1.11%, respectively.

The fiscal year marked the return of volatility and macro risk to equity markets around the world as investors became increasingly concerned about slowing global growth, particularly in China, and the potential for rising interest rates in the U.S. This was most apparent in commodity markets as West Texas Intermediate Crude oil fell from over $90/barrel to less than $50/barrel by the end of the year. The U.S. equity market held up well compared to other markets around the world, as the S&P 500 was essentially flat for the year.

Within the Fund’s investment universe, stocks with strong growth prospects outperformed stocks with attractive valuations. Additionally, the market rewarded quality fundamentals and defensive companies over low quality, riskier stocks. This market environment led to outperformance of Health Care and Consumer Discretionary while Energy and Materials lagged significantly.

The Fund outperformed its benchmark via a combination of strong stock selection and a positive contribution from sector allocation. Overweight holdings within Healthcare and an underweight position in Energy contributed to positive sector allocation. Stock selection was particularly strong in Financials and Industrials, while selection within Consumer Discretionary and Energy detracted from performance. Within Financials, Credit Acceptance Corp. (0.7% of the Fund, 65.4%) and Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (1.0% of the Fund, 71.5%) were top contributors. Within Industrials, Multi-Color Corp. (1.0% of the Fund, 42.5%) was the top contributor. Significant detractors from performance included energy companies Pioneer Energy Services Corp. (0.0% of the Fund, -78.5%) and Warren Resources, Inc. (0.0% of the Fund, -90.7%) and consumer discretionary company McClatchy Co. (0.0% of the Fund, -72.1%).

Heading into fiscal 2016, we believe there are several themes that will influence equity markets. Federal Reserve policy, especially the timing and pace of interest rate increases over the next year, will be among the most important drivers. Additionally, China’s economic slowdown and the effect on commodity markets and global growth will likely lead to continued volatility. We have positioned the Fund to minimize exposure to the macroeconomic factors and focus on stock selection.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     Since
inception*
 
Advisor Class (A) NAV     0.29        2.58   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (4.76     (1.50
Institutional Class (I)     0.48        2.66   
Russell 2000® Index     0.03        1.19   
Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index     (1.11     0.87   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the institutional class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

 

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

David A. Corris, CFA; since 1999

Thomas Lettenberger, CFA; since 1994

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   CUSIP     Gross   Net  
Advisor (A)   BCCAX   09658W808   5/27/2014   7.01     1.16   
Institutional (I)   BSCNX   09658V537   12/27/2013   6.76     0.91   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Consumer Discretionary     14.2   
Consumer Staples     1.8   
Energy     2.3   
Financials     22.1   
Healthcare     20.0   
Industrials     15.3   
Information Technology     19.7   
Materials     0.7   
Telecommunication Services     1.3   
Utilities     1.6   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     1.0   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Institutional Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Institutional Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Institutional Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

 

The BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (the Fund) returned -1.56% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Russell 2000® Growth Index and the Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index, which returned 5.11% and 4.00%, respectively.

Despite lingering geopolitical and macroeconomic risks during fiscal year 2015, the continued improvement in the U.S. economy, manageable inflation, and a still accommodative U.S. Federal Reserve resulted in reasonably strong equity performance. Investor speculation in some sectors, notably pre-commercial stage biotechs and Internet services, also was high, as risk-seeking and price momentum outweighed any valuation concerns for many investors during the year. With the Federal Reserve contemplating the first interest rate increase in nine years as the fiscal year concludes, we are hopeful that investors will once again return to a focus on fundamentals and valuations as the now 6+ year bull market continues.

The period was notable for the strong performance of price momentum, largely at the expense of valuation, which has been a headwind to Fund performance. The Fund’s performance was driven by strong stock selection in the Health Care and Industrials sectors, along with a group underweight to the Materials sector. Stock selection within the Consumer Discretionary, Energy, Financials, Technology and Materials sectors were most detrimental to relative returns, along with a group overweight to the Energy sector. The top contributors to total return for the Fund during the year were AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (0.0% of the Fund, 173.8%), Abiomed, Inc. (1.1% of the Fund, 268.1%), and Horizon Pharma PLC (1.5% of the Fund, 172.6%). The positions most detrimental to relative returns for the Fund were: Bellatrix Exploration, Ltd. (0.0% of the Fund, -66.4%), Approach Resources, Inc. (0.0% of the Fund, -68.2%), and Acacia Research Corp. (2.0% of the Fund, -44.2%).

Our stock selection process remains disciplined and active, although the Fund is finding fewer compelling new ideas in areas such as Health Care given the marked outperformance of that sector over the past year despite what the Fund views to be unappealing valuations. Companies must demonstrate improving rates of what we view to be sustainable growth prior to us investing, along with valuations grounded in reality. In effect, this serves to limit risk, as we are not investing shareholders’ money on turnaround situations, nor speculating on the hopes and dreams of other investors and company management teams. We strongly believe that our strict adherence to our process should benefit Fund returns over the coming years.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     5-year     10-year     Since
inception*
 
Investor Class (Y)     (1.56     15.34        9.65          
Institutional Class (I)     (1.27     15.63               9.43   
Russell 2000® Growth Index     5.11        17.83        8.46          
Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index     4.00        15.97        7.13          

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the investor class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

 

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Patrick M. Gundlach, CFA; since 2002

Kenneth S. Salmon; since 1986

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   CUSIP     Gross   Net  
Investor (Y)   MRSCX   09658L612   10/31/1995   1.41     1.41   
Institutional (I)   MSGIX   09658L620   1/31/2008   1.16     1.16   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Consumer Discretionary     16.4   
Consumer Staples     0.8   
Energy     6.7   
Financials     8.9   
Healthcare     19.8   
Industrials     14.4   
Information Technology     25.7   
Materials     1.8   
Telecommunication Services     4.1   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     1.4   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

 

The BMO Global Low Volatility Equity Fund (the Fund) returned -0.08% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index (ACWI) and the Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core Funds Index, which returned -6.29% and -5.15%, respectively.

The fiscal year marked the return of volatility and macro risk to equity markets around the world as investors became increasingly concerned about slowing global growth, particularly in China, and the potential for rising interest rates in the U.S. This was most apparent in commodity markets as West Texas Intermediate Crude oil fell from over $90/barrel to less than $50/barrel by the end of the year. The U.S. equity market held up well compared to other markets around the world, as the S&P 500® was essentially flat for the year.

Within the Fund’s investment universe, fundamentally-strong companies outperformed as did companies with improving investor interest. Through the lens of risk, low volatility and low beta companies outperformed their higher risk peers. Finally, in this environment, investors were willing to pay up for stability, and so attractively-valued stocks underperformed. With the majority of the Fund’s investment themes outperforming, the Fund outperformed significantly for the year, helped by both stock selection and sector allocation. The Fund’s overweight of Health Care as well as an underweight of Energy and Materials contributed positively to the Fund’s performance, while an underweight of Technology and Consumer Discretionary and an overweight of Utilities detracted from performance. Greggs PLC (1.3% of the Fund, 101.5%) was the top contributor. Other top contributors included AmerisourceBergen Corp. (2.2% of the Fund, 30.8%), Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (2.4% of the Fund, 25.0%) and Dollarama Inc. (2.4% of the Fund, 33.1%). Top detractors included Genworth MI Canada, Inc. (1.1% of the Fund, -31.6%), Public Bank Bhd (1.1% of the Fund, -27.8%) and Telekom Malaysia Bhd (1.4% of the Fund, -20.9%).

Heading into fiscal 2016, we believe there are several themes that will influence equity markets. Federal Reserve policy, especially the timing and pace of interest rate increases over the next year, will be among the most important drivers. Additionally, China’s economic slowdown and the effect on commodity markets and global growth, will likely lead to continued volatility. We have positioned the Fund to minimize exposure to the macroeconomic factors and focus on stock selection.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     Since
inception*
 
Advisor Class (A) NAV     (0.28     2.25   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (5.24     (1.85
Institutional Class (I)     (0.08     7.52   
Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World Index     (6.29     4.00   
Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core Funds Index     (5.15     3.93   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the institutional class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

David A. Corris, CFA; since 1999

Jay Kaufman, CFA; since 2006

Ernesto Ramos, Ph.D.; since 1988

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   CUSIP     Gross   Net  
Advisor (A)   BAEGX   09658W873   5/27/2014   13.58     1.10   
Institutional (I)   BGLBX   09658V768   9/30/2013   13.33     0.85   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Consumer Discretionary     8.1   
Consumer Staples     14.1   
Financials     13.6   
Healthcare     22.9   
Industrials     8.8   
Information Technology     4.8   
Materials     1.8   
Telecommunication Services     12.5   
Utilities     10.3   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     3.1   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Institutional Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Institutional Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Institutional Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Pyrford Global Equity Fund

 

The BMO Pyrford Global Equity Fund (the Fund) returned -8.46% for the fiscal year ended August 31 2015 versus the Morgan Stanley Capital International World Index and the Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core Funds Index, which returned -4.13% and -5.15%, respectively.

Global equity markets went through a period of volatility particularly over the summer as several factors weighed on markets. Economies and corporate earnings continued their disappointing growth over the year. Markets were concerned about the potential for U.S. interest rate increases, collapsing oil and commodity prices, and a slowdown in the Chinese economy. Several emerging economies are under stress leading to currency weakness. Central banks led by the Bank of Japan and the European Central Bank pumped a huge amount of liquidity (otherwise known as money printing) into the financial system to avoid falling into outright deflation. Ordinarily, this liquidity would have translated into robust credit growth in the real economy, but in a world where banks are reluctant to lend because of capital constraints and asset quality concerns and the private sector is unwilling to borrow because of already high existing levels of debt, this traditional transmission mechanism is broken.

We adopted a very defensive stance during the year, concentrating on characteristics of value and quality – high dividend yield, low financial leverage, and high return on equity. As a result, the Fund underperformed the MSCI World Index during the period under review. This underperformance was driven by country allocation and currency decisions while stock selection was slightly positive over the year. Within country allocation, the key positive contributors were the overweight position in Europe and underweight position in the UK and the underweight exposure to the Japanese yen. The hedge of the Australian dollar was a positive as it reacted to falling commodities prices with a major fall. The overweight position in the markets of Asia excluding Japan was a negative contributor. The Fund has very limited exposure to emerging markets that as a group dropped almost 30% over the year mainly driven by currency moves. Stock selection was positive in the U.S., Canada, and most of Europe, but was largely offset by negative stock selection in the Pacific Basin; particularly in Hong Kong, Australia, and Japan.

Our ongoing decision not to expose the portfolio to the significant risks of European banks added to relative performance as the Eurozone debt problem again made the front pages. Greece needed yet another bailout; this time some €86bn. We strongly believe that the European debt crisis has not gone away and banks remain the most exposed when the structural problems of peripheral southern Europe resurface.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     Since
inception*
 
Advisor Class (A) NAV     (8.68     (5.26
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (13.28     (9.01
Institutional Class (I)     (8.46     (0.90
Morgan Stanley Capital International World Index     (4.13     1.66   
Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core Funds Index     (5.15     0.30   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the institutional class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Investment Adviser:

BMO Asset Management Corp.

Sub-adviser:

Pyrford International Ltd.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Suhail Arain, CFA, since 1997

Tony Cousins, CFA, since 1985

Daniel McDonagh, CFA, since 1997

Paul Simons, CFA, since 1996

 

               

Inception

date

    Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker     CUSIP       Gross     Net  
Advisor (A)     BAGEX        09658W865        5/27/2014        21.38        1.15   
Institutional (I)     BGENX        09658V511        12/27/2013        21.13        0.90   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Consumer Discretionary     8.0   
Consumer Staples     15.5   
Energy     10.1   
Financials     9.1   
Healthcare     8.9   
Industrials     13.0   
Information Technology     13.6   
Materials     5.0   
Telecommunication Services     8.6   
Utilities     2.1   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     6.1   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Institutional Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Institutional Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Institutional Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

 

The BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (the Fund) returned -9.86% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East Index (EAFE) and the Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Index, which returned -7.47% and -8.07%, respectively.

International equity markets went through a period of volatility particularly over the summer as several factors weighed on markets. Economies and corporate earnings continued their disappointing growth over the year. Markets were concerned about the potential for U.S. interest rate rises, collapsing oil and commodity prices, and a slowdown in the Chinese economy. Several emerging economies are under stress leading to currency weakness. Central banks led by the Bank of Japan and the European Central Bank pumped a huge amount of liquidity (otherwise known as money printing) into the financial system to avoid falling into outright deflation. Ordinarily, this liquidity would have translated into robust credit growth in the real economy, but in a world where banks are reluctant to lend because of capital constraints and asset quality concerns and the private sector is unwilling to borrow because of already high existing levels of debt, this traditional transmission mechanism is broken.

We adopted a very defensive stance during the year, concentrating on characteristics of value and quality – high dividend yield, low financial leverage, and high return on equity. As a result, the Fund underperformed the MSCI EAFE Index during the period under review. This underperformance was driven by country allocation while both currency decisions and stock selection added value over the year. Within country allocation the key positive contributors were the underweight position in the U.K. and the underweight exposure to the Japanese yen; the overweight position in the markets of Asia excluding Japan was a negative contributor. Stock selection was positive in all countries with the exception of Hong Kong, Australia, and Japan.

Our ongoing decision not to expose the portfolio to the significant risks of European banks added to relative performance as the Eurozone debt problem again made the front pages. Greece needed yet another bailout; this time some €86bn. We strongly believe that the European debt crisis has not gone away and banks remain the most exposed when the structural problems of peripheral southern Europe resurface.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     Since
inception*
 
Investor Class (Y)     (9.86     6.68   
Advisor Class (A) NAV     (9.86     (8.00
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (14.36     (11.65
Institutional Class (I)     (9.63     6.96   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (10.06     (8.22
Retirement Class (R-6)     (9.56     (7.64
Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, Far East Index     (7.47     9.28   
Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Index     (8.07     8.88   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the investor class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Investment Adviser:

BMO Asset Management Corp.

Sub-adviser:

Pyrford International Ltd.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Tony Cousins, CFA, since 1985

Daniel McDonagh, CFA, since 1997

Paul Simons, CFA, since 1996

 

Share class

         

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
  Ticker   CUSIP     Gross   Net  
Investor (Y)   MISYX   09658L497   12/29/2011   1.27     1.24   
Advisor (A)   BPIAX   09658W840   5/27/2014   1.27     1.24   
Institutional (I)   MISNX   09658L513   12/29/2011   1.02     0.99   
Retirement
(R-3)
  BISDX   09658V370   5/27/2014   1.52     1.49   
Retirement
(R-6)
  BISGX   09658V362   5/27/2014   0.87     0.84   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Consumer Discretionary     4.2   
Consumer Staples     11.3   
Energy     9.6   
Financials     6.8   
Healthcare     11.8   
Industrials     19.4   
Information Technology     7.2   
Materials     6.4   
Telecommunication Services     11.9   
Utilities     6.7   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     4.7   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class, Advisor Class, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

 

The BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (the Fund) returned -13.88% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets Index and the Lipper Emerging Markets Funds Index, which returned -22.95% and -22.88%, respectively.

The Fund’s significant relative outperformance to its benchmark was primarily due to positive stock selection in strong domestic franchises in a number of markets including India, South Korea, South Africa, and Vietnam. Among the holdings that contributed strongly to both absolute and relative performance were Indian Ayurvedic skin care producer Emami, Ltd. (5.6% of the Fund, return of 67.2%), Indian full-service banking group Yes Bank, Ltd. (4.1% of the Fund, 12.1%) and Philippines-based snack producer Universal Robina Corp. (5.8% of the Fund, 12.0%), which continues to execute well on the domestic market. Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT (2.3% of the Fund, 8.5%), South African-based Do-It-Yourself retailer Cashbuild, Ltd. (0.9% of the Fund, 95.5%) and Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (0.6% of the Fund, 2.0%) also were positive contributors to overall performance.

Performance detraction came primarily from the Fund’s weak stock selection in Chinese and Hong Kong-listed companies. Want Want China Holdings, Ltd. (1.6% of the Fund, -33.2%), a major rice cake and dairy products distributor and casino operators SJM Holdings, Ltd. (1.8% of the Fund, -60.5%) and Sands’ China, Ltd. (2.1% of the Fund, -43.1%) were such examples. Casino operators have been under pressure for the better part of the year as Chinese VIP tourist inflow has been negatively impacted by China’s anti-corruption campaign. Despite the weakness in their stock prices, our investment thesis for all three holdings remains intact. Weak stock selection in Taiwan, which included contact lens designer and manufacturer St. Shine Optical Co., Ltd. (0.3% of the Fund, -49.6%), was also a detractor to performance.

The Fund’s key objective is to invest actively in emerging market companies to drive the long-term capital appreciation of clients’ wealth. We believe we can add value through sound, bottom-up fundamental investment analysis with a long term approach. Our unconstrained approach focuses on identifying companies that meet our quality criteria that include strong business models, robust balance sheets, proven management teams and clear and fair alignments between majority and minority shareholders. We typically invest in companies generating high free cash flows to support a growing dividend stream.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     5-year     Since
inception*
 

Advisor Class (A) NAV

    (14.18            (8.30
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (18.46            (11.94
Institutional Class (I)     (13.88     (0.24     7.99   
Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets Index     (22.95     (0.92     8.58   
Lipper Emerging Markets Funds Index     (22.88     (0.41     8.72   

 

*   Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the institutional class.

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results.
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed,
may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and
current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to
the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Investment Adviser:

BMO Asset Management Corp.

Sub-adviser:

LGM Investments Limited

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Irina Hunter; since 1994

Rasmus Nemmoe, CFA; since 2005

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   CUSIP     Gross   Net  
Advisor (A)   BAEMX   09658W824   5/27/2014   1.61     1.40   
Institutional (I)   MIEMX   09658L489   12/22/2008   1.36     1.15   

 

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by
the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed
to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return
would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Consumer Discretionary     12.0   
Consumer Staples     38.6   
Financials     29.5   
Healthcare     4.5   
Industrials     4.6   
Materials     2.0   
Telecommunication Services     2.5   
Utilities     1.3   
Participation Notes     2.2   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     2.8   
Total     100.0   

 

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the
Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and
may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when
presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Institutional Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Institutional Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Institutional Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund

 

The BMO TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund (the Fund) returned -4.04% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Diversified Index (EMBI) and the Lipper Emerging Markets Hard Currency Debt Funds Index, which returned -1.15% and -7.03%, respectively.

The Fund underperformed its benchmark in a period marked by interest rate volatility and significant global macroeconomic events. Interest rates on the 10 year U.S. Treasury fell from 2.34% on August 31, 2014 to 2.22% on August 31, 2015. Within this period, rates declined to as low as 1.64% and rose to as high as 2.62%. Against this interest rate backdrop, U.S. Treasury securities delivered a 2.30% return. During this time period, spreads on the EMBI widened approximately 100 basis points.

Regional allocations detracted from Fund performance. Above benchmark allocations to Latin America, the worst performing region, and below benchmark allocations to Asia, hurt performance for the trailing twelve months.

The Fund remains overweight corporate and quasi-sovereign exposure to capture additional spread where it believes valuations remain attractive. Corporate exposure was a positive for the Fund as that segment outperformed the benchmark, however, quasi-sovereign exposure more than offset that benefit during the period. Though corporates outperformed as a segment, security selection within corporates was detrimental during this period.

The current higher quality bias of the Fund benefited performance as higher quality securities outperformed during the trailing twelve months. Performance by country diverged greatly, with Venezuela declining 35% and Jamaica appreciating 28%. The underweight position to Venezuela helped the Fund, but overweights to Brazil and Mexico hurt performance.

The Fund’s hard currency focus was beneficial in a period marked by significant U.S. dollar appreciation. Limited local currency positions detracted from performance relative to the dollar benchmark.

Expectations of approaching monetary policy transitions in the U.S. suggest currency decisions will continue to be a factor in returns in the coming period. Deterioration in two of the larger emerging market (EM) nations—China and Brazil—has impacted EM and global markets, highlighting the continued globalization of investment and growing significance of the EM asset class. Given the range of country specific outcomes, we continue to expect security selection to play role in future portfolio performance.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     Since
inception*
 
Advisor Class (A) NAV     (4.11 )     (0.86
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (7.43     (3.61
Institutional Class (I)     (4.04     4.26   
JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Diversified Index     (1.15     5.31   
Lipper Emerging Markets Hard Currency Debt Funds Index     (7.03     0.70   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the institutional class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Investment Adviser:

BMO Asset Management Corp.

Sub-adviser:

Taplin, Canida & Habacht, LLC

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Tere Alvarez Canida, CFA, since 1978

William J. Canida, CFA, since 1976

Alan M. Habacht, since 1969

Scott M. Kimball, CFA, since 2004

Daniela Mardarovici, CFA, since 2000

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   CUSIP     Gross   Net  
Advisor (A)   BAMEX   09658W816   5/27/2014   3.11     1.00   
Institutional (I)   MEBIX   09658L448   9/30/2013   2.86     0.85   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Corporate Bonds & Notes     67.9   
International Bonds     29.0   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     3.1   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Institutional Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Institutional Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Institutional Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Alternative Strategies Fund

 

The BMO Alternatives Strategies Fund (the Fund) returned 4.20% for the period from December 17, 2014 through August 31, 2015 versus the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3-Month T-Bill Index and the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index, which returned 0.02% and 1.39%, respectively.

The Fund achieved its results with an average volatility that was approximately 40% of the market as measured by the MSCI ACWI Index.

With weak performance across nearly all equity markets beginning in the second quarter of 2015, performance was left in negative territory for many equity indices. Global equity markets, as measured by the MSCI ACWI Index, were left down -3.5% on a year-to-date basis. Despite this backdrop, the strongest contributing strategies were the equity hedge portion of the portfolio. Securities that did well included those in the Healthcare and Materials sectors. In addition, the portfolios benefitted from robust M&A activity during the quarter as several companies announced acquisitions. Both technology and travel related companies suffered declines detracting from performance. Long positions added the most relative value.

Uncertainty increased across the globe in the second quarter of 2015 (Greece, China and even Puerto Rico), impacting credit markets to the negative which resulted in most credit indices declining for the year. The credit hedged sleeve of the portfolio managed to hold on to performance and add value during this time period. The leveraged loan market was somewhat insulated from the turmoil in Greece due to strong technical conditions. The manager continues to monitor geopolitical developments, has positioned the portfolio more defensively, and will continue to look for opportunities that are more insulated from these market influences.

Our macro strategy had a challenging environment as the dollar failed to deliver across most currencies, despite growing concerns in the Eurozone. Consumer Discretionary positions were extremely vulnerable as the dollar continued to weaken from recent highs. Fixed-Income positions fared a bit better in the portfolio but also had difficulty as gains in the long end of the curve were nearly offset by the losses on spreads widening. Our macro strategy was able to hold on to most of the performance and was additive to overall portfolio performance during this time period.

Results within our Relative Value segment were mixed on a year-to-date basis. In aggregate, however, this area contributed to performance. Names within the Energy sector added the most value as both longs and shorts contributed. An area of the portfolio that detracted from performance included our volatility strategy. As the macro landscape deteriorated in August causing both equity markets globally to tumble and volatility to spike, it became very difficult to trade these types of strategies.

 

Cumulative total returns (%)

 
    Since
inception*
 
Advisor Class (A) NAV     4.00   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (1.23
Institutional Class (I)     4.20   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3-Month T-Bill Index     0.02   
HRFX Global Hedge Fund Index     1.39   

 

* Cumulative for periods less than one year. Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the institutional class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Investment Adviser: BMO Asset Management Corp.

Sub-advisers:

CTC myCFO, LLC

Capstone Investment Advisors, LLC

Cramer Rosenthan McGlynn, LLC

Graham Capital Management, L.P.

Iridian Asset Management LLC

Pine River Capital Management, L.P.

Sound Point Capital Management, L.P.

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   CUSIP     Gross   Net  
Advisor (A)   BMATX   09658W683   12/16/2014   5.33     2.20   
Institutional (I)   BMASX   09658W675   12/16/2014   5.08     1.95   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Common Stocks  

Consumer Discretionary

    8.9   

Consumer Staples

    2.1   

Energy

    5.3   

Financials

    3.0   

Healthcare

    10.0   

Industrials

    7.3   

Information Technology

    8.8   

Materials

    5.9   

Telecommunication Services

    1.8   
Total Common Stocks     53.1   
Bank Loans     11.4   
Convertible Bond     0.1   
Corporate Bonds & Notes     1.6   
Exchange Traded Funds     0.7   
Purchased Call Options     0.1   
Purchased Put Options     0.1   
Short-Term Investments     33.9   
Other Assets & Liabilities     29.6   
Short Securities and Written Options     (30.6
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Institutional Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Institutional Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Institutional Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

 

The BMO Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund (the Fund) returned 0.25% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the blended 50% Barclays 1 Year Municipal Bond Index / 50% iMoneyNet Money Market Fund Tax-Free National Retail Index, the Barclays 1 Year Municipal Bond Index and the Lipper Short Municipal Debt Index, which returned 0.29%, 0.57% and 0.29%, respectively.

Over the fiscal year, the U.S. economy continued to see steady improvement. U.S. Gross Domestic Product grew by 2.7% and the unemployment rate fell a full percentage point to 5.1%. Home and auto sales were robust and the lackluster 1st quarter of 2015 (originally reported at -0.7%) has since been revised to a positive 0.6%. Yet the Federal Reserve’s inflation measure has remained stubbornly below the stated target of 2% annually. Will this be enough for the Federal Reserve to end its zero interest rate policy this year? We believe so, but the exact timing is hard to guess. Assuming a minor upward adjustment to short-term rates, U.S. monetary policy will remain very accommodative.

The municipal bond yield curve has flattened already in anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate increase. The Fund has been well positioned for a flattening with our barbell allocation, but we would have performed even better if more of our fixed rate bonds had been longer. An overweight to A and BBB rated bonds has been additive in the Fund. Revenue bonds continue to be an emphasis. We prefer revenue bonds for two main reasons. They usually carry a higher yield than general obligation (GO) bonds, but also do not typically carry the weight of unfunded pension liabilities like many GO bonds.

Our defensive positioning in the Fund includes maintaining a high level of variable rate floaters whose coupons will rise when the Federal Reserve begins to raise rates. Of course, we also continue to buy fixed rate bonds when the yield and bond characteristics are right to optimize the structure of the Fund.

The coming year could be more volatile. The battle over the direction of rates will not end with a single upward move. Headlines from around the world will undoubtedly surprise investors from time to time. In the past year, bond issuance has been in line with predictions but rising rates are likely to slow refunding activity. Issuers afraid of higher rates in the future may work to get deals done in the coming months to lock in historically low yields, something we as managers of the Fund would prefer to avoid.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     5-year     Since
inception*
 
Investor Class (Y)     0.25        0.87        1.04   
Advisor Class (A) NAV     0.25               0.30   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (1.80            (1.32
Institutional Class (I)     0.50        1.12        1.29   
Blended Index (50% Barclays 1 Year Municipal Bond Index and 50% iMoneyNet Money Market Fund Tax-Free National Retail Index)     0.29        0.43        0.52   
Barclays 1 Year Municipal Bond Index     0.57        0.84        1.03   
Lipper Short Municipal Debt Funds Index     0.29        1.06        1.24   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the investor class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

John D. Boritzke, CFA; since 1983

Craig J. Mauermann; since 1997

Robert Wimmel; since 1992

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   CUSIP     Gross   Net  
Investor (Y)   MUYSX   09658L521   9/30/2009   0.63     0.56   
Advisor (A)   BAUSX   09658W790   5/27/2014   0.63     0.56   
Institutional (I)   MUISX   09658L539   9/30/2009   0.38     0.31   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Municipal Issuance/Industry Type

 
Issuance/Industry   Fund (%)  
General Obligation — 22.0%  

School District

    9.5   

State or Local

    12.5   
Revenue Bonds — 77.3%  

Appropriation

    12.1   

Education

    7.4   

General Revenue

    5.0   

Healthcare

    21.6   

Housing

    2.7   

Industrial Revenue

    4.7   

Power

    3.2   

Special Tax

    5.6   

Student Loan

    0.1   

Tobacco

    0.1   

Transportation

    9.2   

Water & Sewer

    5.6   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.7   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class and Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Short Tax-Free Fund

 

The BMO Short Tax-Free Fund (the Fund) returned 1.21% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Barclays Short (1 – 5 Year) Municipal Index and the Lipper Short Municipal Debt Funds Index, which returned 0.73% and 0.29%, respectively.

The U.S. economy steadily improved over the fiscal year. U.S. Gross Domestic Product grew by 2.7% and the unemployment rate fell a full percentage point to 5.1%. Home and auto sales were robust and the lackluster 1st quarter of 2015 (originally reported at -0.7%) has since been revised to a positive 0.6%. Yet the Federal Reserve’s inflation measure has remained stubbornly below the stated target of 2% annually. Will this be enough for the Federal Reserve to end its zero interest rate policy this year? We believe so, but the exact timing is hard to guess. Assuming a minor upward adjustment to short-term rates, U.S. monetary policy will remain very accommodative.

The municipal bond yield curve has already flattened in anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate increase. The Fund has been well positioned for a flattening with our barbell allocation, but we would have performed even better if more of our fixed rate bonds had been longer. The performance of our variable rate bonds and our floating rate notes should be enhanced when rates rise. An overweight to A and BBB rated bonds has been additive in the Fund. Revenue bonds continue to be an emphasis. We prefer revenue bonds for two main reasons. They usually carry a higher yield than general obligation (GO) bonds, but also are generally not burdened by unfunded pension liabilities like many GO bonds.

The battle over the direction of rates will not end with a single upward move. Headlines from around the world will undoubtedly surprise investors from time to time. So, some volatility should be expected going forward. In the past year, bond issuance has been in line with predictions but rising rates are likely to slow refunding activity. Issuers afraid of higher rates in the future may work to get deals done in the coming months to lock in historically low yields. We will be seeking higher yields as the Federal Reserve closes out seven years of zero percent interest rates.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     Since
inception*
 
Investor Class (Y)     1.21        1.96   
Advisor Class (A) NAV     1.21        1.47   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (0.83     (0.16
Institutional Class (I)     1.26        2.11   
Barclays Short (1-5 Year) Municipal Index     0.73        1.17   
Lipper Short Municipal Debt Funds Index     0.29        0.54   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the investor class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

John D. Boritzke, CFA; since 1983

Craig J. Mauermann; since 1997

Robert Wimmel; since 1992

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   CUSIP     Gross   Net  
Investor (Y)   MTFYX   09658L638   11/29/2012   0.88     0.55   
Advisor (A)   BASFX   09658W782   5/27/2014   0.88     0.55   
Institutional (I)   MTFIX   09658L646   11/29/2012   0.63     0.40   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Municipal Issuance/Industry Type

 
Issuance/Industry   Fund (%)  
General Obligation — 21.8%  

School District

    7.7   

State or Local

    14.1   
Revenue Bonds — 74.9%  

Appropriation

    16.3   

Education

    10.4   

General Revenue

    3.3   

Healthcare

    17.0   

Housing

    5.0   

Industrial Revenue

    3.0   

Power

    5.5   

Special Tax

    2.5   

Student Loan

    0.7   

Tobacco

    0.8   

Transportation

    5.9   

Water & Sewer

    4.5   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     3.3   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class and Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Short-Term Income Fund

 

The BMO Short-Term Income Fund (the Fund) returned 0.43% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Corporate Index and the Lipper Short Investment-Grade Debt Funds Index, which returned 0.80% and 0.50%, respectively.

The bond market experienced significant interest rate volatility over the fiscal year with short term rates ending moderately higher than at the beginning of the year. Interest rates have fluctuated as investors have digested mixed economic data in an attempt to predict future actions of the Federal Reserve. While employment data in the U.S. has improved, inflation remains muted and concerns over slowing global growth have contributed to uncertainty surrounding the timing of a future increase of the Federal Funds target rate, which has remained close to zero since late 2008. Despite volatility in interest rates, Treasuries saw positive returns for the year ended August 31, 2015, while corporate bonds came under pressure as credit spreads widened.

A long duration position relative to the benchmark during the latter part of the fiscal year hurt relative performance as rates between 1 and 3 years ended the year higher, after experiencing significant volatility within a wide trading range. A longer duration exposure to U.S. Government securities relative to the index also detracted from performance as yields rose significantly in maturities longer than 1.5 years. A barbell term structure also constrained performance as the yield curve experienced a bearish steepening, particularly between 3 and 5 year maturities. An overweight to the corporate sector also detracted from returns as spreads widened during the fiscal year. An allocation to Asset-Backed Securities helped relative performance as these securities outperformed.

Looking ahead, the trend toward higher rates in the front-end of the yield curve is expected to remain with yields reaching higher highs and maintaining higher lows. The market had expected the first Federal Funds rate hike in over nine years to occur before the end of 2015, although as of the most recent Federal Reserve meeting in September, the target rate has remained unchanged. The Federal Funds Futures market currently anticipates no change in the policy rate until at least early 2016. We expect Gross Domestic Product to accelerate to a 2.0 to 2.5% annual pace due to improved consumer spending and a pickup in residential housing from continued strong job growth. Inflation will likely remain subdued, driven by historically low commodity prices and a stable U.S. Dollar combined with modest wage growth and income growth. Uncertainty in the Eurozone and China will continue to cause volatility and will be monitored closely. Event risk also will continue to be a strong theme in the corporate sector amidst strong balance sheets, activist investors, the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act, and further merger and acquisition activity.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     5-year     10-year     Since
inception
 
Investor Class (Y)     0.43        1.74        3.20          
Advisor Class (A) NAV     0.43                      0.42   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (1.56                   (1.15
Institutional Class (I)     0.69        2.02               3.25   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Corporate Index     0.80        1.09        2.80          
Lipper Short Investment-Grade Debt Funds Index     0.50        1.63        2.70          

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Peter J. Arts; since 1992

Boyd R. Eager; since 1997

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   Cusip     Gross   Net  
Investor (Y)   MSINX   09658L562   11/1/1992   0.75     0.62   
Advisor (A)   BTMAX   09658W774   5/27/2014   0.75     0.62   
Institutional (I)   MSIFX   09658L570   5/31/2007   0.50     0.37   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Asset-Backed Securities     17.0   
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations     3.3   
Commercial Mortgage Securities     3.7   
Corporate Bonds & Notes     42.7   
Mutual Funds     1.9   
U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations     24.2   
U.S. Government Agency—Mortgage Securities     2.0   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     5.2   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class and Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

 

The BMO Intermediate Tax-Free Fund (the Fund) returned 2.36% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Barclays 1-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index and the Lipper Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Index, which returned 1.88% and 1.56%, respectively.

Similar to one year ago, bond market investors are still trying to predict when the Federal Reserve will decide to raise short-term interest rates. Gross Domestic Product over the last twelve months has increased 2.7%, a healthy rate of growth, but certainly not so fast as to foster inflation problems. The unemployment rate has dropped a full percentage point over the last year, from 6.1% to 5.1%, yet wage pressure remains subdued. Should monetary policy change in this environment? No matter if the Federal Reserve decides to raise rates above zero, monetary policy is likely to remain easy for an extended period of time.

In anticipation of a Federal Reserve policy move toward higher rates, the municipal bond yield curve has flattened. Short-term interest rates in the 2-5 year range have moved up approximately 30 basis points. Meanwhile long-term interest rates have been remarkably stable, only moving higher by a few basis points. The Fund was positioned well for a flattening yield curve as a barbell allocation allowed for outperformance. However, guiding the Fund to an overall duration slightly short of the benchmark detracted from performance. Generally, our policy to not vary much from benchmark duration has served us well over time.

An overweight to both BBB and A rated bonds in the Fund was additive to performance versus higher quality holdings. Revenue bonds continue to be an emphasis. Revenue bonds do not carry the weight of unfunded pension liabilities as do many general obligation bonds. Credit rating agencies have recently punished some issuers with multi-notch downgrades if pension funding issues are not adequately addressed.

In anticipation of an eventual Federal Reserve move toward higher rates, the Fund continues to hold positions in floating rate instruments. Although overall returns for municipal bonds have been muted over the last year, the safe haven nature of tax-free bonds can still add significant diversification benefits to a balanced portfolio.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     5-year     10-year     Since
inception
 
Investor Class (Y)     2.36        3.72        4.59          
Advisor Class (A) NAV     2.36                      3.04   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (1.24                   (0.21
Institutional Class (I)     2.60                      4.90   
Barclays 1-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index     1.88        3.26        4.23          
Lipper Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Index     1.56        3.07        3.72          

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

John D. Boritzke, CFA; since 1983

Craig J. Mauermann; since 1997

Robert Wimmel; since 1992

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   Cusip     Gross   Net  
Investor (Y)   MITFX   09658L760   2/1/1994   0.59     0.56   
Advisor (A)   BITAX   09658W766   5/27/2014   0.59     0.56   
Institutional (I)   MIITX   09658L778   12/27/2010   0.34     0.34   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Municipal Issuance/Industry Type

 
Issuance/Industry   Fund (%)  
General Obligation — 19.9%   

School District

    13.3   

State or Local

    6.6   
Revenue Bonds — 77.3%   

Appropriation

    18.4   

Education

    7.1   

General Revenue

    2.2   

Healthcare

    16.5   

Housing

    6.1   

Industrial Revenue

    3.6   

Power

    3.7   

Special Tax

    3.1   

Student Loan

    0.8   

Tobacco

    0.6   

Transportation

    9.3   

Water & Sewer

    5.9   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     2.8   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class and Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Mortgage Income Fund

 

The BMO Mortgage Income Fund (the Fund) returned 2.34% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Barclays U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities Index and the Lipper U.S Mortgage Funds Index, which returned 2.66% and 2.64%, respectively.

The Fund underperformed its benchmark and peer group in a period marked by interest rate volatility and significant global macroeconomic events. Interest rates on the 10 year U.S. Treasury fell from 2.34% on August 31, 2014 to 2.22% on August 31, 2015. Within this period, rates declined to as low as 1.64% and rose to as high as 2.62%. Against this interest rate backdrop, U.S. Treasury securities delivered a 2.30% return, with long Treasuries (5.16%) outperforming intermediate Treasuries (1.90%) as the yield curve flattened. The Fund maintained a modestly short duration to the benchmark, resulting in underperformance versus the benchmark as interest rates declined during the fiscal year.

Overweight positions in 30-year mortgages versus 15-year securities detracted from performance as 15-year mortgages outperformed in the period. Positioning within the coupon stack hurt performance as the Fund was overweight higher coupon mortgage backed securities, while lower coupon securities outperformed. The overweight to commercial mortgage-backed securities performed modestly below other mortgage backed securities on a duration adjusted basis.

The Fund’s overweight to conventional mortgages (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) versus Ginnie Mae contributed to performance as those market segments outperformed. The Fund’s overweight to non-agency mortgage-backed securities also was additive with investors search for yield favoring these sectors.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     5-year     10-year     Since
inception
 
Investor Class (Y)     2.34        2.63        4.29          
Advisor Class (A) NAV     2.34                      2.54   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (1.25                   (0.32
Institutional Class (I)     2.70        2.91               4.76   
Barclays U.S. Mortgage Backed Securities Index     2.66        2.83        4.59          
Lipper U.S. Mortgage Funds Index     2.64        3.20        4.31          

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Scott M. Kimball, CFA; since 2004

Daniela Mardarovici, CFA; since 2000

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   Cusip     Gross   Net  
Investor (Y)   MRGIX   09658L810   12/13/1992   0.81     0.80   
Advisor (A)   BMTAX   09658W758   5/27/2014   0.81     0.80   
Institutional (I)   MGIIX   09658L828   5/31/2007   0.56     0.55   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Asset-Backed Securities     0.3   
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations     14.1   
Commercial Mortgage Securities     11.9   
U.S. Government Agency—Mortgage Securities     72.2   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     1.5   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class and Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO TCH Intermediate Income Fund

 

The BMO TCH Intermediate Income Fund (the Fund) returned -0.64% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Barclays U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index and the Lipper Short-Intermediate Investment-Grade Debt Funds Index, which returned 1.47% and 0.37%, respectively.

The Fund underperformed its benchmark and peer group in a period marked by interest rate volatility, credit spread widening, and significant global macroeconomic events. Relative performance contribution from sector and quality selection and security selection was negative, while contribution from yield curve positioning and the portfolio’s yield advantage was positive.

Interest rates on the ten year U.S. Treasury fell from 2.34% on August 31, 2014 to 2.22% on August 31, 2015. Within this period, rates declined to as low as 1.64% and rose to as high as 2.62%. Against this interest rate backdrop, U.S. Treasury securities delivered a 2.30% return and the yield curve flattened.

Widening credit spreads during the period detracted from performance given the Fund’s above-benchmark exposure to credit. Record corporate issuance in a lower liquidity environment with weak demand contributed to widening spreads. Intermediate credit securities underperformed duration-matched Treasuries by 137 basis points as the option-adjusted spread of the Barclays Capital Intermediate U.S. Credit Index widened 52 basis points to 127 over the course of the fiscal year. Within credit, the Fund was overweight lower quality investment grade securities which underperformed higher quality securities with BBB bonds underperforming AAA equivalents by 248 basis points of excess return.

Individual security selection was negative during the period, detracting from performance in the past year. Undifferentiated selling, particularly during the significant oil sell-off in the fourth quarter of 2014 and the China induced risk-off period in July/August 2015 made security selection difficult.

The Fund’s barbelled position on the yield curve emphasizing longer maturity securities paired with high quality floating rate notes contributed to performance in the flattening yield curve environment. Another structural contributor was the portfolio’s yield advantage; the portfolio is constructed to generate higher interest income than the benchmark, which added to performance.

In the short run, this environment is predictably difficult for fundamental investors, but a dislocated market offers opportunities as we expect that rationality and stability will return to security valuation differentiated by fundamentals.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     5-year     Since
inception*
 
Advisor Class (A) NAV     (0.89            (0.01
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (4.39            (2.76
Institutional Class (I)     (0.64     2.85        4.48   
Barclays U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index     1.47        2.38        4.24   
Lipper Short-Intermediate Investment-Grade Debt Funds Index     0.37        2.21        3.63   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the institutional class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Investment Adviser:

BMO Asset Management Corp.

Sub-adviser:

Taplin, Canida & Habacht, LLC

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

William J. Canida, CFA, since 1976

Scott M. Kimball, CFA, since 2004

Daniela Mardarovici, CFA, since 2000

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   Cusip     Gross   Net  
Advisor (A)   BAIIX   09658W741   5/27/2014   0.81     0.81   
Institutional (I)   MIBIX   09658L661   5/31/2007   0.56     0.56   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Corporate Bonds & Notes     57.1   
U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations     16.5   
U.S. Government Agency—Mortgage Securities     22.2   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     4.2   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Institutional Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Institutional Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Institutional Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO TCH Corporate Income Fund

 

The BMO TCH Corporate Income Fund (the Fund) returned -2.73% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Barclays U.S. Credit Index and the Lipper Core Plus Bond Funds Index, which return -0.46% and 0.56%, respectively.

The Fund underperformed its benchmark and peer group in a period marked by interest rate volatility, credit spread widening, and significant global macroeconomic events. Relative performance contribution from sector and quality selection and security selection was negative, while contribution from yield curve positioning and the portfolio’s yield advantage was positive.

Interest rates on the ten year U.S. Treasury fell from 2.34% on August 31, 2014 to 2.22% on August 31, 2015. Within this period, rates declined to as low as 1.64% and rose to as high as 2.62%. Against this interest rate backdrop, U.S. Treasury securities delivered a 2.30% return, with long Treasuries (5.16%) outperforming intermediate Treasuries (1.90%) as the yield curve flattened.

Widening credit spreads during the period detracted from performance given the Fund’s exposure to credit relative to the peer group. Record corporate issuance in a lower liquidity environment with weak demand contributed to widening spreads. Credit securities underperformed duration-matched Treasuries by 337 basis points as the option-adjusted spread of the Barclays Capital U.S. Credit Index widened 58 basis points to 155 over the course of the fiscal year. Within credit, the Fund was overweight lower quality investment grade securities which underperformed higher quality securities with BBB bonds underperforming AAA equivalents by 500 basis points of excess return. Credit curves steepened significantly during the period, which hurt portfolio performance given longer maturity credit exposure, with long credit underperforming intermediate credit by 664 basis points.

Individual security selection was negative during the period, detracting from performance in the past year. Undifferentiated selling, particularly during the significant oil sell-off in the fourth quarter of 2014 and the China induced risk-off period in July/August 2015, made security selection difficult.

The Fund’s barbelled position on the yield curve emphasizing longer maturity securities paired with high quality floating rate notes contributed to performance in the flattening yield curve environment.

In the short run, this environment is predictably difficult for fundamental investors, but a dislocated market offers opportunities as we expect that rationality and stability will return to security valuation differentiated by fundamentals.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     5-year     Since
inception*
 
Investor Class (Y)     (2.73     4.91        8.44   
Advisor Class (A) NAV     (2.73            (0.61
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (6.11            (3.38
Institutional Class (I)     (2.53     5.08        8.63   
Barclays U.S. Credit Index     (0.46     4.12        6.94   
Lipper Core Plus Bond Funds Index     0.56        3.88        6.63   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the investor class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Investment Adviser:

BMO Asset Management Corp.

Sub-adviser:

Taplin, Canida & Habacht, LLC

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Tere Alvarez Canida, CFA, since 1978

William J. Canida, CFA, since 1976

Alan M. Habacht, since 1969

Scott M. Kimball, CFA, since 2004

Daniela Mardarovici, CFA, since 2000

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   Cusip     Gross   Net  
Investor (Y)   MCIYX   09658L851   12/22/2008   0.76     0.60   
Advisor (A)   BATIX   09658W733   5/27/2014   0.76     0.60   
Institutional (I)   MCIIX   09658L869   12/22/2008   0.51     0.51   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Corporate Bonds & Notes     89.7   
Municipals     0.2   
U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations     5.2   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     4.9   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class and Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

 

The BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (the Fund) returned -1.28% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and the Lipper Core Plus Bond Funds Index, which returned 1.54% and 0.56%, respectively.

The Fund underperformed its benchmark and peer group in a period marked by interest rate volatility, credit spread widening, and significant global macroeconomic events. Relative performance contribution from sector and quality selection and security selection was negative, while contribution from yield curve positioning and the portfolio’s yield advantage was positive.

Interest rates on the ten year U.S. Treasury fell from 2.34% on August 31, 2014 to 2.22% on August 31, 2015. Within this period, rates declined to as low as 1.64% and rose to as high as 2.62%. Against this interest rate backdrop, U.S. Treasury securities delivered a 2.30% return, with long Treasuries (5.16%) outperforming intermediate Treasuries (1.90%) as the yield curve flattened.

Widening credit spreads during the period detracted from performance given the Fund’s above-benchmark exposure to credit. Record corporate issuance in a lower liquidity environment with weak demand has contributed to widening spreads. Credit securities underperformed duration-matched Treasuries by 337 basis points as the option-adjusted spread of the Barclays Capital U.S. Credit Index widened 58 basis points to 155 over the course of the fiscal year. Within credit, the Fund was overweight lower quality investment grade securities which underperformed higher quality securities with BBB bonds underperforming AAA equivalents by 500 basis points of excess return. Credit curves steepened significantly during the period, which hurt portfolio performance given longer maturity credit exposure, with long credit underperforming intermediate credit by 664 basis points.

Individual security selection was negative during the period, detracting from performance in the past year. Undifferentiated selling, particularly during the significant oil sell-off in the fourth quarter of 2014 and the China induced risk-off period in July/August 2015, made security selection difficult.

The Fund’s barbelled position on the yield curve emphasizing longer maturity securities paired with high quality floating rate notes contributed to performance in the flattening yield curve environment. Another structural contributor was the portfolio’s yield advantage; the portfolio is constructed to generate higher interest income than the benchmark, which added to performance. In the short run, this environment is predictably difficult for fundamental investors, but a dislocated market offers opportunities as we expect that rationality and stability will return to security valuation differentiated by fundamentals.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     5-year     Since
inception*
 
Investor Class (Y)     (1.28     4.43        6.43   
Advisor Class (A) NAV     (1.28            0.43   
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (4.71            (2.38
Institutional Class (I)     (0.96     4.67        6.68   
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index     1.54        2.98        4.31   
Lipper Core Plus Bond Funds Index     0.56        3.88        6.63   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the investor class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Investment Adviser:

BMO Asset Management Corp.

Sub-adviser:

Taplin, Canida & Habacht, LLC

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Tere Alvarez Canida, CFA, since 1978

William J. Canida, CFA, since 1976

Alan M. Habacht, since 1969

Scott M. Kimball, CFA, since 2004

Daniela Mardarovici, CFA, since 2000

 

               

Inception

date

    Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker     Cusip       Gross     Net  
Investor (Y)     MCYBX        09658L877        12/22/2008        0.60        0.60   
Advisor (A)     BATCX        09658W725        5/27/2014        0.60        0.60   
Institutional (I)     MCBIX        09658L885        12/22/2008        0.35        0.35   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Asset-Backed Securities     0.1   
Commercial Mortgage Securities     0.1   
Corporate Bonds & Notes     52.5   
U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations     16.6   
U.S. Government Agency—Mortgage Securities     28.5   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     2.2   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class and Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

 

The BMO Monegy High Yield Fund (the Fund) returned -2.46% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, BB-B Rated, Constrained Index and the Lipper High Yield Bond Funds Index, which returned -1.56% and -2.50%, respectively.

The underperformance largely occurred in late 2014, as a result of the Fund’s positioning in Energy, which has been rebalanced over the last several months. This has helped the Fund’s relative performance more recently. Duration also played a small role as the Fund was underweight the longest maturity bucket of the market, which fared relatively well over the past year. Conversely, the Fund’s overweighting and name selection within Retail and positioning in Paper were positive contributors to its relative performance.

Over the past year, the U.S. high yield market saw a marked increase in volatility, prompted by a combination of commodity price and rate swings, technical imbalances, and geopolitical and economic concerns. The market’s decline was led by CCC-rated issuers, which dropped 11.3%, compared with BB-rated and B-rated issuers at -3.2% and -0.1%, respectively. Sectorally, selling pressure was acutely focused on Metals & Mining and Energy names, which fell -26.3% and -20.0%, respectively.

The default rate edged up a tick to 2.4% over the past year, and while Energy and Metals & Mining defaults are likely to continue, rates are forecast to remain inside 3% this year and 4% over the next 12 months. This reflects a lack of forced issuance or covenant triggers on the horizon.

At the end of August 2015, the yield-to-worst on the high yield market was 7.3%, versus 3.5% for investment grade corporates. The higher average yields on the distressed Energy and Metals & Mining names skew the average somewhat, but 5-6% in non-materials sectors appears relatively attractive with a backdrop of low risk-free rates and low defaults.

The Fund remains well positioned for further volatility. It is underweight Metals & Mining—especially the coal names, which have been vulnerable in recent months—and Energy, but we have been picking our spots in the less commodity-price sensitive refiners and pipeline names. We remain disciplined in positioning towards the higher quality end of the market and will continue to add issuers we favor where bonds become available during bouts of selling. We believe valuations are becoming more attractive, but we recognize there are pockets of risk that need to be managed carefully.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     Since
inception*
 
Advisor Class (A) NAV     (2.70     (1.70
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (6.12     (4.42
Institutional Class (I)     (2.46     5.00   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, BB-B Rated, Constrained Index     (1.56     6.75   
Lipper High Yield Bond Funds Index     (2.50     6.88   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the institutional class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Investment Adviser:

BMO Asset Management Corp.

Sub-adviser:

Monegy, Inc.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Vincent Huang, CFA, since 2003

Lori J. Marchildon, CFA, since 1995

 

               

Inception

date

    Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker     Cusip       Gross     Net  
Advisor (A)     BMHAX        09658W717        5/27/2014        1.16        0.90   
Institutional (I)     MHBNX        09658L406        12/29/2011        0.91        0.65   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Corporate Bonds & Notes     97.6   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     2.4   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Institutional Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Institutional Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Institutional Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Multi-Asset Income Fund

 

The BMO Multi-Asset Income Fund (the Fund) returned -6.09% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the blended 75% Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index / 25% Russell 3000® Index, the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds Index, which returned 1.36%, 1.56%, and -2.31%, respectively.

This time frame encapsulates the crude price decline that helped conspire to drive down U.S. inflation expectations. After rising during the first half of 2014, the market’s inflation forecast began sinking in August of 2014. In fact, the U.S. 10 year breakeven inflation rate fell from 2.13% on August 31, 2014 to 1.65% at month end August 2015. The Fund’s focus on income generation and purchasing power protection from potentially rising inflation explains the Fund’s underperformance during this time period.

As the possible start of a Federal Reserve rate hike cycle inched closer, intra-market volatility greatly increased. For example, the Fund’s holdings of utility stocks and real estate investment trusts (REIT) rose nearly 14% and 16% respectively during the first 5 months of the period, only to finish the period with returns of 1.57% and -1.46%. This volatility was witnessed across many asset classes. Interestingly, even with the aforementioned decline in inflation expectations, the U.S. bond market as represented by the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index rose a meager 1.54% during the period. This likely represents a precursor to future return headwinds that low absolute starting rates will provide fixed income investors.

Reflecting a narrowing global return environment that witnessed virtually only U.S. based growth stocks and investment grade bonds providing positive returns, nearly the entirety of the Fund’s holdings declined during the period. The Fund’s exposure to master limited partnerships and international dividend equities were the largest detractors from performance. Conversely, the Fund’s allocation to preferred stocks and traditional U.S. investment grade bond funds provided positive performance.

Only modest changes were made to the Fund’s asset allocation and vehicle selections during the period. It remains positioned to provide a diversified stream of income that is not reliant upon traditional fixed income investments. Additionally, purchasing power protection remains a focus given the low interest rate environment. We continue to believe that investors following a disciplined longer term focused investment process, rather than reacting to the latest bouts of extreme volatility and deflation fears, will be rewarded over a reasonable time horizon.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    1-year     Since
inception*
 
Advisor Class (A) NAV     (6.42     (4.35
Advisor Class (A) OFFER     (9.68     (7.00
Institutional Class (I)     (6.09     (1.49
75% Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index / 25% Russell 3000® Index     1.36        4.43   
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index     1.56        3.84   
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds Index     (2.31     2.00   

 

* Benchmarks since inception reflect the inception date of the institutional class.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Jon Adams, CFA; since 2002

Lowell Yura, CFA; since 1991

 

               

Inception

date

    Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker     Cusip       Gross     Net  
Advisor (A)     BAMIX        09658W691        5/27/2014        2.05        1.53   
Institutional (I)     BMANX        09658V487        12/27/2013        1.80        1.28   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Exchange Traded Funds     58.0   
Mutual Funds     39.5   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     2.5   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Institutional Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Advisor Class shares will vary from the performance of the Institutional Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Institutional Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Government Money Market Fund

 

The BMO Government Money Market Fund (the Fund) returned 0.01% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the iMoneyNet, Inc. Government Money Market Index and the Lipper U.S. Government Money Market Funds Index, which returned 0.01% and 0.01%, respectively.

BMO Government Money Market Fund performed well within its peer group overall, with almost all money market funds receiving expense subsidies to ensure positive returns. Money market yields remain at historically low levels, as the Federal Funds rate continues to be anchored near zero and is projected to remain there until late 2015 at the earliest. Demand for high-quality, short-term securities remains strong, while supply continues to be limited.

The Fund continues to emphasize municipal variable rate demand notes (VRDNs) backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as well as fixed rate agency notes to add incremental yield. The Fund’s investment in municipal VRDNs contributed to performance as these securities had elevated yields during tax season. Higher rates on repurchase agreements at certain points during the fiscal year also helped the Fund’s return. The Federal Reserve’s reverse repurchase facility continues to place a floor on rates for repurchase agreements backed by government securities.

The bond market experienced significant interest rate volatility over the fiscal year, with short term rates ending moderately higher than at the beginning of the year. Interest rates have fluctuated as investors have digested mixed economic data in an attempt to predict future actions of the Federal Reserve. While employment data in the U.S. has improved, inflation remains muted and concerns over slowing global growth have contributed to uncertainty surrounding the timing of a future increase of the Federal Funds target rate, which has remained close to zero since late 2008. Despite volatility in interest rates, Treasuries saw positive returns for the year ended August 31, 2015, while corporate bonds came under pressure as credit spreads widened.

Looking ahead, the trend toward higher rates in the front end of the yield curve is expected to remain with yields reaching higher highs and maintaining higher lows. The market had expected the first Federal Funds rate hike in over nine years to occur before the end of 2015, although as of the most recent Federal Reserve meeting in September, the rate remained unchanged. The Federal Funds Futures market currently anticipates no change in the policy rate until at least early 2016. We expect Gross Domestic Product to accelerate to a 2.0 to 2.5% annual pace due to improved consumer spending and a pickup in residential housing from continued strong job growth. Inflation will likely remain subdued, driven by historically low commodity prices and a stable U.S. dollar combined with modest wage growth and income growth. Uncertainty in the Eurozone and China will continue to cause volatility and will be monitored closely. Event risk also will continue to be a strong theme in the corporate sector amidst strong balance sheets, activist investors, the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act, and further merger and acquisition activity.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    7-day
current
yield
    1-year     5-year     10-year  
Investor Class (Y)     0.03        0.01        0.01        1.28   
Institutional Class (I)     0.03        0.01        0.02        1.39   
iMoneyNet, Inc. Government Money Market Index       0.01        0.01        1.10   
Lipper U.S. Government Money Market Funds Index       0.01        0.01        1.19   

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

An investment in the Fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Peter J. Arts; since 1992

Boyd R. Eager; since 1997

 

               

Inception

date

    Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker     Cusip       Gross     Net  
Investor (Y)     MGYXX        09658L786        5/17/2004        0.54        0.45   
Institutional (I)     MGNXX        09658L794        5/28/2004        0.29        0.20   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Municipals     10.1   
Mutual Funds     7.0   
Repurchase Agreements     30.9   
U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations     52.0   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Tax-Free Money Market Fund

 

The BMO Tax-Free Money Market Fund (the Fund) returned 0.02% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the iMoneyNet, Inc. Fund Report/Tax-Free National Retail Index and the Lipper Tax-Exempt Money Market Funds Index, which returned 0.01% and 0.02%, respectively.

This year, for the first time since 2008, we could see a change in the Federal Reserve’s overnight lending rate. We anticipate the Federal Reserve raising the rate by one quarter of one percent, possibly as early as December. The move is long overdue. The U.S. unemployment rate has fallen over the past year from 6.1% to 5.1%. Auto and home sales are both robust as is commercial and industrial construction. The Federal Reserve completed the “tapering” of its asset purchase program ten months ago, but since then the Federal Reserve governors still have not had the confidence to raise the overnight lending rate. While a Federal Reserve move will slightly increase some borrowing costs, it also will lead to added income for American savers.

The municipal bond market has seen a fair amount of volatility over the past year, but the net impact has been well within historical bounds. The yield curve has flattened in anticipation of Federal Reserve action. Short-term interest rates in the 2-5 year range have moved up approximately 30 basis points while long-term interest rates have only moved up a few basis points. As the U.S. economy has continued to grow in 2015, municipalities have mostly grown stronger with enhanced receipts from rising income taxes, sales taxes and use taxes. This reinforces the value municipal investing contributes to investment portfolios.

The Fund performed well during the past year versus peers, though the yield of the Fund continued to decline with almost all money market funds receiving expense subsidies to ensure positive returns. The Fund remains widely diversified with ample liquidity. Average maturity was positioned roughly in-line with others. We anticipate maintaining a shorter maturity in the Fund as we move closer to what would be a very welcome rise in rates by the Federal Reserve. We are still inclined toward buying some notes for the added yield potential, but we are mostly seeking maturities of less than a year as we hope to be writing here a year from now about the impact of rising rates and an improving yield for shareholders.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    7-day
current
yield
    1-year     5-year     10-year  
Investor Class (Y)     0.04        0.02        0.03        1.05   
Institutional Class (I)     0.04        0.02        0.15        1.24   
iMoneyNet, Inc. Fund Report/Tax-Free National Retail Index       0.01        0.02        0.88   
Lipper Tax-Exempt Money Market Funds Index       0.02        0.02        0.88   

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

An investment in the Fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Peter J. Arts; since 1992

Boyd R. Eager; since 1997

Craig J. Mauermann; since 1997

 

               

Inception

date

    Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker     Cusip       Gross     Net  
Investor (Y)     MTFXX        09658L547        9/22/2004        0.53        0.45   
Institutional (I)     MFIXX        09658L554        6/29/2005        0.28        0.20   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Municipal Issuance/Industry Type

 
Issuance/Industry   Fund (%)  
General Obligation — 5.8%  

School District

    1.3   

State or Local

    4.5   
Revenue Bonds — 89.2%  

Appropriation

    13.6   

Education

    11.4   

General Revenue

    4.4   

Healthcare

    7.7   

Housing

    9.1   

Industrial Revenue

    8.9   

Power

    3.9   

Special Tax

    14.7   

Transportation

    2.9   

Water & Sewer

    12.6   
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     5.0   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

LOGO

See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Annual Report — Commentary   BMO Prime Money Market Fund

 

The BMO Prime Money Market Fund (the Fund) returned 0.01% for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 versus the iMoneyNet, Inc. Money Fund Report Averages and the Lipper Money Market Instrument Funds Index, which returned 0.02% and 0.01%, respectively.

BMO Prime Money Market Fund performed well within its peer group overall with almost all money market funds receiving expense subsidies to ensure positive returns. Money market yields remain at historically low levels, as the Federal Funds rate continues to be anchored near zero and is projected to remain there until at least late 2015. Demand for high-quality, short-term, securities remains strong, while supply continues to be limited.

The Fund continues to focus on securities issued by major banks, asset-backed commercial paper, and municipal variable-rate demand notes to add incremental yield. The Fund’s investment in municipal variable rate demand notes contributed to performance as these securities had elevated yields during tax season. Higher rates on repurchase agreements at certain points during the fiscal year also helped the Fund’s return. The Federal Reserve’s reverse repurchase facility continues to place a floor on rates for repurchase agreements backed by government securities.

The bond market experienced significant interest rate volatility over the fiscal year, with short term rates ending moderately higher than at the beginning of the year. Interest rates have fluctuated as investors have digested mixed economic data in an attempt to predict future actions of the Federal Reserve. While employment data in the U.S. has improved, inflation remains muted and concerns over slowing global growth have contributed to uncertainty surrounding the timing of a future increase of the Federal Funds target rate, which has remained close to zero since late 2008. Despite volatility in interest rates, Treasuries saw positive returns for the year ended August 31, 2015, while corporate bonds came under pressure as credit spreads widened.

Looking ahead, the trend toward higher rates in the front end of the yield curve is expected to remain with yields reaching higher highs and maintaining higher lows. The market had expected the first Federal Funds rate hike in over nine years to occur before the end of 2015, although as of the most recent Federal Reserve meeting in September, the target rate remained unchanged. The Federal Funds Futures market currently anticipates no change in the policy rate until at least early 2016. We expect Gross Domestic Product to accelerate to a 2.0 to 2.5% annual pace due to improved consumer spending and a pickup in residential housing from continued strong job growth. Inflation will likely remain subdued, driven by historically low commodity prices and a stable U.S. dollar combined with modest wage growth and income growth. Uncertainty in the Eurozone and China will continue to cause volatility and will be monitored closely. Event risk also will continue to be a strong theme in the corporate sector amidst strong balance sheets, activist investors, the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act, and further merger and acquisition activity.

 

Average annual total returns (%)

 
    7-day
current
yield
    1-year     5-year     10-year  
Investor Class (Y)     0.03        0.01        0.01        1.40   
Institutional Class (I)     0.05        0.02        0.10        1.57   
iMoneyNet, Inc. Money Fund Report Averages       0.02        0.02        1.25   
Lipper Money Market Instrument Funds Index       0.01        0.01        1.30   

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

An investment in the Fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.

Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Peter J. Arts; since 1992

Boyd R. Eager; since 1997

 

 

           

Inception

date

  Expenses (%)  
Share class   Ticker   Cusip     Gross   Net  
Investor (Y)   MARXX   09658L679   11/23/1992   0.46     0.46   
Institutional (I)   MAIXX   09658L687   4/3/2000   0.21     0.21   

The net expense ratio shown reflects contractual expense limitations made by the Adviser, currently through December 31, 2015. The Adviser has committed to continue this arrangement through December 31, 2016. The Fund’s return would have been lower without these contractual expense limitations.

 

Portfolio sector allocation

 
Sector   Fund (%)  
Certificates of Deposit     16.2   
Commercial Paper     54.6   
Corporate Bonds & Notes     0.2   
Municipals     7.2   
Mutual Funds     6.8   
Notes-Variable     3.2   
Repurchase Agreements     11.8   
Total     100.0   

Portfolio composition will change due to the ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment

 

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See Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary for additional information. The above graph relates to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional Class shares will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. This graph illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from the lesser of the Fund’s inception date or August 31, 2005 to August 31, 2015.

 

 

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Explanation of the Indexes and Notes in the Commentary

 

The views expressed in the commentary are as of August 31, 2015 and are those of the Funds’ investment adviser and/or portfolio manager(s). The views are subject to change at any time in response to changing circumstances in the market and are not intended to predict or guarantee the future performance of the Funds or any individual security, industry, market sector or the markets generally. Statements involving predictions, assessments, analyses or outlook for individual securities, industries, market sectors and/or markets involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to the general risks described for the Funds in their current Prospectuses, other factors bearing on these commentaries include the accuracy of the investment adviser’s or portfolio manager’s forecasts and predictions and the appropriateness of the investment programs designed by the investment adviser or portfolio managers to implement their strategies efficiently and effectively. Any one, or more, of these factors, as well as other risks affecting the securities markets and investment instruments generally, could cause the actual results of a Fund to differ materially as compared to benchmarks associated with that Fund. The line graphs and tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The gross and net expense ratios are based on expenses incurred by a Fund as disclosed in the Funds’ Prospectus dated December 29, 2014. Each Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Performance returns for all benchmark comparisons assume dividends and distributions were reinvested for the entire period. All indexes are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment.

 

Fund/Benchmark Comparison per Fund    Explanation
Low Volatility Equity Fund    Russell 1000® Index    The Russell 1000® Index consists of approximately 1,000 of the largest companies in the U.S. equity markets.(4)
   Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Dividend Income Fund    Russell 1000® Value Index    The Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.(4)
   Standard & Poor’s 500® Index    The S&P 500® is an unmanaged index of large-cap common stocks.
   Lipper Equity Income Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Large-Cap Value Fund    Russell 1000® Value Index    The Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.(4)
   Lipper Multi-Cap Value Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Large-Cap Growth Fund    Russell 1000® Growth Index    The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.(4)
   Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Mid-Cap Value Fund    Russell Midcap® Value Index    This index measures the performance of those Russell Midcap companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The stocks are also members of the Russell 1000® Value Index.(4)
   Lipper Mid-Cap Value Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Mid-Cap Growth Fund    Russell Midcap® Growth Index    This index measures the performance of those Russell Midcap companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The stocks are also members of the Russell 1000® Growth Index.(4)
   Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Small-Cap Value Fund(1)    Russell 2000® Value Index    The Russell 2000® Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.(4)
   Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Small-Cap Core Fund(1)    Russell 2000® Index    The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000 is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. (4)
   Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)

 

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Fund/Benchmark Comparison per Fund    Explanation
Small-Cap Growth Fund(1)    Russell 2000® Growth Index    The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 2000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.(4)
   Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Global Low Volatility Equity Fund(3)    Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World Index    The MSCI All Country World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.(4)
   Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Pyrford Global Equity Fund(3)    Morgan Stanley Capital International World Index    MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weithted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. The MSCI World Index consists of the following 23 developed market country indices: Australia, austria, belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hogn Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.(4)
   Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Pyrford International Stock Fund(3)    Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, Far East Index    Europe, Australasia and Far East Index is a standard unmanaged foreign securities index representing major non-U.S. stock markets, as monitored by Morgan Stanley Capital International.(4)
   Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund(3)    Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets Index    The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a market capitalization weighted index comprised of over 800 companies representative of the market structure of the emerging countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa, Middle East and Asia, as monitored by Morgan Stanley Capital International.(4)
   Lipper Emerging Markets Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund(3)    JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Diversified Index    The JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Diversified Index tracks total returns for traded external debt instruments (external meaning foreign currency denominated fixed income) in the emerging markets and limits the weights of those index countries with larger debt stocks by only including a specified portion of these countries eligible current face amounts of debt outstanding.(4)
   Lipper Emerging Markets Hard Currency Debt Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Alternative Strategies Fund(3)    Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3-Month T-Bill Index    Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3-Month T-Bill Index comprises a single issue purchased at the beginning of the month and held for a full month. At the end of the month that issue is sold and rolled into a newly selected issue. The issue selected at each month-end rebalancing is the outstanding Treasury Bill that matures closest to, but not beyond, three months from the rebalancing date. To qualify for selection, an issue must have settled on or before the month-end rebalancing date. While the index will often hold the Treasury Bill issued at the most recent 3-month auction, it is also possible for a seasoned 6-month Bill to be selected. (4)
   HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index    HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index is designed to be representative of the overall composition of the hedge fund universe. It comprises all eligible hedge fund strategies, including but not limited to convertible arbitrage, distressed securities, equity hedge, equity market neutral, event-driven, macro, merger arbitrage, and relative value arbitrage. The strategies are asset weighted based on the distribution of assets in the hedge fund industry.

 

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Fund/Benchmark Comparison per Fund    Explanation

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund(2)(6)

   Blended Index (50% Barclays 1 Year Municipal Bond Index and 50% iMoneyNet Money Market Fund Tax-Free National Retail Index)    The blended index consists of 50% Barclays 1 Year Municipal Bond Index and 50% iMoneyNet Money Market Fund Tax-Free National Retail Index. The Barclays 1 Year Municipal Bond Index is the 1 year component of the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index, which is an unmanaged index composed of long-term tax-exempt bonds with a minimum credit rating of Baa. The iMoneyNet Money Market Fund Tax-Free National Retail Index is an average of money funds with investment objectives similar to that of the Fund.(4)
   Barclays 1 Year Municipal Bond Index    This benchmark is the 1 year component of the Barclays Municipal Bond Index, which is an unmanaged index composed of long-term tax-exempt bonds with a minimum credit rating of Baa. To qualify for inclusion, a bond or security must have outstanding par value of at least $7 million, issued as part of a transaction of at least $75 million, fixed rate, dated-date after December 31, 1990 and must have at least one year from final Maturity. (4)
   Lipper Short Municipal Debt Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Short Tax-Free Fund(2)(6)    Barclays Short (1-5 Year) Municipal Index    The Barclays Short (1-5 Year) Municipal Index includes invetment-grade tax-exempt bonds that are issued by state and local governments and have maturities of 1 to 5 years.(4)
   Lipper Short Municipal Debt Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Short-Term Income Fund(6)    Bank of America Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Corporate Index    This is an index tracking short-term U.S. government and corporate securities with maturities between 1 and 2.99 years. The index is produced by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith.(4)
   Lipper Short Investment-Grade Debt Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Intermediate Tax-Free Fund(2)(6)    Barclays 1-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index    This index is the 1-15 year Blend component of the Barclays Municipal Bond Index, which is an unmanaged index composed of long-term tax-exempt bonds with a minimum credit rating of Baa and a range of maturities between 1-17 years. To qualify for inclusion, a bond or security must have outstanding par value of at least $7 million, issued as part of a transaction of at least $75 million, fixed rate, dated-date after December 31, 1990 and must have at least one year from final maturity.(4)
   Lipper Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Mortgage Income Fund(6)    Barclays U.S. Mortgage Backed Security Index    This index is an unmanaged index that includes 15 and 30 year fixed-rate securities backed by mortgage pools of the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC) and the Federal National Mortgage Corporation (FNMC).(4)
   Lipper U.S. Mortgage Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
TCH Intermediate Income Fund(6)    Barclays U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index    This index is comprised of government and corporate bonds rated BBB or higher with maturities between 1-10 years.(4)
   Lipper Short-Intermediate Investment-Grade Debt Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
TCH Corporate Income Fund(6)    Barclays U.S. Credit Index    Barclays U.S. Credit Index represents securities that are SEC registered, taxable and U.S. dollar denominated. The index covers U.S. corporate and specified foreign debentures and secured notes that meet the specified maturity, liquidity and quality requirements.(4)
   Lipper Core Plus Bond Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
TCH Core Plus Bond Fund(6)    Barclays U.S Aggregate Bond Index    Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index that covers the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond market, including government and credit securities, agency mortgage pass-through securities, asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-based securities. To qualify for inclusion, a bond or security must have at least one year to final maturity, rated investment grade Baa3 or better, dollar denominated, non-convertible, fixed rate and be publicly issued.(4)
   Lipper Core Plus Bond Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)

 

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Fund/Benchmark Comparison per Fund    Explanation
Monegy High Yield Bond Fund(3)(6)    Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, BB-B Rated, Constrained Index    This is a benchmark index for high yield corporate bonds which excludes lower-rated securities and caps exposure to any one issuer at 2% and is administrated by Merrill Lynch.(4)
   Lipper High Yield Bond Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Multi-Asset Income Fund(6)    75% Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index/25% Russell 3000® Index    This blended benchmark index consists of 75% Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is described below, and 25% Russell 3000® Index. The Russell 3000® Index is composed of 3000 large U.S. Companies, as determined by market capitalization. This portfolio of Securities represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market. The Russell 3000® Index is comprised of stocks within the Russell 1000® and the Russell 2000® Indices. The index was developed with a base value of 140.00 as of December 31, 1986.(4)
   Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index    Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index that covers the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond market, including government and credit securities, agency mortgage pass-through securities, asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-based securities. To qualify for inclusion, a bond or security must have at least one year to final maturity, rated investment grade Baa3 or better, dollar denominated, non-convertible, fixed rate and be publicly issued.(4)
   Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Government Money Market Fund    iMoneyNet, Inc. Government Money Market Index    This index is an average of money funds with investment objectives similar to that of the Fund.
   Lipper U.S. Government Money Market Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Tax-Free Money Market Fund    iMoneyNet, Inc. Fund Report/Tax-Free National Retail    This index is an average of money funds with investment objectives similar to that of the Fund.
   Lipper Tax-Exempt Money Market Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)
Prime Money Market Fund    iMoneyNet, Inc. Money Fund Report Averages    This index is an average of money funds with investment objectives similar to that of the Fund.
   Lipper Money Market Instrument Funds Index    Lipper indexes are comprised of a certain number of eligible mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective categories indicated.(5)

 

(1) Small-Cap stocks are less liquid and more volatile than large-cap stocks.
(2) Income generated by the Fund may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
(3) International investing involves special risks including currency risk, political risk, increased volatility of foreign securities, and differences in auditing and other financial standards.
(4) Performance returns do not reflect the deduction of sales charges, expenses, or other fees that the Securities and Exchange Commission requires to be reflected in a mutual fund’s performance.
(5) Performance returns do not reflect the deduction of sales charges of component funds, or taxes, but do reflect the deduction of fund expenses.
(6) Investors should be aware that in an environment of rising interest rates, they may expect to see declining bond prices.

 

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Expense Example (Unaudited)

 

For the Six Months Ended August 31, 2015

As a shareholder of the Fund, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. 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 Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six month period ended August 31, 2015 (3/1/15-8/31/15).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the table 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 that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the 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 below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Fund 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.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

    Investor     Advisor     Institutional  

Fund

  Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
    Ending
account
value
8/31/15
    Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
    Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
    Ending
account
value
8/31/15
    Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
    Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
    Ending
account
value
8/31/15
    Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
 

Low Volatility Equity Fund

                       
Actual           $ 1,000.00      $ 964.30        0.90   $ 4.46      $ 1,000.00      $ 965.70        0.65   $ 3.22   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)             1,000.00        1,020.50        0.90        4.58        1,000.00        1,021.70        0.65        3.31   

Dividend Income Fund

                       
Actual             1,000.00        918.00        0.90        4.36        1,000.00        920.00        0.65        3.15   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)             1,000.00        1,020.50        0.90        4.58        1,000.00        1,021.70        0.65        3.31   

Large-Cap Value Fund

                       
Actual   $ 1,000.00      $ 946.10        1.21   $ 5.91        1,000.00        946.10        1.21        5.92        1,000.00        947.40        0.96        4.69   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,018.90        1.21        6.16        1,000.00        1,018.90        1.21        6.16        1,000.00        1,020.20        0.96        4.89   

Large-Cap Growth Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        974.80        1.21        6.01        1,000.00        974.80        1.21        6.01        1,000.00        975.60        0.96        4.77   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,018.90        1.21        6.16        1,000.00        1,018.90        1.21        6.16        1,000.00        1,020.20        0.96        4.89   

 

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    Investor     Advisor     Institutional  

Fund

  Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
    Ending
account
value
8/31/15
    Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
    Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
    Ending
account
value
8/31/15
    Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
    Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
    Ending
account
value
8/31/15
    Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
 

Mid-Cap Value Fund

                       
Actual   $ 1,000.00      $ 918.70        1.22 %     $ 5.91      $ 1,000.00      $ 918.70        1.22 %     $ 5.91      $ 1,000.00      $ 919.70        0.97 %     $ 4.70   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,018.80        1.22        6.21        1,000.00        1,018.80        1.22        6.21        1,000.00        1,020.10        0.97        4.94   

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        941.70        1.24        6.08        1,000.00        941.70        1.24        6.08        1,000.00        943.40        0.99        4.86   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,018.70        1.24        6.31        1,000.00        1,018.70        1.24        6.31        1,000.00        1,020.00        0.99        5.04   

Small-Cap Value Fund

                       
Actual             1,000.00        933.20        1.24        6.04        1,000.00        934.50        0.99        4.82   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)             1,000.00        1,018.70        1.24        6.31        1,000.00        1,020.00        0.99        5.04   

Small-Cap Core Fund

                       
Actual             1,000.00        940.40        1.15        5.63        1,000.00        941.40        0.90        4.40   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)             1,000.00        1,019.20        1.15        5.85        1,000.00        1,020.50        0.90        4.58   

Small-Cap Growth Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        927.80        1.41        6.83                1,000.00        929.10        1.16        5.62   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,017.90        1.41        7.17                1,000.00        1,019.20        1.16        5.90   

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

                       
Actual             1,000.00        963.40        1.10        5.44        1,000.00        964.30        0.85        4.21   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)             1,000.00        1,019.50        1.10        5.60        1,000.00        1,020.70        0.85        4.33   

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

                       
Actual             1,000.00        911.10        1.15        5.54        1,000.00        913.00        0.90        4.34   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)             1,000.00        1,019.20        1.15        5.85        1,000.00        1,020.50        0.90        4.58   

Pyrford International Stock Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        910.10        1.24        5.97        1,000.00        910.10        1.24        5.97        1,000.00        911.10        0.99        4.77   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,018.70        1.24        6.31        1,000.00        1,018.70        1.24        6.31        1,000.00        1,020.00        0.99        5.04   

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

                       
Actual             1,000.00        868.20        1.40        6.59        1,000.00        869.80        1.15        5.42   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)             1,000.00        1,017.90        1.40        7.12        1,000.00        1,019.20        1.15        5.85   

TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund

                       
Actual             1,000.00        973.40        1.00        4.97        1,000.00        974.40        0.85        4.23   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)             1,000.00        1,020.00        1.00        5.09        1,000.00        1,020.70        0.85        4.33   

Alternative Strategies Fund

                       
Actual             1,000.00        1,001.00        2.72        13.72        1,000.00        1,001.90        2.57        12.95   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)             1,000.00        1,011.30        2.72        13.79        1,000.00        1,012.10        2.57        13.03   

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        999.50        0.55        2.77        1,000.00        999.50        0.55        2.77        1,000.00        999.20        0.30        1.51   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,022.20        0.55        2.80        1,000.00        1,022.20        0.55        2.80        1,000.00        1,023.50        0.30        1.53   

Short Tax-Free Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        1,002.00        0.55        2.78        1,000.00        1,002.00        0.56        2.81        1,000.00        1,002.70        0.40        2.02   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,022.20        0.55        2.80        1,000.00        1,022.20        0.56        2.85        1,000.00        1,023.00        0.40        2.04   

Short-Term Income Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        1,002.30        0.60        3.03        1,000.00        1,002.30        0.60        3.00        1,000.00        1,003.60        0.35        1.76   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,022.00        0.60        3.06        1,000.00        1,022.00        0.60        3.06        1,000.00        1,023.20        0.35        1.78   

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        1,001.00        0.55        2.79        1,000.00        1,001.00        0.55        2.79        1,000.00        1,003.10        0.32        1.62   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,022.20        0.55        2.80        1,000.00        1,022.20        0.55        2.80        1,000.00        1,023.40        0.32        1.63   

Mortgage Income Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        1,001.40        0.80        4.04        1,000.00        1,001.40        0.81        4.07        1,000.00        1,003.80        0.55        2.78   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,021.00        0.80        4.08        1,000.00        1,020.90        0.81        4.13        1,000.00        1,022.20        0.55        2.80   

 

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    Investor     Advisor     Institutional  

Fund

  Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
    Ending
account
value
8/31/15
    Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
    Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
    Ending
account
value
8/31/15
    Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
    Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
    Ending
account
value
8/31/15
    Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
 

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

                       
Actual           $ 1,000.00      $ 984.80        0.80 %     $ 4.01      $ 1,000.00      $ 986.00        0.55 %     $ 2.76   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)             1,000.00        1,021.00        0.80        4.08        1,000.00        1,022.20        0.55        2.80   

TCH Corporate Income Fund

                       
Actual   $ 1,000.00      $ 965.10        0.59 %     $ 2.95        1,000.00        965.10        0.60        2.95        1,000.00        965.80        0.45        2.22   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,022.00        0.59        3.01        1,000.00        1,022.00        0.60        3.06        1,000.00        1,022.70        0.45        2.29   

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        976.50        0.57        2.86        1,000.00        976.50        0.58        2.87        1,000.00        977.70        0.32        1.61   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,022.10        0.57        2.91        1,000.00        1,022.10        0.58        2.96        1,000.00        1,023.40        0.32        1.63   

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

                       
Actual             1,000.00        980.30        0.90        4.49        1,000.00        982.50        0.65        3.25   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)             1,000.00        1,020.50        0.90        4.58        1,000.00        1,021.70        0.65        3.31   

Multi-Asset Income Fund

                       
Actual             1,000.00        962.50        0.80        3.96        1,000.00        964.70        0.55        2.73   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)             1,000.00        1,021.00        0.80        4.08        1,000.00        1,022.20        0.55        2.80   

Government Money Market Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        1,000.10        0.09        0.48                1,000.00        1,000.10        0.10        0.48   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,024.50        0.09        0.46                1,000.00        1,024.50        0.10        0.51   

Tax-Free Money Market Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        1,000.10        0.16        0.79                1,000.00        1,000.10        0.16        0.79   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,024.20        0.16        0.82                1,000.00        1,024.20        0.16        0.82   

Prime Money Market Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        1,000.10        0.21        1.04                1,000.00        1,000.10        0.20        0.99   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,024.00        0.21        1.07                1,000.00        1,024.00        0.20        1.02   
    Retirement Class R-3     Retirement Class R-6                          

Fund

  Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
    Ending
account
value
8/31/15
    Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
    Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
    Ending
account
value
8/31/15
    Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
                         

Mid-Cap Value Fund

                       
Actual   $ 1,000.00      $ 917.80        1.47   $ 7.12      $ 1,000.00      $ 920.40        0.82   $ 3.99           
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,017.60        1.47        7.48        1,000.00        1,020.80        0.82        4.18           

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        940.90        1.49        7.29        1,000.00        944.00        0.84        4.13           
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,017.50        1.49        7.58        1,000.00        1,020.80        0.84        4.28           

Small-Cap Value Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        932.10        1.49        7.26        1,000.00        935.30        0.84        4.10           
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,017.50        1.49        7.58        1,000.00        1,020.80        0.84        4.28           

Pyrford International Stock Fund

                       
Actual     1,000.00        908.70        1.49        7.17        1,000.00        911.80        0.84        4.04           
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     1,000.00        1,017.50        1.49        7.58        1,000.00        1,020.80        0.84        4.28           

 

(1) Expenses are equal to the Funds’ annualized expense ratios for the period March 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period)

 

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Schedules of Investments   BMO Funds

 

 

Low Volatility Equity Fund

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks — 90.0%         
Consumer Discretionary — 10.2%         

Apparel Retail — 1.3%

  

DSW, Inc., Class A (1)

    32,783       $ 973,327   

Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods — 1.2%

  

Carter’s, Inc.

    9,734         956,950   

Automotive Retail — 2.5%

  

AutoZone, Inc. (1)(2)

    2,065         1,478,519   

O’Reilly Automotive,
Inc. (1)(2)

    2,037         489,023   
    

 

 

 
       1,967,542   

Cable & Satellite — 0.2%

  

Cable One, Inc. (2)

    435         180,673   

Department Stores — 1.1%

  

Kohl’s Corp.

    16,683         851,333   

Education Services — 0.2%

  

Graham Holdings Co., Class B

    264         174,652   

Publishing — 1.6%

  

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A (1)

    15,648         806,811   

Morningstar, Inc. (1)

    5,461         435,678   
    

 

 

 
       1,242,489   

Restaurants — 1.2%

  

McDonald’s Corp.

    9,376         890,908   

Specialty Stores — 0.9%

  

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (1)(2)

    26,405         690,227   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

       7,928,101   
Consumer Staples — 20.5%  

Agricultural Products — 1.3%

  

Bunge, Ltd. (1)

    14,400         1,043,280   

Drug Retail — 0.3%

  

CVS Health Corp. (1)

    2,170         222,208   

Food Distributors — 0.1%

  

Sysco Corp.

    2,763         110,161   

Food Retail — 1.1%

  

Kroger Co. (1)

    25,427         877,231   

Household Products — 5.6%

  

Church & Dwight Co.,
Inc. (1)

    12,996         1,121,295   

Clorox Co. (1)

    11,002         1,223,092   

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    10,781         1,148,500   

Procter & Gamble Co.

    2,196         155,191   

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.

    7,043         692,186   
    

 

 

 
       4,340,264   

Hypermarkets & Super Centers — 3.2%

  

Costco Wholesale Corp. (1)

    9,166         1,283,698   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    18,695         1,210,128   
    

 

 

 
       2,493,826   

Packaged Foods & Meats — 6.0%

  

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

    27,152         1,131,695   

General Mills, Inc.

    20,317         1,153,193   

Kellogg Co.

    15,618         1,035,161   

Pinnacle Foods, Inc.

    29,858         1,338,833   
    

 

 

 
       4,658,882   

Soft Drinks — 2.9%

  

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (1)

    14,500         1,112,585   

PepsiCo, Inc.

    12,249         1,138,300   
    

 

 

 
       2,250,885   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Staples

       15,996,737   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)         
Energy — 2.8%  

Integrated Oil & Gas — 0.2%

  

Exxon Mobil Corp. (1)

    2,230       $ 167,785   

Oil & Gas-Equipment & Services — 1.9%

  

Oceaneering International, Inc.

    5,662         248,109   

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    15,835         1,225,154   
    

 

 

 
       1,473,263   

Oil & Gas-Refining & Marketing — 0.7%

  

World Fuel Services Corp. (1)

    13,402         517,987   
    

 

 

 

Total Energy

       2,159,035   
Financials — 19.6%  

Consumer Finance — 0.4%

  

Synchrony Financial (1)(2)

    8,982         295,957   

Diversified Banks — 1.8%

  

Wells Fargo & Co. (1)

    26,006         1,386,900   

Investment Banking & Brokerage — 1.1%

  

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. (1)

    26,270         878,994   

Life & Health Insurance — 0.9%

  

Aflac, Inc.

    11,570         678,002   

Mortgage REIT’s — 0.6%

  

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (1)

    46,809         470,898   

Office REIT’s — 1.3%

  

Equity Commonwealth, REIT (1)(2)

    38,090         978,532   

Property & Casualty Insurance — 5.5%

  

Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings AG

    33,312         1,330,481   

Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd. (1)

    23,569         1,319,864   

Travelers Cos., Inc.

    9,872         982,758   

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.

    913         656,730   
    

 

 

 
       4,289,833   

Regional Banks — 2.5%

  

Bank of Hawaii Corp.

    6,508         403,887   

Huntington Bancshares, Inc. (1)

    55,491         605,407   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (1)

    3,093         281,834   

Regions Financial Corp.

    35,231         337,865   

Zions Bancorporation (1)

    11,665         338,285   
    

 

 

 
       1,967,278   

Reinsurance — 4.5%

  

Everest Re Group, Ltd. (1)

    7,859         1,381,691   

RenaissanceRe Holdings, Ltd. (1)

    9,837         1,002,882   

Validus Holdings, Ltd. (1)

    25,890         1,146,409   
    

 

 

 
       3,530,982   

Specialized Finance — 1.0%

  

CBOE Holdings, Inc.

    12,265         775,884   
    

 

 

 

Total Financials

       15,253,260   
Healthcare — 11.1%  

Biotechnology — 0.1%

  

Myriad Genetics, Inc. (1)(2)

    2,575         96,717   

Healthcare Equipment — 1.3%

  

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

    4,139         218,705   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (1)(2)

    10,032         815,100   
    

 

 

 
       1,033,805   

Healthcare Services — 3.6%

  

Express Scripts Holding Co. (1)(2)

    16,183         1,352,899   

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (1)(2)

    2,591         305,246   

MEDNAX, Inc. (1)(2)

    13,891         1,118,920   
    

 

 

 
       2,777,065   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Low Volatility Equity Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)         
Healthcare (continued)  

Managed Healthcare — 0.8%

  

Anthem, Inc.

    4,424       $ 624,005   

Pharmaceuticals — 5.3%

  

Eli Lilly & Co. (1)

    6,518         536,757   

Johnson & Johnson (1)

    14,779         1,388,930   

Merck & Co., Inc. (1)

    15,962         859,554   

Pfizer, Inc.

    41,839         1,348,053   
    

 

 

 
       4,133,294   
    

 

 

 

Total Healthcare

       8,664,886   
Industrials — 0.9%  

Environmental & Facilities Services — 0.9%

  

Waste Management, Inc. (1)

    13,406         671,104   
Information Technology — 11.3%  

Application Software — 1.4%

  

Citrix Systems, Inc. (2)

    16,226         1,105,153   

Communications Equipment — 1.5%

  

Cisco Systems, Inc. (1)

    45,928         1,188,617   

Consulting & Other Services — 2.1%

  

Amdocs, Ltd. (1)

    28,537         1,632,602   

Data Processing & Outsourced Services — 0.9%

  

Genpact, Ltd. (2)

    29,065         668,495   

Electronic Components — 0.6%

  

Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A (1)

    15,066         490,549   

Internet Software & Services — 0.8%

  

eBay, Inc. (2)

    12,073         327,299   

VeriSign, Inc. (1)(2)

    4,008         276,311   
    

 

 

 
       603,610   

Systems Software — 0.2%

  

Oracle Corp. (1)

    5,074         188,195   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 3.8%

  

Apple, Inc.

    9,785         1,103,357   

EMC Corp.

    38,252         951,327   

NetApp, Inc. (1)

    28,196         901,144   
    

 

 

 
       2,955,828   
    

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

       8,833,049   
Materials — 1.9%  

Metal & Glass Containers — 1.0%

  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

    16,070         841,425   

Paper Packaging — 0.9%

  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    11,821         686,564   
    

 

 

 

Total Materials

       1,527,989   
Telecommunication Services — 3.1%  

Integrated Telecommunication Services — 3.1%

  

AT&T, Inc. (1)

    26,481         879,169   

CenturyLink, Inc.

    4,239         114,623   

Verizon Communications, Inc. (1)

    31,043         1,428,288   
    

 

 

 

Total Telecommunication Services

       2,422,080   
Utilities — 8.6%  

Electric Utilities — 5.7%

  

American Electric Power Co., Inc. (1)

    7,594         412,278   

Edison International (1)

    20,547         1,201,589   

Entergy Corp. (1)

    17,707         1,156,798   

Exelon Corp. (1)

    16,902         519,905   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)         
Utilities (continued)  

Electric Utilities (continued)

  

Southern Co. (1)

    17,724       $ 769,399   

Xcel Energy, Inc. (1)

    12,193         411,270   
    

 

 

 
       4,471,239   

Multi-Utilities — 1.4%

  

Consolidated Edison, Inc. (1)

    15,044         946,418   

DTE Energy Co. (1)

    2,006         156,589   
    

 

 

 
       1,103,007   

Water Utilities — 1.5%

  

American Water Works Co., Inc.

    22,146         1,150,263   
    

 

 

 

Total Utilities

       6,724,509   
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $65,498,910)

       70,180,750   
    
Short-Term Investments — 49.7%  
Collateral Pool Investments for Securities on
Loan — 41.7%
 

Collateral pool allocation (3)

       32,471,440   
Mutual Funds — 8.0%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (4)

    6,245,933         6,245,933   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $38,717,373)

   

     38,717,373   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 139.7%
(identified cost $104,216,283)

   

     108,898,123   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (39.7)%         (30,944,601
    

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%       $ 77,953,522   
    

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend Income Fund

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks — 97.8%         
Consumer Discretionary — 9.2%  

Advertising — 1.6%

  

Omnicom Group, Inc. (1)

    28,522       $ 1,910,404   

Automobile Manufacturers — 0.8%

  

Ford Motor Co.

    67,953         942,508   

Cable & Satellite — 0.9%

  

Comcast Corp., Class A (1)

    19,438         1,094,942   

Computer & Electronics Retail — 0.5%

  

GameStop Corp., Class A (1)

    15,480         657,590   

Department Stores — 1.9%

  

Kohl’s Corp.

    20,599         1,051,167   

Macy’s, Inc.

    20,854         1,222,253   
    

 

 

 
       2,273,420   

General Merchandise Stores — 0.8%

  

Target Corp.

    12,105         940,680   

Home Furnishings — 0.6%

  

Leggett & Platt, Inc. (1)

    15,562         691,264   

Home Improvement Retail — 1.6%

  

Home Depot, Inc.

    16,150         1,880,829   

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines — 0.5%

  

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

    8,166         624,536   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

       11,016,173   
 

 

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Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             
Consumer Staples — 8.1%             

Agricultural Products — 1.5%

  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (1)

    40,324       $ 1,814,177   

Hypermarkets & Super Centers — 0.5%

  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    9,035         584,835   

Soft Drinks — 1.7%

  

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (1)

    18,169         1,394,108   

PepsiCo, Inc.

    6,796         631,552   
    

 

 

 
       2,025,660   

Tobacco — 4.4%

  

Altria Group, Inc. (1)

    66,013         3,536,976   

Philip Morris International, Inc. (1)

    10,051         802,070   

Reynolds American, Inc.

    10,940         916,225   
    

 

 

 
       5,255,271   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Staples

       9,679,943   
Energy — 6.5%             

Integrated Oil & Gas — 1.3%

    

Chevron Corp. (1)

    18,684         1,513,217   

Oil & Gas-Drilling — 0.8%

  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (1)

    15,811         933,007   

Oil & Gas-Equipment & Services — 0.9%

  

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    14,604         1,129,911   

Oil & Gas-Exploration & Production — 0.9%

  

ConocoPhillips (1)

    22,870         1,124,061   

Oil & Gas-Refining & Marketing — 2.6%

  

Phillips 66 (1)

    7,668         606,309   

Valero Energy Corp. (1)

    41,626         2,470,087   
    

 

 

 
       3,076,396   
    

 

 

 

Total Energy

       7,776,592   
Financials — 19.0%             

Asset Management & Custody Banks — 3.3%

  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    24,481         2,758,274   

Invesco, Ltd.

    16,900         576,459   

T Rowe Price Group, Inc. (1)

    9,203         661,512   
    

 

 

 
       3,996,245   

Consumer Finance — 1.7%

  

Discover Financial Services

    11,087         595,705   

Navient Corp.

    111,875         1,430,881   
    

 

 

 
       2,026,586   

Diversified Banks — 5.2%

  

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1)

    38,310         2,455,671   

U.S. Bancorp (1)

    15,297         647,828   

Wells Fargo & Co. (1)

    57,764         3,080,554   
    

 

 

 
       6,184,053   

Hotel & Resort REIT’s — 1.4%

  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (1)

    96,411         1,709,367   

Life & Health Insurance — 1.5%

  

MetLife, Inc.

    11,552         578,755   

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

    24,268         1,221,894   
    

 

 

 
       1,800,649   

Property & Casualty Insurance — 1.1%

  

Progressive Corp. (1)

    23,639         708,225   

Travelers Cos., Inc.

    6,146         611,834   
    

 

 

 
       1,320,059   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             
Financials (continued)             

Regional Banks — 3.8%

  

Fifth Third Bancorp (1)

    139,908       $ 2,786,967   

Huntington Bancshares, Inc. (1)

    93,910         1,024,558   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (1)

    7,715         702,991   
    

 

 

 
       4,514,516   

Retail REIT’s — 1.0%

  

Kimco Realty Corp. (1)

    53,174         1,225,661   
    

 

 

 

Total Financials

       22,777,136   
Healthcare — 11.9%  

Biotechnology — 0.5%

  

Amgen, Inc. (1)

    3,871         587,540   

Managed Healthcare — 0.7%

  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (1)

    7,542         872,610   

Pharmaceuticals — 10.7%

  

AbbVie, Inc. (1)

    19,520         1,218,243   

Eli Lilly & Co. (1)

    7,599         625,778   

Johnson & Johnson

    39,428         3,705,443   

Merck & Co., Inc. (1)

    51,093         2,751,358   

Pfizer, Inc. (1)

    137,717         4,437,242   
    

 

 

 
       12,738,064   
    

 

 

 

Total Healthcare

       14,198,214   
Industrials — 8.3%  

Aerospace & Defense — 4.6%

  

Boeing Co. (1)

    21,966         2,870,517   

General Dynamics Corp. (1)

    8,209         1,165,924   

Honeywell International, Inc. (1)

    8,028         796,940   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    3,167         637,137   
    

 

 

 
       5,470,518   

Air Freight & Logistics — 0.5%

  

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

    6,056         591,368   

Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks — 1.4%

  

Caterpillar, Inc. (1)

    12,966         991,121   

Cummins, Inc. (1)

    5,834         710,289   
    

 

 

 
       1,701,410   

Environmental & Facilities Services — 1.3%

  

Waste Management, Inc. (1)

    31,095         1,556,616   

Security & Alarm Services — 0.5%

  

ADT Corp. (1)

    18,929         620,493   
    

 

 

 

Total Industrials

       9,940,405   
Information Technology — 14.9%  

Communications Equipment — 2.9%

  

Cisco Systems, Inc. (1)

    132,379         3,425,968   

Electronic Components — 0.6%

  

Corning, Inc.

    40,512         697,212   

Semiconductors — 3.3%

  

Intel Corp. (1)

    90,005         2,568,743   

Microchip Technology, Inc. (1)

    33,968         1,443,640   
    

 

 

 
       4,012,383   

Systems Software — 3.2%

  

Microsoft Corp. (1)

    87,995         3,829,542   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 4.9%

  

Apple, Inc. (1)

    34,692         3,911,870   

Seagate Technology PLC (1)

    23,313         1,198,288   

Western Digital Corp. (1)

    9,600         786,816   
    

 

 

 
       5,896,974   
    

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

       17,862,079   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Dividend Income Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             
Materials — 7.3%  

Commodity Chemicals — 2.5%

  

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

    35,599       $ 3,039,442   

Diversified Chemicals — 2.1%

  

Dow Chemical Co.

    55,876         2,445,134   

Paper Packaging — 1.5%

  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    30,622         1,778,526   

Paper Products — 1.2%

  

International Paper Co. (1)

    33,995         1,466,544   
    

 

 

 

Total Materials

       8,729,646   
Telecommunication Services — 5.8%  

Integrated Telecommunication Services — 5.8%

  

AT&T, Inc. (1)

    62,027         2,059,296   

CenturyLink, Inc.

    38,435         1,039,282   

Verizon Communications, Inc. (1)

    83,843         3,857,617   
    

 

 

 

Total Telecommunication Services

  

     6,956,195   
Utilities — 6.8%  

Electric Utilities — 5.2%

  

American Electric Power Co., Inc. (1)

    51,419         2,791,538   

Entergy Corp. (1)

    12,763         833,807   

Exelon Corp. (1)

    48,940         1,505,394   

Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (1)

    18,033         1,073,504   
    

 

 

 
       6,204,243   

Multi-Utilities — 1.6%

    

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (1)

    42,469         790,773   

PG&E Corp.

    24,036         1,191,705   
    

 

 

 
       1,982,478   
    

 

 

 

Total Utilities

       8,186,721   
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $106,531,276)

       117,123,104   
    
Short-Term Investments — 50.4%  
Collateral Pool Investments for Securities on
Loan — 48.1%
 

Collateral pool allocation (3)

       57,648,185   
Mutual Funds — 2.3%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (4)

    2,800,936         2,800,936   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $60,449,121)

   

     60,449,121   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 148.2%
(identified cost $166,980,397)

   

     177,572,225   
Other Assets and
Liabilities — (48.2)%
        (57,764,075
    

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%       $ 119,808,150   
    

 

 

 

 

 

Large-Cap Value Fund

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks — 98.2%             
Consumer Discretionary — 8.2%             

Apparel Retail — 1.0%

    

Foot Locker, Inc. (1)

    37,228       $ 2,635,370   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             
Consumer Discretionary (continued)             

Auto Parts & Equipment — 2.1%

  

Delphi Automotive PLC (1)

    8,729       $ 659,214   

Lear Corp.

    45,953         4,723,509   
    

 

 

 
       5,382,723   

Cable & Satellite — 2.0%

  

Comcast Corp.,
Class A (1)

    86,946         4,897,668   

Department Stores — 1.0%

  

Kohl’s Corp.

    18,802         959,466   

Macy’s, Inc. (1)

    24,685         1,446,788   
    

 

 

 
       2,406,254   

Home Improvement Retail — 0.5%

  

Home Depot, Inc.

    10,139         1,180,788   

Homefurnishing Retail — 1.6%

  

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (1)(2)

    65,584         4,073,422   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

  

     20,576,225   
Consumer Staples — 8.0%  

Agricultural Products — 1.8%

  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (1)

    100,950         4,541,740   

Drug Retail — 2.0%

  

CVS Health Corp. (1)

    49,049         5,022,618   

Food Retail — 1.3%

  

Kroger Co. (1)

    97,995         3,380,827   

Hypermarkets & Super Centers — 1.7%

  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (1)

    64,698         4,187,902   

Soft Drinks — 1.2%

  

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (1)

    38,677         2,967,686   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Staples

       20,100,773   
Energy — 12.5%             

Integrated Oil & Gas — 5.6%

  

Chevron Corp. (1)

    34,682         2,808,895   

Exxon Mobil Corp. (1)

    151,097         11,368,539   
    

 

 

 
       14,177,434   

Oil & Gas-Drilling — 1.3%

  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (1)

    53,142         3,135,909   

Oil & Gas-Equipment & Services — 2.1%

  

FMC Technologies, Inc. (2)

    51,422         1,788,457   

Halliburton Co.

    86,921         3,420,342   
    

 

 

 
       5,208,799   

Oil & Gas-Exploration & Production — 0.6%

  

EOG Resources, Inc. (1)

    18,353         1,437,223   

Oil & Gas-Refining & Marketing — 2.9%

  

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (1)

    73,832         3,492,992   

Valero Energy Corp. (1)

    65,839         3,906,886   
    

 

 

 
       7,399,878   
    

 

 

 

Total Energy

       31,359,243   
Financials — 28.0%             

Asset Management & Custody Banks — 1.8%

  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (1)

    39,755         4,479,196   

Consumer Finance — 3.6%

  

Capital One Financial Corp. (1)

    65,254         5,073,499   

Discover Financial Services (1)

    55,800         2,998,134   

Synchrony
Financial (1)(2)

    31,881         1,050,479   
    

 

 

 
       9,122,112   
 

 

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Large-Cap Value Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             
Financials (continued)             

Diversified Banks — 6.5%

  

Citigroup, Inc. (1)

    132,167       $ 7,068,291   

Wells Fargo & Co. (1)

    173,160         9,234,623   
    

 

 

 
       16,302,914   

Hotel & Resort REIT’s — 0.6%

  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

    84,590         1,499,781   

Life & Health Insurance — 0.9%

  

Lincoln National Corp. (1)

    42,447         2,155,883   

Multi-Line Insurance — 2.2%

  

American International Group, Inc. (1)

    93,080         5,616,447   

Office REIT’s — 1.2%

  

Boston Properties, Inc. (1)

    25,906         2,937,222   

Property & Casualty Insurance — 2.7%

  

Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd. (1)

    26,489         1,483,384   

Travelers Cos., Inc.

    53,063         5,282,422   
    

 

 

 
       6,765,806   

Regional Banks — 5.3%

  

Fifth Third Bancorp (1)

    245,412         4,888,607   

Huntington Bancshares, Inc. (1)

    277,642         3,029,074   

Keycorp

    162,328         2,230,387   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (1)

    35,170         3,204,690   
    

 

 

 
       13,352,758   

Reinsurance — 2.5%

  

Everest Re Group, Ltd.

    26,820         4,715,224   

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

    18,168         1,651,108   
    

 

 

 
       6,366,332   

Residential REIT’s — 0.7%

  

Equity Residential (1)

    15,337         1,092,761   

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

    3,643         781,861   
    

 

 

 
       1,874,622   
    

 

 

 

Total Financials

       70,473,073   
Healthcare — 13.0%             

Biotechnology — 2.3%

    

Amgen, Inc. (1)

    25,119         3,812,562   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    18,009         1,892,205   
    

 

 

 
       5,704,767   

Healthcare Facilities — 1.3%

  

HCA Holdings, Inc. (1)(2)

    39,099         3,386,755   

Managed Healthcare — 2.5%

  

Aetna, Inc. (1)

    29,611         3,391,052   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (1)

    25,594         2,961,226   
    

 

 

 
       6,352,278   

Pharmaceuticals — 6.9%

  

Johnson & Johnson (1)

    105,980         9,960,000   

Pfizer, Inc. (1)

    225,430         7,263,355   
    

 

 

 
       17,223,355   
    

 

 

 

Total Healthcare

       32,667,155   
Industrials — 5.8%             

Aerospace & Defense — 4.1%

  

Boeing Co. (1)

    31,306         4,091,068   

General Dynamics Corp. (1)

    40,324         5,727,218   

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    3,221         527,406   
    

 

 

 
       10,345,692   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             
Industrials (continued)             

Airlines — 1.3%

  

Alaska Air Group, Inc. (1)

    20,094       $ 1,504,237   

Southwest Airlines Co.

    48,068         1,764,096   
    

 

 

 
       3,268,333   

Construction & Engineering — 0.4%

  

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (2)

    22,908         925,712   
    

 

 

 

Total Industrials

       14,539,737   
Information Technology — 10.2%  

Communications Equipment — 3.8%

  

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

    218,911         2,331,402   

Cisco Systems, Inc. (1)

    281,304         7,280,148   
    

 

 

 
       9,611,550   

Consulting & Other Services — 0.8%

  

Amdocs, Ltd. (1)

    34,299         1,962,246   

Semiconductors — 0.8%

  

Micron Technology, Inc. (1)(2)

    123,554         2,027,521   

Systems Software — 1.2%

  

Oracle Corp. (1)

    82,840         3,072,536   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 3.6%

  

Apple, Inc. (1)

    37,094         4,182,719   

EMC Corp.

    117,291         2,917,027   

Hewlett-Packard Co.

    65,728         1,844,328   
    

 

 

 
       8,944,074   
    

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

  

     25,617,927   
Materials — 4.4%             

Commodity Chemicals — 1.6%

  

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A (1)

    48,666         4,155,103   

Diversified Chemicals — 1.9%

  

Dow Chemical Co. (1)

    109,838         4,806,511   

Paper Packaging — 0.9%

  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    37,502         2,178,116   
    

 

 

 

Total Materials

       11,139,730   
Telecommunication Services — 1.9%  

Integrated Telecommunication Services — 1.9%

  

Verizon Communications, Inc. (1)

    102,198         4,702,130   
Utilities — 6.2%  

Electric Utilities — 3.9%

  

American Electric Power Co., Inc. (1)

    93,046         5,051,467   

Edison International

    21,099         1,233,870   

Entergy Corp. (1)

    35,369         2,310,657   

Exelon Corp.

    39,548         1,216,496   
    

 

 

 
       9,812,490   

Gas Utilities — 0.2%

  

UGI Corp.

    14,416         491,297   

Independent Power Producers & Energy
Traders — 0.7%

  

AES Corp. (1)

    157,902         1,894,824   

Multi-Utilities — 1.4%

  

PG&E Corp. (1)

    48,989         2,428,875   

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

    27,160         1,093,190   
    

 

 

 
       3,522,065   
    

 

 

 

Total Utilities

       15,720,676   
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $220,303,671)

       246,896,669   
    
 

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Large-Cap Value Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Short-Term Investments — 50.9%  
Collateral Pool Investments for Securities on Loan — 48.5%  

Collateral pool allocation (3)

     $ 121,841,818   
Mutual Funds — 2.4%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (4)

    5,959,946         5,959,946   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $127,801,764)

       127,801,764   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 149.1%
(identified cost $348,105,435)

       374,698,433   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (49.1)%         (123,390,971
    

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%      $ 251,307,462   
    

 

 

 

 

 

Large-Cap Growth Fund

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks — 98.9%  
Consumer Discretionary — 18.2%  

Automotive Retail — 0.5%

  

O’Reilly Automotive,
Inc. (1)(2)

    4,874       $ 1,170,101   

Cable & Satellite — 5.4%

  

AMC Networks, Inc., Class A (1)(2)

    36,175         2,618,346   

Comcast Corp., Class A (1)

    104,439         5,883,049   

Sirius XM Holdings,
Inc. (1)(2)

    1,114,790         4,252,924   
    

 

 

 
       12,754,319   

Footwear — 1.9%

  

NIKE, Inc., Class B

    39,963         4,465,865   

General Merchandise Stores — 1.0%

  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (2)

    23,437         1,787,306   

Target Corp.

    7,829         608,391   
    

 

 

 
       2,395,697   

Home Improvement Retail — 1.5%

  

Home Depot, Inc.

    30,393         3,539,569   

Homebuilding — 0.9%

  

Toll Brothers, Inc. (2)

    58,631         2,167,588   

Internet Retail — 2.5%

  

Expedia, Inc. (1)

    41,628         4,786,804   

Priceline Group, Inc. (1)(2)

    906         1,131,268   
    

 

 

 
       5,918,072   

Leisure Products — 1.5%

  

Hasbro, Inc. (1)

    46,902         3,498,420   

Movies & Entertainment — 1.9%

  

Walt Disney Co. (1)

    42,418         4,321,546   

Restaurants — 1.1%

  

Starbucks Corp. (1)

    44,925         2,457,847   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

       42,689,024   
Consumer Staples — 8.8%  

Agricultural Products — 1.3%

  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    67,589         3,040,829   

Drug Retail — 3.2%

  

CVS Health Corp. (1)

    44,492         4,555,981   

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    33,452         2,895,270   
    

 

 

 
       7,451,251   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
Consumer Staples (continued)  

Household Products — 0.5%

  

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (1)

    14,270       $ 1,231,216   

Hypermarkets & Super Centers — 1.7%

  

Costco Wholesale Corp. (1)

    28,241         3,955,152   

Soft Drinks — 2.1%

  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    54,121         5,029,465   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Staples

       20,707,913   
Energy — 0.8%  

Oil & Gas-Refining & Marketing — 0.8%

  

Tesoro Corp.

    20,662         1,901,111   
Financials — 8.3%  

Asset Management & Custody Banks — 1.6%

  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (1)(2)

    20,471         3,816,613   

Life & Health Insurance — 1.6%

  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    45,395         3,663,376   

Regional Banks — 1.8%

  

Signature Bank (2)

    31,502         4,205,202   

Reinsurance — 1.8%

  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

    47,477         4,314,710   

Residential REIT’s — 1.0%

  

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

    42,309         2,359,150   

Retail REIT’s — 0.5%

  

Realty Income Corp.

    25,672         1,147,282   
    

 

 

 

Total Financials

       19,506,333   
Healthcare — 17.5%  

Biotechnology — 8.0%

  

Amgen, Inc. (1)

    42,412         6,437,294   

Celgene Corp. (1)(2)

    43,578         5,145,690   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    69,532         7,305,727   
    

 

 

 
       18,888,711   

Healthcare Distributors — 0.5%

  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    11,816         1,182,073   

Healthcare Equipment — 3.1%

  

Hologic, Inc. (1)(2)

    87,916         3,412,020   

Medtronic PLC (1)

    53,443         3,863,394   
    

 

 

 
       7,275,414   

Life Sciences Tools & Services — 1.0%

  

Waters Corp. (1)(2)

    19,635         2,383,296   

Managed Healthcare — 2.8%

  

Centene Corp. (1)(2)

    64,175         3,960,881   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (1)

    22,300         2,580,110   
    

 

 

 
       6,540,991   

Pharmaceuticals — 2.1%

  

Allergan PLC (1)(2)

    8,239         2,502,514   

Johnson & Johnson

    25,564         2,402,505   
    

 

 

 
       4,905,019   
    

 

 

 

Total Healthcare

       41,175,504   
Industrials — 11.3%  

Aerospace & Defense — 3.6%

  

General Dynamics Corp. (1)

    28,022         3,979,964   

TransDigm Group, Inc. (1)(2)

    19,684         4,523,974   
    

 

 

 
       8,503,938   

Building Products — 1.5%

  

AO Smith Corp. (1)

    53,475         3,449,672   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Large-Cap Growth Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
Industrials (continued)  

Diversified Support Services — 1.8%

  

Cintas Corp. (1)

    49,194       $ 4,180,998   

Electrical Components & Equipment — 3.8%

  

Acuity Brands, Inc. (1)

    24,696         4,812,510   

Roper Industries, Inc. (1)

    25,856         4,190,999   
    

 

 

 
       9,003,509   

Industrial Conglomerates — 0.6%

  

Danaher Corp. (1)

    17,213         1,497,875   
    

 

 

 

Total Industrials

       26,635,992   
Information Technology — 31.1%  

Application Software — 2.7%

  

Factset Research Systems, Inc.

    24,492         3,867,777   

Synopsys, Inc. (1)(2)

    52,896         2,482,409   
    

 

 

 
       6,350,186   

Communications Equipment — 3.1%

  

Cisco Systems, Inc. (1)

    143,287         3,708,268   

F5 Networks,
Inc. (1)(2)

    17,421         2,115,084   

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (1)(2)

    8,774         1,440,866   
    

 

 

 
       7,264,218   

Consulting & Other Services — 2.2%

  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A (2)

    82,057         5,164,668   

Data Processing & Outsourced Services — 4.0%

  

MasterCard, Inc., Class A (1)

    47,058         4,346,747   

Total System Services, Inc. (1)

    25,496         1,168,482   

Visa, Inc., Class A (1)

    55,523         3,958,790   
    

 

 

 
       9,474,019   

Internet Software & Services — 6.3%

  

eBay, Inc. (2)

    22,996         623,422   

Google, Inc., Class A (2)

    6,286         4,072,196   

Google, Inc.,
Class C (1)(2)

    8,578         5,303,348   

VeriSign, Inc. (1)(2)

    69,205         4,770,993   
    

 

 

 
       14,769,959   

Semiconductors — 1.9%

  

Microchip Technology, Inc. (1)

    37,777         1,605,522   

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (1)

    32,125         2,806,119   
    

 

 

 
       4,411,641   

Systems Software — 5.4%

  

Microsoft Corp.

    140,096         6,096,978   

Oracle Corp. (1)

    153,643         5,698,619   

Red Hat, Inc. (2)

    12,368         893,093   
    

 

 

 
       12,688,690   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 5.5%

  

Apple, Inc.

    113,769         12,828,592   
    

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

  

     72,951,973   
Materials — 1.2%  

Commodity Chemicals — 1.2%

  

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

    31,749         2,710,729   
Telecommunication Services — 1.7%  

Integrated Telecommunication Services — 1.7%

  

Verizon Communications, Inc. (1)

    86,111         3,961,967   
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $190,312,314)

   

     232,240,546   
    
Description   Shares      Value  
Short-Term Investments — 50.6%  
Collateral Pool Investments for Securities on
Loan — 48.7%
 

Collateral pool allocation (3)

     $ 114,426,851   
Mutual Funds — 1.9%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (4)

    4,499,155         4,499,155   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $118,926,006)

   

     118,926,006   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 149.5%
(identified cost $309,238,320)

   

     351,166,552   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (49.5)%         (116,253,267
    

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%      $ 234,913,285   
    

 

 

 

 

 

Mid-Cap Value Fund

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks — 96.4%             
Consumer Discretionary — 8.2%  

Advertising — 1.7%

    

The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.

    251,900       $ 4,755,872   

Auto Parts & Equipment — 2.1%

  

Visteon Corp. (1)(2)

    60,000         5,979,600   

Automotive Retail — 1.1%

  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (1)

    17,750         3,110,687   

Catalog Retail — 1.5%

  

Liberty Interactive Corp QVC Group (1)(2)

    165,247         4,468,279   

Department Stores — 0.8%

  

Kohl’s Corp.

    48,142         2,456,686   

Homebuilding — 1.0%

  

TRI Pointe Group,
Inc. (1)(2)

    201,710         2,799,735   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

       23,570,859   
Consumer Staples — 1.6%             

Agricultural Products — 0.8%

  

  

Darling Ingredients,
Inc. (1)(2)

    178,450         2,291,298   

Household Products — 0.3%

  

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

    16,700         697,392   

Personal Products — 0.5%

  

Edgewell Personal Care Co. (1)

    16,700         1,470,602   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Staples

       4,459,292   
Energy — 6.2%             

Oil & Gas-Equipment & Services — 1.5%

  

Weatherford International PLC (1)(2)

    425,350         4,317,303   

Oil & Gas-Exploration & Production — 4.7%

  

Cimarex Energy Co. (1)

    26,600         2,939,566   

EQT Corp.

    40,270         3,133,811   

Newfield Exploration
Co. (1)(2)

    75,500         2,514,905   

Noble Energy, Inc. (1)

    141,900         4,740,879   
    

 

 

 
       13,329,161   
    

 

 

 

Total Energy

       17,646,464   
Financials — 31.6%             

Asset Management & Custody Banks — 3.7%

  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (1)

    43,000         4,844,810   

Invesco, Ltd.

    164,000         5,594,040   
    

 

 

 
       10,438,850   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Mid-Cap Value Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             
Financials (continued)             

Consumer Finance — 4.3%

    

Ally Financial, Inc. (1)(2)

    245,600       $ 5,368,816   

Discover Financial Services

    128,040         6,879,589   
    

 

 

 
       12,248,405   

Diversified REIT’s — 1.9%

    

Duke Realty Corp. (1)

    301,300         5,441,478   

Life & Health Insurance — 1.9%

  

Lincoln National Corp. (1)

    107,100         5,439,609   

Property & Casualty Insurance — 2.0%

  

Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd. (1)

    103,100         5,773,600   

Real Estate Operating Companies — 1.9%

  

Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Class A (1)(2)

    254,250         5,474,003   

Regional Banks — 7.4%

  

East West Bancorp, Inc. (1)

    144,800         5,851,368   

Fifth Third Bancorp

    258,700         5,153,304   

Huntington Bancshares, Inc. (1)

    481,850         5,256,983   

Regions Financial Corp.

    524,900         5,033,791   
    

 

 

 
       21,295,446   

Reinsurance — 3.6%

  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

    66,300         6,025,344   

Validus Holdings, Ltd. (1)

    98,910         4,379,735   
    

 

 

 
       10,405,079   

Residential REIT’s — 3.0%

  

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

    44,500         3,497,255   

UDR, Inc. (1)

    156,500         5,054,950   
    

 

 

 
       8,552,205   

Retail REIT’s — 1.9%

  

Brixmor Property Group, Inc. (1)

    243,605         5,559,066   
    

 

 

 

Total Financials

       90,627,741   
Healthcare — 7.1%             

Healthcare Distributors — 2.3%

  

Cardinal Health, Inc. (1)

    81,000         6,663,870   

Healthcare Services — 1.7%

  

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (1)(2)

    41,000         4,830,210   

Managed Healthcare — 1.4%

  

Cigna Corp.

    28,750         4,047,713   

Pharmaceuticals — 1.7%

  

Mallinckrodt PLC (1)(2)

    54,550         4,704,392   
    

 

 

 

Total Healthcare

       20,246,185   
Industrials — 12.2%             

Aerospace & Defense — 2.8%

  

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (1)

    35,300         3,723,091   

Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc., Class A (1)(2)

    85,490         4,369,394   
    

 

 

 
       8,092,485   

Agricultural & Farm Machinery — 1.5%

  

AGCO Corp. (1)

    84,900         4,163,496   

Construction & Engineering — 2.5%

  

Fluor Corp.

    73,100         3,334,822   

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (1)(2)

    95,000         3,838,950   
    

 

 

 
       7,173,772   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)         
Industrials (continued)             

Electrical Components & Equipment — 1.6%

  

Regal Beloit Corp. (1)

    68,700       $ 4,580,229   

Industrial Machinery — 2.4%

  

Dover Corp.

    47,200         2,924,040   

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    37,300         4,015,718   
    

 

 

 
       6,939,758   

Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.4%

  

WESCO International, Inc. (1)(2)

    72,700         4,069,019   
    

 

 

 

Total Industrials

       35,018,759   
Information Technology — 15.2%  

Communications Equipment — 1.9%

  

CommScope Holding Co., Inc. (1)(2)

    167,185         5,408,435   

Consulting & Other Services — 1.1%

  

Teradata Corp. (1)(2)

    105,860         3,094,288   

Data Processing & Outsourced Services — 1.1%

  

Western Union Co. (1)

    173,700         3,203,028   

Semiconductors — 2.2%

  

Broadcom Corp., Class A

    120,900         6,246,903   

Systems Software — 2.9%

  

Check Point Software Technologies,
Ltd. (1)(2)

    56,501         4,407,643   

Symantec Corp.

    197,350         4,043,701   
    

 

 

 
       8,451,344   

Technology Distributors — 1.1%

  

Avnet, Inc.

    77,900         3,302,960   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 4.9%

  

NetApp, Inc. (1)

    156,000         4,985,760   

Seagate Technology PLC (1)

    68,950         3,544,030   

Western Digital Corp. (1)

    66,400         5,442,144   
    

 

 

 
       13,971,934   
    

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

  

     43,678,892   
Materials — 8.9%             

Metal & Glass Containers — 2.0%

  

Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (2)

    193,350         5,723,160   

Paper Products — 1.2%

  

International Paper Co. (1)

    78,500         3,386,490   

Specialty Chemicals — 4.1%

  

Ashland, Inc. (1)

    51,510         5,407,005   

WR Grace & Co. (1)(2)

    63,274         6,260,329   
    

 

 

 
       11,667,334   

Steel — 1.6%

  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (1)

    82,100         4,771,652   
    

 

 

 

Total Materials

       25,548,636   
Telecommunication Services — 0.8%  

Integrated Telecommunication Services — 0.8%

  

CenturyLink, Inc.

    87,246         2,359,132   
Utilities — 4.6%             

Electric Utilities — 3.0%

  

Edison International (1)

    77,400         4,526,352   

Great Plains Energy, Inc.

    156,300         3,894,996   
    

 

 

 
       8,421,348   

Multi-Utilities — 1.6%

  

CMS Energy Corp. (1)

    142,210         4,661,644   
    

 

 

 

Total Utilities

       13,082,992   
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $217,231,976)

       276,238,952   
    
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Mid-Cap Value Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Short-Term Investments — 52.3%  
Collateral Pool Investments for Securities on
Loan — 48.4%
 

Collateral pool allocation (3)

     $ 138,875,793   
Mutual Funds — 3.9%             

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (4)

    11,221,418         11,221,418   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $150,097,211)

   

     150,097,211   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 148.7%
(identified cost $367,329,187)

   

     426,336,163   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (48.7)%         (139,717,914
    

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%       $ 286,618,249   
    

 

 

 

 

 

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks — 97.8%             
Consumer Discretionary — 23.2%         

Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods — 2.0%

  

Gildan Activewear, Inc. (1)

    43,100       $ 1,352,478   

VF Corp.

    40,000         2,897,200   
    

 

 

 
       4,249,678   

Auto Parts & Equipment — 2.0%

  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    36,300         1,584,132   

Visteon Corp. (2)

    25,900         2,581,194   
    

 

 

 
       4,165,326   

Automotive Retail — 2.6%

  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (1)

    17,000         2,979,250   

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (1)(2)

    10,370         2,489,526   
    

 

 

 
       5,468,776   

Casinos & Gaming — 0.9%

  

MGM Resorts
International (1)(2)

    89,700         1,832,571   

Department Stores — 0.8%

  

Macy’s, Inc. (1)

    27,500         1,611,775   

General Merchandise Stores — 2.5%

  

Burlington Stores, Inc. (2)

    38,700         2,054,583   

Dollar Tree, Inc. (2)

    41,100         3,134,286   
    

 

 

 
       5,188,869   

Homebuilding — 1.6%

  

TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (1)(2)

    231,498         3,213,192   

Homefurnishing Retail — 1.1%

  

Restoration Hardware Holdings, Inc. (1)(2)

    23,773         2,198,527   

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines — 4.7%

  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

    79,300         1,969,019   

Marriott International, Inc., Class A (1)

    37,300         2,635,618   

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. (1)(2)

    47,000         2,707,200   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

    33,000         2,523,840   
    

 

 

 
       9,835,677   

Household Appliances — 0.9%

  

Whirlpool Corp.

    10,700         1,798,670   

Leisure Facilities — 0.9%

  

Vail Resorts, Inc. (1)

    18,000         1,942,380   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             
Consumer Discretionary (continued)             

Leisure Products — 1.2%

  

Brunswick Corp.

    50,700       $ 2,520,297   

Restaurants — 2.0%

  

Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (1)

    38,029         1,907,535   

Restaurant Brands International, Inc.

    60,100         2,304,234   
    

 

 

 
       4,211,769   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

       48,237,507   
Consumer Staples — 0.9%             

Packaged Foods & Meats — 0.9%

  

Hain Celestial Group,
Inc. (1)(2)

    29,400         1,789,284   
Energy — 4.5%             

Integrated Oil & Gas — 1.0%

  

InterOil Corp. (1)(2)

    59,000         2,115,740   

Oil & Gas-Storage & Transportation — 3.5%

  

GasLog, Ltd. (1)

    246,650         3,425,968   

Golar LNG, Ltd. (1)

    94,700         3,687,618   
    

 

 

 
       7,113,586   
    

 

 

 

Total Energy

       9,229,326   
Financials — 9.1%             

Asset Management & Custody Banks — 1.1%

  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (1)

    21,000         2,366,070   

Health Care REIT’s — 0.7%

  

New Senior Investment Group, Inc. (1)

    136,732         1,557,377   

Multi-Line Insurance — 1.3%

  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

    57,300         2,632,935   

Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.9%

  

First American Financial Corp.

    48,000         1,865,280   

Real Estate Services — 2.2%

  

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A (2)

    73,500         2,353,470   

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (1)

    14,200         2,113,954   
    

 

 

 
       4,467,424   

Specialized Finance — 1.2%

  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (1)

    11,300         2,581,033   

Specialized REIT’s — 0.8%

  

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (1)

    44,200         1,682,252   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.9%

  

MGIC Investment
Corp. (1)(2)

    168,500         1,779,360   
    

 

 

 

Total Financials

       18,931,731   
Healthcare — 21.4%             

Biotechnology — 3.2%

  

Alkermes PLC (1)(2)

    26,514         1,579,174   

Quintiles Transnational Holdings, Inc. (2)

    38,500         2,868,635   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2)

    17,900         2,282,608   
    

 

 

 
       6,730,417   

Healthcare Distributors — 2.3%

  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    23,800         2,380,952   

Cardinal Health, Inc. (1)

    30,400         2,501,008   
    

 

 

 
       4,881,960   

Healthcare Equipment — 3.7%

  

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (1)

    34,800         1,838,832   

NxStage Medical, Inc. (1)(2)

    174,500         3,031,065   

St. Jude Medical, Inc. (1)

    19,100         1,352,471   

STERIS Corp. (1)

    22,900         1,466,745   
    

 

 

 
       7,689,113   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Mid-Cap Growth Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             
Healthcare (continued)             

Healthcare Facilities — 3.1%

  

Acadia Healthcare Co.,
Inc. (1)(2)

    39,272       $ 2,868,034   

Brookdale Senior Living,
Inc. (1)(2)

    55,900         1,532,778   

Tenet Healthcare
Corp. (1)(2)

    41,300         2,033,199   
    

 

 

 
       6,434,011   

Healthcare Services — 3.7%

  

Envision Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (1)(2)

    67,673         2,772,563   

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (1)(2)

    17,300         2,038,113   

MEDNAX, Inc. (1)(2)

    34,500         2,778,975   
    

 

 

 
       7,589,651   

Healthcare Technology — 1.3%

  

Cerner Corp. (1)(2)

    43,900         2,711,264   

Managed Healthcare — 1.0%

  

Centene Corp. (1)(2)

    33,300         2,055,276   

Pharmaceuticals — 3.1%

  

Akorn, Inc. (1)(2)

    23,520         935,861   

Horizon Pharma PLC (2)

    98,100         2,866,482   

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (1)(2)

    15,580         2,630,215   
    

 

 

 
       6,432,558   
    

 

 

 

Total Healthcare

       44,524,250   
Industrials — 10.0%  

Building Products — 2.0%

  

Builders FirstSource,
Inc. (1)(2)

    125,741         1,862,224   

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    46,200         2,210,670   
    

 

 

 
       4,072,894   

Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks — 1.3%

  

Wabtec Corp. (1)

    27,300         2,614,248   

Electrical Components & Equipment — 2.3%

  

AMETEK, Inc. (1)

    44,025         2,369,426   

Roper Industries, Inc. (1)

    15,500         2,512,395   
    

 

 

 
       4,881,821   

Human Resource & Employment Services — 1.3%

  

Robert Half International, Inc.

    54,400         2,776,032   

Research & Consulting Services — 2.3%

  

Acacia Research Corp. (1)

    210,400         2,003,008   

Verisk Analytics, Inc., Class A (1)(2)

    38,426         2,808,172   
    

 

 

 
       4,811,180   

Trucking — 0.8%

  

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (1)

    23,300         1,695,774   
    

 

 

 

Total Industrials

       20,851,949   
Information Technology — 26.2%  

Application Software — 4.2%

  

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (1)(2)

    106,400         2,130,128   

PTC, Inc. (1)(2)

    65,000         2,152,800   

Qlik Technologies, Inc. (2)

    73,800         2,794,068   

Verint Systems, Inc. (2)

    31,900         1,701,227   
    

 

 

 
       8,778,223   

Communications Equipment — 2.1%

  

F5 Networks, Inc. (1)(2)

    21,800         2,646,738   

Palo Alto Networks,
Inc. (1)(2)

    10,760         1,767,007   
    

 

 

 
       4,413,745   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             
Information Technology (continued)  

Data Processing & Outsourced Services — 9.5%

  

Alliance Data Systems Corp. (1)(2)

    10,100       $ 2,597,619   

Cardtronics, Inc. (1)(2)

    108,618         3,747,321   

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (1)(2)

    17,000         2,535,720   

Sabre Corp. (1)

    77,600         2,112,272   

Total System Services, Inc.

    56,600         2,593,978   

Vantiv, Inc., Class A (2)

    60,300         2,655,612   

VeriFone Systems, Inc. (2)

    73,300         2,289,892   

WEX, Inc. (1)(2)

    11,500         1,087,095   
    

 

 

 
       19,619,509   

Electronic Components — 1.2%

  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

    48,800         2,555,168   

Internet Software & Services — 3.3%

  

Criteo SA, ADR (1)(2)

    100,867         3,954,995   

Shutterstock,
Inc. (1)(2)

    88,800         2,975,688   
    

 

 

 
       6,930,683   

Semiconductors — 0.9%

  

NXP
Semiconductors (1)(2)

    21,000         1,777,650   

Systems Software — 5.0%

  

Check Point Software Technologies,
Ltd. (1)(2)

    33,300         2,597,733   

FleetMatics Group PLC (1)(2)

    39,500         1,768,020   

Fortinet, Inc. (1)(2)

    45,810         1,930,434   

Red Hat, Inc. (2)

    43,014         3,106,041   

Rovi Corp. (1)(2)

    90,200         998,514   
    

 

 

 
       10,400,742   
    

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

  

     54,475,720   
Telecommunication Services — 2.5%  

Wireless Telecommunication Services — 2.5%

  

Crown Castle International Corp. (1)

    26,100         2,176,479   

SBA Communications Corp., Class A (2)

    25,400         3,002,280   
    

 

 

 

Total Telecommunication Services

  

     5,178,759   
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $153,857,135)

       203,218,526   
    
Short-Term Investments — 49.9%  
Collateral Pool Investments for Securities on
Loan — 47.7%
 

Collateral pool allocation (3)

       99,120,731   
Mutual Funds — 2.2%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (4)

    4,639,539         4,639,539   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $103,760,270)

   

     103,760,270   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 147.7%
(identified cost $257,617,405)

   

     306,978,796   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (47.7)%         (99,113,097
    

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%       $ 207,865,699   
    

 

 

 
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Small-Cap Value Fund

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks — 96.1%  
Consumer Discretionary — 10.4%  

Apparel Retail — 1.6%

  

Crocs, Inc. (1)(2)

    33,260       $ 489,920   

Finish Line, Inc., Class A

    38,000         1,002,060   
    

 

 

 
       1,491,980   

Auto Parts & Equipment — 1.2%

  

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (2)

    56,400         1,139,280   

Homebuilding — 3.0%

  

Century Communities, Inc. (1)(2)

    85,490         1,880,780   

TRI Pointe Group,
Inc. (1)(2)

    62,970         874,023   
    

 

 

 
       2,754,803   

Leisure Facilities — 1.6%

  

ClubCorp Holdings, Inc. (1)

    66,360         1,493,764   

Leisure Products — 1.0%

  

Brunswick Corp.

    17,730         881,358   

Publishing — 1.0%

  

Time, Inc.

    42,700         886,879   

Specialized Consumer Services — 1.0%

  

Steiner Leisure, Ltd. (2)

    14,181         902,904   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

  

     9,550,968   
Consumer Staples — 2.2%  

Agricultural Products — 1.1%

  

Darling Ingredients,
Inc. (1)(2)

    82,170         1,055,063   

Food Retail — 1.1%

  

SUPERVALU, Inc. (2)

    118,300         974,792   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Staples

  

     2,029,855   
Energy — 3.5%  

Oil & Gas-Equipment & Services — 1.1%

  

Oil States International, Inc. (1)(2)

    36,150         1,025,575   

Oil & Gas-Exploration & Production — 2.4%

  

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (2)

    31,100         1,132,973   

QEP Resources, Inc.

    72,920         1,023,797   
    

 

 

 
       2,156,770   
    

 

 

 

Total Energy

  

     3,182,345   
Financials — 27.0%  

Consumer Finance — 1.1%

  

Nelnet, Inc., Class A

    26,600         1,001,490   

Diversified Capital Markets — 2.7%

  

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (1)(2)

    35,300         1,434,239   

HFF, Inc., Class A (1)

    28,150         1,022,690   
    

 

 

 
       2,456,929   

Life & Health Insurance — 1.3%

  

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. (1)

    48,990         1,188,497   

Office REIT’s — 1.2%

  

Corporate Office Properties Trust (1)

    50,500         1,062,015   

Regional Banks — 13.2%

  

Ameris Bancorp (1)

    68,170         1,858,996   

BBCN Bancorp, Inc. (1)

    75,400         1,097,070   

Customers Bancorp,
Inc. (1)(2)

    51,050         1,251,236   

First Merchants Corp.

    62,400         1,623,648   

First NBC Bank Holding
Co. (1)(2)

    29,200         1,022,000   

FirstMerit Corp.

    64,900         1,165,604   

Great Western Bancorp, Inc.

    64,950         1,634,791   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
Financials (continued)  

Regional Banks (continued)

  

TriCo Bancshares

    55,720       $ 1,322,793   

Western Alliance Bancorp (1)(2)

    39,750         1,213,170   
    

 

 

 
       12,189,308   

Reinsurance — 3.5%

  

Enstar Group, Ltd. (1)(2)

    6,600         964,326   

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (1)

    90,250         1,293,283   

State National Cos., Inc.

    100,000         950,000   
    

 

 

 
       3,207,609   

Retail REIT’s — 1.2%

  

Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. (1)

    183,200         1,146,832   

Specialized Finance — 0.5%

  

GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. (1)

    59,959         495,261   

Specialized REIT’s — 1.0%

  

LaSalle Hotel Properties (1)

    29,400         924,924   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 1.3%

  

EverBank Financial Corp. (1)

    60,580         1,198,272   
    

 

 

 

Total Financials

  

     24,871,137   
Healthcare — 6.0%  

Healthcare Facilities — 1.4%

  

HealthSouth Corp. (1)

    29,700         1,268,190   

Healthcare Services — 1.7%

  

Civitas Solutions,
Inc. (1)(2)

    66,070         1,602,858   

Life Sciences Tools & Services — 1.2%

  

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A (1)(2)

    8,000         1,114,640   

Pharmaceuticals — 1.7%

  

Impax Laboratories, Inc. (1)(2)

    15,780         646,349   

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (1)(2)

    20,000         930,400   
    

 

 

 
       1,576,749   
    

 

 

 

Total Healthcare

  

     5,562,437   
Industrials — 16.6%  

Aerospace & Defense — 2.2%

  

Moog, Inc., Class A (1)(2)

    10,700         675,170   

Triumph Group, Inc.

    27,850         1,375,511   
    

 

 

 
       2,050,681   

Building Products — 1.0%

  

Continental Building Products, Inc. (2)

    47,531         950,145   

Construction & Engineering — 1.6%

  

EMCOR Group, Inc. (1)

    31,200         1,438,008   

Electrical Components & Equipment — 1.4%

  

Regal Beloit Corp. (1)

    20,100         1,340,067   

Environmental & Facilities Services — 1.3%

  

Tetra Tech, Inc. (1)

    44,650         1,160,007   

Industrial Machinery — 3.6%

  

Actuant Corp., Class A (1)

    63,940         1,370,874   

Altra Industrial Motion Corp. (1)

    51,500         1,288,015   

Blount International, Inc. (2)

    92,500         637,325   
    

 

 

 
       3,296,214   

Research & Consulting Services — 1.5%

  

RPX Corp. (1)(2)

    100,250         1,380,442   

Trading Companies & Distributors — 4.0%

  

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (1)

    29,370         1,243,526   

MRC Global, Inc. (1)(2)

    78,900         1,024,911   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Small-Cap Value Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
Industrials (continued)  

Trading Companies & Distributors (continued)

  

WESCO International, Inc. (1)(2)

    24,850       $ 1,390,854   
    

 

 

 
       3,659,291   
    

 

 

 

Total Industrials

       15,274,855   
Information Technology — 15.5%  

Communications Equipment — 4.3%

  

CommScope Holding Co., Inc. (1)(2)

    40,280         1,303,058   

Finisar Corp. (1)(2)

    72,950         1,125,619   

NETGEAR, Inc. (1)(2)

    52,000         1,579,760   
    

 

 

 
       4,008,437   

Data Processing & Outsourced Services — 2.8%

  

Convergys Corp. (1)

    60,780         1,373,628   

MoneyGram International, Inc. (1)(2)

    136,400         1,192,136   
    

 

 

 
       2,565,764   

Electronic Components — 1.4%

  

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

    135,100         1,334,788   

Home Entertainment Software — 1.6%

  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (1)(2)

    50,600         1,473,978   

Systems Software — 1.1%

  

AVG Technologies NV (2)

    42,980         994,127   

Technology Distributors — 1.8%

  

Ingram Micro, Inc.

    59,800         1,618,188   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 2.5%

  

Datalink Corp. (1)(2)

    180,920         1,049,336   

Synaptics, Inc. (1)(2)

    17,900         1,254,611   
    

 

 

 
       2,303,947   
    

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

       14,299,229   
Materials — 8.6%  

Metal & Glass Containers — 1.7%

  

Berry Plastics Group,
Inc. (1)(2)

    52,700         1,559,920   

Paper Packaging — 1.6%

  

Graphic Packaging Holding Co.

    105,500         1,487,550   

Paper Products — 1.6%

  

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp. (1)

    65,870         1,435,307   

Specialty Chemicals — 2.3%

  

A Schulman, Inc. (1)

    38,630         1,326,168   

Innophos Holdings, Inc. (1)

    15,750         757,103   
    

 

 

 
       2,083,271   

Steel — 1.4%

  

Worthington Industries, Inc. (1)

    52,400         1,340,916   
    

 

 

 

Total Materials

       7,906,964   
Telecommunication Services — 1.6%  

Alternative Carriers — 1.4%

  

Premiere Global Services, Inc. (2)

    118,600         1,278,508   

Integrated Telecommunication Services — 0.2%

  

IDT Corp., Class B

    15,490         241,954   
    

 

 

 

Total Telecommunication Services

  

     1,520,462   
Utilities — 4.7%  

Electric Utilities — 4.7%

  

Great Plains Energy, Inc.

    41,100         1,024,212   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
Utilities (continued)  

Electric Utilities (continued)

  

PNM Resources, Inc. (1)

    50,900       $ 1,303,549   

Portland General Electric Co. (1)

    32,400         1,119,096   

UIL Holdings Corp. (1)

    19,100         869,623   
    

 

 

 

Total Utilities

       4,316,480   
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $84,493,466)

       88,514,732   
    
Short-Term Investments — 51.0%  
Collateral Pool Investments for Securities on
Loan — 45.0%
 

Collateral pool allocation (3)

       41,462,036   
Mutual Funds — 6.0%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (4)

    5,566,813         5,566,813   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $47,028,849)

   

     47,028,849   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 147.1%
(identified cost $131,522,315)

   

     135,543,581   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (47.1)%         (43,377,906
    

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%       $ 92,165,675   
    

 

 

 

 

 

Small-Cap Core Fund

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks — 99.0%  
Consumer Discretionary — 14.2%  

Apparel Retail — 3.2%

  

Cato Corp., Class A

    885       $ 31,090   

Children’s Place, Inc. (1)

    614         36,791   

Express, Inc. (2)

    2,456         50,103   

Tilly’s, Inc. (2)

    2,137         17,117   
    

 

 

 
       135,101   

Auto Parts & Equipment — 2.9%

  

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (2)

    1,875         37,875   

Cooper-Standard Holding, Inc. (2)

    202         11,599   

Dana Holding Corp.

    1,762         30,905   

Tenneco, Inc. (2)

    463         21,784   

Tower International, Inc. (2)

    866         21,174   
    

 

 

 
       123,337   

Casinos & Gaming — 0.6%

  

Boyd Gaming Corp. (2)

    1,500         24,150   

Education Services — 0.7%

  

K12, Inc. (1)(2)

    2,461         32,534   

Home Furnishings — 0.4%

  

Hooker Furniture Corp. (1)

    824         19,661   

Homefurnishing Retail — 0.8%

  

Select Comfort Corp. (2)

    1,370         33,359   

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines — 1.1%

  

Marcus Corp.

    531         10,307   

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.

    507         36,002   
    

 

 

 
       46,309   

Housewares & Specialties — 0.2%

  

CSS Industries, Inc.

    298         7,891   

Leisure Facilities — 1.1%

  

Vail Resorts, Inc. (1)

    420         45,322   
 

 

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Small-Cap Core Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
Consumer Discretionary (continued)  

Leisure Products — 0.6%

  

Nautilus, Inc. (2)

    1,704       $ 26,037   

Restaurants — 1.1%

  

Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. (2)

    2,049         26,125   

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (1)(2)

    284         22,376   
    

 

 

 
       48,501   

Specialty Stores — 0.4%

  

Outerwall, Inc.

    265         16,324   

Tires & Rubber — 1.1%

  

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

    1,243         47,980   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

  

     606,506   
Consumer Staples — 1.8%  

Food Retail — 0.7%

  

Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A (1)

    592         29,422   

Packaged Foods & Meats — 0.9%

  

Sanderson Farms, Inc. (1)

    539         37,213   

Personal Products — 0.2%

  

Nutraceutical International Corp. (2)

    465         11,272   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Staples

  

     77,907   
Energy — 2.3%  

Oil & Gas-Drilling — 0.3%

  

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

    917         14,929   

Oil & Gas-Equipment & Services — 1.0%

  

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (2)

    719         11,302   

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (1)(2)

    805         15,899   

Superior Energy Services, Inc. (1)

    846         13,460   
    

 

 

 
       40,661   

Oil & Gas-Exploration & Production — 0.5%

  

Abraxas Petroleum Corp. (2)

    3,625         7,069   

Bill Barrett Corp. (1)(2)

    1,822         9,966   

Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. (2)

    636         4,865   
    

 

 

 
       21,900   

Oil & Gas-Refining & Marketing — 0.5%

  

Adams Resources & Energy, Inc.

    151         6,887   

Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc.

    419         12,889   
    

 

 

 
       19,776   
    

 

 

 

Total Energy

       97,266   
Financials — 22.1%  

Consumer Finance — 2.0%

  

Cash America International, Inc.

    963         26,579   

Credit Acceptance Corp. (2)

    151         30,775   

Regional Management Corp. (2)

    1,233         20,344   

World Acceptance
Corp. (1)(2)

    244         9,170   
    

 

 

 
       86,868   

Diversified REIT’s — 1.4%

  

American Assets Trust, Inc.

    920         35,438   

Winthrop Realty Trust

    1,771         25,361   
    

 

 

 
       60,799   

Hotel & Resort REIT’s — 0.9%

  

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.

    2,085         16,138   

Hersha Hospitality Trust

    823         20,114   
    

 

 

 
       36,252   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
Financials (continued)  

Investment Banking & Brokerage — 0.5%

  

Investment Technology Group, Inc.

    1,399       $ 22,971   

Life & Health Insurance — 1.6%

  

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

    801         14,330   

Symetra Financial Corp.

    1,664         52,366   
    

 

 

 
       66,696   

Multi-Line Insurance — 0.9%

  

Horace Mann Educators Corp. (1)

    1,099         36,509   

Office REIT’s — 0.8%

  

DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc.

    1,283         34,295   

Property & Casualty Insurance — 2.7%

  

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.

    451         25,247   

Employers Holdings, Inc.

    1,698         37,441   

HCI Group, Inc. (1)

    869         34,543   

Navigators Group, Inc. (2)

    225         17,111   
    

 

 

 
       114,342   

Regional Banks — 6.6%

  

1st Source Corp.

    477         14,281   

BancFirst Corp.

    262         15,843   

BBCN Bancorp, Inc.

    2,478         36,055   

Central Pacific Financial Corp.

    1,082         22,441   

Fidelity Southern Corp.

    1,060         20,453   

Financial Institutions, Inc.

    826         20,460   

First Financial Corp.

    374         12,301   

Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.

    317         12,765   

Hanmi Financial Corp.

    829         20,095   

Preferred Bank

    603         18,482   

PrivateBancorp, Inc. (1)

    1,133         42,884   

Wilshire Bancorp, Inc. (1)

    2,098         22,407   

Wintrust Financial Corp. (1)

    418         21,318   
    

 

 

 
       279,785   

Reinsurance — 0.7%

  

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (1)

    2,143         30,709   

Retail REIT’s — 0.3%

  

Saul Centers, Inc. (1)

    295         14,555   

Specialized Finance — 0.2%

  

Marlin Business Services Corp.

    444         6,092   

Specialized REIT’s — 2.3%

  

Chesapeake Lodging Trust

    1,122         32,437   

CubeSmart

    669         16,919   

EPR Properties

    263         13,384   

Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

    405         36,341   
    

 

 

 
       99,081   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 1.2%

  

Provident Financial Holdings, Inc.

    681         11,161   

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (1)(2)

    1,706         41,507   
    

 

 

 
       52,668   
    

 

 

 

Total Financials

       941,622   
Healthcare — 20.0%             

Biotechnology — 4.0%

  

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (2)

    763         24,393   

Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2)

    1,014         20,341   

AMAG Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. (1)(2)

    180         11,257   

Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2)

    76         9,911   

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. (2)

    996         33,157   

Enanta Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. (1)(2)

    227         8,862   

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class B (1)(2)

    291         26,754   

NewLink Genetics Corp. (1)(2)

    226         10,150   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Small-Cap Core Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
Healthcare (continued)             

Biotechnology (continued)

  

Repligen Corp. (1)(2)

    796       $ 27,128   
    

 

 

 
       171,953   

Healthcare Distributors — 0.3%

  

PharMerica Corp. (2)

    394         12,892   

Healthcare Equipment — 3.7%

  

Cynosure, Inc., Class A (2)

    1,162         36,766   

Globus Medical, Inc.,
Class A (1)(2)

    1,524         37,216   

Masimo Corp. (1)(2)

    1,076         43,718   

NuVasive, Inc. (2)

    775         40,858   
    

 

 

 
       158,558   

Healthcare Facilities — 2.3%

  

Amsurg Corp. (1)(2)

    579         45,405   

HealthSouth Corp. (1)

    313         13,365   

Select Medical Holdings Corp.

    1,400         18,060   

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (1)

    403         18,518   
    

 

 

 
       95,348   

Healthcare Services — 1.6%

  

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (2)

    1,108         37,229   

CorVel Corp. (2)

    431         12,943   

Providence Service Corp. (2)

    402         18,021   
    

 

 

 
       68,193   

Healthcare Supplies — 0.4%

  

ICU Medical, Inc. (2)

    150         17,028   

Healthcare Technology — 0.5%

  

MedAssets, Inc. (2)

    1,063         22,450   

Life Sciences Tools & Services — 3.5%

  

Affymetrix, Inc. (1)(2)

    3,554         33,159   

Cambrex Corp. (2)

    902         43,125   

Luminex Corp. (2)

    1,548         28,204   

PAREXEL International
Corp. (1)(2)

    685         45,018   
    

 

 

 
       149,506   

Managed Healthcare — 1.7%

  

Magellan Health, Inc. (2)

    562         31,472   

Molina Healthcare, Inc. (2)

    518         38,638   
    

 

 

 
       70,110   

Pharmaceuticals — 2.0%

  

Insys Therapeutics, Inc. (1)(2)

    674         21,851   

Prestige Brands Holdings,
Inc. (1)(2)

    605         28,145   

Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2)

    1,025         20,479   

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2)

    858         15,573   
    

 

 

 
       86,048   
    

 

 

 

Total Healthcare

       852,086   
Industrials — 15.3%             

Aerospace & Defense — 1.9%

  

Curtiss-Wright Corp. (1)

    440         28,912   

Ducommun, Inc. (2)

    1,111         26,242   

Moog, Inc., Class A (2)

    379         23,915   
    

 

 

 
       79,069   

Air Freight & Logistics — 0.8%

  

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (1)(2)

    812         33,544   

Airlines — 0.9%

  

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (1)(2)

    1,699         38,500   

Building Products — 0.5%

  

Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (2)

    1,421         23,290   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
Industrials (continued)             

Commercial Printing — 1.8%

  

Ennis, Inc.

    2,193       $ 35,812   

Multi-Color Corp.

    636         41,906   
    

 

 

 
       77,718   

Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks — 1.7%

  

Meritor, Inc. (1)(2)

    2,970         37,571   

Wabash National Corp. (1)(2)

    2,902         35,491   
    

 

 

 
       73,062   

Diversified Support Services — 0.8%

  

UniFirst Corp.

    334         36,209   

Industrial Machinery — 1.6%

  

Blount International, Inc. (2)

    1,536         10,583   

Chart Industries, Inc. (1)(2)

    945         24,154   

Kadant, Inc.

    714         31,766   
    

 

 

 
       66,503   

Marine — 0.8%

  

Matson, Inc. (1)

    953         35,909   

Office Services & Supplies — 1.9%

  

ACCO Brands Corp. (1)(2)

    5,197         39,497   

Sykes Enterprises, Inc. (1)(2)

    1,579         39,712   
    

 

 

 
       79,209   

Security & Alarm Services — 0.7%

  

Brink’s Co. (1)

    1,035         29,663   

Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.6%

  

CAI International, Inc. (2)

    888         11,686   

MRC Global, Inc. (2)

    1,113         14,458   
    

 

 

 
       26,144   

Trucking — 1.3%

  

ArcBest Corp. (1)

    1,173         33,876   

USA Truck, Inc. (2)

    1,052         20,777   
    

 

 

 
       54,653   
    

 

 

 

Total Industrials

       653,473   
Information Technology — 19.7%  

Application Software — 1.6%

  

Manhattan Associates, Inc. (1)(2)

    763         44,620   

PTC, Inc. (2)

    754         24,973   
    

 

 

 
       69,593   

Communications Equipment — 2.5%

  

Bel Fuse, Inc., Class B

    938         16,565   

InterDigital, Inc.

    601         29,731   

Plantronics, Inc.

    563         29,929   

Polycom, Inc. (1)(2)

    2,798         30,107   
    

 

 

 
       106,332   

Data Processing & Outsourced Services — 2.9%

  

Convergys Corp.

    552         12,475   

Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (2)

    343         22,114   

ExlService Holdings, Inc. (2)

    1,162         42,041   

MAXIMUS, Inc. (1)

    747         45,231   
    

 

 

 
       121,861   

Electronic Components — 0.7%

  

II-VI, Inc. (2)

    867         14,644   

Rogers Corp. (1)(2)

    263         14,638   
    

 

 

 
       29,282   

Electronic Equipment & Instruments — 0.5%

  

Itron, Inc. (2)

    732         21,960   
 

 

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Small-Cap Core Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
Information Technology (continued)  

Electronic Manufacturing Services — 2.1%

  

Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (2)

    1,625       $ 34,726   

Methode Electronics, Inc.

    931         24,737   

Sanmina Corp. (2)

    1,631         31,380   
    

 

 

 
       90,843   

Internet Software & Services — 1.4%

  

Blucora, Inc. (2)

    1,782         24,877   

Cimpress NV (1)(2)

    483         33,800   
    

 

 

 
       58,677   

Semiconductor Equipment — 2.4%

  

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (1)(2)

    1,604         38,929   

Amkor Technology, Inc. (2)

    5,708         30,823   

Cabot Microelectronics Corp. (2)

    360         15,617   

Xcerra Corp. (2)

    2,932         18,354   
    

 

 

 
       103,723   

Semiconductors — 4.4%

  

Diodes, Inc. (2)

    1,372         27,015   

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (2)

    2,107         40,012   

IXYS Corp.

    1,853         21,847   

Microsemi Corp. (1)(2)

    1,321         41,955   

NeoPhotonics Corp. (1)(2)

    3,855         27,910   

Pericom Semiconductor Corp.

    2,311         28,148   
    

 

 

 
       186,887   

Systems Software — 0.4%

  

Progress Software Corp. (2)

    641         17,365   

Technology Distributors — 0.8%

  

Insight Enterprises, Inc. (2)

    1,297         32,827   
    

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

       839,350   
Materials — 0.7%  

Gold — 0.2%

  

Gold Resource Corp. (1)

    4,073         9,694   

Paper Products — 0.3%

  

Neenah Paper, Inc.

    176         10,159   

Steel — 0.2%

  

Handy & Harman, Ltd. (2)

    393         9,911   
    

 

 

 

Total Materials

       29,764   
Telecommunication Services — 1.3%  

Alternative Carriers — 0.6%

  

Premiere Global Services, Inc. (2)

    2,267         24,438   

Integrated Telecommunication Services — 0.7%

  

General Communication, Inc., Class A (2)

    1,704         28,713   
    

 

 

 

Total Telecommunication Services

       53,151   
Utilities — 1.6%  

Electric Utilities — 1.6%

  

El Paso Electric Co. (1)

    781         27,647   

PNM Resources, Inc. (1)

    1,608         41,181   
    

 

 

 

Total Utilities

       68,828   
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $4,189,335)

       4,219,953   
    
Description   Shares      Value  
Short-Term Investments — 31.3%  
Collateral Pool Investments for Securities on Loan — 30.2%  

Collateral pool allocation (3)

     $ 1,283,962   
Mutual Funds — 1.1%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (4)

    47,479         47,479   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $1,331,441)

       1,331,441   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 130.3%
(identified cost $5,520,776)

       5,551,394   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (30.3)%         (1,290,115
    

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%      $ 4,261,279   
    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small-Cap Growth Fund

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks — 98.6%  
Consumer Discretionary — 16.4%  

Advertising — 0.6%

  

National CineMedia, Inc.

    279,699       $ 3,678,042   

Apparel Retail — 2.0%

  

Francesca’s Holdings Corp. (1)(2)

    348,905         3,921,692   

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (1)

    157,700         8,902,165   
    

 

 

 
       12,823,857   

Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods — 1.4%

  

Columbia Sportswear Co. (1)

    146,699         9,002,918   

General Merchandise Stores — 1.4%

  

Burlington Stores,
Inc. (1)(2)

    175,472         9,315,808   

Homebuilding — 5.8%

  

M/I Homes, Inc. (1)(2)

    328,896         8,215,822   

TRI Pointe Group,
Inc. (1)(2)

    906,212         12,578,222   

UCP, Inc., Class A (1)(2)

    300,784         2,451,390   

William Lyon Homes, Class A (1)(2)

    615,411         13,945,213   
    

 

 

 
       37,190,647   

Homefurnishing Retail — 1.0%

  

Restoration Hardware Holdings, Inc. (1)(2)

    72,949         6,746,324   

Leisure Products — 0.7%

  

Performance Sports Group, Ltd. (2)

    359,122         4,661,404   

Publishing — 1.8%

  

New Media Investment Group, Inc. (1)

    757,557         11,302,751   

Restaurants — 1.7%

  

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (1)(2)

    69,170         3,571,939   

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (1)(2)

    432,798         7,418,157   
    

 

 

 
       10,990,096   
    

 

 

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

       105,711,847   
Consumer Staples — 0.8%  

Packaged Foods & Meats — 0.8%

  

Hain Celestial Group,
Inc. (1)(2)

    90,629         5,515,681   
Energy — 6.7%  

Integrated Oil & Gas — 2.2%

  

InterOil Corp. (1)(2)

    394,087         14,131,960   

Oil & Gas-Storage & Transportation — 4.5%

  

GasLog, Ltd. (1)

    902,329         12,533,349   

Golar LNG, Ltd. (1)

    426,969         16,626,173   
    

 

 

 
       29,159,522   
    

 

 

 

Total Energy

       43,291,482   
 

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Small-Cap Growth Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
Financials — 8.9%  

Health Care REIT’s — 2.3%

  

New Senior Investment Group, Inc.

    1,292,251       $ 14,718,739   

Hotel & Resort REIT’s — 1.1%

  

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (1)

    411,185         7,282,086   

Multi-Sector Holdings — 1.3%

  

PICO Holdings, Inc. (1)(2)

    666,653         8,633,156   

Specialized Finance — 2.1%

  

GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc.

    1,619,391         13,376,170   

Specialized REIT’s — 2.1%

  

LaSalle Hotel Properties (1)

    208,592         6,562,304   

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (1)

    586,675         7,116,368   
    

 

 

 
       13,678,672   
    

 

 

 

Total Financials

       57,688,823   
Healthcare — 19.8%  

Biotechnology — 1.2%

    

Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2)

    22,600         1,775,230   

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1)(2)

    502,307         5,922,200   
    

 

 

 
       7,697,430   

Healthcare Equipment — 6.8%

  

ABIOMED, Inc. (1)(2)

    76,918         7,376,436   

DexCom, Inc. (1)(2)

    34,559         3,253,384   

EndoChoice Holdings, Inc. (2)

    212,555         3,592,180   

Globus Medical, Inc., Class A (1)(2)

    326,253         7,967,098   

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (1)

    159,410         8,423,224   

NxStage Medical,
Inc. (1)(2)

    753,966         13,096,390   
    

 

 

 
       43,708,712   

Healthcare Facilities — 2.6%

  

Acadia Healthcare Co.,
Inc. (1)(2)

    120,513         8,801,064   

HealthSouth Corp. (1)

    194,343         8,298,446   
    

 

 

 
       17,099,510   

Healthcare Services — 1.3%

  

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (2)

    250,396         8,413,306   

Life Sciences Tools & Services — 3.2%

  

Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (1)(2)

    432,600         8,626,044   

ICON PLC, ADR (1)(2)

    105,377         8,114,029   

PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (1)(2)

    96,541         3,632,838   
    

 

 

 
       20,372,911   

Managed Healthcare — 0.5%

  

Centene Corp. (1)(2)

    48,945         3,020,885   

Pharmaceuticals — 4.2%

  

Akorn, Inc. (1)(2)

    76,751         3,053,922   

Horizon Pharma
PLC (1)(2)

    335,301         9,797,495   

Medicines Co. (1)(2)

    107,160         4,393,560   

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1)(2)

    79,231         4,559,744   

Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A

    157,878         5,573,094   
    

 

 

 
       27,377,815   
    

 

 

 

Total Healthcare

       127,690,569   
Industrials — 14.4%  

Aerospace & Defense — 1.4%

  

Hexcel Corp. (1)

    184,600         8,908,796   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
Industrials (continued)  

Building Products — 3.7%

  

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (1)(2)

    904,696       $ 13,398,548   

Continental Building Products, Inc. (2)

    170,338         3,405,056   

Lennox International, Inc. (1)

    63,600         7,507,344   
    

 

 

 
       24,310,948   

Human Resource & Employment Services — 1.6%

  

On Assignment,
Inc. (1)(2)

    287,564         10,346,553   

Industrial Machinery — 1.3%

  

Barnes Group, Inc.

    212,680         8,215,829   

Office Services & Supplies — 1.1%

  

ARC Document Solutions, Inc. (1)(2)

    1,056,600         7,015,824   

Research & Consulting Services — 3.6%

  

Acacia Research Corp. (1)

    1,355,325         12,902,694   

Advisory Board
Co. (1)(2)

    217,967         10,599,735   
    

 

 

 
       23,502,429   

Security & Alarm Services — 0.5%

  

MiX Telematics, Ltd., ADR (1)(2)

    504,815         3,069,275   

Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.2%

  

Watsco, Inc.

    62,065         7,600,480   
    

 

 

 

Total Industrials

       92,970,134   
Information Technology — 25.7%  

Application Software — 1.2%

  

Callidus Software,
Inc. (1)(2)

    442,577         6,979,439   

RingCentral, Inc., Class A (2)

    56,100         965,481   
    

 

 

 
       7,944,920   

Communications Equipment — 1.1%

  

CalAmp Corp. (1)(2)

    143,550         2,385,801   

Ruckus Wireless,
Inc. (1)(2)

    382,071         4,325,044   
    

 

 

 
       6,710,845   

Consulting & Other Services — 1.2%

  

Virtusa Corp. (1)(2)

    149,971         7,936,465   

Data Processing & Outsourced Services — 4.7%

  

Cardtronics, Inc. (1)(2)

    338,975         11,694,638   

MAXIMUS, Inc. (1)

    155,875         9,438,231   

VeriFone Systems, Inc. (1)(2)

    281,400         8,790,936   
    

 

 

 
       29,923,805   

Internet Software & Services — 9.2%

  

Actua Corp. (1)(2)

    813,024         11,569,332   

Criteo SA, ADR (1)(2)

    392,248         15,380,044   

Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc. (1)(2)

    386,117         5,903,729   

j2 Global, Inc.

    7,039         489,774   

LogMeIn, Inc. (1)(2)

    154,289         9,618,376   

Monster Worldwide, Inc. (1)(2)

    643,444         4,677,838   

Shutterstock,
Inc. (1)(2)

    357,883         11,992,659   
    

 

 

 
       59,631,752   

Semiconductors — 1.8%

  

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (1)(2)

    597,700         5,977,000   

Microsemi Corp. (1)(2)

    174,900         5,554,824   
    

 

 

 
       11,531,824   

Systems Software — 6.5%

  

FleetMatics Group PLC (1)(2)

    173,100         7,747,956   

Proofpoint, Inc. (1)(2)

    121,098         6,822,661   

Rovi Corp. (1)(2)

    580,600         6,427,242   

Rubicon Project, Inc. (1)(2)

    1,464,842         21,093,725   
    

 

 

 
       42,091,584   
    

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

  

     165,771,195   
 

 

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Small-Cap Growth Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
Materials — 1.8%             

Steel — 1.8%

    

SunCoke Energy, Inc.

    1,032,619       $ 11,854,466   
Telecommunication Services — 4.1%  

Alternative Carriers — 4.1%

  

8x8, Inc. (1)(2)

    689,805         5,332,193   

inContact, Inc. (1)(2)

    2,849,347         21,512,570   
    

 

 

 

Total Telecommunication Services

  

     26,844,763   
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $591,395,449)

       637,338,960   
Short-Term Investments — 50.1%  
Collateral Pool Investments for Securities on
Loan — 46.6%
 

Collateral pool allocation (3)

  

     300,690,862   
Mutual Funds — 3.5%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (4)

    22,731,181         22,731,181   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $323,422,043)

   

     323,422,043   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 148.7%
(identified cost $914,817,492)

   

     960,761,003   
Other Assets and
Liabilities — (48.7)%
        (314,692,945
  

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%       $ 646,068,058   
    

 

 

 

 

 

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks — 96.8%             

Austria — 0.9%

    

Flughafen Wien AG

    267       $ 24,426   

Oesterreichische Post AG

    351         13,500   
    

 

 

 
       37,926   

Belgium — 0.9%

  

Ageas

    248         10,115   

bpost SA

    1,210         29,423   
    

 

 

 
       39,538   

Bermuda — 2.4%

  

Bunge, Ltd.

    241         17,461   

Everest Re Group, Ltd. (1)

    425         74,719   

Giordano International, Ltd.

    18,000         9,798   
    

 

 

 
       101,978   

Canada — 8.7%

  

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust

    705         6,570   

BCE, Inc.

    1,193         48,242   

Canadian Tire Corp., Ltd., Class A

    139         13,122   

Cogeco Cable, Inc.

    101         5,098   

Dollarama, Inc.

    1,824         104,149   

Emera, Inc.

    550         19,047   

First Capital Realty, Inc.

    2,116         27,970   

Fortis, Inc./Canada

    1,365         37,030   

Genworth MI Canada, Inc. (1)

    2,022         46,846   

High Liner Foods, Inc.

    290         3,747   

Laurentian Bank of Canada (1)

    602         22,156   

Medical Facilities Corp. (1)

    462         5,619   

Metro, Inc. (1)

    255         6,734   

National Bank of Canada

    219         7,208   

North West Co., Inc.

    552         11,367   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             

Canada (continued)

  

Valener, Inc. (1)

    676       $ 8,612   
    

 

 

 
       373,517   

France — 0.2%

  

Boiron SA

    82         8,754   

Germany — 2.7%

  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    870         66,656   

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    712         50,351   
    

 

 

 
       117,007   

Guernsey — 2.4%

  

Amdocs, Ltd.

    1,826         104,465   

Hong Kong — 2.9%

  

CLP Holdings, Ltd.

    10,000         83,090   

PCCW, Ltd.

    49,000         25,546   

Television Broadcasts, Ltd.

    4,100         15,356   
    

 

 

 
       123,992   

Ireland — 0.7%

  

ICON PLC, ADR (1)(2)

    382         29,414   

Israel — 4.3%

  

Bank Hapoalim BM

    4,810         24,385   

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM (2)

    19,254         70,131   

Bezeq - The Israeli Telecommunication Corp., Ltd.

    31,901         57,292   

Elbit Systems, Ltd.

    289         22,190   

Ituran Location and Control, Ltd.

    410         9,918   
    

 

 

 
       183,916   

Italy — 0.9%

  

ACEA SpA

    994         13,663   

Engineering SpA

    134         8,036   

Reply SpA

    142         15,251   
    

 

 

 
       36,950   

Japan — 6.8%

  

Benesse Holdings, Inc. (1)

    800         21,177   

Canon Electronics, Inc.

    1,800         31,653   

Capcom Co., Ltd. (1)

    500         11,724   

Duskin Co., Ltd. (1)

    1,800         35,785   

Lion Corp. (1)

    3,000         26,222   

Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd. (1)

    2,200         41,705   

Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.

    8,000         38,766   

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    1,200         45,833   

Nisshin Oillio Group, Ltd. (1)

    5,000         18,789   

Noevir Holdings Co., Ltd.

    500         11,245   

Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co.

    300         8,880   
    

 

 

 
       291,779   

Malaysia — 2.8%

  

Public Bank Bhd

    11,300         48,345   

Telekom Malaysia Bhd

    39,600         61,155   

Tenaga Nasional Bhd

    3,300         8,764   
    

 

 

 
       118,264   

Netherlands — 0.1%

  

Sligro Food Group NV

    150         5,932   

New Zealand — 4.5%

  

Air New Zealand, Ltd.

    9,349         14,676   

Argosy Property, Ltd.

    21,060         14,809   

Chorus, Ltd. (2)

    3,903         6,338   

Ebos Group, Ltd.

    1,256         8,715   

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp., Ltd.

    18,777         86,220   

Infratil, Ltd.

    7,695         14,612   

Metlifecare, Ltd.

    4,044         11,150   

Ryman Healthcare, Ltd.

    4,502         21,840   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             

New Zealand (continued)

  

Summerset Group Holdings, Ltd.

    6,131       $ 14,967   
    

 

 

 
       193,327   

Philippines — 2.0%

  

First Philippine Holdings Corp.

    6,680         9,937   

Globe Telecom, Inc.

    535         29,376   

Manila Electric Co.

    6,370         38,566   

Megaworld Corp.

    67,000         6,191   
    

 

 

 
       84,070   

Portugal — 0.2%

  

REN - Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS SA

    3,007         8,986   

Singapore — 8.0%

  

Ascott Residence Trust (1)

    9,200         8,109   

CDL Hospitality Trusts

    8,000         7,434   

Frasers Centrepoint Trust (1)

    19,000         26,192   

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, Class U (1)

    29,000         15,208   

Mapletree Industrial Trust

    8,100         8,811   

Mapletree Logistics Trust

    47,000         32,537   

Raffles Medical Group, Ltd. (1)

    6,600         20,398   

Religare Health Trust

    26,000         17,394   

SATS, Ltd.

    12,800         32,221   

Sheng Siong Group, Ltd.

    14,000         8,571   

Singapore Airlines, Ltd.

    3,000         20,982   

Singapore Post, Ltd. (1)

    33,000         41,443   

Singapore Telecommunications, Ltd.

    21,200         56,517   

StarHub, Ltd. (1)

    7,900         20,468   

Venture Corp., Ltd.

    5,000         28,386   
    

 

 

 
       344,671   

South Korea — 1.1%

  

GS Home Shopping, Inc.

    83         14,011   

Kia Motors Corp.

    787         32,249   
    

 

 

 
       46,260   

Switzerland — 1.8%

  

Intershop Holding AG

    19         7,861   

Metall Zug AG

    3         8,154   

Novartis AG

    616         60,210   
    

 

 

 
       76,225   

Taiwan — 3.5%

  

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

    28,000         84,965   

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd.

    4,000         8,778   

Greatek Electronics, Inc.

    9,000         7,286   

Pegatron Corp.

    3,000         7,773   

Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corp.

    46,000         11,933   

Taichung Commercial Bank Co., Ltd.

    52,939         15,376   

Taiwan Secom Co., Ltd.

    5,075         14,147   
    

 

 

 
       150,258   

Thailand — 0.2%

  

Thai Beverage PCL

    20,500         10,318   

United Kingdom — 5.6%

  

AstraZeneca PLC

    465         29,057   

EMIS Group PLC

    1,780         25,625   

Greggs PLC

    3,271         56,787   

Halfords Group PLC

    1,314         10,457   

Lookers PLC

    6,732         16,596   

Next PLC

    500         60,805   

Primary Health Properties PLC

    2,231         14,070   

Redde PLC

    10,093         24,607   
    

 

 

 
       238,004   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             

United States — 33.2%

  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    959       $ 95,938   

Atrion Corp. (1)

    36         13,932   

Carter’s, Inc.

    90         8,848   

Cintas Corp.

    866         73,601   

Clorox Co. (1)

    93         10,339   

Consolidated Edison, Inc. (1)

    1,081         68,006   

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (1)

    1,347         103,355   

Edison International (1)

    276         16,140   

Entergy Corp.

    194         12,674   

Exelon Corp. (1)

    2,367         72,809   

Forrester Research, Inc. (1)

    229         7,239   

General Mills, Inc.

    1,251         71,007   

Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc (2)

    484         8,504   

ICU Medical, Inc. (2)

    164         18,617   

Johnson & Johnson

    303         28,476   

Kaiser Aluminum Corp. (1)

    782         65,360   

Kohl’s Corp. (1)

    191         9,747   

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (1)(2)

    690         81,289   

Magellan Health, Inc. (1)(2)

    1,134         63,504   

McKesson Corp. (1)

    445         87,923   

Merck & Co., Inc. (1)

    1,410         75,929   

Meridian Bancorp Inc (1)(2)

    4,156         52,947   

Navigators Group,
Inc. (1)(2)

    246         18,708   

Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (1)

    2,259         33,817   

PepsiCo, Inc. (1)

    840         78,061   

Pfizer, Inc.

    1,884         60,703   

Portland General Electric Co. (1)

    1,290         44,557   

Verizon Communications, Inc. (1)

    1,789         82,312   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    910         58,904   
    

 

 

 
       1,423,246   
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $4,021,505)

       4,148,797   
Preferred Stocks — 0.1%  

Japan — 0.1%

  

Shinkin Central Bank

    3         5,537   
  

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(identified cost $5,835)

       5,537   
Short-Term Investments — 28.9%  
Collateral Investment for Securities on Loan — 25.9%  

State Street Navigator Securities
Lending Prime Portfolio Fund,
0.189% (3)

    

     1,110,528   
Mutual Funds — 3.0%  

State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund, 0.120%

    127,078         127,078   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $1,237,606)

   

     1,237,606   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 125.8%
(identified cost $5,264,946)

   

     5,391,940   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (25.8)%         (1,105,858
  

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%       $ 4,286,082   
    

 

 

 

 

Industry Allocation  
Industry   Value      % of
Total
Net Assets
 

Aerospace/Defense

  $ 22,190         0.5

Agriculture

    17,460         0.4   

Airlines

    35,658         0.8   

Apparel

    8,848         0.2   
 

 

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Global Low Volatility Equity Fund (continued)

 

Industry   Value     % of
Total
Net Assets
 

Auto Manufacturers

  $ 32,249        0.8

Banks

    187,601        4.4   

Beverages

    191,734        4.5   

Commercial Services

    191,765        4.5   

Computers

    104,465        2.4   

Cosmetics/Personal Care

    37,466        0.9   

Electric

    447,881        10.5   

Electronics

    46,076        1.1   

Engineering & Construction

    56,648        1.3   

Food

    254,832        6.0   

Gas

    8,612        0.2   

Healthcare-Products

    127,484        3.0   

Healthcare-Services

    365,188        8.5   

Holding Companies-Diversified

    8,154        0.2   

Home Furnishings

    31,653        0.7   

Household Products/Wares

    10,339        0.2   

Insurance

    158,892        3.7   

Internet

    23,288        0.5   

Media

    20,454        0.5   

Mining

    65,360        1.5   

Pharmaceuticals

    446,990        10.4   

Real Estate

    74,224        1.7   

Real Estate Investment Trusts

    103,722        2.4   

Retail

    306,161        7.1   

Savings & Loans

    86,765        2.0   

Semiconductors

    7,287        0.2   

Software

    37,349        0.9   

Telecommunications

    535,703        12.5   

Textiles

    11,933        0.3   

Transportation

    84,366        2.0   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

    4,148,797        96.8   

Preferred Stocks

    5,537        0.1   

Collateral Investment for Securities on Loan

    1,110,528        25.9   

Mutual Funds

    127,078        3.0   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

    5,391,940        125.8   

Other Assets and Liabilities

    (1,105,858     (25.8
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Assets

  $ 4,286,082        100.0
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks — 93.0%             

Australia — 8.0%

    

Brambles, Ltd.

    2,616       $ 18,241   

Computershare, Ltd. (1)

    2,125         14,895   

Newcrest Mining, Ltd. (2)

    1,002         8,041   

QBE Insurance Group, Ltd.

    994         9,313   

Rio Tinto, Ltd.

    231         8,260   

Telstra Corp., Ltd. (1)

    1,155         4,725   

Woodside Petroleum, Ltd.

    692         16,035   

Woolworths, Ltd. (1)

    808         15,173   
    

 

 

 
       94,683   

Belgium — 1.1%

    

Colruyt SA

    259         12,606   

Canada — 3.6%

    

Imperial Oil, Ltd.

    489         17,265   

Metro, Inc. (1)

    747         19,726   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             

Canada (continued)

    

Saputo, Inc.

    227       $ 5,228   
    

 

 

 
       42,219   

France — 3.8%

    

Air Liquide SA

    128         15,258   

Sanofi

    175         17,209   

TOTAL SA

    278         12,648   
    

 

 

 
       45,115   

Germany — 1.0%

    

SAP AG

    183         12,318   

Hong Kong — 6.2%

    

ASM Pacific Technology, Ltd. (1)

    1,800         13,993   

China Mobile, Ltd.

    1,500         18,298   

CNOOC, Ltd.

    11,000         13,808   

Power Assets Holdings, Ltd.

    1,500         12,860   

VTech Holdings, Ltd. (1)

    1,300         15,044   
    

 

 

 
       74,003   

Israel — 1.1%

    

Bezeq - The Israeli Telecommunication Corp., Ltd.

    2,298         4,127   

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.

    129         8,326   
    

 

 

 
       12,453   

Japan — 3.0%

    

Japan Tobacco, Inc. (1)

    222         7,899   

KDDI Corp. (1)

    300         7,445   

Nihon Kohden Corp. (1)

    300         5,966   

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (1)

    500         7,068   

Toyota Tsusho Corp. (1)

    300         6,887   
    

 

 

 
       35,265   

Malaysia — 4.6%

    

Axiata Group Bhd

    14,900         21,721   

Lafarge Malaysia Bhd

    2,600         5,764   

Magnum Bhd

    8,900         5,509   

Malayan Banking Bhd

    10,295         21,461   
    

 

 

 
       54,455   

Netherlands — 1.0%

    

Unilever NV

    293         11,717   

Norway — 1.1%

    

Telenor ASA

    661         13,174   

Singapore — 4.3%

    

ComfortDelGro Corp., Ltd. (1)

    6,000         11,888   

Sembcorp Industries, Ltd. (1)

    3,283         7,893   

Singapore Technologies Engineering, Ltd. (1)

    3,000         6,528   

United Overseas Bank, Ltd.

    1,000         13,635   

Venture Corp., Ltd.

    2,000         11,354   
    

 

 

 
       51,298   

Sweden — 2.2%

    

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    288         5,491   

Atlas Copco AB, A Shares

    356         8,931   

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, B Shares

    408         11,599   
    

 

 

 
       26,021   

Switzerland — 10.5%

    

Givaudan SA

    3         5,159   

Nestle SA

    441         32,401   

Novartis AG

    273         26,684   

Panalpina Welttransport Holding AG

    66         8,306   

Roche Holding AG

    106         28,755   

Schindler Holding AG

    41         6,281   

Syngenta AG

    16         5,536   

Zurich Insurance Group AG (2)

    42         11,524   
    

 

 

 
       124,646   
 

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Pyrford Global Equity Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             

Taiwan — 4.1%

    

Advantech Co., Ltd.

    1,099       $ 6,996   

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

    7,000         21,241   

MediaTek, Inc.

    2,000         15,428   

Merida Industry Co., Ltd.

    1,000         5,338   
    

 

 

 
       49,003   

United Kingdom — 7.8%

    

BP PLC

    1,965         10,776   

British American Tobacco PLC

    289         15,386   

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

    877         17,966   

Legal & General Group PLC

    3,301         12,682   

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, A Shares

    462         12,007   

SSE PLC

    558         12,493   

Vodafone Group PLC

    3,159         10,901   
    

 

 

 
       92,211   

United States — 29.6%

    

Altria Group, Inc. (1)

    447         23,950   

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

    223         17,243   

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (1)

    340         22,926   

Coach, Inc. (1)

    829         25,077   

Exxon Mobil Corp. (1)

    354         26,635   

General Dynamics Corp.

    193         27,412   

Home Depot, Inc. (1)

    242         28,183   

Linear Technology Corp. (1)

    649         26,142   

McDonald’s Corp. (1)

    307         29,171   

Microsoft Corp.

    912         39,690   

Northrop Grumman Corp. (1)

    71         11,626   

Philip Morris International, Inc. (1)

    489         39,022   

T Rowe Price Group, Inc. (1)

    468         33,640   
    

 

 

 
       350,717   
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $1,199,207)

       1,101,904   
    
Preferred Stocks — 0.9%             

Germany — 0.9%

    

Fuchs Petrolub SE

    244         10,528   
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(identified cost $10,670)

       10,528   
    
Short-Term Investments — 28.1%             
Collateral Investment for Securities on Loan — 22.4%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio Fund, 0.189% (3)

       265,634   
Mutual Funds — 5.7%             

State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund, 0.120%

    67,237         67,237   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $332,871)

       332,871   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 122.0%
(identified cost $1,542,748)

       1,445,303   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (22.0)%         (261,070
    

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%      $ 1,184,233   
    

 

 

 
Industry Allocation  
Industry   Value    

% of

Total
Net Assets

 

Aerospace/Defense

  $ 39,037        3.3

Agriculture

    86,257        7.3   

Auto Parts & Equipment

    7,068        0.6   

Banks

    35,095        3.0   

Building Materials

    5,764        0.5   

Chemicals

    25,954        2.2   

Commercial Services

    35,483        3.0   

Computers

    21,891        1.8   

Cosmetics/Personal Care

    23,316        2.0   

Distribution/Wholesale

    6,887        0.6   

Diversified Financial Services

    33,640        2.8   

Electric

    25,354        2.1   

Electronics

    11,354        1.0   

Engineering & Construction

    6,528        0.5   

Food

    85,133        7.2   

Hand/Machine Tools

    6,281        0.5   

Healthcare-Products

    5,966        0.5   

Holding Companies-Diversified

    5,509        0.5   

Insurance

    33,518        2.8   

Leisure Time

    5,338        0.4   

Machinery-Construction & Mining

    8,931        0.7   

Metal Fabricate/Hardware

    5,490        0.5   

Mining

    16,301        1.4   

Oil & Gas

    109,174        9.2   

Pharmaceuticals

    98,941        8.4   

Retail

    82,432        7.0   

Semiconductors

    55,563        4.7   

Shipbuilding

    7,893        0.7   

Software

    52,009        4.4   

Telecommunications

    116,677        9.8   

Transportation

    43,120        3.6   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

    1,101,904        93.0   

Preferred Stocks

    10,528        0.9   

Collateral Investment for Securities on Loan

    265,634        22.4   

Mutual Funds

    67,237        5.7   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

    1,445,303        122.0   

Other Assets and Liabilities

    (261,070     (22.0
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Assets

  $ 1,184,233        100.0
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Pyrford International Stock Fund

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks — 93.6%             

Australia — 9.6%

    

Brambles, Ltd.

    1,875,886       $ 13,079,964   

Computershare, Ltd. (1)

    1,578,516         11,064,635   

Newcrest Mining, Ltd. (2)

    744,907         5,978,151   

QBE Insurance Group, Ltd.

    774,050         7,251,870   

Rio Tinto, Ltd.

    162,315         5,803,740   

Telstra Corp., Ltd.

    831,089         3,400,233   

Woodside Petroleum, Ltd.

    510,851         11,837,512   

Woolworths, Ltd. (1)

    598,265         11,234,500   
    

 

 

 
       69,650,605   

Belgium — 2.7%

    

Colruyt SA

    228,833         11,137,909   

Proximus

    244,721         8,771,724   
    

 

 

 
       19,909,633   

Finland — 1.0%

    

Kone OYJ, Class B

    179,761         7,100,346   
 

 

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Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             

France — 7.0%

    

Air Liquide SA

    95,609       $ 11,397,201   

Legrand SA

    125,927         7,233,069   

Rubis SCA

    100,534         7,122,454   

Sanofi

    152,803         15,025,928   

TOTAL SA

    218,333         9,933,114   
    

 

 

 
       50,711,766   

Germany — 5.4%

    

Brenntag AG

    183,603         10,215,090   

Deutsche Post AG

    398,696         10,986,820   

GEA Group AG

    197,443         7,716,522   

SAP AG

    147,166         9,906,269   
    

 

 

 
       38,824,701   

Hong Kong — 6.6%

    

ASM Pacific Technology, Ltd. (1)

    1,087,000         8,450,159   

China Mobile, Ltd.

    1,091,500         13,314,784   

CNOOC, Ltd.

    6,838,000         8,583,340   

Power Assets Holdings, Ltd.

    1,003,000         8,599,484   

VTech Holdings, Ltd. (1)

    797,400         9,227,928   
    

 

 

 
       48,175,695   

Israel — 1.6%

    

Bezeq—The Israeli Telecommunication Corp., Ltd.

    2,564,893         4,606,399   

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.

    106,100         6,848,015   
    

 

 

 
       11,454,414   

Japan — 8.9%

    

Japan Tobacco, Inc. (1)

    282,068         10,035,718   

KDDI Corp.

    454,800         11,286,253   

Makita Corp. (1)

    46,100         2,609,544   

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

    1,047,000         10,406,415   

Nihon Kohden Corp. (1)

    486,000         9,664,940   

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (1)

    712,200         10,067,806   

Toyota Tsusho Corp. (1)

    445,400         10,225,154   
    

 

 

 
       64,295,830   

Malaysia — 3.6%

    

Axiata Group Bhd

    7,103,100         10,355,011   

Lafarge Malaysia Bhd

    1,254,000         2,780,104   

Magnum Bhd

    4,236,500         2,622,204   

Malayan Banking Bhd

    4,902,071         10,218,665   
    

 

 

 
       25,975,984   

Netherlands — 4.1%

    

Koninklijke Vopak NV (1)

    240,551         9,866,724   

RELX NV

    553,869         8,516,679   

Unilever NV

    280,668         11,223,558   
    

 

 

 
       29,606,961   

Norway — 1.8%

    

Telenor ASA (1)

    668,936         13,331,956   

Singapore — 4.5%

    

ComfortDelGro Corp., Ltd.

    4,196,000         8,313,510   

Sembcorp Industries, Ltd. (1)

    2,382,000         5,726,583   

Singapore Technologies Engineering, Ltd.

    2,256,000         4,909,120   

United Overseas Bank, Ltd.

    551,000         7,512,750   

Venture Corp., Ltd.

    1,106,000         6,278,916   
    

 

 

 
       32,740,879   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)             

Sweden — 3.6%

    

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

    270,063       $ 5,148,523   

Atlas Copco AB, A Shares

    380,406         9,543,708   

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, B Shares

    391,150         11,120,349   
    

 

 

 
       25,812,580   

Switzerland — 13.4%

    

Givaudan SA

    2,980         5,124,972   

Nestle SA

    344,210         25,289,444   

Novartis AG

    203,421         19,883,210   

Panalpina Welttransport Holding AG (1)

    50,249         6,323,647   

Roche Holding AG

    81,510         22,111,830   

Schindler Holding AG

    31,895         4,885,760   

Syngenta AG

    12,675         4,385,902   

Zurich Insurance Group AG (2)

    34,730         9,528,884   
    

 

 

 
       97,533,649   

Taiwan — 3.6%

    

Advantech Co., Ltd.

    888,218         5,654,396   

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

    3,419,000         10,374,816   

MediaTek, Inc.

    1,001,000         7,721,860   

Merida Industry Co., Ltd.

    451,000         2,407,355   
    

 

 

 
       26,158,427   

United Kingdom — 16.2%

  

BP PLC

    1,397,125         7,661,516   

British American Tobacco PLC

    245,388         13,063,880   

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

    589,434         12,075,173   

Legal & General Group PLC

    3,076,559         11,819,612   

National Grid PLC

    1,051,910         13,774,788   

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, A Shares

    379,703         9,868,527   

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, B Shares

    366,073         9,551,797   

SKY PLC

    608,186         9,709,427   

SSE PLC

    419,006         9,381,364   

United Utilities Group PLC

    756,290         9,854,627   

Vodafone Group PLC

    3,159,670         10,903,174   
    

 

 

 
       117,663,885   
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $720,252,588)

       678,947,311   
    
Preferred Stocks — 1.7%             

Germany — 1.7%

    

Fuchs Petrolub SE

    286,599         12,365,885   
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(identified cost $11,214,032)

       12,365,885   
    
Short-Term Investments — 9.8%  
Collateral Investment for Securities on Loan — 5.6%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio Fund, 0.150% (3)

       40,598,732   
Mutual Funds — 4.2%  

State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund, 0.120%

    30,710,286         30,710,286   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $71,309,018)

   

     71,309,018   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 105.1%
(identified cost $802,775,638)

   

     762,622,214   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (5.1)%         (37,290,715
    

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%       $ 725,331,499   
    

 

 

 
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Pyrford International Stock Fund (continued)

 

Industry Allocation  
Industry   Value    

% of

Total
Net Assets

 

Agriculture

  $ 23,099,598        3.2

Auto Parts & Equipment

    10,067,806        1.4   

Banks

    17,731,414        2.4   

Building Materials

    2,780,105        0.4   

Chemicals

    31,123,165        4.3   

Commercial Services

    21,596,643        3.0   

Computers

    16,719,031        2.3   

Cosmetics/Personal Care

    22,343,906        3.1   

Distribution/Wholesale

    10,225,154        1.4   

Electric

    17,980,848        2.5   

Electrical Components & Equipment

    7,233,069        1.0   

Electronics

    6,278,917        0.9   

Engineering & Construction

    4,909,120        0.7   

Food

    47,661,854        6.6   

Gas

    20,897,242        2.9   

Hand/Machine Tools

    7,495,304        1.0   

Healthcare-Products

    9,664,940        1.3   

Holding Companies-Diversified

    2,622,204        0.4   

Insurance

    28,600,366        3.9   

Leisure Time

    2,407,355        0.3   

Machinery-Construction & Mining

    19,950,124        2.7   

Machinery-Diversified

    14,816,868        2.0   

Media

    9,709,427        1.3   

Metal Fabricate/Hardware

    5,148,523        0.7   

Mining

    11,781,890        1.6   

Oil & Gas

    57,435,806        7.9   

Pharmaceuticals

    75,944,156        10.5   

Pipelines

    9,866,724        1.4   

Semiconductors

    16,172,019        2.2   

Shipbuilding

    5,726,583        0.8   

Software

    9,906,269        1.4   

Telecommunications

    95,572,277        13.2   

Transportation

    25,623,977        3.5   

Water

    9,854,627        1.4   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

    678,947,311        93.6   

Preferred Stocks

    12,365,885        1.7   

Collateral Investment for Securities on Loan

    40,598,732        5.6   

Mutual Funds

    30,710,286        4.2   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

    762,622,214        105.1   

Other Assets and Liabilities

    (37,290,715     (5.1
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Assets

  $ 725,331,499        100.0
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

 

Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks — 93.6%  

Bermuda — 4.9%

  

Credicorp, Ltd. (1)

    23,700       $ 2,606,526   

Giordano International, Ltd.

    3,400,000         1,850,778   

Jardine Matheson Holdings, Ltd. (1)

    57,700         2,882,754   
    

 

 

 
       7,340,058   

Brazil — 0.9%

  

CCR SA

    313,900         1,287,919   

Cayman Islands — 3.7%

  

Sands China, Ltd.

    896,400         3,089,569   

Want Want China Holdings, Ltd. (1)

    3,029,000         2,435,521   
    

 

 

 
       5,525,090   
Description   Shares      Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  

Chile — 1.3%

  

Aguas Andinas SA, Class A

    3,707,530       $ 1,923,622   

Egypt — 4.1%

  

Commercial International Bank Egypt SAE GDR

    878,991         4,922,350   

Edita Food Industries SAE, GDR (2)

    70,676         1,165,905   
    

 

 

 
       6,088,255   

Hong Kong — 1.8%

  

SJM Holdings, Ltd. (1)

    2,967,000         2,672,408   

India — 29.4%

  

Bata India, Ltd.

    112,290         1,798,452   

Container Corp. Of India, Ltd.

    121,595         2,689,849   

Emami, Ltd.

    467,488         8,282,849   

ICICI Bank, Ltd.

    358,028         1,494,278   

ITC, Ltd.

    2,009,403         9,829,909   

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, Ltd.

    1,265,629         4,810,335   

Nestle India, Ltd.

    37,400         3,353,511   

Pidilite Industries, Ltd.

    347,355         2,966,198   

Titan Co., Ltd.

    502,097         2,563,070   

Yes Bank, Ltd.

    584,558         6,047,402   
    

 

 

 
       43,835,853   

Indonesia — 9.4%

  

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

    8,709,104         5,628,452   

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

    1,123,900         846,756   

Kalbe Farma Tbk PT

    34,856,800         4,156,710   

Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT

    1,190,900         3,363,362   
    

 

 

 
       13,995,280   

Kenya — 0.9%

  

East African Breweries Ltd.

    502,800         1,331,956   

Malaysia — 0.5%

  

Public Bank Bhd

    157,800         675,120   

Mexico — 8.3%

  

Bolsa Mexicana de Valores SAB de C.V. (1)

    1,702,511         2,607,608   

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de C.V., Class O (1)

    628,600         3,009,108   

Grupo Herdez SAB de C.V.

    973,222         2,387,657   

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de C.V. (1)

    1,819,559         4,388,875   
    

 

 

 
       12,393,248   

Nigeria — 1.4%

  

Guaranty Trust Bank PLC

    18,475,191         2,124,746   

Philippines — 10.5%

  

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.

    2,755,994         4,932,655   

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.

    36,790         1,976,645   

Universal Robina Corp.

    2,109,120         8,697,482   
    

 

 

 
       15,606,782   

Singapore — 3.0%

  

Jardine Cycle & Carriage, Ltd. (1)

    222,444         4,510,165   

South Africa — 5.2%

  

Cashbuild, Ltd.

    59,452         1,402,372   

Clicks Group, Ltd.

    271,889         1,876,909   

Discovery, Ltd.

    246,830         2,488,362   

Life Healthcare Group Holdings, Ltd.

    714,157         2,046,647   
    

 

 

 
       7,814,290   
 

 

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LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares or
Participation
Units
     Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  

South Korea — 1.1%

  

KT&G Corp.

    17,430       $ 1,628,164   

Taiwan — 1.1%

  

President Chain Store Corp.

    172,000         1,149,788   

St. Shine Optical Co., Ltd.

    53,000         518,193   
    

 

 

 
       1,667,981   

Thailand — 2.4%

  

Advanced Info Service PCL

    273,400         1,815,294   

Bangkok Bank PCL

    168,126         769,594   

Kasikornbank PCL

    186,269         937,768   
    

 

 

 
       3,522,656   

Turkey — 3.1%

  

BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS

    266,603         4,618,818   

Vietnam — 0.6%

  

Vietnam Dairy Products JSC

    213,120         948,618   
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $143,346,176)

       139,511,029   
    
Preferred Stocks — 1.4%  

Chile — 1.4%

  

Coca-Cola Embonor SA

    1,225,515         2,032,296   
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(identified cost $3,065,292)

       2,032,296   
    
Participation Notes — 2.2%  

United States — 2.2%

  

Vietnam Dairy Products JSC, Issued by Citigroup Global Markets Holding, Maturity Date 1/15/2016 (2) (5)

    721,807         3,211,056   
    

 

 

 

Total Participation Notes
(identified cost $3,447,950)

       3,211,056   
    
Short-Term Investments — 8.9%  
Collateral Investment for Securities on Loan — 7.0%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio Fund, 0.189% (3)

       10,468,643   
Mutual Funds — 1.9%  

State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund, 0.120%

    2,798,334         2,798,334   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $13,266,977)

   

     13,266,977  
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 106.1%
(identified cost $163,126,395)

   

     158,021,358   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (6.1)%         (9,021,460
    

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%       $ 148,999,898   
    

 

 

 

 

Industry Allocation  
Industry   Value     % of
Total
Net Assets
 

Agriculture

  $ 11,458,073        7.7

Apparel

    1,798,452        1.2   

Auto Manufacturers

    4,810,335        3.2   

Banks

    33,994,755        22.8   

Beverages

    1,331,956        0.9   

Commercial Services

    1,287,919        0.9   

Distribution/Wholesale

    4,510,165        3.0   

Diversified Financial Services

    2,607,608        1.8   

Food

    23,607,512        15.8   

Healthcare-Products

    518,193        0.3   

Healthcare-Services

    2,046,647        1.4   

Holding Companies-Diversified

    2,882,754        1.9   

Household Products/Wares

    3,363,362        2.3   

Insurance

    2,488,362        1.7   

Lodging

    5,761,977        3.9   

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

    2,966,198        2.0   

Pharmaceuticals

    12,439,559        8.3   

Retail

    13,231,792        8.9   

Telecommunications

    3,791,939        2.5   

Transportation

    2,689,849        1.8   

Water

    1,923,622        1.3   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

    139,511,029        93.6   

Preferred Stocks

    2,032,296        1.4   

Participation Notes

    3,211,056        2.2   

Collateral Investment for Securities on Loan

    10,468,643        7.0   

Mutual Funds

    2,798,334        1.9   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

    158,021,358        106.1   

Other Assets and Liabilities

    (9,021,460     (6.1
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Assets

  $ 148,999,898        100.0
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund

 

Description    Principal
Amount
     Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 67.9%  

Azerbaijan — 2.4%

  

International Bank of Azerbaijan, 5.625%, 6/11/2019

   $ 200,000       $ 184,140   

Brazil — 2.2%

  

Samarco Mineracao SA, 4.125%, 11/1/2022 (6)(7)

     200,000         172,250   

British Virgin Islands — 2.7%

  

China Cinda Finance 2014, Ltd.,
5.625%, 5/14/2024 (6)(7)

     200,000         206,640   

Canada — 2.9%

  

Pacific Exploration and Production Corp., 5.125%, 3/28/2023 (1)(6)(7)

     200,000         101,000   

Teck Resources, Ltd., 4.500%, 1/15/2021 (1)

     150,000         119,686   
     

 

 

 
        220,686   

Cayman Islands — 1.7%

  

Odebrecht Finance, Ltd., 7.125%, 6/26/2042 (6)(7)

     200,000         130,500   

Chile — 2.7%

  

Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro SA, 4.750%, 2/4/2024 (6)(7)

     200,000         206,725   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund (continued)

 

Description    Principal
Amount
     Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)              

Colombia — 7.0%

  

Bancolombia SA, 6.125%, 7/26/2020

   $ 150,000       $ 155,767   

Colombia Telecomunicaciones SA ESP, 5.375%, 9/27/2022

     200,000         192,000   

Ecopetrol SA, 5.375%, 6/26/2026

     200,000         186,950   
     

 

 

 
        534,717   

Costa Rica — 2.7%

  

Banco de Costa Rica, 5.250%, 8/12/2018 (6)(7)

     200,000         204,250   

Hungary — 2.6%

  

Magyar Export-Import Bank Zrt, 4.000%,
1/30/2020 (6)(7)

     200,000         202,750   

Indonesia — 4.8%

  

Pelabuhan Indonesia II PT, 4.250%, 5/5/2025 (6)(7)

     200,000         178,000   

Perusahaan Gas Negara Persero Tbk PT, 5.125%, 5/16/2024 (6)(7)

     200,000         194,260   
     

 

 

 
        372,260   

Kazakstan — 2.4%

  

Eurasian Development Bank, 4.767%, 9/20/2022 (6)(7)

     200,000         185,724   

Luxembourg — 2.3%

  

Gazprom Neft OAO Via GPN Capital SA, 6.000%, 11/27/2023 (6)(7)

     200,000         180,308   

Mexico — 11.9%

  

Alfa SAB de C.V., 6.875%, 3/25/2044 (6)(7)

     200,000         198,500   

America Movil SAB de C.V., 6.450%, 12/5/2022 (1)(8)

     2,000,000         115,719   

Cemex SAB de C.V., 7.250%,
1/15/2021 (1)(6)(7)

     200,000         209,940   

Empresas ICA SAB de C.V., 8.875%, 5/29/2024 (6)(7)

     200,000         90,500   

Grupo Idesa SA de C.V., 7.875%,
12/18/2020 (1)(6)(7)

     200,000         208,500   

Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.625%, 1/23/2046 (6)(7)

     100,000         89,375   
     

 

 

 
        912,534   

Morocco — 2.7%

  

OCP SA, 6.875%,
4/25/2044 (6)(7)

     200,000         206,984   

Netherlands — 4.6%

  

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Finance BV, 6.950%,
7/10/2042 (6)(7)

     200,000         174,279   

Marfrig Holding Europe BV, 6.875%, 6/24/2019 (6)(7)

     200,000         181,250   
     

 

 

 
        355,529   

Peru — 2.6%

  

Corp Financiera de Desarrollo SA, 4.750%, 7/15/2025 (6)(7)

     200,000         199,936   

Turkey — 7.7%

     

TC Ziraat Bankasi AS, 4.250%, 7/3/2019 (6)(7)

     200,000         197,952   

Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS, 4.750%, 6/4/2019 (6)(7)

     200,000         199,500   

Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO, 6.875%,
2/3/2025 (6)(7)(9)

     200,000         192,320   
     

 

 

 
        589,772   
Description    Principal
Amount
     Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)              

United States — 2.0%

  

Southern Copper Corp., 7.500%, 7/27/2035

   $ 150,000       $ 156,054   
     

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(identified cost $5,575,706)

        5,221,759   
     
International Bonds — 29.0%              

Armenia — 2.0%

  

Republic of Armenia, 6.000%,
9/30/2020 (1)(6)(7)

     162,000         155,585   

Bahrain — 2.3%

  

Bahrain Government International Bond, 6.000%, 9/19/2044 (6)(7)

     200,000         175,000   

Bolivia — 2.7%

  

Bolivian Government International Bond, 5.950%,
8/22/2023 (1)(6)(7)

     200,000         208,000   

Brazil — 0.4%

  

Brazilian Government International Bond, 12.500%, 1/5/2016 (8)

     125,000         34,153   

Costa Rica — 2.5%

  

Costa Rica Government International Bond, 7.158%, 3/12/2045 (6)(7)

     200,000         188,500   

Cote d’Ivoire — 2.4%

  

Ivory Coast Government International Bond, 5.375%, 7/23/2024 (6)(7)

     200,000         182,700   

Croatia — 2.0%

  

Croatia Government International Bond, 5.500%, 4/4/2023 (6)(7)

     150,000         155,062   

Ethiopia — 2.5%

  

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, 6.625%, 12/11/2024 (6)(7)

     200,000         188,750   

Kazakstan — 2.6%

  

Kazakhstan Government International Bond, 5.125%,
7/21/2025 (1)(6)(7)

     200,000         196,000   

Paraguay — 2.6%

  

Republic of Paraguay, 6.100%, 8/11/2044 (6)(7)

     200,000         202,000   

Peru — 1.9%

  

Peruvian Government International Bond, 4.125%, 8/25/2027

     150,000         149,625   

South Africa — 2.6%

  

ZAR Sovereign Capital Fund Propriety, Ltd., 3.903%, 6/24/2020 (6)(7)

     200,000         201,500   

Sri Lanka — 2.5%

  

Sri Lanka Government International Bond, 6.125%, 6/3/2025 (6)(7)

     200,000         195,000   
     

 

 

 

Total International Bonds
(identified cost $2,283,677)

        2,231,875   
     
Short-Term Investments — 17.3%  
Collateral Investment for Securities on Loan — 15.6%  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio Fund, 0.150% (3)

        1,199,025   
 

 

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TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund (continued)

 

Description    Shares      Value  
Short-Term Investments (continued)              
Mutual Funds — 1.7%  

State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund, 0.120%

     133,465       $ 133,465   
     

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $1,332,490)

        1,332,490   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments — 114.2%
(identified cost $9,191,873)

        8,786,124   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (14.2)%         (1,091,644
     

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%       $ 7,694,480   
     

 

 

 

 

Industry Allocation  
Industry   Value     % of
Total
Net Assets
 

Banks

  $ 1,133,929        14.7

Building Materials

    209,940        2.7   

Chemicals

    415,484        5.4   

Diversified Financial Services

    406,576        5.3   

Engineering & Construction

    221,000        2.9   

Food

    181,250        2.4   

Gas

    194,260        2.5   

Holding Companies-Diversified

    198,500        2.6   

Iron/Steel

    172,250        2.2   

Mining

    275,740        3.6   

Multi-National

    185,724        2.4   

Oil & Gas

    557,633        7.3   

Sovereign

    202,750        2.6   

Telecommunications

    307,719        4.0   

Transportation

    559,004        7.3   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes

    5,221,759        67.9   

International Bonds

    2,231,875        29.0   

Collateral Investment for Securities on Loan

    1,199,025        15.6   

Mutual Funds

    133,465        1.7   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

    8,786,124        114.2   

Other Assets and Liabilities

    (1,091,644     (14.2
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Assets

  $ 7,694,480        100.0
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Alternative Strategies Fund

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Bank Loans — 11.4%            

Canada — 0.1%

   

Hudson’s Bay Co.,
4.750%, 8/10/2022 (9)(10)

  $ 21,000      $ 21,066   

France — 0.1%

   

Linxens France SA,
5.000%, 7/27/2022 (9)(10)

    26,000        25,957   

Linxens France SA,
9.500%, 7/15/2023 (9)(10)

    18,000        17,932   
   

 

 

 
      43,889   

Germany — 0.0%

   

KP Germany Erste GmbH,
5.000%, 4/28/2020 (9)

    5,389        5,403   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Bank Loans (continued)            

Luxembourg — 0.1%

   

Travelport Finance Luxembourg Sarl,
5.750%, 9/2/2021 (9)

  $ 25,870      $ 25,925   

Netherlands — 0.2%

   

Amaya Holdings BV,
5.000%, 8/1/2021 (9)

    79,799        79,226   

Puerto Rico — 0.3%

   

Liberty Cablevision of Puerto Rico LLC,
4.500%, 1/7/2022 (9)

    100,000        97,708   

United Kingdom — 0.7%

   

Advanced Computer Software GR,
6.500%, 3/20/2022 (9)

    199,000        199,497   

Eden Bidco Ltd.,
6.000%, 4/28/2022 (9)

    33,000        32,876   

Hyperion Insurance Group Ltd.,
5.500%, 4/29/2022 (9)

    8,920        8,965   
   

 

 

 
      241,338   

United States — 9.9%

   

21st Century Oncology Holdings, Inc,
6.500%, 4/30/2022 (9)

    71,000        68,249   

AF Borrower LLC, 6.250%, 1/28/2022 (9)

    26,933        27,067   

AF Borrower LLC,
10.000%, 1/28/2023 (9)

    14,000        14,023   

Alvogen Pharma US, Inc.,
6.000%, 4/2/2022 (9)

    7,900        7,880   

AmeriLife Group LLC,
5.750%, 6/18/2022 (9)

    13,000        13,016   

AmeriLife Group LLC,
9.750%, 11/18/2022 (9)

    19,000        18,715   

Ancestry.com, Inc.,
5.000%, 8/17/2022 (9)(10)

    30,000        29,763   

Answers Corp., 6.250%, 10/3/2021 (9)

    38,000        32,617   

Arch Coal, Inc., 6.000%, 5/16/2018 (9)

    19,949        10,841   

Aruba Investments, Inc.,
4.500%, 2/2/2022 (9)

    134,328        134,328   

Ascend Learning LLC,
5.500%, 7/31/2019 (9)

    96,510        96,631   

Astoria Energy LLC,
5.000%, 12/24/2021 (9)

    48,776        49,121   

Astro AB Borrower, Inc.,
4.500%, 4/30/2022 (9)

    21,000        21,184   

Asurion LLC,
8.500%, 3/3/2021 (9)

    72,000        70,800   

Asurion LLC,
5.000%, 8/4/2022 (9)

    31,000        30,734   

Auction.com LLC, 6.000%, 5/8/2022 (9)

    73,815        73,630   

BATS Global Markets Holdings, Inc.,
5.750%, 1/31/2020 (9)

    8,552        8,613   

Builders FirstSource, Inc.,
6.000%, 7/31/2022 (9)

    41,000        40,872   

Charter NEX US Holdings, Inc.,
9.250%, 2/6/2023 (9)

    250,000        251,875   

Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc.,
5.000%, 10/24/2022 (9)

    12,000        11,505   

Confie Seguros Holding II Co,
5.500%, 11/9/2018 (9)

    11,000        11,021   

CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc., 5.250%, 12/1/2021 (9)

    14,000        14,023   

Curo Health Services LLC,
6.500%, 2/7/2022 (9)

    195,510        196,427   

DTZ U.S. Borrower LLC,
5.500%, 11/4/2021 (9)(10)

    9,000        8,932   

Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co.,
8.750%, 8/13/2021 (9)

    69,000        69,000   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Alternative Strategies Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Bank Loans (continued)            

United States (continued)

   

EagleView Technology Corp.,
5.250%, 7/22/2022 (9)

  $ 37,000      $ 36,445   

Emerging Markets Communications LLC, 6.750%, 6/9/2022 (9)

    31,000        30,457   

Fieldwood Energy LLC,
8.125%, 9/30/2020 (9)

    98,000        37,730   

GK Holdings, Inc.,
6.500%, 1/20/2021 (9)

    248,750        249,372   

Horizon Global Corp.,
7.000%, 5/11/2022 (9)

    39,000        38,707   

IG Investment Holdings LLC,
6.000%, 10/29/2021 (9)

    497,449        498,693   

Infiltrator Systems Integrated LLC,
9.750%, 5/19/2023 (9)

    20,000        19,900   

Jackson Hewitt, Inc.,
8.000%, 7/24/2020 (9)

    71,000        70,290   

JC Penney Corp., Inc.,
6.000%, 5/22/2018 (9)

    22,941        22,934   

Jeld-Wen, Inc., 5.000%, 6/18/2022 (9)

    15,000        15,000   

KIK Custom Products, Inc.,
6.000%, 8/14/2022 (9)(10)

    27,000        26,460   

Klockner-Pentaplast of America, Inc.,
5.000%, 4/28/2020 (9)

    12,611        12,644   

Merrill Communications LLC,
6.250%, 6/1/2022 (9)

    12,000        11,985   

MH Sub I LLC,
4.750%, 7/8/2021 (9)

    28,927        28,945   

National Surgical Hospitals, Inc.,
4.500%, 6/1/2022 (9)

    13,000        13,016   

NEP/NCP Holdco, Inc.,
9.750%, 7/22/2020 (9)

    19,000        19,032   

Oasis Outsourcing Holdings, Inc.,
5.750%, 12/18/2021 (9)

    96,000        96,480   

Physio Control lnternational, Inc.,
5.500%, 6/6/2022 (9)

    6,000        6,019   

Physio Control lnternational, Inc.,
10.000%, 6/5/2023 (9)

    20,000        19,975   

PLZ Aeroscience Corp.,
5.250%, 7/31/2022 (9)(10)

    91,000        91,000   

Prolampac Intermediate, Inc.,
5.000%, 8/18/2022 (9)(10)

    16,000        16,040   

Raley’s, 7.250%, 4/10/2022 (9)

    40,000        40,100   

RCS Capital Corp.,
6.500%, 4/29/2019 (9)

    480,769        471,154   

Riverbed Technology, Inc.,
6.000%, 4/24/2022 (9)

    38,903        39,016   

Ryan LLC,
6.750%, 7/14/2020 (9)(10)

    20,000        19,875   

SITEL Worldwide Corp.,
6.500%, 8/3/2022 (9)(10)

    68,000        67,320   

STG-Fairway Acquisition, Inc.,
6.250%, 6/30/2022 (9)

    48,067        48,007   

Tier Oper Part LP,
5.750%, 8/18/2022 (9)

    18,000        17,882   

TouchTunes Interactive Networks, Inc., 5.750%, 5/29/2021 (9)

    41,000        41,205   

TTM Technologies, Inc.,
6.000%, 5/31/2021 (9)

    8,000        7,640   

U.S. Farathane LLC,
6.750%, 12/23/2021 (9)

    33,039        33,287   

USAGM HoldCo LLC,
4.750%, 7/28/2022 (9)

    2,174        2,152   
Description   Shares or
Principal
Amount
    Value  
Bank Loans (continued)            

United States (continued)

   

USAGM HoldCo LLC,
4.750%, 7/28/2022 (9)

  $ 30,826      $ 30,525   
   

 

 

 
    3,490,154   
   

 

 

 

Total Bank Loans
(identified cost $3,977,957)

      4,004,709   
   
Common Stocks — 53.1%  

Bermuda — 0.1%

  

Syncora Holdings Ltd. (2)

    5,234        3,659   

Travelport Worldwide Ltd. (11)

    1,476        19,557   
   

 

 

 
      23,216   

Canada — 2.0%

  

Magna International, Inc.

    1,507        74,129   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International,
Inc. (2)(11)

    2,730        629,538   
   

 

 

 
      703,667   

Cayman Islands — 0.4%

  

Baidu, Inc. ADR (2)

    961        141,507   

France — 0.0%

  

Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits (2)

    852        17,057   

India — 0.3%

  

Videocon d2h Ltd. ADR (2)

    9,540        104,368   

Ireland — 2.4%

  

Allergan PLC (2)(11)

    1,259        382,409   

Medtronic PLC (11)

    2,721        196,701   

Seagate Technology PLC

    1,715        88,151   

Tyco International PLC (11)

    5,150        186,893   
   

 

 

 
      854,154   

Israel — 0.2%

  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. ADR

    1,092        70,336   

Japan — 0.5%

  

Nintendo Co., Ltd. ADR

    6,900        176,743   

Jersey — 1.2%

  

Delphi Automotive PLC (11)

    3,512        265,226   

Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate PLC

    8,000        144,698   
   

 

 

 
      409,924   

Luxembourg — 0.2%

   

Intelsat SA (2)(11)

    7,352        71,094   

Netherlands — 0.7%

   

Altice NV, Class A (2)

    1,184        33,780   

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A (11)

    2,460        210,035   
   

 

 

 
      243,815   

Spain — 0.2%

   

Merlin Properties Socimi SA (2)

    7,800        90,224   

United Kingdom — 0.5%

   

Diageo PLC, ADR

    1,515        161,151   

United States — 44.4%

   

AbbVie, Inc.

    1,213        75,703   

Aetna, Inc. (11)

    1,840        210,717   

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (11)

    1,380        192,551   

Alere, Inc. (2)

    3,660        190,210   

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (2)

    7,355        101,278   

Amazon.com, Inc. (2)

    185        94,885   

Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (11)

    4,341        310,729   
 

 

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Alternative Strategies Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  

United States (continued)

   

Anthem, Inc.

    155      $ 21,863   

Assurant, Inc.

    1,300        96,655   

AT&T, Inc.

    8,256        286,813   

Atmel Corp.

    13,825        112,950   

AutoZone, Inc. (2)

    87        62,291   

Avis Budget Group, Inc. (2)

    4,485        197,923   

Baker Hughes, Inc.

    1,072        60,032   

Bank of America Corp.

    7,100        116,014   

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.

    6,500        134,550   

Broadcom Corp., Class A

    3,980        205,647   

C.R. Bard, Inc.

    725        140,498   

Cablevision Systems Corp., Class A (11)

    1,041        26,202   

CBS Corp., Class B

    2,283        103,283   

Cerner Corp. (2)

    376        23,222   

Chubb Corp.

    477        57,626   

Churchill Downs, Inc. (11)

    900        119,583   

Cigna Corp. (11)

    1,170        164,724   

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (11)

    4,750        117,895   

Coca-Cola Co.

    4,700        184,804   

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A (2)

    1,961        123,425   

Computer Sciences Corp. (11)

    3,740        231,843   

ConocoPhillips (11)

    3,929        193,110   

CST Brands, Inc.

    4,765        165,441   

CVS Health Corp.

    1,178        120,627   

Danaher Corp.

    596        51,864   

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (11)

    10,861        475,495   

DISH Network Corp., Class A (2)(11)

    905        53,639   

Dollar Tree, Inc. (2)(11)

    1,275        97,232   

Dow Chemical Co.

    2,372        103,799   

Eastman Chemical Co. (11)

    3,380        244,915   

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (2)

    331        46,631   

EMC Corp.

    3,495        86,921   

EnPro Industries, Inc. (11)

    510        24,194   

EOG Resources, Inc.

    2,063        161,554   

Equinix, Inc.

    565        152,420   

EW Scripps Co., Class A (11)

    1,704        29,854   

Facebook, Inc., Class A (2)

    773        69,129   

Google, Inc., Class A (2)(11)

    408        264,311   

Google, Inc., Class C (2)(11)

    492        304,179   

Graphic Packaging Holding Co. (11)

    13,570        191,337   

Gray Television, Inc. (2)(11)

    5,602        64,927   

Halliburton Co. (11)

    6,328        249,007   

Halozyme Therapeutics,
Inc. (2)(11)

    11,010        192,235   

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (2)

    7,020        129,379   

Hewlett-Packard Co.

    5,197        145,828   

Honeywell International, Inc. (11)

    3,115        309,226   

Hospira, Inc. (2)

    1,635        147,101   

Humana, Inc.

    376        68,729   

Intrexon Corp. (2)(11)

    3,720        165,540   

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (2)

    94        48,029   

Lexmark International, Inc., Class A

    3,155        94,587   

Loral Space & Communications,
Inc. (2)(11)

    1,564        84,784   

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    2,720        188,142   

Macquarie Infrastructure Co. LLC (11)

    1,677        132,013   

Masco Corp. (11)

    7,290        191,217   

McGraw Hill Financial, Inc.

    1,125        109,114   

Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A

    21,000        187,950   

Myriad Genetics, Inc. (2)

    3,510        131,836   

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., Class A (11)

    640        29,747   

Phillips 66 (11)

    3,500        276,745   

Pioneer Natural Resources Co. (11)

    2,169        266,917   
Description   Shares or
Principal
Amount
    Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  

United States (continued)

   

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

    5,870      $ 116,285   

Precision Castparts Corp.

    648        149,202   

Priceline Group, Inc. (2)

    112        139,848   

PTC, Inc. (2)

    4,400        145,728   

PVH Corp. (11)

    1,625        193,342   

Rite Aid Corp. (2)

    13,395        110,509   

SanDisk Corp. (11)

    3,615        197,234   

Sealed Air Corp. (11)

    7,905        406,712   

SemGroup Corp., Class A

    4,280        235,400   

Service Corp International

    5,070        150,325   

Sigma-Aldrich Corp. (11)

    1,414        197,126   

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A

    543        14,542   

Sirius XM Holdings, Inc. (2)

    31,635        120,688   

Southwest Airlines Co. (11)

    6,580        241,486   

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

    1,625        116,139   

STERIS Corp.

    1,400        89,670   

Theravance, Inc.

    11,330        157,600   

Tribune Media Co., Class A (11)

    2,012        80,359   

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (2)

    1,359        77,422   

United Rentals, Inc. (2)

    1,425        98,795   

United Therapeutics Corp. (2)

    955        143,842   

Valero Energy Corp.

    1,992        118,205   

Valspar Corp. (11)

    3,030        222,099   

Verint Systems,
Inc. (2)(11)

    2,950        157,323   

Verizon Communications, Inc. (11)

    5,852        269,251   

Visa, Inc., Class A

    1,700        121,210   

Vista Outdoor,
Inc. (2)(11)

    4,410        206,212   

Visteon Corp. (2)(11)

    1,525        151,981   

VMware, Inc.,
Class A (2)

    1,749        138,433   

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    1,825        157,954   

Western Digital Corp. (11)

    1,669        136,791   

WL Ross Holding Corp. (2)

    33,100        344,240   

WR Grace &
Co. (2)(11)

    3,120        308,693   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp. (11)

    2,695        206,114   

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    618        64,000   

Zoetis, Inc.

    1,800        80,766   
   

 

 

 
      15,679,147   
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $18,706,413)

   

    18,746,403   
Convertible Bond — 0.1%  

United States — 0.1%

   

Cobalt International Energy, Inc.,
3.125%, 5/15/2024

  $ 75,000        51,516   
   

 

 

 

Total Convertible Bonds
(identified cost $50,244)

      51,516   
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 1.6%  

Bermuda — 0.0%

  

Syncora Holdings Ltd., 6.880%, 9/29/2049 (9)

    17,000        6,715   

Canada — 0.2%

  

Niska Gas Storage Canada ULC / Niska Gas Storage Canada Finance Corp., 6.500%, 4/1/2019

    78,000        70,590   

Luxembourg — 0.1%

  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 5.500%, 8/1/2023

    49,000        43,365   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Alternative Strategies Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares,
Contracts or
Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

United States — 1.3%

  

WideOpenWest Finance LLC / WideOpenWest Capital Corp., 10.250%, 7/15/2019

  $ 20,000      $ 20,775   

Avaya, Inc.,
7.000%, 4/1/2019 (6)(7)

    36,000        32,490   

Avaya, Inc.,
10.500%, 3/1/2021 (6)(7)

    18,000        12,015   

Constellis Holdings LLC / Constellis Finance Corp., 9.750%, 5/15/2020 (6)(7)

    14,000        13,212   

Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC / EFIH Finance, Inc., 11.750%, 3/1/2022 (6)(7)

    64,268        68,847   

SiTV LLC / SiTV Finance, Inc., 10.375%, 7/1/2019 (6)(7)

    53,000        41,605   

PriSo Acquisition Corp., 9.000%, 5/15/2023 (6)(7)

    14,000        13,790   

Sun Products Corp., 7.750%, 3/15/2021 (6)(7)

    60,000        54,300   

Builders FirstSource, Inc., 10.750%,
8/15/2023 (6)(7)

    28,000        28,560   

Midstates Petroleum Co., Inc. / Midstates Petroleum Co. LLC, 10.000%, 6/1/2020 (6)(7)

    48,200        39,644   

OPE KAG Finance Sub, Inc., 7.875%, 7/31/2023 (6)(7)

    34,000        34,765   

Wayne Merger Sub LLC, 8.250%, 8/1/2023 (6)(7)

    41,800        40,755   

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 7.875%, 9/1/2023 (6)(7)

    17,000        17,489   

DISH DBS Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2023

    16,000        14,170   
   

 

 

 
      432,417   
   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(identified cost $564,407)

   

    553,087   
   
Exchange Traded Funds — 0.7%  

United States — 0.7%

  

PowerShares DB U.S. Dollar Index Bullish Fund (2)

    9,500        238,070   
   

 

 

 

Total Exchange Traded Funds
(identified cost $227,903)

   

    238,070   
   
Purchased Call Options — 0.1%  

United States — 0.1%

  

Western Digital Corp., Exercise Price: $90.00, 10/16/2015 (2)

    15        1,650   

United Therapeutics Corp., Exercise Price: $150.00, 1/15/2016 (2)

    4        7,260   

Theravance, Inc., Exercise Price: $15.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    29        1,595   

Pfizer, Inc., Exercise Price: $35.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    20        120   

Market Vectors Semiconductor E, Exercise Price: $55.00, 2/19/2016 (2)

    3        368   

Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Exercise Price: $555.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    3        660   

Hewlett-Packard Co., Exercise Price: $34.00, 11/20/2015 (2)

    12        180   

Cigna Corp., Exercise Price: $155.00, 1/15/2016 (2)

    5        1,750   
Description   Shares,
Contracts or
Principal
Amount
    Value  
Purchased Call Options (continued)  

United States (continued)

  

Avago Technologies Ltd., Exercise Price: $125.00, 1/15/2016 (2)

    1      $ 1,465   

Aetna, Inc., Exercise Price: $130.00, 1/15/2016 (2)

    6        2,250   

S&P 500 Index, Exercise Price: $2,060.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    13        6,630   

HCA Holdings, Inc., Exercise Price: $65.00, 1/15/2016 (2)

    7        16,170   

Cigna Corp., Exercise Price: $140.00, 1/15/2016 (2)

    2        1,900   

SanDisk Corp., Exercise Price: $92.50, 1/15/2016 (2)

    4        48   
   

 

 

 

Total Purchased Call Options
(identified cost $77,829)

   

    42,046   
   
Purchased Put Options — 0.1%  

United States — 0.1%

  

iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Exercise Price: $108.00, 12/31/2015 (2)

    46        18,952   

Apple, Inc., Exercise Price: $120.00, 12/18/2015 (2)

    8        9,760   
   

 

 

 

Total Purchased Put Options
(identified cost $23,316)

   

    28,712   
   
Short-Term Investments — 33.9%  
Mutual Funds — 19.7%  

State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund, 0.120%

    6,970,298        6,970,298   
U.S. Treasury Bills — 14.2%  

United States Treasury Bill,
0.005%,
9/24/2015 (11)(12)

    5,000,000        5,000,030   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $11,970,283)

   

    11,970,328   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 101.0%
(identified cost $35,598,352)

   

    35,634,871   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 29.6%        10,426,951   
Short Securities and Written Options
(see summary below) — (30.6)%
        (10,789,732
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%      $ 35,272,090   
   

 

 

 
Short Securities — (30.6)%  
Bank Loans — (0.0)%  

United States — (0.0)%

  

Fieldwood Energy LLC, 8.125%,
9/30/2018 (9)

  $ (21,000     (18,546
   

 

 

 

Total Bank Loans
(proceeds $(19,005))

      (18,546
   
Common Stocks — (24.2)%  

Australia — (0.4)%

   

BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR

    (3,837     (141,317

Canada — (0.5)%

  

Calfrac Well Services Ltd.

    (8,500     (29,720

Canadian Western Bank

    (2,100     (39,427

Home Capital Group, Inc.

    (3,100     (64,799

National Bank of Canada

    (900     (29,622
   

 

 

 
      (163,568

Denmark — (0.2)%

  

Coloplast A/S, Class B

    (1,300     (88,330
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Alternative Strategies Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Common Stocks (continued)            

France — (0.2)%

  

Pernod Ricard SA

    (550   $ (57,627

Germany — (0.2)%

  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG (2)

    (7,150     (87,102

India — (0.7)%

  

Infosys Ltd. ADR

    (10,808     (185,357

Tata Motors Ltd. ADR (2)

    (2,900     (73,428
   

 

 

 
      (258,785

Ireland — (0.6)%

  

Accenture PLC, Class A

    (935     (88,142

Allergan PLC (2)

    (434     (131,823
   

 

 

 
      (219,965

Luxembourg — (0.2)%

  

ArcelorMittal

    (7,200     (56,736

Netherlands — (0.7)%

  

Schlumberger Ltd.

    (3,153     (243,948

Singapore — (0.1)%

  

Avago Technologies Ltd.

    (342     (43,082

Switzerland — (0.1)%

  

ACE Ltd.

    (287     (29,320

Taiwan — (0.2)%

  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR

    (2,800     (55,664

United Kingdom — (0.5)%

  

Aon PLC

    (783     (73,163

Royal Mail PLC

    (15,450     (109,340
   

 

 

 
      (182,503

United States — (19.6)%

  

3M Co.

    (430     (61,120

Abbott Laboratories

    (873     (39,538

Actuant Corp., Class A

    (2,700     (57,888

Adobe Systems, Inc. (2)

    (1,615     (126,891

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    (1,702     (170,268

Antero Resources Corp. (2)

    (1,363     (35,220

Apple, Inc.

    (2,355     (265,550

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

    (1,250     (52,925

AT&T, Inc.

    (8,256     (286,813

Baxter International, Inc.

    (2,638     (101,431

Campbell Soup Co.

    (1,600     (76,784

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    (1,381     (113,615

Chevron Corp.

    (2,555     (206,929

Coach, Inc.

    (366     (11,071

Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (2)

    (1,898     (15,203

Corning, Inc.

    (11,659     (200,651

Cummins, Inc.

    (1,780     (216,715

Cyberonics, Inc. (2)

    (1,000     (65,340

Danaher Corp.

    (1,230     (107,035

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. (2)

    (2,026     (153,247

Deere & Co.

    (1,100     (89,958

Devon Energy Corp.

    (562     (23,975

Domtar Corp.

    (2,000     (80,420

Electronic Arts, Inc. (2)

    (1,646     (108,883

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    (850     (63,954

Fastenal Co.

    (1,425     (54,919

Gannett Co., Inc. (2)

    (2,500     (32,775

Globe Specialty Metals, Inc.

    (4,500     (61,830

HCA Holdings, Inc. (2)

    (402     (34,821
Description   Shares or
Principal
Amount
    Value  
Common Stocks (continued)            

United States (continued)

  

HCP, Inc.

    (831   $ (30,797

Health Care REIT, Inc.

    (1,591     (100,790

Hess Corp.

    (2,088     (124,132

Howard Hughes Corp. (2)

    (450     (56,516

International Business Machines Corp.

    (1,281     (189,447

J.C. Penney Co., Inc. (2)

    (9,909     (90,271

L Brands, Inc.

    (1,025     (85,998

Lear Corp.

    (600     (61,674

LinkedIn Corp., Class A (2)

    (691     (124,795

Marathon Oil Corp.

    (5,143     (88,922

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    (1,918     (90,741

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

    (850     (60,061

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

    (1,800     (60,606

Monsanto Co.

    (2,026     (197,839

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    (1,031     (66,829

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

    (6,698     (283,526

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    (2,488     (181,649

Omnicom Group, Inc.

    (2,135     (143,002

Outerwall, Inc.

    (1,541     (94,926

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    (1,895     (204,016

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust

    (3,650     (72,416

Praxair, Inc.

    (975     (103,106

Primerica, Inc.

    (3,448     (146,506

Progressive Corp.

    (2,000     (59,920

Regions Financial Corp.

    (6,400     (61,376

Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A (2)

    (200     (28,148

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

    (1,026     (89,621

Sonic Corp.

    (3,400     (91,800

Stryker Corp.

    (1,161     (114,533

Union Pacific Corp.

    (930     (79,738

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

    (1,157     (112,981

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    (1,762     (203,863

Ventas, Inc.

    (1,109     (61,017

Viacom, Inc., Class B

    (1,334     (54,387

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

    (655     (146,353

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A

    (1,825     (71,303

Webster Financial Corp.

    (1,800     (63,684

Workday, Inc., Class A (2)

    (1,257     (88,317
   

 

 

 
      (6,901,375
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(proceeds $(9,189,006))

      (8,529,322
   
Corporate Bonds & Notes — (0.4)%  

United States — (0.4)%

  

APX Group, Inc., 8.750%, 12/1/2020

  $ (50,000     (44,250

SandRidge Energy, Inc., 8.750%,
6/1/2020 (6)(7)

    (43,000     (29,670

SESI LLC, 7.125%, 12/15/2021

    (26,000     (26,069

Sungard Availability Services Capital, Inc., 8.750%,
4/1/2022 (6)(7)

    (54,000     (36,315
   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(proceeds $(133,329))

      (136,304
   
Exchange Traded Funds — (4.7)%  

United States — (4.7)%

  

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

    (2,395     (179,577

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

    (3,785     (251,438

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

    (1,560     (109,964

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

    (250     (12,823
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Alternative Strategies Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares or
Contracts
    Value  
Exchange Traded Funds (continued)  

United States (continued)

  

iShares MSCI Japan ETF

    (7,400   $ (89,688

iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF

    (88     (30,095

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

    (2,140     (246,528

iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF

    (765     (109,540

iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF

    (280     (26,236

iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF

    (1,255     (115,987

iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF

    (2,835     (197,770

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

    (1,426     (281,877
   

 

 

 

Total Exchange Traded Funds
(proceeds $(1,760,637))

      (1,651,523
Written Call Options — (0.1)%  

Germany — 0.0%

  

EURO STOXX 50 Index, Exercise Price: €3,525.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (60     (2,895

United States — (0.1)%

  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Exercise Price: $240.00, 10/16/2015 (2)

    (4     (3,680

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Exercise Price: $250.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (1     (170

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Exercise Price: $240.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (1     (462

SemGroup Corp., Class A, Exercise Price: $85.00, 10/16/2015 (2)

    (1     (28

Sealed Air Corp., Exercise Price: $52.50, 10/16/2015 (2)

    (8     (1,160

Sealed Air Corp., Exercise Price:
$52.50, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (8     (800

Seagate Technology PLC, Exercise Price: $52.50, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (2     (218

SanDisk Corp., Exercise Price:
$65.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (2     (40

SanDisk Corp., Exercise Price:
$62.50, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (2     (96

SanDisk Corp., Exercise Price:
$60.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (2     (160

Masco Corp., Exercise Price:
$28.00, 10/16/2015 (2)

    (7     (280

Masco Corp., Exercise Price: $27.00, 10/16/2015 (2)

    (3     (225

Masco Corp., Exercise Price:
$26.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (4     (380

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A, Exercise Price: $105.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (4     (20

Intrexon Corp., Exercise Price: $55.00, 10/16/2015 (2)

    (1     (215

Intrexon Corp., Exercise Price: $60.00, 10/16/2015 (2)

    (2     (175

Intrexon Corp., Exercise Price: $50.00, 10/16/2015 (2)

    (9     (2,115

Intrexon Corp., Exercise Price: $45.00, 10/16/2015 (2)

    (4     (1,800

Intrexon Corp., Exercise Price: $45.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (2     (520
Description   Contracts     Value  
Written Call Options (continued)  

United States (continued)

  

Intrexon Corp., Exercise Price: $60.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (3   $ (135

Intrexon Corp., Exercise Price:
$55.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (5     (200

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc., Exercise Price: $17.00, 12/18/2015 (2)

    (5     (1,575

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc., Exercise Price: $24.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (5     (50

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc., Exercise Price: $23.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (5     (65

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc., Exercise Price: $20.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (11     (550

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc., Exercise Price: $19.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (11     (495

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc., Exercise Price: $17.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (1     (140

Delta Air Lines, Inc., Exercise Price: $47.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (12     (420

Alere, Inc., Exercise Price: $55.00, 11/20/2015 (2)

    (4     (892

S&P 500 Index, Exercise Price: $2,090.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (33     (5,940

United Rentals, Inc., Exercise Price: $100.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (4     (20

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Exercise Price: $220.00, 10/16/2015 (2)

    (3     (6,225

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Exercise Price: $230.00, 10/16/2015 (2)

    (7     (9,870
   

 

 

 
      (39,121
   

 

 

 

Total Written Call Options
(proceeds $(132,053))

      (42,016
   
Written Put Options — (1.2)%  

Germany — (0.2)%

  

EURO STOXX 50 Index, Exercise Price: €3,300.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (60     (74,129

United States — (1.0)%

  

iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Exercise Price: $90.00, 12/31/2015 (2)

    (46     (5,612

S&P 500 Index, Exercise Price: $2,015.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (33     (201,630

S&P 500 Index, Exercise Price: $2,060.00, 9/18/2015 (2)

    (13     (130,650
   

 

 

 
      (337,892
   

 

 

 

Total Written Put Options
(proceeds $(169,115))

      (412,021
   

 

 

 

Total Short Securities and Written Options
(proceeds $(11,403,145))

   

  $ (10,789,732
   

 

 

 

 

Industry Allocation  
Industry   Value      % of
Total
Net Assets
 

Airlines

  $ 794,403         2.3

Auto Parts & Equipment

    491,337         1.4   

Banks

    233,909         0.7   

Beverages

    363,011         1.0   
 

 

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Alternative Strategies Fund (continued)

 

 

Industry Allocation  
Industry   Value     % of
Total
Net Assets
 

Biotechnology

  $ 791,053        2.2

Building Materials

    191,217        0.5   

Chemicals

    1,479,217        4.2   

Commercial Services

    837,107        2.4   

Computers

    1,104,780        3.1   

Diversified Financial Services

    121,210        0.3   

Electronics

    496,119        1.4   

Entertainment

    119,583        0.3   

Healthcare-Products

    827,604        2.3   

Healthcare-Services

    466,033        1.3   

Holding Companies-Diversified

    344,240        1.0   

Insurance

    157,940        0.5   

Internet

    1,013,858        2.9   

Lodging

    322,252        0.9   

Media

    627,609        1.8   

Metal Fabricate/Hardware

    337,152        1.0   

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

    24,194        0.1   

Office/Business Equipment

    116,285        0.3   

Oil & Gas

    1,327,260        3.8   

Oil & Gas Services

    309,039        0.9   

Packaging & Containers

    598,049        1.7   

Pharmaceuticals

    1,385,853        3.9   

Pipelines

    235,400        0.7   

Real Estate

    234,922        0.6   

Real Estate Investment Trusts

    152,420        0.4   

Retail

    1,436,300        4.1   

Semiconductors

    318,597        0.9   

Software

    565,985        1.6   

Telecommunications

    745,722        2.1   

Toys/Games/Hobbies

    176,743        0.5   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

    18,746,403        53.1   

Bank Loans

    4,004,709        11.4   

Convertible Bonds

    51,516        0.1   

Corporate Bonds & Notes

    553,087        1.6   

Exchange Traded Funds

    238,070        0.7   

Purchased Call Options

    42,046        0.1   

Purchased Put Options

    28,712        0.1   

Short-Term Investments

    11,970,328        33.9   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

    35,634,871        101.0   

Other Assets and Liabilities

    10,426,951        29.6   

Short Securities and Written Options

    (10,789,732     (30.6
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Assets

  $ 35,272,090        100.0
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Advertising

    (143,002     (0.4

Airlines

    (87,102     (0.2

Apparel

    (28,148     (0.1

Auto Manufacturers

    (73,428     (0.2

Auto Parts & Equipment

    (61,674     (0.2

Banks

    (258,908     (0.7

Beverages

    (57,627     (0.2

Chemicals

    (300,945     (0.8

Computers

    (728,496     (2.1

Distribution/Wholesale

    (201,273     (0.6

Diversified Financial Services

    (71,303     (0.2

Electronics

    (200,651     (0.6

Food

    (76,784     (0.2

Forest Products & Paper

    (80,420     (0.2

Healthcare-Products

    (476,669     (1.3

Healthcare-Services

    (391,931     (1.1
Industry   Value     % of
Total
Net Assets
 

Insurance

  $ (308,909     (0.9 )% 

Internet

    (124,795     (0.3

Iron/Steel

    (56,736     (0.2

Lodging

    (60,061     (0.2

Machinery-Diversified

    (359,598     (1.0

Media

    (87,162     (0.2

Mining

    (203,147     (0.6

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

    (323,024     (0.9

Oil & Gas

    (830,725     (2.4

Oil & Gas Services

    (557,194     (1.6

Pharmaceuticals

    (455,244     (1.3

Real Estate

    (56,515     (0.2

Real Estate Investment Trusts

    (265,020     (0.7

Retail

    (374,066     (1.1

Semiconductors

    (248,973     (0.7

Software

    (324,090     (0.9

Telecommunications

    (353,643     (1.0

Transportation

    (302,059     (0.9
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

    (8,529,322     (24.2

Bank Loans

    (18,546     (0.0

Corporate Bonds & Notes

    (136,304     (0.4

Exchange Traded Funds

    (1,651,523     (4.7

Written Call Options

    (42,016     (0.1

Written Put Options

    (412,021     (1.2
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Short Securities and Written Options

  $ (10,789,732     (30.6 )% 
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund*

 

Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Municipals — 98.1%             

Alabama — 3.7%

  

Bessemer Governmental Utility Services Corp.,
0.300%,
12/1/2030 (6)(7)(9)

  $ 5,085,000       $ 5,085,000   

Health Care Authority for Baptist Health,
0.500%, 11/1/2042 (9)

    14,125,000         14,125,000   

Rib Floater Trust Various States, 0.100%, 9/1/2026,
Call
9/1/2022 (6)(7)(9)

    8,000,000         8,000,000   

Other securities

       1,228,121   
    

 

 

 
       28,438,121   

Arizona — 1.6%

  

Arizona Health Facilities Authority:

    

1.870%, 2/5/2020, Call 8/9/2019 (9)

    3,250,000         3,344,867   

1.870%, 2/5/2020, Call 8/9/2019 (9)

    750,000         771,892   

Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, 5.000%, 9/1/2016

    140,000         146,299   

Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, FSA, 1.720%, 9/1/2045 (9)(13)

    4,275,000         4,275,000   

Other securities

       3,521,492   
    

 

 

 
       12,059,550   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund* (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Municipals (continued)             

Arkansas — 2.3%

  

Arkansas Development Finance Authority:

    

0.730%, 9/1/2044, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

  $ 6,000,000       $ 6,000,000   

1.120%, 9/1/2019, Call 3/1/2019 (9)

    3,000,000         3,007,860   

Little Rock Metrocentere Improvement District No. 1, 0.020%, 12/1/2025, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    5,700,000         5,700,000   

Other securities

       2,691,429   
    

 

 

 
       17,399,289   

California — 13.2%

  

Austin Trust:

    

0.210%, 1/1/2039, Call
1/1/2019 (6)(7)(9)

    10,000,000         10,000,000   

0.260%, 5/15/2036, Call 5/15/2018 (9)

    5,000,000         5,000,000   

Austin Trust, AGM NATL-RE, 0.240%, 8/1/2032 (9)

    6,920,000         6,920,000   

Bay Area Toll Authority:

    

1.000%, 4/3/2017, Call 10/1/2016 (9)

    8,000,000         8,024,000   

1.120%, 4/1/2024, Call 10/1/2023 (9)

    1,750,000         1,737,190   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust:

    

0.230%, 8/15/2041, Call
8/15/2023 (6)(7)(9)

    250,000         250,000   

0.320%,
8/1/2047 (6)(7)(9)

    16,159,000         16,159,000   

Northern California Gas Authority No. 1:

    

0.790%,
7/1/2017 (9)

    65,000         64,797   

0.820%,
7/1/2019 (9)

    7,500,000         7,463,475   

Puttable Floating Option Tax-Exempt Receipts, NATL-RE, 0.300%, 8/1/2037, Call 8/1/2017 (6)(7)(9)

    2,500,000         2,500,000   

State of California, FSA, 0.200%,
8/1/2027 (6)(7)(9)

    7,445,000         7,445,000   

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts/Certificates, 0.120%,
4/1/2021 (6)(7)(9)

    5,000,000         5,000,000   

Other securities

       30,477,315   
    

 

 

 
       101,040,777   

Colorado — 1.5%

    

E-470 Public Highway Authority, 1.200%, 8/31/2017, Call 3/1/2017 (9)

    4,600,000         4,620,378   

E-470 Public Highway Authority, NATL-RE, 5.250%, 9/1/2016

    100,000         104,338   

Other securities

       6,942,479   
    

 

 

 
       11,667,195   

Connecticut — 0.8%

    

State of Connecticut, 0.250%, 1/1/2017, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    5,000,000         5,000,000   

Other securities

       1,306,825   
    

 

 

 
       6,306,825   
Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Municipals (continued)             

Delaware — 0.0%

    

Other securities

     $ 202,822   

District of Columbia — 1.9%

  

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, 0.270%, 6/1/2031, Call
6/1/2021 (6)(7)(9)

  $ 8,185,000         8,185,000   

District of Columbia, AGC, 0.220%,
7/15/2017 (6)(7)(9)

    5,160,000         5,160,000   

Other securities

       1,040,465   
    

 

 

 
       14,385,465   

Florida — 3.2%

    

City of Gulf Breeze, 1.750%,
12/1/2015 (9)

    9,000,000         9,029,430   

Other securities

       15,562,148   
    

 

 

 
       24,591,578   

Georgia — 3.7%

    

Appling County Development Authority:

    

0.250%, 9/1/2029, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    9,200,000         9,200,000   

0.250%, 9/1/2041, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    6,000,000         6,000,000   

Puttable Floating Option Tax-Exempt Receipts, AMBAC, 0.250%, 10/1/2024, Call
10/1/2017 (6)(7)(9)

    4,000,000         4,000,000   

Other securities

       9,470,658   
    

 

 

 
       28,670,658   

Guam — 0.0%

    

Other securities

       311,952   

Idaho — 1.2%

    

Idaho Housing & Finance Association, 0.270%, 1/1/2038, Call 9/2/2015 (9)

    9,100,000         9,100,000   

Other securities

       131,085   
    

 

 

 
       9,231,085   

Illinois — 7.4%

    

Chicago Board of Education, 4.020%, 3/1/2017, Call 9/1/2016 (9)

    4,250,000         4,178,217   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, FGIC, 0.250%,
1/1/2030 (6)(7)(9)

    9,085,000         9,085,000   

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts/Certificates, 0.170%,
2/15/2017 (6)(7)(9)

    5,000,000         5,000,000   

Town of Cicero, 4.000%, 1/1/2016

    2,670,000         2,701,880   

Town of Cicero, AGM, 4.000%, 1/1/2017

    1,900,000         1,978,318   

Other securities

       33,454,795   
    

 

 

 
       56,398,210   

Indiana — 3.1%

    

Indiana Finance Authority, 2.200%, 2/1/2016, Call 10/2/2015

    4,450,000         4,454,984   

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts/Certificates, 0.370%,
4/15/2018 (6)(7)(9)

    8,500,000         8,500,000   

Other securities

       10,972,835   
    

 

 

 
       23,927,819   
 

 

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Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund* (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Municipals (continued)             

Iowa — 0.4%

    

Other securities

     $ 3,001,950   

Kansas — 0.2%

    

Other securities

       1,730,087   

Kentucky — 1.3%

    

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, NATL-RE, 0.280%, 9/1/2042, Call 9/1/2017 (6)(7)(9)

  $ 3,000,000         3,000,000   

Kentucky State Property & Building Commission, AGC, 0.220%, 2/1/2027, Call
2/1/2019 (6)(7)(9)

    5,990,000         5,990,000   

Other securities

       683,094   
    

 

 

 
       9,673,094   

Louisiana — 3.1%

    

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, 0.230%, 10/1/2040, Call
10/1/2020 (6)(7)(9)

    7,000,000         7,000,000   

East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, 0.632%, 8/1/2018, Call 2/1/2018 (9)

    6,355,000         6,376,670   

Other securities

       10,218,710   
    

 

 

 
       23,595,380   

Maryland — 0.1%

    

Other securities

       616,037   

Massachusetts — 0.4%

  

  

Other securities

       2,722,205   

Michigan — 3.3%

    

Other securities

       24,990,779   

Minnesota — 1.1%

  

Other securities

       8,800,982   

Mississippi — 1.2%

  

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., 0.960%, 12/1/2036, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    8,000,000         8,000,000   

Other securities

       1,594,532   
    

 

 

 
       9,594,532   

Missouri — 1.5%

  

Howard Bend Levee District, XLCA, 0.280%, 3/1/2027 (9)

    7,130,000         7,130,000   

Other securities

       4,352,201   
    

 

 

 
       11,482,201   

Nebraska — 0.4%

  

Other securities

       3,223,800   

Nevada — 0.4%

  

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, FSA AMBAC, 0.270%, 6/15/2022, Call
6/15/2017 (6)(7)(9)

    2,720,000         2,720,000   

New Hampshire — 0.1%

  

Other securities

       765,774   

New Jersey — 9.1%

  

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust,
0.230%,
3/1/2034 (6)(7)(9)

    11,920,000         11,920,000   
Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Municipals (continued)             

New Jersey (continued)

  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority:

    

0.320%, 11/1/2031, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

  $ 7,610,000       $ 7,610,000   

0.320%, 11/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    4,900,000         4,900,000   

0.320%, 11/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    5,970,000         5,970,000   

1.720%, 2/1/2016, Call 9/22/2015 (9)

    3,300,000         3,300,198   

1.820%, 2/1/2018, Call 8/1/2017 (9)

    500,000         493,235   

2.032%, 2/1/2018, Call 8/1/2017 (9)

    1,750,000         1,758,138   

5.000%, 6/15/2017

    250,000         261,720   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority:

    

0.320%, 7/1/2038, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    3,900,000         3,900,000   

3.250%, 7/1/2016

    515,000         526,814   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, AGC, 0.410%, 7/1/2038, Call
7/1/2019 (6)(7)(9)

    7,002,902         7,002,902   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, 0.554%, 1/1/2017, Call 7/1/2016 (9)

    5,000,000         5,003,250   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority:

    

1.020%, 12/15/2019, Call 6/15/2019 (9)

    5,000,000         4,757,550   

5.000%, 12/15/2017

    1,200,000         1,262,040   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, FGIC, 0.210%,
12/15/2030 (6)(7)(9)

    1,440,000         1,440,000   

Other securities

       9,985,548   
    

 

 

 
       70,091,395   

New Mexico — 0.7%

  

New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, 0.876%, 8/1/2019, Call 2/1/2019 (9)

    5,500,000         5,509,240   

New York — 7.2%

  

City of New York, AGM, 0.200%, 11/1/2026 (9)

    10,000,000         10,000,000   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 0.626%,
11/1/2015 (9)

    300,000         299,979   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, AGM:

    

0.387%, 11/1/2022, Call 9/3/2015 (9)(13)

    3,250,000         3,140,377   

0.396%, 11/1/2022, Call 9/2/2015 (9)(13)

    3,800,000         3,671,685   

0.730%, 5/15/2018, Call 11/15/2017 (9)

    4,650,000         4,611,637   

New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, 0.148%, 4/1/2020, Call 9/30/2015 (9)(13)

    145,000         136,627   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund* (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Municipals (continued)             

New York (continued)

  

New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, NATL-RE, 0.159%, 12/1/2020, Call 9/9/2015 (9)(13)

  $ 7,350,000       $ 6,911,815   

Oswego City School District, SAW, 1.000%, 4/21/2016

    5,950,000         5,969,278   

Puttable Floating Option Tax-Exempt Receipts, AMBAC, 0.550%, 12/1/2025, Call
9/1/2015 (6)(7)(9)

    6,330,000         6,330,000   

Other securities

       13,802,942   
    

 

 

 
       54,874,340   

North Carolina — 0.3%

  

Other securities

       1,935,823   

North Dakota — 1.2%

  

Other securities

       9,039,537   

Ohio — 2.5%

  

County of Montgomery, 0.190%, 5/1/2034, Call
5/1/2019 (6)(7)(9)

    7,000,000         7,000,000   

Lancaster Port Authority, 0.846%, 8/1/2019, Call 2/1/2019 (9)

    5,000,000         4,977,150   

State of Ohio, 0.350%, 1/15/2045, Call 10/2/2015 (9)

    5,500,000         5,500,000   

Other securities

       1,602,032   
    

 

 

 
       19,079,182   

Oklahoma — 0.1%

  

Other securities

       643,429   

Oregon — 0.5%

  

Other securities

       4,226,981   

Pennsylvania — 7.0%

  

Butler County Hospital Authority:

    

0.220%, 10/1/2032, Call 10/1/2015 (9)

    10,645,000         10,645,000   

0.220%, 10/1/2042, Call 10/1/2015 (9)

    1,570,000         1,570,000   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission:

    

0.620%, 12/1/2017, Call 6/1/2017 (9)

    100,000         99,776   

0.700%, 12/1/2018, Call 6/1/2018 (9)

    6,000,000         5,977,380   

1.170%, 12/1/2019, Call 6/1/2019 (9)

    2,225,000         2,245,381   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, AGC, 5.000%, 6/1/2017

    600,000         643,128   

Puttable Floating Option Tax-Exempt Receipts, FGIC, 0.260%,
6/1/2034 (6)(7)(9)

    7,020,000         7,020,000   

Other securities

       25,486,248   
    

 

 

 
       53,686,913   

Puerto Rico — 0.2%

  

Other securities

       1,570,572   
Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Municipals (continued)             

Rhode Island — 0.1%

  

Other securities

     $ 1,070,910   

South Carolina — 0.4%

  

Other securities

       2,728,975   

South Dakota — 0.0%

  

Other securities

       355,000   

Tennessee — 0.1%

  

Other securities

       698,545   

Texas — 7.6%

  

Port of Port Arthur Navigation District:

    

0.300%, 12/1/2039, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

  $ 9,700,000         9,700,000   

0.300%, 4/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    1,250,000         1,250,000   

0.300%, 11/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    10,000,000         10,000,000   

Texas Transportation Commission, 0.250%, 4/1/2026, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    9,000,000         9,000,000   

Other securities

       28,090,919   
    

 

 

 
       58,040,919   

Utah — 0.2%

  

Other securities

       1,791,543   

Vermont — 0.0%

  

Other securities

       129,279   

Virginia — 0.2%

  

Other securities

       1,573,684   

Washington — 1.8%

  

Barclays Capital Municipal Trust Receipts, 0.150%, 6/1/2034, Call
6/1/2019 (6)(7)(9)

    11,320,000         11,320,000   

Other securities

       2,152,959   
    

 

 

 
       13,472,959   

West Virginia — 0.0%

  

Other securities

       294,879   

Wisconsin — 1.8%

  

Other securities

       13,790,105   
    

 

 

 

Total Municipals
(identified cost $751,772,605)

   

     752,152,377   
    
Mutual Funds — 0.3%             

New York — 0.3%

    

Other securities

       2,000,840   
    

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $2,000,000)

       2,000,840   
    
Short-Term Investments — 1.3%  
Mutual Funds — 0.4%             

Other securities

       2,807,077   
    
Short-Term Municipals — 0.9%  

Alabama — 0.1%

    

Other securities

       400,000   

Colorado — 0.0%

    

Other securities

       215,264   

Illinois — 0.1%

    

Other securities

       482,350   
 

 

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Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund* (continued)

 

Description         Value  
Short-Term Municipals (continued)           

New Jersey — 0.0%

    

Other securities

     $ 202,524   

New York — 0.3%

    

Other securities

       2,353,955   

Ohio — 0.3%

    

Other securities

       2,879,748   

Wisconsin — 0.1%

    

Other securities

       568,028   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Municipals

       7,101,869   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $9,906,294)

       9,908,946   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.7%
(identified cost $763,678,899)

       764,062,163   
Other Assets and
Liabilities — 0.3%
       2,619,633   
    

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%      $ 766,681,796   
    

 

 

 

 

 

Short Tax-Free Fund*

 

Description  

Principal
Amount

    Value  
Municipals — 96.7%            

Alabama — 0.4%

   

Other securities

    $ 518,540   

Alaska — 0.7%

   

Other securities

      884,341   

Arizona — 1.7%

   

Other securities

      2,210,567   

Arkansas — 0.8%

   

Other securities

      1,087,596   

California — 8.2%

   

Carson Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, AGM,
5.000%, 10/1/2020

  $ 675,000        777,944   

Northern California Gas Authority No. 1:

   

0.790%, 7/1/2017 (9)

    70,000        69,781   

0.820%, 7/1/2019 (9)

    1,040,000        1,034,935   

State of California:

   

0.834%, 12/1/2017, Call 6/1/2017 (9)

    250,000        252,840   

0.964%, 12/3/2018,
Call 6/1/2018 (9)

    610,000        619,748   

Other securities

      7,955,567   
   

 

 

 
      10,710,815   

Colorado — 4.0%

   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority:

   

2.500%,
12/15/2019 (6)(7)

    590,000        585,953   

3.000%, 10/1/2017

    380,000        393,277   

3.000%, 11/15/2017

    200,000        208,368   

Colorado Health Facilities Authority:

   

1.875%, 11/6/2019 (9)

    400,000        398,160   

4.000%, 12/1/2018

    250,000        265,625   

4.500%, 2/1/2019

    250,000        265,993   

5.125%, 11/15/2021,
Call 11/15/2016 (9)

    50,000        52,559   
Description  

Principal
Amount

    Value  
Municipals (continued)            

Colorado (continued)

   

E-470 Public Highway Authority, 1.200%, 8/31/2017,
Call 3/1/2017 (9)

  $ 550,000      $ 552,436   

E-470 Public Highway Authority, NATL-RE:

   

4.500%, 9/1/2016

    120,000        124,267   

5.000%, 9/1/2017, Call 9/1/2016

    300,000        311,814   

Other securities

      2,063,285   
   

 

 

 
      5,221,737   

Connecticut — 0.5%

   

Other securities

      676,053   

Delaware — 0.1%

   

Other securities

      185,555   

Florida — 6.2%

   

Brevard County Health Facilities Authority:

   

5.000%, 4/1/2020

    500,000        569,290   

5.000%, 4/1/2021

    400,000        460,296   

Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc.:

   

5.000%, 5/1/2018

    300,000        329,682   

5.000%, 5/1/2019

    225,000        252,862   

Miami-Dade County School Board, AMBAC, 5.000%, 8/1/2023, Call 8/1/2018

    100,000        110,203   

Sumter County Industrial Development Authority:

   

4.000%, 7/1/2017

    500,000        523,835   

5.000%, 7/1/2020

    235,000        262,575   

5.000%, 7/1/2020

    300,000        337,533   

Other securities

      5,327,243   
   

 

 

 
      8,173,519   

Georgia — 2.8%

   

Other securities

      3,631,097   

Idaho — 0.2%

   

Other securities

      257,398   

Illinois — 9.4%

   

Chicago Board of Education,
4.020%, 3/1/2017,
Call 9/1/2016 (9)

    1,000,000        983,110   

Town of Cicero,
5.000%, 1/1/2020

    500,000        557,695   

Town of Cicero, AGM,
4.000%, 1/1/2017

    250,000        260,305   

Other securities

      10,445,865   
   

 

 

 
      12,246,975   

Indiana — 3.4%

   

City of Whiting,
1.850%, 10/1/2019 (9)

    1,000,000        997,650   

County of Lake:

   

2.000%, 7/15/2017

    245,000        244,998   

2.000%, 1/15/2018

    520,000        528,944   

Other securities

      2,646,878   
   

 

 

 
      4,418,470   

Kansas — 0.7%

   

Other securities

      925,447   

Kentucky — 0.9%

   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, NATL-RE, 0.280%, 9/1/2042,
Call 9/1/2017 (6)(7)(9)

    1,000,000        1,000,000   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Short Tax-Free Fund* (continued)

 

Description  

Principal
Amount

    Value  
Municipals (continued)            

Kentucky (continued)

   

Other securities

    $ 227,110   
   

 

 

 
      1,227,110   

Louisiana — 1.1%

   

Other securities

      1,468,039   

Maine — 0.2%

   

Other securities

      254,901   

Maryland — 0.3%

   

Other securities

      443,841   

Massachusetts — 0.6%

   

Other securities

      825,628   

Michigan — 4.7%

   

Michigan Finance Authority,
5.000%, 7/1/2016

  $ 725,000        747,004   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority:

   

5.000%, 11/15/2018,
Call 11/15/2016

    200,000        210,356   

5.000%, 11/15/2020,
Call 11/15/2019

    520,000        588,583   

Other securities

      4,594,277   
   

 

 

 
      6,140,220   

Minnesota — 0.6%

   

Other securities

      833,561   

Mississippi — 1.4%

   

Other securities

      1,827,978   

Missouri — 2.4%

   

Missouri State Environmental Improvement & Energy Resources Authority, NATL-RE,
0.035%, 12/1/2022,
Call 9/1/2015 (9)(13)

    805,000        753,135   

Other securities

      2,408,775   
   

 

 

 
      3,161,910   

Nebraska — 0.2%

   

Other securities

      305,933   

Nevada — 1.1%

   

Las Vegas Valley Water District, 0.250%, 6/1/2036,
Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    1,000,000        1,000,000   

Other securities

      377,914   
   

 

 

 
      1,377,914   

New Hampshire — 0.2%

   

Other securities

      270,930   

New Jersey — 3.7%

   

New Jersey Economic Development Authority:

   

1.720%, 2/1/2016, Call 9/22/2015 (9)

    850,000        850,051   

2.032%, 2/1/2018, Call 8/1/2017 (9)

    250,000        251,162   

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority:

   

4.875%, 12/1/2024, Call 12/1/2019

    435,000        466,181   

5.000%, 12/1/2017

    370,000        399,023   

5.000%, 6/1/2018

    100,000        108,767   
Description  

Principal
Amount

    Value  
Municipals (continued)            

New Jersey (continued)

   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority:

   

1.020%, 12/15/2019, Call 6/15/2019 (9)

  $ 475,000      $ 451,967   

4.000%, 12/15/2019

    75,000        76,957   

5.000%, 6/15/2019

    150,000        159,267   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, AGM-CR, 5.250%, 12/15/2019

    250,000        272,125   

Other securities

      1,805,149   
   

 

 

 
      4,840,649   

New Mexico — 1.7%

   

City of Farmington, 1.875%, 4/1/2020 (9)

    1,000,000        998,470   

Other securities

      1,264,087   
   

 

 

 
      2,262,557   

New York — 8.7%

   

Long Island Power Authority, 0.782%, 11/1/2018, Call 5/1/2018 (9)

    1,000,000        1,001,320   

Long Island Power Authority, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 5/1/2017

    150,000        160,296   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.000%, 11/15/2021, Call 11/15/2016

    150,000        158,177   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, AGM:

   

0.387%, 11/1/2022, Call 9/3/2015 (9)(13)

    525,000        507,292   

0.396%, 11/1/2022, Call 9/2/2015 (9)(13)

    950,000        917,921   

New York City Transit Auth/Metropolitan Transportation Auth/Triborough Bridge & Tunnel, AMBAC:

   

0.527%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/7/2015 (9)(13)

    600,000        561,254   

0.542%, 1/1/2030, Call 10/2/2015 (9)(13)

    125,000        116,188   

0.544%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/2/2015 (9)(13)

    125,000        116,845   

0.546%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/7/2015 (9)(13)

    625,000        581,203   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.140%, 11/1/2022 (9)

    1,000,000        1,000,000   

New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, NATL-RE, 0.159%, 12/1/2020, Call 9/9/2015 (9)(13)

    1,000,000        940,383   

New York State Housing Finance Agency, FNMA/FHLMC COLL, 0.900%, 11/1/2017

    705,000        703,942   

State of New York, AGM, 0.225%, 3/15/2021, Call 9/3/2015 (9)(13)

    25,000        24,294   

State of New York, NATL-RE FGIC:

   

0.225%, 2/15/2022, Call 9/3/2015 (9)(13)

    630,000        606,314   

0.225%, 2/13/2032, Call 9/3/2015 (9)(13)

    70,000        63,318   

Other securities

      3,872,028   
   

 

 

 
      11,330,775   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Short Tax-Free Fund* (continued)

 

Description  

Principal
Amount

    Value  
Municipals (continued)            

North Carolina — 1.7%

   

State of North Carolina, State Appropriation, 5.000%, 5/1/2019, Call 5/1/2018

  $ 700,000      $ 775,292   

Other securities

      1,438,343   
   

 

 

 
      2,213,635   

North Dakota — 1.1%

   

Other securities

      1,482,132   

Ohio — 1.2%

   

Other securities

      1,507,903   

Oklahoma — 0.3%

   

Other securities

      344,972   

Oregon — 0.1%

   

Other securities

      100,866   

Pennsylvania — 6.8%

   

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

   

5.000%, 4/15/2020, Call 4/15/2019

    600,000        676,134   

5.000%, 3/15/2022

    275,000        320,345   

North Penn Water Authority, 0.626%, 11/1/2019, Call 5/1/2019 (9)

    800,000        794,680   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission:

   

0.700%, 12/1/2018, Call 6/1/2018 (9)

    90,000        89,661   

1.170%, 12/1/2019, Call 6/1/2019 (9)

    600,000        605,496   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, AMBAC, 5.000%, 12/1/2024, Call 6/1/2016

    250,000        258,710   

Scranton School District, SAW, 1.128%, 4/2/2018, Call 10/2/2017 (9)

    1,000,000        1,004,910   

State Public School Building Authority, SAW, 0.926%, 9/1/2018,
Call 3/1/2018 (9)

    750,000        749,415   

Other securities

      4,384,080   
   

 

 

 
      8,883,431   

Puerto Rico — 0.2%

   

Other securities

      192,890   

Rhode Island — 0.5%

   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 2.250%, 6/1/2041,
Call 6/1/2025

    720,000        710,258   

South Carolina — 0.9%

   

RBC Municipal Products, Inc. Trust, 0.170%, 7/1/2018 (6)(7)(9)

    1,000,000        1,000,000   

Other securities

      184,972   
   

 

 

 
      1,184,972   

Tennessee — 0.7%

   

Other securities

      875,088   

Texas — 7.6%

   

City of The Colony, 6.000%, 2/15/2019

    795,000        922,113   

Northside Independent School District, PSF, 2.125%, 8/1/2020, Call 2/1/2016 (9)

    730,000        735,139   

Port of Port Arthur Navigation District, 0.300%, 12/1/2039, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    1,000,000        1,000,000   
Description  

Shares or

Principal
Amount

    Value  
Municipals (continued)            

Texas (continued)

   

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp.:

   

2.500%, 12/1/2018, Call 5/1/2017

  $ 700,000      $ 707,630   

5.000%, 2/15/2022, Call 2/15/2017

    90,000        95,384   

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., NATL-RE, 5.000%, 2/15/2021, Call 2/15/2017

    180,000        190,742   

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp., 5.625%, 12/15/2017

    735,000        775,609   

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. I, 0.742%, 12/15/2017, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    25,000        24,613   

Other securities

      5,518,117   
   

 

 

 
      9,969,347   

Utah — 0.6%

   

Salt Lake City Corp., AMBAC, 0.114%, 5/15/2020, Call
9/1/2015 (9)(13)

    800,000        771,162   

Vermont — 0.3%

   

Other securities

      383,186   

Virgin Islands — 0.1%

  

Other securities

      155,778   

Virginia — 2.1%

   

Henrico County Economic Development Authority, AGM, 0.334%, 8/23/2027, Call 9/1/2015 (9)(13)

    1,350,000        1,266,590   

Peninsula Ports Authority, 0.010%, 7/1/2016 (9)

    1,000,000        1,000,000   

Other securities

      505,291   
   

 

 

 
      2,771,881   

Washington — 1.1%

   

Other securities

      1,393,419   

Wisconsin — 4.5%

   

Arcadia School District, 3.000%, 3/15/2019, Call 3/15/2017

    700,000        720,818   

City of Menasha:

   

4.300%, 9/1/2015

    200,000        200,000   

4.400%, 9/1/2017

    500,000        500,000   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority:

   

2.750%, 5/1/2017

    130,000        130,988   

3.250%, 5/1/2018

    200,000        202,390   

4.000%, 8/15/2016

    750,000        768,120   

4.000%, 3/1/2017

    150,000        156,203   

4.000%, 8/15/2018

    300,000        317,190   

5.000%, 3/1/2020

    200,000        222,480   

Other securities

      2,631,169   
   

 

 

 
      5,849,358   
   

 

 

 

Total Municipals
(identified cost $125,798,868)

   

    126,510,334   
Mutual Funds — 0.6%  

BMO Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund (4)

    84,425        851,005   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $851,848)

      851,005   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Short Tax-Free Fund* (continued)

 

Description  

Shares or

Principal
Amount

    Value  
Short-Term Investments — 2.3%  
Mutual Funds — 2.3%  

BMO Tax-Free Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.040% (4)

    2,946,935      $ 2,946,935   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $2,946,935)

      2,946,935   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.6%
(identified cost $129,597,651)

   

    130,308,274   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.4%        567,676   
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 130,875,950   
   

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Income Fund

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Asset-Backed Securities — 17.0%  

Automobiles — 6.7%

  

AmeriCredit Auto Receivables Trust:

   

Class C, (Series 2012-1), 2.670%, 1/8/2018

  $ 1,389,523      $ 1,395,319   

Class C, (Series 2012-4), 1.930%, 8/8/2018

    2,000,000        2,010,964   

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust, Class A2, (Series 2013-4), 0.850%, 2/21/2017

    544,393        544,193   

CPS Auto Receivables Trust:

   

Class A, (Series 2012-A), 2.780%, 6/17/2019 (6)(7)

    760,278        768,394   

Class A, (Series 2012-D), 1.480%, 3/16/2020 (6)(7)

    264,501        265,025   

Class A, (Series 2013-A), 1.310%, 6/15/2020 (6)(7)

    744,551        742,797   

Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust:

   

Class A3, (Series 2014-B), 0.890%, 9/15/2017

    1,420,000        1,419,556   

Class B, (Series 2014-A), 1.160%, 8/15/2017

    500,000        499,761   

GM Financial Leasing Trust:

   

Class A3, (Series 2014-1A), 1.010%, 5/22/2017 (6)(7)

    2,000,000        2,001,678   

Class A3, (Series 2015-2), 1.680%, 12/20/2018

    2,500,000        2,513,045   

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust:

   

Class A3, (Series 2015-1), 1.410%, 6/15/2020

    1,000,000        1,002,220   

Class A3, (Series 2015-2), 1.300%, 3/16/2020

    1,000,000        1,000,137   

Mercedes Benz Auto Lease Trust, Class A4, (Series 2013-B), 0.760%, 7/15/2019

    635,000        635,192   

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust:

   

Class A3, (Series 2014-4), 1.080%, 9/17/2018

    1,990,000        1,988,207   

Class C, (Series 2012-4), 2.940%, 12/15/2017

    1,580,225        1,593,073   

Class C, (Series 2013-A), 3.120%, 10/15/2019 (6)(7)

    940,000        956,054   

Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Class A4, (Series 2012-A), 0.990%, 8/15/2017

    226,136        226,253   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Asset-Backed Securities (continued)  

Automobiles (continued)

  

Volkswagen Auto Lease Trust, Class A3, (Series 2015-A), 1.250%, 12/20/2017

  $ 500,000      $ 500,463   

Volkswagen Auto Loan Enhanced Trust, Class A3, (Series 2014-1), 0.910%, 10/22/2018

    2,165,000        2,158,133   
   

 

 

 
      22,220,464   

Credit Cards — 1.4%

  

Cabela’s Credit Card Master Trust, Class A1, (Series 2015-2), 2.250%, 7/17/2023

    1,000,000        1,002,563   

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Class A3,
(Series 2013-A3), 0.960%, 9/16/2019

    1,600,000        1,600,758   

World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust, Class A, (Series 2015-B), 2.550%, 6/17/2024

    2,000,000        1,999,600   
   

 

 

 
      4,602,921   

Other Financial — 8.9%

  

Ally Master Owner Trust, Class A2, (Series 2014-4), 1.430%, 6/17/2019

    2,000,000        2,008,526   

American Homes 4 Rent, Class A, (Series 2014-SFR1), 1.250%,
6/17/2031 (6)(7)(9)

    979,173        969,035   

Colony American Homes, Class A, (Series 2014-2A), 1.137%,
7/17/2031 (6)(7)(9)

    1,978,093        1,949,826   

Consumers Securitization Funding LLC, Class A1, (Series 2014-A), 1.334%, 11/1/2020

    1,477,168        1,479,265   

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Class A1, (Series 2007-QH2), 0.439%, 4/25/2037 (6)(7)(9)

    519,769        301,467   

Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Class A3, (Series 2015-1), 1.300%,
3/23/2020 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        996,608   

Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Class A1, (Series 2014-1), 1.200%, 2/15/2019

    3,626,000        3,625,569   

GE Equipment Transportation LLC, Class A4, (Series 2013-1), 0.900%, 3/24/2021

    2,415,000        2,411,904   

GMF Floorplan Owner Revolving Trust, Class A1, (Series 2015-1), 1.650%,
5/15/2020 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        994,399   

Hilton Grand Vacations Trust, Class A, (Series 2014-AA), 1.770%,
11/25/2026 (6)(7)

    1,474,834        1,461,824   

Invitation Homes Trust, Class A, (Series 2014-SFR1), 1.198%,
6/17/2031 (6)(7)(9)

    2,000,000        1,976,352   

Kubota Credit Owner Trust:

   

Class A3, (Series 2014-1A), 1.160%,
5/15/2018 (6)(7)

    1,250,000        1,249,339   

Class A3, (Series 2015-1A), 1.540%,
3/15/2019 (6)(7)

    1,250,000        1,247,361   

Nissan Master Owner Trust, Class A2, (Series 2015-A), 1.440%, 1/15/2020

    2,500,000        2,491,228   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Short-Term Income Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Asset-Backed Securities (continued)  

Other Financial (continued)

  

NYCTL Trust, Class A, (Series 2014-A), 1.030%,
11/10/2027 (6)(7)

  $ 444,676      $ 444,521   

Silver Bay Realty Trust, Class A, (Series 2014-1), 1.198%, 9/17/2031 (6)(7)(9)

    1,984,627        1,956,693   

SLM Student Loan Trust, Class A5, (Series 2004-5A), 0.895%,
10/25/2023 (6)(7)(9)

    1,533,073        1,530,422   

Westgate Resorts LLC, Class B, (Series 2014-1A), 3.250%,
12/20/2026 (6)(7)

    2,350,166        2,347,228   
   

 

 

 
      29,441,567   
   

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(identified cost $56,612,071)

      56,264,952   
   
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 3.3%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation — 1.1%

  

2.000%, 1/15/2023, (Series 4315)

    1,468,756        1,488,732   

2.757%, 5/25/2020, (Series K009)

    886,063        910,958   

3.000%, 12/15/2041, (Series 4293)

    1,287,014        1,333,434   
   

 

 

 
      3,733,124   

Federal National Mortgage Association — 0.4%

  

1.500%, 5/25/2043, (Series 2013-60)

    1,167,911        1,146,832   

Government National Mortgage Association — 0.8%

  

1.800%, 7/16/2037, (Series 2013-179)

    1,394,544        1,388,313   

2.205%, 1/16/2044, (Series 2014-61)

    1,240,586        1,248,510   
   

 

 

 
      2,636,823   

Private Sponsor — 1.0%

  

Banc of America Funding Trust:

   

Class 1A3, (Series 2007-C), 5.174%, 5/20/2036 (9)

    357,098        336,621   

Class 2A1, (Series 2005-5), 5.500%, 9/25/2035

    527,478        548,191   

Chase Mortgage Finance Trust:

   

Class A1, (Series 2005-S2), 5.500%, 10/25/2035

    340,964        357,497   

Class A3, (Series 2006-S4), 6.000%, 12/25/2036

    289,198        262,396   

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Class 2A4, (Series 2005-AR5), 2.741%, 10/25/2035 (9)

    22,176        22,179   

JP Morgan Mortgage Trust:

   

Class 2A2, (Series 2005-S3), 5.500%, 1/25/2021

    269,303        260,973   

Class 3A1, (Series 2007-A2), 2.458%, 4/25/2037 (9)

    28,011        24,165   

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Class 2A2, (Series 2004-10AR), 2.467%, 11/25/2034 (9)

    708,929        725,605   

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust:

   

Class 2A4, (Series 2006-AR7), 2.732%, 5/25/2036 (9)

    284,784        272,149   

Class 2A4, (Series 2006-AR8), 2.674%, 4/25/2036 (9)

    94,837        92,946   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued)  

Private Sponsor (continued)

  

Class A1, (Series 2006-AR19), 5.579%, 12/25/2036 (9)

  $ 492,269      $ 477,773   
   

 

 

 
      3,380,495   
   

 

 

 

Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(identified cost $10,857,049)

   

    10,897,274   
   
Commercial Mortgage Securities — 3.7%  

Private Sponsor — 3.7%

  

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A3, (Series 2006-6), 5.369%, 10/10/2045

    1,100,000        1,106,311   

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust:

   

Class A3, (Series 2007-PW17), 5.736%, 6/11/2050

    37,299        37,249   

Class AAB, (Series 2007-T28), 5.746%, 9/11/2042

    256,879        256,912   

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A3, (Series 2006-C4), 5.968%, 3/15/2049 (9)

    1,746,831        1,770,271   

GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Class A1, (Series 2014-GC22), 1.290%, 6/10/2047

    959,306        953,884   

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Class AM, (Series 2005-LDP5), 5.447%, 12/15/2044 (9)

    1,650,000        1,653,924   

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Class A2, (Series 2013-C15), 2.977%, 11/15/2045

    2,000,000        2,060,116   

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust:

   

Class A2, (Series 2011-C1), 3.884%, 9/15/2047 (6)(7)

    400,065        402,259   

Class A4, (Series 2007-IQ15), 6.104%, 6/11/2049 (9)

    1,279,950        1,357,666   

NCUA Guaranteed Notes Trust, Class APT, (Series 2010-C1), 2.650%, 10/29/2020

    1,133,673        1,138,562   

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A1, (Series 2014-LC16), 1.294%, 8/15/2050

    1,483,584        1,475,263   
   

 

 

 

Total Commercial Mortgage Securities
(identified cost $12,741,399)

   

    12,212,417   
   
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 42.7%  

Advertising — 0.5%

  

Omnicom Group, Inc., 5.900%, 4/15/2016

    1,550,000        1,592,478   

Auto Manufacturers — 3.0%

  

American Honda Finance Corp., 1.500%, 3/13/2018 (1)

    2,000,000        1,995,202   

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC:

   

3.984%, 6/15/2016 (1)

    1,000,000        1,019,691   

4.207%, 4/15/2016

    3,001,000        3,052,755   

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.:

   

3.000%, 9/25/2017 (1)

    500,000        502,915   

4.750%, 8/15/2017

    500,000        518,688   

PACCAR Financial Corp., 1.450%, 3/9/2018

    1,090,000        1,087,621   

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 1.450%, 1/12/2018 (1)

    865,000        865,571   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Short-Term Income Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Auto Manufacturers (continued)

  

Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC, 1.250%, 5/23/2017 (1)(6)(7)

  $ 1,000,000      $ 997,217   
   

 

 

 
      10,039,660   

Banks — 17.5%

  

ANZ New Zealand Int’l, Ltd./London,
1.750%, 3/29/2018 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        997,006   

Bank of America Corp.:

   

1.500%, 10/9/2015

    750,000        750,576   

2.000%, 1/11/2018 (1)

    1,000,000        1,000,480   

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.:

   

1.600%, 5/22/2018 (1)

    550,000        547,133   

2.100%, 1/15/2019

    1,000,000        1,000,227   

2.300%, 9/11/2019 (1)

    1,250,000        1,255,801   

Bank of Nova Scotia, 1.700%, 6/11/2018

    1,250,000        1,244,816   

BB&T Corp., 3.200%, 3/15/2016

    620,000        626,511   

BBVA U.S. Senior SAU, 4.664%, 10/9/2015

    2,000,000        2,006,720   

Branch Banking & Trust Co., 2.300%, 10/15/2018

    1,000,000        1,011,472   

Capital One Financial Corp., 2.450%, 4/24/2019

    300,000        297,470   

Capital One NA, 1.500%, 3/22/2018

    1,250,000        1,233,966   

Citigroup, Inc.:

   

1.550%, 8/14/2017

    1,250,000        1,246,523   

1.700%, 4/27/2018

    1,300,000        1,287,724   

Credit Suisse,
1.375%, 5/26/2017 (1)

    1,000,000        998,552   

Deutsche Bank AG/London, 1.400%, 2/13/2017 (1)

    2,000,000        1,993,250   

Discover Bank, 2.600%, 11/13/2018

    2,000,000        2,004,308   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.:

   

2.375%, 1/22/2018 (1)

    1,500,000        1,514,891   

3.625%, 2/7/2016 (1)

    1,000,000        1,011,468   

HSBC USA, Inc.:

   

1.700%, 3/5/2018 (1)

    1,100,000        1,094,448   

2.000%, 8/7/2018

    1,000,000        997,786   

Huntington National Bank:

   

1.300%, 11/20/2016

    1,000,000        998,677   

2.000%, 6/30/2018

    2,000,000        1,992,488   

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 3.125%, 1/15/2016 (1)

    1,840,000        1,853,270   

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.000%, 8/15/2017

    1,000,000        1,006,893   

KeyBank NA, 1.700%, 6/1/2018

    2,000,000        1,993,056   

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., 1.600%, 10/27/2017 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        992,251   

Morgan Stanley:

   

2.125%, 4/25/2018 (1)

    1,000,000        1,004,015   

3.800%, 4/29/2016 (1)

    500,000        509,296   

National Australia Bank, Ltd., 1.875%, 7/23/2018 (1)

    3,000,000        3,002,178   

Nordea Bank AB, 3.125%, 3/20/2017 (6)(7)

    1,740,000        1,786,994   

PNC Bank NA:

   

1.125%, 1/27/2017

    1,000,000        996,448   

1.600%, 6/1/2018

    1,500,000        1,490,774   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Banks (continued)

  

Royal Bank of Canada:

   

1.450%, 9/9/2016

  $ 1,000,000      $ 1,006,000   

1.500%, 1/16/2018 (1)

    2,000,000        1,993,180   

1.800%, 7/30/2018

    1,000,000        1,000,822   

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, 1.875%, 3/31/2017

    2,000,000        1,989,534   

SunTrust Banks, Inc., 3.600%, 4/15/2016

    1,200,000        1,217,683   

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, 1.625%, 3/21/2018

    1,900,000        1,899,669   

Toronto-Dominion Bank:

   

1.625%, 3/13/2018

    2,000,000        1,998,684   

1.750%, 7/23/2018 (1)

    1,650,000        1,644,989   

U.S. Bancorp, 1.650%, 5/15/2017

    1,500,000        1,508,903   

Westpac Banking Corp., 1.050%, 11/25/2016

    2,000,000        2,003,000   
   

 

 

 
      58,009,932   

Beverages — 0.5%

  

Coca-Cola Co., 1.150%, 4/1/2018 (1)

    1,500,000        1,493,159   

Biotechnology — 0.4%

  

Amgen, Inc., 2.200%, 5/22/2019 (1)

    1,450,000        1,440,345   

Building Materials — 0.1%

  

Masco Corp., 6.125%, 10/3/2016

    250,000        260,870   

Chemicals — 0.2%

  

Rohm & Haas Co., 6.000%, 9/15/2017

    588,000        638,275   

Computers — 0.9%

  

Apple, Inc., 1.050%, 5/5/2017 (1)

    1,500,000        1,502,190   

Hewlett-Packard Co., 3.000%, 9/15/2016

    1,430,000        1,454,733   
   

 

 

 
      2,956,923   

Diversified Financial Services — 2.9%

  

Ally Financial, Inc.:

   

3.250%, 9/29/2017

    500,000        501,250   

3.250%, 2/13/2018 (1)

    1,000,000        996,250   

American Express Credit Corp.:

   

1.125%, 6/5/2017 (1)

    1,000,000        992,358   

1.800%, 7/31/2018 (1)

    1,425,000        1,422,800   

2.375%, 5/26/2020 (1)

    1,000,000        993,368   

General Electric Capital Corp., 3.350%, 10/17/2016 (1)

    2,475,000        2,541,515   

International Lease Finance Corp.:

   

5.750%, 5/15/2016

    457,000        466,140   

8.750%, 3/15/2017

    635,000        690,245   

Synchrony Financial, 1.875%, 8/15/2017

    1,000,000        996,230   
   

 

 

 
      9,600,156   

Electric — 1.8%

  

Dominion Resources, Inc., 2.500%, 12/1/2019

    2,000,000        2,007,486   

Duke Energy Corp., 2.100%, 6/15/2018

    1,500,000        1,524,671   

Entergy Corp., 3.625%, 9/15/2015

    1,000,000        1,000,866   

Exelon Corp., 1.550%, 6/9/2017

    1,500,000        1,496,961   
   

 

 

 
      6,029,984   

Engineering & Construction — 0.3%

  

ABB Finance USA, Inc., 1.625%, 5/8/2017

    1,000,000        1,003,314   
 

 

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Short-Term Income Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Healthcare-Services — 0.7%

  

Anthem, Inc., 1.875%, 1/15/2018

  $ 750,000      $ 746,710   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 1.900%, 7/16/2018

    1,500,000        1,504,698   
   

 

 

 
      2,251,408   

Insurance — 1.1%

  

American International Group, Inc., 5.050%, 10/1/2015

    1,030,000        1,033,494   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., 1.900%, 1/31/2017

    750,000        759,065   

Prudential Covered Trust, 2.997%, 9/30/2015 (6)(7)

    700,000        701,345   

QBE Insurance Group, Ltd., 2.400%, 5/1/2018 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        1,007,961   
   

 

 

 
      3,501,865   

Machinery-Construction & Mining — 0.5%

  

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 1.700%, 6/16/2018 (1)

    1,685,000        1,685,497   

Machinery-Diversified — 1.4%

  

John Deere Capital Corp.:

   

1.300%, 3/12/2018 (1)

    1,610,000        1,600,504   

1.600%, 7/13/2018 (1)

    1,150,000        1,148,026   

Roper Industries, Inc., 2.050%, 10/1/2018 (1)

    2,000,000        1,987,788   
   

 

 

 
      4,736,318   

Media — 0.5%

   

DIRECTV Holdings LLC:

   

2.400%, 3/15/2017 (1)

    500,000        503,467   

3.125%, 2/15/2016

    1,255,000        1,266,516   
   

 

 

 
      1,769,983   

Mining — 0.5%

   

Xstrata Finance Canada, Ltd., 2.050%, 10/23/2015 (6)(7)

    1,635,000        1,634,985   

Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 0.3%

  

Ingersoll-Rand Global Holding Co., Ltd., 2.875%, 1/15/2019

    1,000,000        1,013,240   

Oil & Gas — 0.9%

   

Chevron Corp.:

   

1.365%, 3/2/2018 (1)

    2,000,000        1,993,346   

1.961%, 3/3/2020

    1,000,000        989,992   
   

 

 

 
      2,983,338   

Oil & Gas Services — 0.3%

  

Schlumberger Norge AS, 1.250%, 8/1/2017 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        992,604   

Pharmaceuticals — 3.2%

   

AbbVie, Inc., 1.750%, 11/6/2017 (1)

    1,670,000        1,669,477   

Actavis Funding SCS, 1.850%, 3/1/2017 (1)

    1,000,000        1,001,320   

Cardinal Health, Inc.:

   

1.700%, 3/15/2018

    2,000,000        1,988,012   

1.950%, 6/15/2018 (1)

    400,000        399,651   

Express Scripts Holding Co., 2.650%, 2/15/2017 (1)

    1,500,000        1,520,654   

GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc., 0.700%, 3/18/2016

    1,000,000        1,001,002   

Merck & Co., Inc., 1.100%, 1/31/2018 (1)

    2,000,000        1,992,118   
Description   Shares or
Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Pharmaceuticals (continued)

   

Zoetis, Inc., 1.150%, 2/1/2016

  $ 1,000,000      $ 999,683   
   

 

 

 
      10,571,917   

Pipelines — 0.3%

   

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 3.500%, 3/1/2016

    1,000,000        1,010,944   

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.6%

  

Health Care REIT, Inc., 2.250%, 3/15/2018

    2,000,000        2,004,160   

Semiconductors — 0.5%

  

Intel Corp., 1.350%,
12/15/2017 (1)

    1,600,000        1,598,206   

Software — 0.5%

  

Oracle Corp., 1.200%,
10/15/2017 (1)

    1,725,000        1,719,057   

Telecommunications — 3.3%

  

AT&T, Inc.:

   

1.700%, 6/1/2017

    2,000,000        1,998,704   

2.400%, 8/15/2016

    1,000,000        1,012,024   

British Telecommunications PLC, 1.625%, 6/28/2016

    1,500,000        1,506,669   

Cisco Systems, Inc.:

   

1.100%, 3/3/2017 (1)

    1,800,000        1,803,254   

1.650%, 6/15/2018

    1,750,000        1,750,068   

Verizon Communications, Inc.:

   

1.350%, 6/9/2017

    1,500,000        1,495,771   

2.000%, 11/1/2016 (1)

    750,000        755,881   

3.650%, 9/14/2018 (1)

    500,000        524,419   
   

 

 

 
      10,846,790   
   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(identified cost $141,386,699)

   

    141,385,408   
   
Mutual Funds — 1.9%            

Eaton Vance Institutional Senior Loan Fund, Open-end Cayman Islands Exempted Co. (14)

    326,711        2,904,461   

Fidelity Floating Rate High Income Fund

    372,038        3,538,083   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $6,422,183)

      6,442,544   
   
U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations — 24.2%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation — 2.3%

  

0.750%, 1/12/2018 (1)

  $ 2,500,000        2,491,803   

1.000%, 7/28/2017 (1)

    2,000,000        2,005,948   

1.250%, 5/12/2017

    1,250,000        1,261,406   

1.750%, 5/30/2019

    2,000,000        2,026,252   
   

 

 

 
      7,785,409   

Federal National Mortgage Association — 2.3%

  

0.875%, 10/26/2017

    2,000,000        2,002,322   

0.875%, 2/8/2018

    1,500,000        1,494,464   

1.000%, 9/27/2017

    1,000,000        1,004,270   

1.125%, 4/27/2017

    1,000,000        1,008,635   

1.125%, 7/20/2018

    2,000,000        2,000,910   
   

 

 

 
      7,510,601   

U.S. Treasury Bonds & Notes — 19.6%

  

0.625%, 5/31/2017 (1)

    1,500,000        1,498,515   

0.625%, 8/31/2017 (1)

    2,750,000        2,743,911   

0.625%, 9/30/2017

    3,000,000        2,990,331   

0.625%, 11/30/2017

    3,000,000        2,983,614   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Short-Term Income Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(continued)
 

U.S. Treasury Bonds & Notes (continued)

  

0.625%, 4/30/2018

  $ 3,000,000      $ 2,971,407   

0.750%, 6/30/2017

    1,500,000        1,501,260   

0.750%, 10/31/2017

    3,000,000        2,995,098   

0.750%, 3/31/2018

    3,000,000        2,983,437   

0.750%, 4/15/2018

    3,000,000        2,982,618   

0.875%, 4/30/2017

    1,000,000        1,003,496   

0.875%, 7/15/2017

    5,500,000        5,515,576   

0.875%, 8/15/2017

    5,500,000        5,512,963   

0.875%, 1/31/2018

    1,000,000        999,010   

1.000%, 2/15/2018

    3,000,000        3,005,040   

1.000%, 5/15/2018

    2,425,000        2,424,888   

1.125%, 12/31/2019

    1,500,000        1,479,297   

1.125%, 3/31/2020

    1,500,000        1,474,746   

1.250%, 10/31/2018

    3,000,000        3,009,513   

1.250%, 11/30/2018

    3,000,000        3,007,383   

1.250%, 1/31/2019

    1,000,000        1,000,983   

1.375%, 6/30/2018 (1)

    2,000,000        2,019,192   

1.375%, 7/31/2018

    2,700,000        2,724,152   

1.375%, 9/30/2018

    3,000,000        3,023,202   

1.500%, 8/31/2018

    2,500,000        2,530,045   

1.625%, 6/30/2019

    2,500,000        2,527,148   
   

 

 

 
      64,906,825   
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(identified cost $80,080,469)

    

    80,202,835   
   
U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities — 2.0%  

Federal National Mortgage Association — 2.0%

  

2.559%, 6/1/2022

    2,498,281        2,540,624   

2.710%, 1/1/2022

    1,849,343        1,894,857   

3.500%, 4/1/2026

    202,355        213,862   

4.000%, 11/1/2031

    748,426        803,466   

5.500%, 11/1/2033

    225,756        254,743   

5.500%, 2/1/2034

    167,403        188,848   

5.500%, 8/1/2037

    390,854        439,646   

7.000%, 12/1/2015

    227        228   

9.500%, 12/1/2024

    12,856        13,200   

9.500%, 1/1/2025

    9,727        9,837   

9.500%, 1/1/2025

    11,033        11,157   

10.000%, 7/1/2020

    18,881        19,388   
   

 

 

 
      6,389,856   

Government National Mortgage Association — 0.0%

  

7.500%, 8/15/2037

    59,626        69,965   

9.000%, 12/15/2019

    11,057        12,218   
   

 

 

 
      82,183   
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities
(identified cost $6,394,176)

   

    6,472,039   
   
Short-Term Investments — 16.8%  
Collateral Pool Investments for Securities on Loan — 11.8%  

Collateral pool allocation (3)

      38,997,230   
Commercial Paper — 3.0%  

Coca-Cola Co.,
0.608%, 5/16/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    2,150,000        2,143,086   

Duke Energy Corp.,
0.390%, 9/8/2015 (12)

    3,000,000        2,999,844   
Description   Shares or
Principal
Amount
    Value  
Short-Term Investments (continued)  
Commercial Paper (continued)  

Hyundai Capital America, Inc.,
0.400%, 9/10/2015 (12)

  $ 5,000,000      $ 4,999,675   
   

 

 

 
      10,142,605   
Mutual Funds — 2.0%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund,
Class I, 0.050% (4)

    6,644,766        6,644,766   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $55,781,870)

      55,784,601   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 111.6%
(identified cost $370,275,916)

   

    369,662,070   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (11.6)%        (38,367,391
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%      $ 331,294,679   
   

 

 

 

 

 

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund*

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals — 97.2%  

Alabama — 0.9%

  

Other securities

    $ 16,934,208   

Alaska — 0.6%

  

Other securities

      10,062,159   

Arizona — 3.1%

  

State of Arizona, AGM:

   

5.000%, 10/1/2023,
Call 4/1/2020

  $ 1,000,000        1,137,170   

5.250%, 10/1/2024,
Call 10/1/2019

    5,000,000        5,726,100   

Other securities

      48,504,896   
   

 

 

 
      55,368,166   

Arkansas — 1.3%

  

Other securities

      23,234,209   

California — 6.8%

  

Bay Area Toll Authority:

   

1.000%, 4/3/2017,
Call 10/1/2016 (9)

    2,000,000        2,006,000   

1.270%, 4/1/2027,
Call 10/1/2026 (9)

    5,000,000        4,980,550   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust,
0.320%, 8/1/2047 (6)(7)(9)

    8,000,000        8,000,000   

Other securities

      108,017,406   
   

 

 

 
      123,003,956   

Colorado — 2.5%

  

Rib Floater Trust Various States, 0.170%, 8/1/2018 (6)(7)(9)

    15,000,000        15,000,000   

Other securities

      30,530,873   
   

 

 

 
      45,530,873   

Connecticut — 0.2%

  

Other securities

      3,243,960   

Delaware — 0.5%

  

Other securities

      8,754,301   

District of Columbia — 0.3%

  

Other securities

      4,937,294   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Intermediate Tax-Free Fund* (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals (continued)  

Florida — 7.7%

  

City of Gulf Breeze:

   

1.750%, 12/1/2015 (9)

  $ 11,795,000      $ 11,833,570   

5.000%, 12/1/2023,
Call 12/1/2020

    2,000,000        2,316,700   

County of Lee, AMBAC, 5.125%, 10/1/2024, Call 10/1/2016 (15)

    7,975,000        8,324,943   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust:

   

0.230%, 11/1/2032,
Call 9/1/2015 (6)(7)(9)

    16,500,000        16,500,000   

0.230%, 10/1/2041,
Call 10/1/2020 (6)(7)(9)

    15,755,000        15,755,000   

Other securities

      85,645,057   
   

 

 

 
      140,375,270   

Georgia — 4.7%

  

Appling County Development Authority:

   

0.250%, 9/1/2029,
Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    7,000,000        7,000,000   

0.250%, 9/1/2041,
Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    6,600,000        6,600,000   

Chatham County Hospital Authority, County Guarantee, 5.000%, 1/1/2027,
Call 1/1/2022

    6,820,000        7,803,308   

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc.:

   

5.000%, 3/15/2017

    1,320,000        1,399,094   

5.000%, 3/15/2021

    5,400,000        6,069,762   

5.250%, 9/15/2018

    250,000        274,960   

Monroe County Development Authority, 0.250%, 11/1/2048, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    11,000,000        11,000,000   

Other securities

      44,481,272   
   

 

 

 
      84,628,396   

Hawaii — 0.1%

  

Other securities

      1,204,815   

Idaho — 0.3%

  

Other securities

      5,729,083   

Illinois — 8.7%

  

Cook County Township High School District No. 220 Reavis:

   

6.000%, 12/1/2030,
Call 12/1/2023

    1,000,000        1,208,690   

6.000%, 12/1/2031,
Call 12/1/2023

    2,035,000        2,448,207   

6.000%, 12/1/2032,
Call 12/1/2023

    2,160,000        2,593,382   

6.000%, 6/1/2033,
Call 12/1/2023

    2,235,000        2,676,256   

Illinois Finance Authority:

   

5.250%, 2/15/2030,
Call 2/15/2020

    250,000        280,460   

5.750%, 11/1/2039,
Call 11/1/2019

    5,000,000        5,760,050   

Illinois Finance Authority, AGC:

   

5.250%, 8/15/2019

    250,000        287,380   

5.250%, 8/15/2033,
Call 8/15/2018

    880,000        956,771   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals (continued)  

Illinois (continued)

  

Illinois Finance Authority, AMBAC, 6.000%, 2/1/2022,
Call 2/1/2018

  $ 335,000      $ 370,560   

Other securities

      142,033,169   
   

 

 

 
      158,614,925   

Indiana — 3.3%

  

Barclays Capital Municipal Trust Receipts,
0.200%, 4/1/2030 (6)(7)(9)

    7,770,000        7,770,000   

Indiana Finance Authority:

   

3.000%, 7/1/2019

    250,000        257,578   

5.000%, 8/15/2020

    700,000        786,674   

5.000%, 10/1/2022

    300,000        338,406   

5.000%, 10/1/2023

    400,000        451,796   

5.000%, 10/1/2024,
Call 10/1/2023

    275,000        307,698   

5.000%, 5/1/2029,
Call 5/1/2022

    4,070,000        4,542,405   

5.500%, 5/1/2024,
Call 5/1/2019

    1,000,000        1,135,830   

Other securities

      43,412,893   
   

 

 

 
      59,003,280   

Iowa — 0.4%

  

Other securities

      7,549,207   

Kansas — 0.2%

  

Other securities

      4,164,468   

Kentucky — 0.7%

  

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, NATL-RE, 0.280%, 9/1/2042, Call 9/1/2017 (6)(7)(9)

    9,150,000        9,150,000   

Other securities

      3,435,002   
   

 

 

 
      12,585,002   

Louisiana — 2.7%

  

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, 0.230%, 10/1/2040, Call 10/1/2020 (6)(7)(9)

    11,560,000        11,560,000   

Parish of St. Bernard:

   

4.000%, 3/1/2020

    3,470,000        3,770,016   

4.000%, 3/1/2021

    3,585,000        3,895,927   

Parish of St. James, 0.210%, 11/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    7,000,000        7,000,000   

State of Louisiana, 0.602%, 5/1/2018, Call 11/1/2017 (9)

    7,000,000        7,031,500   

Other securities

      15,001,412   
   

 

 

 
      48,258,855   

Maine — 0.5%

  

Maine State Housing Authority, 3.850%, 11/15/2029, Call 11/15/2021

    7,500,000        7,573,950   

Other securities

      2,058,822   
   

 

 

 
      9,632,772   

Maryland — 0.3%

  

Other securities

      5,830,085   

Massachusetts — 1.2%

  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, NATL-RE FGIC:

   

0.150%, 12/1/2030, Call 9/7/2015 (9)(13)

    1,450,000        1,346,416   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Intermediate Tax-Free Fund* (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals (continued)  

Massachusetts (continued)

  

0.150%, 12/1/2030, Call 9/3/2015 (9)(13)

  $ 7,375,000      $ 6,848,159   

Other securities

      13,757,580   
   

 

 

 
      21,952,155   

Michigan — 5.0%

   

City of Detroit Water Supply System Revenue, AGM:

   

5.000%, 7/1/2018, Call 7/1/2016

    250,000        257,860   

5.000%, 7/1/2019, Call 7/1/2016

    50,000        51,547   

5.000%, 7/1/2020, Call 7/1/2016

    720,000        741,550   

5.000%, 7/1/2020, Call 7/1/2016

    50,000        51,497   

5.000%, 7/1/2023, Call 7/1/2016

    200,000        205,398   

City of Detroit Water Supply System Revenue, BHAC FGIC, 5.500%, 7/1/2035, Call 7/1/2018

    1,035,000        1,118,928   

City of Detroit Water Supply System Revenue, NATL-RE:

   

5.000%, 7/1/2016 (9)

    725,000        748,961   

5.000%, 7/1/2021, Call 10/2/2015

    1,530,000        1,534,820   

5.000%, 7/1/2027, Call 7/1/2016

    5,000,000        5,112,000   

Michigan Finance Authority:

   

3.000%, 11/1/2015

    150,000        150,681   

5.000%, 6/1/2016

    1,450,000        1,486,743   

5.000%, 11/1/2020

    2,000,000        2,307,640   

Michigan Finance Authority, AGM:

   

5.000%, 7/1/2029, Call 7/1/2024

    1,500,000        1,669,530   

5.000%, 7/1/2030, Call 7/1/2024

    1,500,000        1,659,930   

Other securities

      72,836,999   
   

 

 

 
      89,934,084   

Minnesota — 0.7%

   

Other securities

      13,201,433   

Mississippi — 0.8%

   

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., 0.960%, 12/1/2036, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    8,500,000        8,500,000   

Other securities

      6,430,055   
   

 

 

 
      14,930,055   

Missouri — 1.8%

   

Other securities

      31,932,026   

Nebraska — 0.6%

   

Other securities

      11,496,547   

Nevada — 1.7%

   

Las Vegas Valley Water District:

   

0.250%, 6/1/2036, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    7,200,000        7,200,000   

5.000%, 6/1/2028, Call 6/1/2022

    5,115,000        5,903,938   

Las Vegas Valley Water District, AGM, 5.000%, 6/1/2028, Call 6/1/2016

    2,815,000        2,903,841   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals (continued)  

Nevada (continued)

   

Other securities

    $ 15,399,807   
   

 

 

 
      31,407,586   

New Hampshire — 0.3%

   

Other securities

      5,777,457   

New Jersey — 3.6%

   

New Jersey Economic Development Authority:

   

1.720%, 2/1/2016, Call 9/22/2015 (9)

  $ 3,000,000        3,000,180   

5.000%, 6/15/2019

    3,000,000        3,227,430   

5.000%, 6/15/2020

    1,500,000        1,620,180   

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority:

   

3.250%, 12/1/2027, Call 12/1/2022 (15)

    1,875,000        1,864,012   

4.875%, 12/1/2024, Call 12/1/2019

    8,395,000        8,996,754   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority:

   

5.000%, 1/1/2032, Call 7/1/2022

    3,440,000        3,850,495   

5.000%, 1/1/2035, Call 1/1/2022

    1,685,000        1,848,310   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, NATL-RE:

   

0.126%, 1/1/2030 (9)(13)

    350,000        317,713   

0.149%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/3/2015 (9)(13)

    475,000        431,181   

0.207%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/4/2015 (9)(13)

    1,900,000        1,724,725   

0.207%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/4/2015 (9)(13)

    500,000        453,875   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority:

   

1.020%, 12/15/2019, Call 6/15/2019 (9)

    5,000,000        4,757,550   

5.000%, 6/15/2022

    500,000        529,725   

5.000%, 6/15/2032, Call 12/15/2024

    5,000,000        5,107,650   

5.250%, 12/15/2023, Call 12/15/2018

    1,355,000        1,458,387   

5.250%, 12/15/2023

    240,000        257,808   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, BAM:

   

5.000%, 6/15/2028, Call 6/15/2022

    5,000,000        5,340,100   

5.000%, 6/15/2033, Call 6/15/2022

    3,000,000        3,169,200   

5.250%, 6/15/2033, Call 6/15/2023

    5,635,000        5,879,446   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, BHAC, 0.000%, 12/15/2024

    440,000        304,911   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, State Appropriation, 5.000%, 6/15/2017

    250,000        263,925   

Other securities

      11,123,490   
   

 

 

 
      65,527,047   

New Mexico — 1.7%

   

City of Farmington:

   

1.875%, 4/1/2020 (9)

    3,000,000        2,999,190   

1.875%, 4/1/2020 (9)

    3,000,000        2,995,410   

1.875%, 4/1/2020 (9)

    3,750,000        3,744,262   
 

 

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Intermediate Tax-Free Fund* (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals (continued)  

New Mexico (continued)

   

New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, 0.876%, 8/1/2019, Call 2/1/2019 (9)

  $ 10,000,000      $ 10,016,800   

Other securities

      11,967,488   
   

 

 

 
      31,723,150   

New York — 5.8%

   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, AMBAC, 0.230%, 7/1/2037, Call 7/1/2017 (6)(7)(9)

    5,600,000        5,600,000   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority:

   

0.140%, 11/1/2022 (9)

    8,500,000        8,500,000   

5.000%, 11/1/2024, Call 11/1/2022

    5,715,000        6,849,256   

5.000%, 11/1/2024

    2,215,000        2,702,322   

5.000%, 11/1/2025, Call 5/1/2025

    2,475,000        3,007,818   

5.000%, 11/1/2026, Call 5/1/2025

    1,000,000        1,203,840   

5.000%, 11/1/2026, Call 5/1/2025

    2,000,000        2,405,780   

New York State Dormitory Authority:

   

5.000%, 12/15/2023, Call 12/15/2022

    4,590,000        5,508,505   

5.000%, 3/15/2027, Call 3/15/2022

    16,555,000        19,175,822   

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.000%, 3/15/2026, Call 9/15/2021

    8,490,000        9,983,561   

Other securities

      40,458,346   
   

 

 

 
      105,395,250   

North Carolina — 0.7%

   

Other securities

      13,508,713   

North Dakota — 1.8%

   

North Dakota Public Finance Authority:

   

4.000%, 6/1/2022

    2,345,000        2,603,513   

4.000%, 6/1/2023

    2,440,000        2,732,653   

4.000%, 6/1/2024, Call 6/1/2023

    2,190,000        2,439,507   

4.000%, 6/1/2025, Call 6/1/2023

    1,145,000        1,266,061   

Williston Parks & Recreation District:

   

3.000%, 3/1/2017

    805,000        826,727   

4.000%, 3/1/2023, Call 3/1/2021

    420,000        441,781   

4.500%, 3/1/2020

    1,455,000        1,580,086   

4.500%, 3/1/2025, Call 3/1/2021

    2,525,000        2,770,506   

4.625%, 3/1/2026, Call 3/1/2021

    2,620,000        2,877,336   

Other securities

      15,087,523   
   

 

 

 
      32,625,693   

Ohio — 3.4%

   

City of Cleveland:

   

5.000%, 1/1/2022, Call 1/1/2021

    2,320,000        2,623,642   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals (continued)  

Ohio (continued)

   

5.000%, 1/1/2031, Call 1/1/2022

  $ 1,270,000      $ 1,382,497   

City of Cleveland, AGM:

   

5.000%, 1/1/2030, Call 1/1/2022

    3,900,000        4,306,146   

5.000%, 1/1/2031, Call 1/1/2022

    1,000,000        1,099,320   

Elyria City School District, School District Credit Program:

   

4.000%, 12/1/2026, Call 12/1/2022

    480,000        519,806   

4.000%, 12/1/2027, Call 12/1/2022

    1,160,000        1,249,877   

4.000%, 12/1/2028, Call 12/1/2022

    1,130,000        1,209,123   

4.000%, 12/1/2032, Call 12/1/2022

    1,015,000        1,061,071   

4.000%, 12/1/2033, Call 12/1/2022

    1,550,000        1,615,286   

4.000%, 12/1/2034, Call 12/1/2022

    1,435,000        1,490,750   

Other securities

      45,772,309   
   

 

 

 
      62,329,827   

Oklahoma — 0.7%

   

Other securities

      12,853,108   

Oregon — 0.8%

   

Other securities

      14,390,485   

Pennsylvania — 2.8%

   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission:

   

0.000%, 12/1/2030, Call 12/1/2020 (16)

    585,000        624,868   

0.000%, 12/1/2034, Call 12/1/2020 (16)

    395,000        432,414   

0.570%, 12/1/2016, Call 6/1/2016 (9)

    1,450,000        1,450,087   

0.700%, 12/1/2018, Call 6/1/2018 (9)

    2,850,000        2,839,256   

5.000%, 6/1/2021, Call 6/1/2019

    715,000        801,608   

6.000%, 12/1/2036, Call 12/1/2020

    975,000        1,153,289   

Other securities

      43,211,461   
   

 

 

 
      50,512,983   

Puerto Rico — 0.2%

   

Other securities

      3,205,148   

Rhode Island — 1.2%

   

Rhode Island Student Loan Authority:

   

3.375%, 12/1/2023, Call 12/1/2020 (15)

    300,000        294,915   

3.950%, 12/1/2017

    250,000        265,377   

4.000%, 12/1/2022, Call 12/1/2021 (15)

    2,885,000        3,003,141   

4.200%, 12/1/2018, Call 12/1/2017

    600,000        635,820   

4.250%, 12/1/2020, Call 12/1/2017

    500,000        523,265   

4.250%, 12/1/2025, Call 12/1/2021 (15)

    2,205,000        2,250,489   

4.500%, 12/1/2021, Call 12/1/2017

    1,000,000        1,048,270   

4.750%, 12/1/2028, Call 12/1/2021 (15)

    1,000,000        1,032,700   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund* (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals (continued)  

Rhode Island (continued)

   

4.750%, 12/1/2029, Call 12/1/2021 (15)

  $ 680,000      $ 698,469   

Other securities

      11,433,775   
   

 

 

 
      21,186,221   

South Carolina — 1.5%

   

RBC Municipal Products, Inc. Trust, 0.170%, 7/1/2018 (6)(7)(9)

    9,300,000        9,300,000   

Other securities

      17,849,312   
   

 

 

 
      27,149,312   

South Dakota — 1.0%

   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority:

   

4.000%, 11/1/2021

    500,000        557,990   

4.250%, 9/1/2023

    740,000        797,676   

4.500%, 9/1/2018

    500,000        528,380   

4.500%, 9/1/2020

    900,000        967,806   

4.500%, 9/1/2021, Call 9/1/2020

    1,080,000        1,151,518   

4.500%, 9/1/2022, Call 9/1/2020

    1,005,000        1,062,014   

5.000%, 9/1/2019

    200,000        226,046   

5.000%, 11/1/2022

    715,000        845,395   

5.000%, 8/1/2023

    375,000        442,793   

5.000%, 11/1/2023

    625,000        743,237   

5.000%, 8/1/2024

    195,000        231,837   

5.000%, 11/1/2024, Call 11/1/2019

    1,000,000        1,130,720   

5.000%, 11/1/2024

    650,000        775,833   

5.000%, 11/1/2025, Call 11/1/2024

    600,000        709,182   

5.000%, 11/1/2026, Call 11/1/2024

    550,000        641,355   

5.000%, 9/1/2027, Call 9/1/2024

    720,000        789,329   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, AMBAC, 5.000%, 8/1/2022, Call 8/1/2017

    980,000        1,053,039   

Other securities

      5,085,691   
   

 

 

 
      17,739,841   

Tennessee — 1.0%

   

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp.:

   

5.000%, 2/1/2023

    5,310,000        5,973,325   

5.250%, 9/1/2021

    3,810,000        4,355,706   

5.250%, 9/1/2022

    250,000        285,760   

Other securities

      6,616,467   
   

 

 

 
      17,231,258   

Texas — 6.6%

   

Alamito Public Facility Corp., 1.000%, 10/1/2017, Call 4/1/2017 (9)

    7,875,000        7,865,314   

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:

   

5.000%, 11/1/2023, Call 11/1/2020

    2,400,000        2,765,328   

5.000%, 11/1/2024, Call 11/1/2022

    1,000,000        1,173,690   

5.000%, 11/1/2032, Call 11/1/2020

    5,000,000        5,606,700   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals (continued)  

Texas (continued)

   

5.000%, 11/1/2033, Call 11/1/2023

  $ 2,000,000      $ 2,259,760   

5.250%, 11/1/2033, Call 11/1/2023

    1,200,000        1,389,408   

Port of Port Arthur Navigation District:

   

0.300%, 12/1/2039, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    4,500,000        4,500,000   

0.300%, 12/1/2039, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    3,420,000        3,420,000   

0.300%, 4/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    1,240,000        1,240,000   

0.300%, 11/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

    14,700,000        14,700,000   

Other securities

      73,924,752   
   

 

 

 
      118,844,952   

Utah — 1.1%

   

Other securities

      20,508,465   

Vermont — 0.1%

   

Other securities

      2,020,989   

Virginia — 0.3%

   

Other securities

      4,613,071   

Washington — 1.0%

   

Other securities

      18,579,229   

West Virginia — 0.5%

   

Other securities

      9,211,244   

Wisconsin — 3.4%

   

State of Wisconsin:

   

4.000%, 5/1/2027, Call 5/1/2022

    800,000        859,960   

5.000%, 11/1/2025, Call 11/1/2022

    3,500,000        4,168,920   

5.000%, 5/1/2027, Call 5/1/2022

    1,605,000        1,874,415   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority:

   

4.500%, 10/15/2026, Call 10/15/2021

    20,000        21,981   

4.750%, 10/15/2029, Call 10/15/2021

    605,000        663,745   

5.000%, 4/15/2016

    1,000,000        1,028,490   

5.000%, 8/15/2018

    1,000,000        1,103,670   

5.000%, 6/1/2019

    645,000        679,424   

5.000%, 6/1/2019

    2,860,000        3,210,865   

5.000%, 7/1/2019

    990,000        1,091,960   

5.000%, 8/15/2019

    250,000        281,387   

5.000%, 8/15/2019

    955,000        1,076,457   

5.000%, 8/15/2020

    1,060,000        1,217,230   

5.000%, 8/15/2021

    1,160,000        1,346,516   

5.000%, 10/1/2022

    750,000        879,952   

5.000%, 6/1/2026, Call 6/1/2020

    135,000        152,261   

5.000%, 8/15/2027, Call 8/15/2022

    500,000        562,640   

5.000%, 8/15/2029, Call 8/15/2022

    1,700,000        1,908,437   

5.000%, 4/1/2032, Call 10/1/2022

    4,560,000        5,069,945   

5.000%, 6/1/2032, Call 6/1/2022

    1,000,000        1,098,820   

5.000%, 8/15/2032, Call 8/15/2022

    5,000,000        5,520,700   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Intermediate Tax-Free Fund* (continued)

 

Description   Shares or
Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals (continued)  

Wisconsin (continued)

   

5.250%, 6/1/2034, Call 6/1/2020

  $ 300,000      $ 337,539   

5.375%, 8/15/2024, Call 2/15/2020

    1,625,000        1,861,860   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, AGM, 5.000%, 7/15/2027, Call 7/15/2021

    3,655,000        4,039,214   

Other securities

      22,064,293   
   

 

 

 
      62,120,681   

Wyoming — 0.1%

   

Other securities

      1,680,055   
   

 

 

 

Total Municipals
(identified cost $1,715,780,164)

   

    1,762,233,349   
   
Mutual Funds — 0.9%  

Other securities

      15,750,115   
Short-Term Investments — 1.2%  
Mutual Funds — 1.1%            

BMO Tax-Free Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.040% (4)

    19,318,314        19,318,314   
Short-Term Municipals — 0.1%            

Wisconsin — 0.1%

   

Other securities

      2,201,232   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $21,519,358)

   

    21,519,546   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.3%
(identified cost $1,752,925,832)

   

    1,799,503,010   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.7%        13,344,057   
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%      $ 1,812,847,067   
   

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage Income Fund

 

Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Asset-Backed Security — 0.3%             

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation — 0.3%

  

0.459%, 8/25/2031,
(Series T-32) (9)

  $ 328,957       $ 322,290   
    

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(identified cost $328,957)

   

     322,290   
    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 14.1%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation — 0.0%

  

5.000%, 5/15/2033, (Series 2791)

    29,880         30,133   

Federal National Mortgage Association — 0.8%

  

0.599%, 4/25/2034, (Series 2004-25) (9)

    356,928         360,738   

4.000%, 10/25/2032, (Series 2003-28)

    5,563         5,595   

4.000%, 3/25/2041, (Series 2012-21)

    523,746         557,753   
    

 

 

 
       924,086   
Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued)  

Government National Mortgage Association — 0.9%

  

4.500%, 8/20/2028, (Series 2009-116)

  $ 965,000       $ 1,007,766   

Private Sponsor — 12.4%

  

Alternative Loan Trust, Class 1A1, (Series 2004-24CB), 6.000%, 11/25/2034

    1,259,566         1,282,505   

Banc of America Funding Trust, Class 2A1, (Series 2005-5), 5.500%, 9/25/2035

    527,478         548,191   

Chase Mortgage Finance Trust:

    

Class 7A1, (Series 2007-A2), 4.495%, 7/25/2037 (9)

    778,842         722,551   

Class A1, (Series 2005-S2), 5.500%, 10/25/2035

    1,022,893         1,072,492   

ChaseFlex Trust, Class 4A3, (Series 2005-2), 6.000%, 5/25/2020

    229,637         223,418   

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, Class M2, (Series 2014-DN1), 2.399%, 2/25/2024 (9)

    2,000,000         2,014,802   

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Class 2A4, (Series 2007-1F), 5.500%, 1/25/2037

    274,921         272,215   

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Class 2A2, (Series 2004-10AR), 2.467%, 11/25/2034 (9)

    1,307,959         1,338,726   

Residential Asset Securitization Trust, Class A4, (Series 2005-A8CB), 5.500%, 7/25/2035

    1,090,939         996,039   

RFMSI Series Trust, Class A2, (Series 2006-S4), 6.000%, 4/25/2036

    1,071,096         1,017,835   

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Class 1A2, (Series 2004-18), 2.518%, 12/25/2034 (9)

    910,152         868,914   

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust:

    

Class 1A2, (Series 2006-6), 5.750%, 5/25/2036

    707,061         700,418   

Class A1, (Series 2006-AR19), 5.579%, 12/25/2036 (9)

    1,301,559         1,263,231   

Class A1, (Series 2007-15), 6.000%, 11/25/2037

    1,318,530         1,308,380   

Class A8, (Series 2007-11), 6.000%, 8/25/2037

    975,331         968,563   
    

 

 

 
       14,598,280   
    

 

 

 

Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(identified cost $16,422,025)

   

     16,560,265   
    
Commercial Mortgage Securities — 11.9%  

Private Sponsor — 11.9%

  

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class A3, (Series 2006-6), 5.369%, 10/10/2045

    1,000,000         1,005,737   

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class B,
(Series 2014-GC23), 4.175%, 7/10/2047 (9)

    1,000,000         1,015,030   

FREMF Mortgage Trust, Class B, (Series 2012-K19), 4.176%, 5/25/2045 (6)(7)(9)

    2,000,000         2,105,660   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Mortgage Income Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Commercial Mortgage Securities (continued)  

Private Sponsor (continued)

  

FREMF Mortgage Trust:

    

Class B, (Series 2014-K37), 4.713%, 1/25/2047 (6)(7)(9)

  $ 2,000,000       $ 2,133,844   

Class C, (Series 2012-K21), 4.071%, 7/25/2045 (6)(7)(9)

    1,500,000         1,523,875   

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Class B, (Series 2014-C20), 4.399%, 7/15/2047 (9)

    2,000,000         2,042,556   

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Class B, (Series 2013-C13), 4.906%, 11/15/2046 (9)

    2,000,000         2,135,086   

UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust, Class B, (Series 2013-C6), 3.875%, 4/10/2046 (6)(7)(9)

    2,000,000         2,028,072   
    

 

 

 

Total Commercial Mortgage Securities
(identified cost $13,887,931)

   

     13,989,860   
    
U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities — 72.2%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation — 16.4%

  

3.000%, 2/1/2029

    1,697,963         1,765,195   

3.500%, 4/1/2042

    111,406         115,930   

3.500%, 9/1/2044

    4,666,376         4,837,446   

4.000%, 10/1/2031

    2,318,009         2,466,011   

4.000%, 12/1/2040

    599,151         639,618   

4.000%, 2/1/2044

    3,531,172         3,789,040   

4.500%, 9/1/2031

    704,934         770,950   

4.500%, 7/1/2040

    48,781         53,521   

4.500%, 11/1/2040

    1,242,662         1,357,800   

4.500%, 2/1/2041

    1,791,140         1,947,189   

5.000%, 12/1/2022

    244,377         263,198   

5.000%, 1/1/2040

    406,557         450,205   

5.500%, 11/1/2018

    191,647         198,771   

5.500%, 10/1/2021

    248,928         269,126   

5.500%, 7/1/2035

    67,472         75,377   

6.000%, 12/1/2036

    56,901         64,245   

6.000%, 12/1/2037

    29,136         32,896   

6.500%, 9/1/2016

    6,018         6,111   

7.500%, 4/1/2024

    55,748         65,346   

7.500%, 4/1/2027

    29,857         35,851   

8.000%, 8/1/2030

    29,620         35,081   

8.500%, 9/1/2024

    29,218         34,036   

9.000%, 6/1/2019

    10,951         11,461   

9.500%, 2/1/2025

    13,017         13,199   
    

 

 

 
       19,297,603   

Federal National Mortgage Association — 51.4%

  

2.500%, 9/1/2029

    2,603,170         2,646,648   

3.000%, 8/1/2032

    293,120         302,683   

3.000%, 5/1/2043

    2,610,053         2,635,877   

3.000%, 5/1/2043

    3,871,264         3,909,535   

3.000%, 8/1/2043

    3,538,705         3,570,479   

3.000%, 2/1/2045

    1,943,708         1,957,395   

3.000%, 7/1/2045

    2,976,625         2,999,682   

3.500%, 7/1/2032

    648,160         682,926   

3.500%, 10/1/2042

    3,002,365         3,122,691   

3.500%, 5/1/2043

    3,329,631         3,485,082   

3.500%, 9/1/2043

    2,730,121         2,857,590   

3.500%, 2/1/2045

    2,941,918         3,062,195   

3.500%, 4/1/2045

    1,950,571         2,025,974   
Description   Shares or
Principal
Amount
     Value  
U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities (continued)  

Federal National Mortgage Association (continued)

  

4.000%, 11/1/2031

  $ 1,247,376       $ 1,339,109   

4.000%, 2/1/2041

    2,046,251         2,190,133   

4.000%, 3/1/2041

    406,484         434,751   

4.000%, 9/1/2043

    1,652,334         1,776,180   

4.000%, 5/1/2044

    3,328,317         3,549,344   

4.500%, 12/1/2040

    1,661,811         1,807,346   

4.500%, 4/1/2041

    5,592,289         6,082,592   

4.500%, 6/1/2042

    1,478,570         1,629,687   

5.000%, 5/1/2018

    205,042         213,549   

5.000%, 5/1/2042

    1,618,240         1,791,359   

5.500%, 1/1/2023

    237,172         265,262   

5.500%, 10/1/2024

    361,673         404,638   

5.500%, 2/1/2036

    289,836         326,038   

5.500%, 7/1/2036

    590,092         664,762   

5.500%, 8/1/2037

    1,043,094         1,173,309   

6.000%, 10/1/2016

    20,581         20,900   

6.000%, 9/1/2021

    347,732         382,121   

6.000%, 5/1/2039

    1,011,679         1,152,063   

6.500%, 9/1/2016

    13,279         13,493   

6.500%, 9/1/2016

    24,506         24,870   

6.500%, 8/1/2030

    574,204         659,685   

6.500%, 12/1/2031

    32,964         37,871   

6.500%, 11/1/2037

    144,524         161,498   

7.000%, 3/1/2029

    68,655         80,982   

7.000%, 7/1/2029

    204,748         238,006   

7.000%, 2/1/2030

    142,112         164,856   

7.500%, 10/1/2030

    34,733         39,881   

8.000%, 10/1/2028

    309,129         356,313   

8.000%, 4/1/2030

    54,699         65,793   
    

 

 

 
     60,305,148   

Government National Mortgage Association — 4.4%

  

3.000%, 2/20/2045

    2,342,185         2,386,405   

5.000%, 4/15/2034

    408,358         453,643   

5.500%, 9/15/2033

    955,260         1,095,812   

6.000%, 12/20/2033

    1,031,422         1,182,897   

7.000%, 8/15/2031

    51,226         62,834   

9.500%, 10/15/2024

    13,727         14,154   
    

 

 

 
     5,195,745   
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities

  

(identified cost $82,878,800)

  

     84,798,496   
    
Short-Term Investments — 1.3%  

Mutual Funds — 1.3%

  

BMO Government Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.030% (4)

    1,524,417         1,524,417   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $1,524,417)

   

     1,524,417   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.8%
(identified cost $115,042,130)

   

     117,195,328   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.2%         191,539   
    

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%       $ 117,386,867   
    

 

 

 
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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    BMO Funds

 

 

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 57.1%  

Agriculture — 1.2%

  

Imperial Tobacco Finance PLC, 4.250%, 7/21/2025 (6)(7)

  $ 500,000      $ 495,221   

Reynolds American, Inc.,
4.450%, 6/12/2025 (1)

    750,000        772,189   
   

 

 

 
      1,267,410   

Auto Manufacturers — 1.9%

  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
1.239%, 11/4/2019 (9)

    2,000,000        1,987,938   

Banks — 19.7%

  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd.,
4.500%,
3/19/2024 (6)(7)

    1,300,000        1,302,217   

Banco Santander Chile, 1.186%,
4/11/2017 (6)(7)(9)

    1,000,000        992,534   

Bank of America Corp.,
0.546%,
10/14/2016 (9)

    1,000,000        995,339   

Barclays Bank PLC,
0.901%, 2/17/2017 (9)

    1,500,000        1,493,340   

Credit Agricole SA,
4.375%,
3/17/2025 (1)(6)(7)

    1,000,000        972,956   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.:

   

1.497%, 4/30/2018 (9)

    2,000,000        2,021,014   

4.000%, 3/3/2024

    1,000,000        1,023,999   

HSBC Holdings PLC,
4.250%, 3/14/2024

    1,000,000        1,003,886   

ING Bank NV,
5.800%,
9/25/2023 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        1,084,003   

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA,
5.017%,
6/26/2024 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        979,162   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
4.125%, 12/15/2026 (1)

    1,000,000        995,768   

Morgan Stanley:

   

1.024%, 1/5/2018 (9)

    1,000,000        1,000,571   

5.000%, 11/24/2025 (1)

    1,250,000        1,318,620   

National City Bank,
0.649%, 6/7/2017 (9)

    1,580,000        1,570,221   

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 5.125%, 5/28/2024

    1,000,000        1,011,117   

Standard Chartered PLC,
5.200%,
1/26/2024 (1)(6)(7)

    1,000,000        1,035,777   

Wachovia Corp.,
0.659%, 10/15/2016 (9)

    500,000        498,792   

Westpac Banking Corp.,
0.663%, 5/19/2017 (9)

    1,500,000        1,498,786   
   

 

 

 
      20,798,102   

Commercial Services — 1.0%

  

ADT Corp., 4.125%, 4/15/2019 (1)

    1,000,000        1,020,000   

Distribution/Wholesale — 0.7%

  

Ingram Micro, Inc.,
4.950%, 12/15/2024

    750,000        767,507   

Diversified Financial Services — 2.9%

  

American Express Credit Corp., 0.549%, 6/5/2017 (9)

    1,000,000        994,690   

Jefferies Group LLC,
5.125%, 1/20/2023 (1)

    1,000,000        1,034,040   

Nomura Holdings, Inc.,
1.736%, 9/13/2016 (9)

    1,000,000        1,006,260   
   

 

 

 
      3,034,990   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Holding Companies-Diversified — 1.7%

  

Leucadia National Corp.,
5.500%, 10/18/2023 (1)

  $ 1,800,000      $ 1,818,589   

Insurance — 1.5%

  

Prudential Financial, Inc.,
5.500%, 3/15/2016

    1,500,000        1,536,488   

Iron/Steel — 2.3%

  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc., 6.625%, 8/15/2023

    1,000,000        887,500   

GTL Trade Finance, Inc.,
5.893%,
4/29/2024 (1)(6)(7)

    1,750,000        1,534,225   
   

 

 

 
      2,421,725   

Media — 1.4%

  

CCO Safari II LLC,
4.908%,
7/23/2025 (1)(6)(7)

    1,500,000        1,488,045   

Mining — 3.3%

  

Anglo American Capital PLC, 4.875%,
5/14/2025 (6)(7)

    700,000        633,184   

Barrick Gold Corp.,
4.100%, 5/1/2023

    1,000,000        885,688   

BHP Billiton Finance USA, Ltd., 0.532%, 9/30/2016 (9)

    1,700,000        1,697,807   

Teck Resources, Ltd.,
3.750%, 2/1/2023 (1)

    350,000        262,902   
   

 

 

 
      3,479,581   

Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 1.2%

  

Trinity Industries, Inc., 4.550%, 10/1/2024

    1,300,000        1,223,140   

Oil & Gas — 4.6%

  

Ensco PLC, 4.500%, 10/1/2024 (1)

    1,000,000        850,563   

KazMunayGas National Co. JSC, 4.875%,
5/7/2025 (1)(6)(7)

    1,000,000        883,500   

Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.750%, 1/20/2020 (1)

    1,000,000        912,130   

Petroleos Mexicanos,
4.250%,
1/15/2025 (1)(6)(7)

    750,000        711,300   

Transocean, Inc.,
6.875%, 12/15/2021 (1)

    1,900,000        1,520,000   
   

 

 

 
      4,877,493   

Packaging & Containers — 1.1%

  

Ball Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2022

    1,100,000        1,122,000   

Pharmaceuticals — 1.4%

   

Merck & Co., Inc.,
0.686%, 2/10/2020 (1)(9)

    1,500,000        1,493,235   

Pipelines — 3.0%

  

Energy Transfer Partners LP,
4.150%, 10/1/2020

    1,000,000        1,008,444   

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP:

   

4.150%, 2/1/2024 (1)

    1,300,000        1,206,703   

4.300%, 5/1/2024 (1)

    1,000,000        910,063   
   

 

 

 
      3,125,210   

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 2.1%

  

EPR Properties, 5.250%, 7/15/2023

    1,250,000        1,271,008   

Senior Housing Properties Trust, 4.750%, 5/1/2024

    1,000,000        994,534   
   

 

 

 
      2,265,542   

Telecommunications — 3.7%

  

CenturyLink, Inc., 5.625%, 4/1/2020

    1,000,000        1,001,260   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

TCH Intermediate Income Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares or
Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Telecommunications (continued)

  

Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV,
3.125%, 4/11/2016 (6)(7)

  $ 1,500,000      $ 1,518,970   

Motorola Solutions, Inc., 4.000%, 9/1/2024 (1)

    1,500,000        1,381,692   
   

 

 

 
      3,901,922   

Transportation — 2.4%

  

Asciano Finance, Ltd., 4.625%, 9/23/2020 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        1,055,789   

Kansas City Southern de Mexico SA de C.V.,
0.994%, 10/28/2016 (9)

    1,500,000        1,491,486   
   

 

 

 
      2,547,275   
   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(identified cost $61,684,512)

   

    60,176,192   
   
U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations — 16.5%  

U.S. Treasury Bonds & Notes — 16.5%

  

1.625%, 1/15/2018

    5,125,365        5,316,833   

2.000%, 1/31/2016

    12,000,000        12,088,128   
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(identified cost $17,470,477)

    

    17,404,961   
   
U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities — 22.2%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation — 9.2%

  

3.500%, 10/1/2043

    3,197,911        3,317,461   

3.500%, 2/1/2044

    3,184,071        3,300,799   

4.000%, 4/1/2044

    2,903,905        3,085,091   
   

 

 

 
      9,703,351   

Federal National Mortgage Association — 13.0%

  

3.000%, 5/1/2043

    1,688,900        1,705,610   

3.000%, 9/1/2044

    2,540,382        2,558,462   

3.000%, 2/1/2045

    4,859,270        4,893,489   

3.000%, 6/1/2045

    2,477,987        2,495,437   

3.500%, 4/1/2045

    1,974,277        2,051,294   
   

 

 

 
      13,704,292   
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities
(identified cost $23,148,113)

   

    23,407,643   
   
Short-Term Investments — 22.7%  
Collateral Pool Investments for Securities on Loan — 18.6%  

Collateral pool allocation (3)

      19,589,302   
Mutual Funds — 4.1%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (4)

    4,336,323        4,336,323   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $23,925,625)

      23,925,625   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 118.5%
(identified cost $126,228,727)

   

    124,914,421   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (18.5)%        (19,526,903
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 105,387,518   
   

 

 

 

 

TCH Corporate Income Fund

 

Description  

Principal

Amount

    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 89.7%  

Advertising — 0.7%

   

Omnicom Group, Inc., 3.650%, 11/1/2024 (1)

  $ 2,000,000      $ 1,950,062   

Agriculture — 0.7%

   

Altria Group, Inc., 10.200%, 2/6/2039

    97,000        156,152   

Bunge, Ltd. Finance Corp., 8.500%, 6/15/2019

    250,000        299,345   

Imperial Tobacco Finance PLC, 4.250%, 7/21/2025 (6)(7)

    1,500,000        1,485,665   

Reynolds American, Inc., 7.750%, 6/1/2018

    250,000        285,647   
   

 

 

 
      2,226,809   

Auto Manufacturers — 4.2%

   

Daimler Finance North America LLC, 0.980%, 8/1/2016 (6)(7)(9)

    2,500,000        2,505,545   

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC:

   

1.223%, 1/9/2018 (9)

    3,000,000        2,995,287   

1.239%, 11/4/2019 (9)

    1,500,000        1,490,954   

1.561%, 5/9/2016 (9)

    1,000,000        1,003,820   

5.625%, 9/15/2015

    800,000        801,262   

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.:

   

4.000%, 1/15/2025

    1,000,000        950,290   

4.375%, 9/25/2021

    2,000,000        2,021,838   

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC, 5.625%, 2/1/2023 (6)(7)

    450,000        451,125   

Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp., 0.981%, 9/26/2016 (6)(7)(9)

    250,000        250,977   
   

 

 

 
      12,471,098   

Banks — 18.3%

   

ABN AMRO Bank NV, 1.094%, 10/28/2016 (6)(7)(9)

    750,000        753,292   

Banco de Costa Rica, 5.250%, 8/12/2018 (6)(7)

    800,000        817,000   

Banco Santander Chile, 1.186%, 4/11/2017 (6)(7)(9)

    1,000,000        992,534   

BanColombia SA, 6.125%, 7/26/2020

    500,000        519,225   

Bank of America Corp.:

   

1.101%, 3/22/2016 (9)

    1,500,000        1,503,226   

1.154%, 4/1/2019 (9)

    1,000,000        1,001,848   

1.329%, 1/15/2019 (1)(9)

    2,000,000        2,021,232   

4.000%, 1/22/2025

    2,000,000        1,960,878   

BBVA Banco Continental SA, 5.250%, 9/22/2029 (6)(7)(9)

    1,000,000        998,750   

Branch Banking & Trust Co., 0.606%, 9/13/2016 (9)

    1,500,000        1,501,143   

Capital One Financial Corp.:

   

0.941%, 11/6/2015 (9)

    2,000,000        2,000,788   

3.150%, 7/15/2016 (1)

    2,000,000        2,034,182   

Citigroup, Inc.:

   

0.551%, 6/9/2016 (9)

    1,000,000        995,610   

0.822%, 3/10/2017 (9)

    750,000        748,462   

0.985%, 4/27/2018 (9)

    3,000,000        2,993,910   

Credit Suisse, 0.586%, 3/11/2016 (9)

    1,750,000        1,749,825   

Deutsche Bank AG/London, 0.795%, 5/30/2017 (9)

    1,000,000        994,402   

Discover Bank, 7.000%, 4/15/2020

    1,000,000        1,153,979   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.:

   

1.421%, 11/15/2018 (9)

    1,000,000        1,008,449   

1.454%, 4/23/2020 (1)(9)

    3,000,000        3,038,187   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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TCH Corporate Income Fund (continued)

 

Description  

Principal

Amount

    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Banks (continued)

   

1.497%, 4/30/2018 (1)(9)

  $ 1,500,000      $ 1,515,760   

6.750%, 10/1/2037

    1,000,000        1,196,725   

7.500%, 2/15/2019

    300,000        350,523   

HSBC USA, Inc., 0.581%, 6/23/2017 (9)

    1,500,000        1,493,436   

ING Bank NV, 5.800%, 9/25/2023 (6)(7)

    500,000        542,002   

Itau Unibanco Holding SA/Cayman Island, 5.500%, 8/6/2022 (6)(7)

    1,400,000        1,321,180   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.:

   

3.150%, 7/5/2016

    1,500,000        1,527,063   

4.625%, 5/10/2021

    300,000        325,326   

5.150%, 10/1/2015

    1,150,000        1,153,942   

Morgan Stanley:

   

5.500%, 1/26/2020 (1)

    1,000,000        1,113,876   

5.500%, 7/28/2021

    1,000,000        1,126,230   

National City Bank:

   

0.636%, 12/15/2016 (9)

    550,000        547,997   

0.649%, 6/7/2017 (9)

    2,000,000        1,987,622   

PNC Funding Corp., 4.250%, 9/21/2015

    1,365,000        1,367,521   

SunTrust Banks, Inc., 3.500%, 1/20/2017

    3,000,000        3,076,347   

Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS, 4.750%, 6/4/2019 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        997,500   

Turkiye Is Bankasi, 7.850%, 12/10/2023 (1)(6)(7)

    250,000        266,563   

Wachovia Corp., 0.637%, 10/28/2015 (9)

    750,000        750,197   

Wells Fargo & Co.:

   

0.494%, 10/28/2015 (9)

    1,500,000        1,500,504   

4.300%, 7/22/2027 (1)

    2,000,000        2,036,092   

4.650%, 11/4/2044 (1)

    2,000,000        1,964,636   
   

 

 

 
      54,947,964   

Beverages — 0.3%

   

PepsiCo, Inc., 0.542%, 2/26/2016 (9)

    1,000,000        1,000,579   

Biotechnology — 1.8%

   

Amgen, Inc., 0.709%, 5/22/2017 (9)

    2,500,000        2,495,405   

Celgene Corp., 5.000%, 8/15/2045 (1)

    3,000,000        3,038,970   
   

 

 

 
      5,534,375   

Chemicals — 2.2%

   

Agrium, Inc., 4.125%, 3/15/2035

    3,000,000        2,635,383   

Braskem America Finance Co., 7.125%, 7/22/2041 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        797,500   

Braskem Finance, Ltd., 5.750%, 4/15/2021 (6)(7)

    500,000        455,000   

Dow Chemical Co., 8.550%, 5/15/2019

    250,000        302,218   

Mexichem SAB de C.V., 6.750%, 9/19/2042 (6)(7)

    1,500,000        1,496,700   

OCP SA, 6.875%, 4/25/2044 (6)(7)

    800,000        827,936   
   

 

 

 
      6,514,737   

Commercial Services — 1.2%

   

ADT Corp.:

   

3.500%, 7/15/2022 (1)

    1,000,000        900,300   

4.125%, 4/15/2019 (1)

    500,000        510,000   

4.125%, 6/15/2023 (1)

    500,000        461,250   

4.875%, 7/15/2042

    2,250,000        1,766,250   
   

 

 

 
      3,637,800   
Description  

Principal

Amount

    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Computers — 1.5%

   

Hewlett-Packard Co., 1.226%, 1/14/2019 (9)

  $ 2,000,000      $ 1,995,526   

Seagate HDD Cayman, 5.750%, 12/1/2034 (6)(7)

    2,500,000        2,452,070   
   

 

 

 
      4,447,596   

Distribution/Wholesale — 0.3%

   

Ingram Micro, Inc., 4.950%, 12/15/2024

    1,000,000        1,023,343   

Diversified Financial Services — 6.1%

  

AerCap Ireland Capital, Ltd., 4.500%, 5/15/2021

    2,000,000        2,037,500   

Ally Financial, Inc., 4.125%, 2/13/2022

    2,500,000        2,450,000   

American Express Credit Corp., 0.549%, 6/5/2017 (9)

    3,000,000        2,984,070   

Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. LLC, 4.450%, 7/15/2045 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        940,057   

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 4.625%, 9/15/2023 (1)

    2,000,000        2,005,000   

General Electric Capital Corp., 1.181%, 5/9/2016 (9)

    700,000        704,052   

HSBC Finance Corp., 5.500%, 1/19/2016

    2,000,000        2,035,440   

Jefferies Group, LLC, 6.500%, 1/20/2043

    2,000,000        1,886,474   

KKR Group Finance Co. II LLC, 5.500%, 2/1/2043 (1)(6)(7)

    500,000        513,632   

Navient Corp, 7.250%, 1/25/2022 (1)

    1,250,000        1,181,250   

Nomura Holdings, Inc., 1.736%, 9/13/2016 (9)

    1,500,000        1,509,390   
   

 

 

 
      18,246,865   

Electric — 0.2%

   

Georgia Power Co., 0.606%, 3/15/2016 (9)

    500,000        499,447   

Food — 2.4%

  

ConAgra Foods, Inc.:

   

0.662%, 7/21/2016 (9)

    2,000,000        1,995,062   

6.625%, 8/15/2039

    2,500,000        2,634,420   

Kroger Co., 0.819%, 10/17/2016 (9)

    2,500,000        2,500,015   
   

 

 

 
      7,129,497   

Forest Products & Paper — 0.1%

  

International Paper Co., 8.700%, 6/15/2038

    250,000        335,656   

Healthcare-Products — 0.3%

  

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA, 4.750%, 4/15/2023

    850,000        809,625   

Healthcare-Services — 0.6%

  

Humana, Inc., 8.150%, 6/15/2038

    600,000        851,787   

Quest Diagnostics, Inc., 4.700%, 3/30/2045

    1,125,000        1,018,712   
   

 

 

 
      1,870,499   

Holding Companies-Diversified — 0.8%

  

Alfa SAB de C.V., 6.875%, 3/25/2044 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        992,500   

Leucadia National Corp.:

   

5.500%, 10/18/2023

    1,000,000        1,010,327   

6.625%, 10/23/2043

    500,000        475,582   
   

 

 

 
      2,478,409   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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TCH Corporate Income Fund (continued)

 

Description  

Principal

Amount

    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Insurance — 1.5%

  

American Financial Group, Inc., 9.875%, 6/15/2019

  $ 250,000      $ 312,209   

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 0.456%, 1/13/2017 (9)

    2,500,000        2,501,972   

Primerica, Inc., 4.750%, 7/15/2022

    500,000        541,377   

Voya Financial, Inc., 5.500%, 7/15/2022

    1,000,000        1,129,199   
   

 

 

 
      4,484,757   

Internet — 3.1%

  

Amazon.com, Inc., 4.950%, 12/5/2044

    3,500,000        3,517,451   

eBay, Inc., 4.000%, 7/15/2042

    3,000,000        2,299,977   

Expedia, Inc., 5.950%, 8/15/2020

    650,000        712,194   

Netflix, Inc.:

   

5.375%, 2/1/2021

    1,250,000        1,296,875   

5.750%, 3/1/2024 (1)

    1,250,000        1,310,937   
   

 

 

 
      9,137,434   

Iron/Steel — 2.2%

  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc., 6.625%, 8/15/2023

    1,000,000        887,500   

ArcelorMittal:

   

6.250%, 3/1/2021 (1)

    500,000        495,000   

7.750%, 10/15/2039 (1)

    1,000,000        932,500   

GTL Trade Finance, Inc., 7.250%,
4/16/2044 (1)(6)(7)

    3,000,000        2,465,100   

Samarco Mineracao SA, 5.750%,
10/24/2023 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        941,000   

Vale Overseas, Ltd., 8.250%, 1/17/2034

    1,000,000        1,001,800   
   

 

 

 
      6,722,900   

Lodging — 0.4%

  

Hyatt Hotels Corp., 5.375%, 8/15/2021

    1,000,000        1,113,581   

Media — 4.7%

  

CCO Safari II LLC, 6.484%,
10/23/2045 (6)(7)

    3,000,000        3,059,826   

DIRECTV Holdings LLC:

   

3.950%, 1/15/2025 (1)

    2,000,000        1,942,984   

5.150%, 3/15/2042

    2,000,000        1,894,472   

NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc., 0.826%, 4/15/2016 (6)(7)(9)

    1,000,000        1,001,766   

Time Warner Cable, Inc., 6.750%, 6/15/2039

    1,000,000        1,021,834   

Viacom, Inc.:

   

4.375%, 3/15/2043

    2,500,000        1,850,933   

4.850%, 12/15/2034

    1,000,000        843,621   

Walt Disney Co., 0.635%, 5/30/2019 (9)

    2,500,000        2,499,537   
   

 

 

 
      14,114,973   

Mining — 2.0%

  

Barrick North America Finance LLC, 5.750%, 5/1/2043 (1)

    1,000,000        856,982   

Corp Nacional del Cobre de Chile, 4.875%, 11/4/2044 (1)(6)(7)

    1,000,000        892,857   

Glencore Finance Canada, Ltd., 6.900%,
11/15/2037 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        952,211   

Rio Tinto Finance USA PLC, 1.123%, 6/17/2016 (9)

    1,400,000        1,401,886   
Description  

Principal

Amount

    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Mining (continued)

  

Southern Copper Corp., 7.500%, 7/27/2035 (1)

  $ 1,250,000      $ 1,300,450   

Teck Resources, Ltd., 6.125%, 10/1/2035

    1,000,000        692,919   
   

 

 

 
      6,097,305   

Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 0.6%

  

Trinity Industries, Inc., 4.550%, 10/1/2024

    2,000,000        1,881,754   

Oil & Gas — 6.2%

  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.:

   

6.125%, 2/15/2021 (1)

    500,000        389,690   

7.250%, 12/15/2018 (1)

    1,000,000        850,000   

Ecopetrol SA:

   

5.375%, 6/26/2026 (1)

    2,000,000        1,869,500   

7.375%, 9/18/2043

    1,000,000        981,000   

Ensco PLC:

   

5.200%, 3/15/2025 (1)

    2,000,000        1,792,386   

5.750%, 10/1/2044 (1)

    2,000,000        1,515,246   

KazMunayGas National Co. JSC, 5.750%,
4/30/2043 (6)(7)

    2,000,000        1,568,480   

Nabors Industries, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/2021

    1,000,000        958,509   

Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.375%, 1/27/2021 (1)

    1,000,000        884,000   

Petroleos Mexicanos:

   

4.250%,
1/15/2025 (6)(7)

    2,000,000        1,896,800   

5.500%, 6/27/2044

    2,000,000        1,740,500   

Pride International, Inc., 6.875%, 8/15/2020 (1)

    1,000,000        1,052,020   

Rowan Cos., Inc., 5.400%, 12/1/2042

    1,000,000        707,929   

Transocean, Inc.:

   

6.875%, 12/15/2021 (1)

    2,000,000        1,600,000   

7.500%, 4/15/2031

    250,000        175,000   

7.850%, 12/15/2041

    1,000,000        710,000   
   

 

 

 
      18,691,060   

Oil & Gas Services — 0.1%

  

Weatherford International, Ltd., 9.625%, 3/1/2019

    250,000        273,156   

Packaging & Containers — 0.5%

  

Ball Corp.:

   

4.000%, 11/15/2023 (1)

    500,000        473,750   

5.000%, 3/15/2022

    1,000,000        1,020,000   
   

 

 

 
      1,493,750   

Pharmaceuticals — 4.9%

   

AbbVie, Inc., 1.061%, 11/6/2015 (9)

    3,000,000        3,001,638   

Actavis Funding SCS, 1.199%, 9/1/2016 (9)

    3,000,000        2,999,352   

Bayer U.S. Finance LLC, 0.534%,
10/7/2016 (6)(7)(9)

    2,000,000        1,998,172   

Forest Laboratories LLC, 4.375%, 2/1/2019 (6)(7)

    900,000        941,203   

Hospira, Inc., 5.800%, 8/12/2023

    1,000,000        1,160,204   

Merck & Co., Inc.:

   

0.515%, 5/18/2016 (9)

    2,000,000        2,001,088   

0.686%,
2/10/2020 (1)(9)

    2,500,000        2,488,725   
   

 

 

 
      14,590,382   

Pipelines — 3.5%

   

Energy Transfer Partners LP:

   

5.150%, 3/15/2045 (1)

    2,000,000        1,691,324   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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TCH Corporate Income Fund (continued)

 

Description  

Principal

Amount

    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Pipelines (continued)

   

6.500%, 2/1/2042

  $ 1,500,000      $ 1,487,503   

9.000%, 4/15/2019

    250,000        294,732   

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 7.500%, 11/15/2040

    250,000        275,242   

Kinder Morgan, Inc., 5.300%, 12/1/2034 (1)

    3,000,000        2,611,653   

ONEOK Partners LP, 4.900%, 3/15/2025

    3,000,000        2,825,712   

Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP, 5.350%, 5/15/2045 (1)

    1,500,000        1,285,269   
   

 

 

 
      10,471,435   

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 1.5%

  

EPR Properties:

   

5.250%, 7/15/2023

    1,000,000        1,016,806   

5.750%, 8/15/2022

    1,500,000        1,568,370   

Hospitality Properties Trust:

   

4.500%, 6/15/2023

    500,000        500,693   

4.500%, 3/15/2025

    1,500,000        1,472,581   
   

 

 

 
      4,558,450   

Retail — 3.2%

   

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., 5.165%, 8/1/2044

    2,500,000        2,412,167   

Coach, Inc., 4.250%, 4/1/2025

    3,000,000        2,814,576   

L Brands, Inc.:

   

6.950%, 3/1/2033

    600,000        630,000   

7.600%, 7/15/2037

    1,000,000        1,125,000   

QVC, Inc., 5.125%, 7/2/2022

    250,000        252,846   

TJX Cos., Inc., 6.950%, 4/15/2019

    250,000        291,287   

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., 0.775%, 5/18/2016 (9)

    2,000,000        1,999,376   
   

 

 

 
      9,525,252   

Semiconductors — 1.2%

   

Micron Technology, Inc., 5.500%, 2/1/2025

    2,000,000        1,865,000   

QUALCOMM, Inc., 4.800%, 5/20/2045

    2,000,000        1,734,218   
   

 

 

 
      3,599,218   

Sovereign — 1.0%

   

Costa Rica Government International Bond:

   

4.375%,
4/30/2025 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        890,000   

7.158%,
3/12/2045 (6)(7)

    2,000,000        1,885,000   

Republic of Armenia, 6.000%,
9/30/2020 (6)(7)

    250,000        240,100   
   

 

 

 
      3,015,100   

Telecommunications — 9.6%

  

AT&T, Inc.:

   

0.699%, 2/12/2016 (9)

    1,500,000        1,499,043   

1.237%, 11/27/2018 (9)

    1,235,000        1,234,911   

4.500%, 5/15/2035 (1)

    2,500,000        2,304,160   

CenturyLink, Inc.:

   

7.600%, 9/15/2039

    1,400,000        1,204,000   

7.650%, 3/15/2042

    2,000,000        1,720,000   

Cisco Systems, Inc., 0.563%, 3/3/2017 (9)

    2,500,000        2,502,052   

Colombia Telecomunicaciones SA ESP, 5.375%, 9/27/2022

    800,000        768,000   
Description  

Shares or
Principal

Amount

    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Telecommunications (continued)

  

Frontier Communications Corp.:

   

8.125%, 10/1/2018

  $ 750,000      $ 812,813   

8.750%, 4/15/2022

    500,000        495,000   

9.000%, 8/15/2031

    2,500,000        2,217,187   

Juniper Networks, Inc., 3.300%,
6/15/2020 (1)

    3,000,000        3,014,817   

Motorola Solutions, Inc., 5.500%, 9/1/2044

    2,500,000        2,092,348   

Telecom Italia Capital SA:

   

6.375%, 11/15/2033

    1,500,000        1,530,000   

7.200%, 7/18/2036

    1,500,000        1,664,063   

Telefonica Europe BV, 8.250%, 9/15/2030

    1,250,000        1,677,071   

Verizon Communications, Inc., 6.400%, 9/15/2033

    2,000,000        2,299,780   

Vodafone Group PLC, 4.375%,

2/19/2043 (1)

    1,500,000        1,307,409   

Windstream Services LLC, 7.500%,

6/1/2022 (1)

    750,000        595,320   
   

 

 

 
      28,937,974   

Transportation — 1.0%

  

FedEx Corp.:

   

4.100%,
2/1/2045 (1)

    2,500,000        2,237,907   

8.000%, 1/15/2019

    250,000        298,201   

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Finance BV, 6.950%, 7/10/2042 (6)(7)

    500,000        435,698   
   

 

 

 
      2,971,806   

Venture Capital — 0.8%

  

KKR Group Finance Co. III LLC, 5.125%,
6/1/2044 (6)(7)

    2,500,000        2,413,035   
   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(identified cost $274,924,734)

      269,217,683   
Municipals — 0.2%            

California — 0.2%

   

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, 6.947%, 7/1/2040, Call 7/1/2020

    500,000        580,040   
   

 

 

 

Total Municipals
(identified cost $500,000)

      580,040   
   
U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations — 5.2%  

U.S. Treasury Bonds & Notes — 5.2%

  

2.375%, 7/31/2017

    4,000,000        4,124,504   

2.500%, 6/30/2017

    2,000,000        2,065,066   

2.625%, 1/31/2018

    4,000,000        4,164,140   

2.750%, 5/31/2017

    3,000,000        3,107,598   

2.750%, 2/15/2019

    2,000,000        2,102,540   
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(identified cost $15,556,028)

    

    15,563,848   
   
Short-Term Investments — 16.1%  
Collateral Pool Investments for Securities on
Loan — 13.4%
 

Collateral pool allocation (3)

      40,373,663   
Mutual Funds — 2.0%            

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (4)

    6,085,570        6,085,570   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

TCH Corporate Income Fund (continued)

 

Description  

Shares or
Principal

Amount

    Value  
Short-Term Investments (continued)  
Short-Term Corporate Bonds & Notes — 0.7%  

Auto Manufacturers — 0.7%

  

American Honda Finance Corp., 0.284%, 10/7/2015 (9)

  $ 2,000,000      $ 1,999,898   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $48,459,233)

      48,459,131   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 111.2%
(identified cost $339,439,995)

      333,820,702   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (11.2)%        (33,701,994
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%      $ 300,118,708   
   

 

 

 

 

 

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Asset-Backed Security — 0.1%  

Automobiles — 0.1%

   

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust, Class A4, (Series 2011-2), 1.470%, 8/15/2017

  $ 1,303,979      $ 1,304,764   
   

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities (identified cost $1,307,995)

      1,304,764   
   
Commercial Mortgage Securities — 0.1%  

Private Sponsor — 0.1%

   

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Class A4,
(Series 2007-T28),
5.742%, 9/11/2042 (9)

    500,000        536,018   
   

 

 

 

Total Commercial Mortgage Securities
(identified cost $340,609)

      536,018   
   
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 52.5%  

Agriculture — 0.2%

   

Altria Group, Inc.,
10.200%, 2/6/2039

    81,000        130,395   

Bunge, Ltd. Finance Corp.,
8.500%, 6/15/2019

    500,000        598,690   

Reynolds American, Inc.,
8.125%, 5/1/2040 (6)(7)

    1,000,000        1,226,758   
   

 

 

 
      1,955,843   

Auto Manufacturers — 3.1%

  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC:

   

1.069%, 1/17/2017 (9)

    2,000,000        1,998,434   

1.223%, 1/9/2018 (9)

    7,500,000        7,488,217   

1.239%, 11/4/2019 (9)

    4,000,000        3,975,876   

1.561%, 5/9/2016 (9)

    4,000,000        4,015,280   

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.:

   

4.000%, 1/15/2025

    5,000,000        4,751,450   

4.375%, 9/25/2021

    3,000,000        3,032,757   

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC, 5.625%, 2/1/2023 (6)(7)

    3,000,000        3,007,500   

Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp., 0.981%, 9/26/2016 (6)(7)(9)

    5,000,000        5,019,545   
   

 

 

 
      33,289,059   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Banks — 9.3%

   

Banco Bradesco SA/Cayman Islands, 5.750%, 3/1/2022 (6)(7)

  $ 2,000,000      $ 1,975,000   

Banco de Costa Rica, 5.250%,
8/12/2018 (6)(7)

    2,500,000        2,553,125   

BanColombia SA:

   

5.950%, 6/3/2021

    750,000        801,563   

6.125%, 7/26/2020

    900,000        934,605   

Bank of America Corp.:

   

1.101%, 3/22/2016 (9)

    5,000,000        5,010,755   

4.250%, 10/22/2026 (1)

    4,000,000        3,946,484   

Branch Banking & Trust Co., 0.606%,
9/13/2016 (9)

    5,000,000        5,003,810   

Capital One Financial Corp., 3.150%, 7/15/2016 (1)

    3,500,000        3,559,818   

Citigroup, Inc.:

   

0.822%,
3/10/2017 (1)(9)

    6,000,000        5,987,694   

0.985%,
4/27/2018 (1)(9)

    8,000,000        7,983,760   

1.255%, 7/25/2016 (9)

    5,000,000        5,013,060   

Credit Suisse,
0.586%, 3/11/2016 (9)

    5,000,000        4,999,500   

Deutsche Bank AG/London, 0.795%, 5/30/2017 (9)

    3,000,000        2,983,206   

Discover Bank,
7.000%, 4/15/2020

    1,000,000        1,153,979   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.:

   

1.421%,
11/15/2018 (1)(9)

    5,000,000        5,042,245   

1.454%,
4/23/2020 (1)(9)

    8,000,000        8,101,832   

1.497%, 4/30/2018 (9)

    5,000,000        5,052,535   

HSBC USA, Inc.,
0.581%, 6/23/2017 (9)

    4,000,000        3,982,496   

ING Bank NV,
5.800%,
9/25/2023 (6)(7)

    3,000,000        3,252,009   

Itau Unibanco Holding SA/Cayman Island,
5.500%,
8/6/2022 (1)(6)(7)

    5,000,000        4,718,500   

Morgan Stanley:

   

1.024%, 1/5/2018 (9)

    3,000,000        3,001,713   

5.000%, 11/24/2025

    6,000,000        6,329,376   

5.500%, 7/28/2021 (1)

    1,500,000        1,689,345   

Standard Chartered PLC, 5.200%,
1/26/2024 (1)(6)(7)

    3,500,000        3,625,219   

Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS, 4.750%,
6/4/2019 (6)(7)

    3,500,000        3,491,250   

Turkiye Is Bankasi, 7.850%,
12/10/2023 (1)(6)(7)

    250,000        266,563   
   

 

 

 
      100,459,442   

Biotechnology — 1.1%

   

Amgen, Inc.,
0.709%, 5/22/2017 (9)

    5,000,000        4,990,810   

Celgene Corp., 5.000%, 8/15/2045

    7,000,000        7,090,930   
   

 

 

 
      12,081,740   

Chemicals — 1.7%

   

Braskem America Finance Co., 7.125%, 7/22/2041 (6)(7)

    6,000,000        4,785,000   

Grupo Idesa SA de C.V., 7.875%, 12/18/2020 (6)(7)

    2,750,000        2,866,875   

Mexichem SAB de C.V., 6.750%, 9/19/2042 (6)(7)

    8,400,000        8,381,520   

OCP SA, 6.875%, 4/25/2044 (6)(7)

    2,500,000        2,587,300   
   

 

 

 
      18,620,695   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Commercial Services — 0.9%

  

ADT Corp.:

   

3.500%, 7/15/2022 (1)

  $ 2,750,000      $ 2,475,825   

4.875%, 7/15/2042

    8,000,000        6,280,000   

6.250%, 10/15/2021 (1)

    1,000,000        1,037,500   
   

 

 

 
      9,793,325   

Computers — 0.8%

   

Hewlett-Packard Co., 1.226%, 1/14/2019 (9)

    2,250,000        2,244,967   

Seagate HDD Cayman:

   

4.875%, 6/1/2027 (6)(7)

    3,000,000        2,772,828   

5.750%,
12/1/2034 (6)(7)

    3,500,000        3,432,898   
   

 

 

 
      8,450,693   

Distribution/Wholesale — 0.2%

  

Ingram Micro, Inc., 4.950%, 12/15/2024

    2,500,000        2,558,358   

Diversified Financial Services — 3.2%

  

AerCap Ireland Capital, Ltd., 4.500%, 5/15/2021

    4,000,000        4,075,000   

Ally Financial, Inc., 4.125%, 2/13/2022 (1)

    6,000,000        5,880,000   

American Express Credit Corp.:

   

0.549%, 6/5/2017 (9)

    7,500,000        7,460,175   

0.907%, 7/31/2018 (9)

    3,000,000        3,001,152   

General Electric Capital Corp., 0.884%,
1/8/2016 (9)

    4,000,000        4,006,376   

Jefferies Group, LLC, 6.500%, 1/20/2043 (1)

    5,000,000        4,716,185   

Navient Corp, 7.250%, 1/25/2022

    1,500,000        1,417,500   

Nomura Holdings, Inc., 1.736%, 9/13/2016 (9)

    4,000,000        4,025,040   
   

 

 

 
      34,581,428   

Electric — 0.9%

   

CMS Energy Corp., 5.050%, 3/15/2022

    1,000,000        1,088,617   

Entergy Corp., 3.625%, 9/15/2015

    5,000,000        5,004,330   

Georgia Power Co., 0.606%, 3/15/2016 (9)

    4,000,000        3,995,576   
   

 

 

 
      10,088,523   

Food — 1.3%

   

ConAgra Foods, Inc.:

   

0.662%, 7/21/2016 (9)

    4,000,000        3,990,124   

6.625%, 8/15/2039

    7,000,000        7,376,376   

Kroger Co.,
0.819%, 10/17/2016 (9)

    3,000,000        3,000,018   
   

 

 

 
      14,366,518   

Forest Products & Paper — 0.0%

  

International Paper Co., 8.700%, 6/15/2038

    250,000        335,656   

Healthcare-Products — 0.3%

  

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA, 4.750%, 4/15/2023

    3,000,000        2,857,500   

Healthcare-Services — 0.3%

  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 0.744%, 1/17/2017 (9)

    3,000,000        3,002,088   

Holding Companies-Diversified — 0.6%

  

Leucadia National Corp.:

   

5.500%, 10/18/2023 (1)

    4,000,000        4,041,308   

6.625%, 10/23/2043

    3,000,000        2,853,492   
   

 

 

 
      6,894,800   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Insurance — 0.4%

  

American Financial Group, Inc., 9.875%, 6/15/2019

  $ 250,000      $ 312,209   

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 0.456%,
1/13/2017 (1)(9)

    2,500,000        2,501,972   

Voya Financial, Inc., 5.500%, 7/15/2022

    1,000,000        1,129,199   
   

 

 

 
      3,943,380   

Internet — 1.5%

  

Amazon.com, Inc., 4.800%, 12/5/2034 (1)

    5,000,000        5,051,415   

eBay, Inc., 4.000%, 7/15/2042

    7,000,000        5,366,613   

Netflix, Inc.:

   

5.375%, 2/1/2021

    250,000        259,375   

5.750%, 3/1/2024

    4,750,000        4,981,562   
   

 

 

 
      15,658,965   

Iron/Steel — 2.5%

  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc., 6.625%, 8/15/2023

    2,000,000        1,775,000   

ArcelorMittal:

   

6.250%, 3/1/2021 (1)

    750,000        742,500   

7.750%, 10/15/2039

    1,000,000        932,500   

Glencore Funding LLC:

   

1.487%, 5/27/2016 (6)(7)(9)

    1,500,000        1,489,383   

4.125%, 5/30/2023 (1)(6)(7)

    2,000,000        1,802,172   

GTL Trade Finance, Inc., 7.250%,
4/16/2044 (6)(7)

    8,000,000        6,573,600   

Samarco Mineracao SA, 5.750%,
10/24/2023 (6)(7)

    5,000,000        4,705,000   

Vale Overseas, Ltd.:

   

6.875%, 11/21/2036 (1)

    8,500,000        7,276,000   

8.250%, 1/17/2034

    1,500,000        1,502,700   
   

 

 

 
      26,798,855   

Media — 2.3%

  

CCO Safari II LLC, 6.384%, 10/23/2035 (1)(6)(7)

    7,000,000        7,146,804   

DIRECTV Holdings LLC, 5.150%, 3/15/2042 (1)

    4,000,000        3,788,944   

NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc., 0.826%, 4/15/2016 (6)(7)(9)

    4,000,000        4,007,064   

Viacom, Inc.:

   

4.375%, 3/15/2043

    2,500,000        1,850,932   

4.850%, 12/15/2034 (1)

    8,000,000        6,748,968   

Walt Disney Co., 0.635%, 5/30/2019 (9)

    1,000,000        999,815   
   

 

 

 
      24,542,527   

Mining — 2.1%

  

Barrick North America Finance LLC, 5.700%, 5/30/2041 (1)

    4,000,000        3,291,632   

Glencore Finance Canada, Ltd., 6.900%, 11/15/2037 (6)(7)

    2,500,000        2,380,527   

Newmont Mining Corp., 6.250%, 10/1/2039

    2,000,000        1,780,746   

Rio Tinto Finance USA PLC, 1.123%, 6/17/2016 (9)

    4,000,000        4,005,388   

Southern Copper Corp.:

   

5.250%, 11/8/2042 (1)

    5,000,000        4,090,500   

7.500%, 7/27/2035 (1)

    3,000,000        3,121,080   

Teck Resources, Ltd.:

   

6.125%, 10/1/2035

    1,500,000        1,039,379   

6.250%, 7/15/2041

    4,550,000        3,067,615   
   

 

 

 
      22,776,867   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 0.3%

  

Trinity Industries, Inc., 4.550%, 10/1/2024

  $ 3,000,000      $ 2,822,631   

Oil & Gas — 3.8%

  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.:

   

6.125%, 2/15/2021 (1)

    1,000,000        779,380   

7.250%, 12/15/2018

    5,000,000        4,250,000   

Ecopetrol SA:

   

5.375%, 6/26/2026

    2,000,000        1,869,500   

7.375%, 9/18/2043 (1)

    6,000,000        5,886,000   

7.625%, 7/23/2019 (1)

    500,000        571,850   

Ensco PLC, 5.750%, 10/1/2044 (1)

    8,000,000        6,060,984   

KazMunayGas National Co. JSC, 5.750%, 4/30/2043 (6)(7)

    7,000,000        5,489,680   

Petroleos Mexicanos:

   

5.500%, 6/27/2044

    4,000,000        3,481,000   

6.375%, 1/23/2045 (1)

    2,500,000        2,449,500   

Pride International, Inc., 7.875%, 8/15/2040

    1,000,000        966,533   

Rowan Cos., Inc., 5.400%, 12/1/2042

    6,000,000        4,247,574   

Transocean, Inc.:

   

6.875%, 12/15/2021 (1)

    5,000,000        4,000,000   

7.500%, 4/15/2031

    250,000        175,000   

7.850%, 12/15/2041 (1)

    1,500,000        1,065,000   
   

 

 

 
      41,292,001   

Oil & Gas Services — 0.0%

  

Weatherford International, Ltd., 9.625%, 3/1/2019

    250,000        273,156   

Packaging & Containers — 1.1%

  

Ball Corp.:

   

4.000%, 11/15/2023 (1)

    4,000,000        3,790,000   

5.000%, 3/15/2022 (1)

    7,500,000        7,650,000   
   

 

 

 
      11,440,000   

Pharmaceuticals — 3.4%

  

AbbVie, Inc., 1.061%, 11/6/2015 (9)

    9,000,000        9,004,914   

Actavis Funding SCS, 1.199%, 9/1/2016 (9)

    3,500,000        3,499,244   

Bayer U.S. Finance LLC, 0.534%, 10/7/2016 (6)(7)(9)

    5,000,000        4,995,430   

Hospira, Inc., 5.800%, 8/12/2023

    4,000,000        4,640,816   

Merck & Co., Inc.:

   

0.515%, 5/18/2016 (9)

    8,000,000        8,004,352   

0.686%, 2/10/2020 (1)(9)

    6,000,000        5,972,940   
   

 

 

 
      36,117,696   

Pipelines — 0.7%

  

Energy Transfer Partners LP:

   

5.150%, 3/15/2045 (1)

    4,000,000        3,382,648   

6.500%, 2/1/2042

    1,000,000        991,669   

9.000%, 4/15/2019

    250,000        294,731   

ONEOK Partners LP, 4.900%, 3/15/2025

    3,400,000        3,202,474   
   

 

 

 
      7,871,522   

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 1.1%

  

EPR Properties:

   

5.250%, 7/15/2023

    5,000,000        5,084,030   

5.750%, 8/15/2022

    1,000,000        1,045,580   

Health Care REIT, Inc., 4.500%, 1/15/2024 (1)

    2,500,000        2,589,935   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (continued)

  

Hospitality Properties Trust:

   

4.500%, 6/15/2023

  $ 1,000,000      $ 1,001,386   

4.500%, 3/15/2025

    2,500,000        2,454,303   
   

 

 

 
      12,175,234   

Retail — 1.4%

  

Coach, Inc., 4.250%, 4/1/2025

    6,000,000        5,629,152   

L Brands, Inc.:

   

6.950%, 3/1/2033

    2,500,000        2,625,000   

7.600%, 7/15/2037

    6,000,000        6,750,000   

QVC, Inc., 5.125%, 7/2/2022

    250,000        252,846   
   

 

 

 
      15,256,998   

Semiconductors — 1.8%

  

Micron Technology, Inc., 5.500%, 2/1/2025 (1)

    8,000,000        7,460,000   

QUALCOMM, Inc.:

   

0.603%, 5/18/2018 (9)

    7,000,000        6,930,896   

4.800%, 5/20/2045

    5,000,000        4,335,545   
   

 

 

 
      18,726,441   

Sovereign — 0.6%

  

Costa Rica Government International Bond:

   

5.625%, 4/30/2043 (6)(7)

    5,000,000        4,100,000   

7.000%, 4/4/2044 (1)(6)(7)

    2,000,000        1,880,000   

Republic of Armenia, 6.000%, 9/30/2020 (6)(7)

    751,000        721,260   
   

 

 

 
      6,701,260   

Telecommunications — 4.8%

  

AT&T, Inc.:

   

0.699%, 2/12/2016 (9)

    4,000,000        3,997,448   

4.500%, 5/15/2035 (1)

    5,500,000        5,069,152   

CenturyLink, Inc.:

   

7.600%, 9/15/2039

    6,500,000        5,590,000   

7.650%, 3/15/2042

    6,750,000        5,805,000   

Frontier Communications Corp.:

   

7.125%, 1/15/2023 (1)

    5,000,000        4,540,000   

7.875%, 1/15/2027

    2,500,000        2,225,000   

8.125%, 10/1/2018

    500,000        541,875   

9.000%, 8/15/2031

    500,000        443,438   

Motorola Solutions, Inc., 5.500%, 9/1/2044

    7,500,000        6,277,042   

Telecom Italia Capital SA, 6.375%, 11/15/2033

    6,000,000        6,120,000   

Telefonica Europe BV, 8.250%, 9/15/2030

    1,530,000        2,052,735   

Verizon Communications, Inc.:

   

2.036%, 9/14/2018 (9)

    2,000,000        2,054,952   

5.150%, 9/15/2023 (1)

    5,000,000        5,490,635   

Windstream Services LLC, 7.500%, 6/1/2022 (1)

    1,000,000        793,760   
   

 

 

 
      51,001,037   

Transportation — 0.1%

  

FedEx Corp., 8.000%, 1/15/2019

    250,000        298,201   

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Finance BV, 6.950%, 7/10/2042 (6)(7)

    500,000        435,698   
   

 

 

 
      733,899   

Trucking & Leasing — 0.2%

  

Aviation Capital Group Corp., 4.625%, 1/31/2018 (6)(7)

    2,000,000        2,057,500   
 

 

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TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Venture Capital — 0.5%

  

KKR Group Finance Co. III LLC, 5.125%, 6/1/2044 (6)(7)

  $ 5,000,000      $ 4,826,070   
   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(identified cost $582,595,747)

      564,351,707   
   
Municipals — 0.0%            

California — 0.0%

   

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, 6.947%, 7/1/2040, Call 7/1/2020

    300,000        348,024   
   

 

 

 

Total Municipals
(identified cost $300,000)

      348,024   
   
U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations — 16.6%  

U.S. Treasury Bonds & Notes — 16.6%

  

1.375%, 7/15/2018 (1)

    5,532,650        5,763,323   

1.750%, 1/15/2028

    1,708,455        1,906,484   

1.875%, 7/15/2019

    5,587,600        5,989,790   

2.000%, 7/31/2020

    12,500,000        12,763,187   

2.000%, 9/30/2020 (1)

    10,000,000        10,193,230   

2.000%, 11/30/2020

    2,500,000        2,543,783   

2.000%, 11/15/2021

    15,000,000        15,130,755   

2.000%, 2/15/2023

    15,000,000        14,998,440   

2.000%, 2/15/2025 (1)

    5,000,000        4,913,445   

2.125%, 1/15/2019

    5,001,165        5,347,991   

2.125%, 8/15/2021

    12,500,000        12,728,837   

2.250%, 11/30/2017 (1)

    14,000,000        14,431,396   

2.250%, 11/15/2024 (1)

    15,000,000        15,078,900   

2.375%, 7/31/2017

    12,500,000        12,889,075   

2.500%, 6/30/2017

    10,000,000        10,325,330   

2.500%, 5/15/2024 (1)

    5,000,000        5,143,490   

2.625%, 1/31/2018

    15,000,000        15,615,525   

2.750%, 5/31/2017

    12,500,000        12,948,325   
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations
(identified cost $177,633,857)

    

    178,711,306   
 
U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities — 28.5%  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation — 14.7%

  

3.000%, 11/1/2042

    1,622,398        1,631,894   

3.000%, 4/1/2043

    1,924,305        1,940,856   

3.000%, 4/1/2043

    2,704,299        2,719,459   

3.000%, 4/1/2043

    6,861,405        6,905,758   

3.000%, 5/1/2043

    3,435,803        3,454,278   

3.000%, 7/1/2043

    13,236,961        13,305,078   

3.000%, 9/1/2043

    13,318,933        13,384,449   

3.000%, 4/1/2045

    11,834,610        11,879,475   

3.000%, 5/1/2045

    6,433,197        6,457,586   

3.500%, 12/1/2040

    1,216,263        1,265,590   

3.500%, 12/1/2041

    1,301,020        1,353,835   

3.500%, 3/1/2042

    463,878        482,722   

3.500%, 12/1/2042

    1,039,467        1,081,698   

3.500%, 7/1/2043

    6,262,617        6,500,596   

3.500%, 9/1/2043

    12,886,944        13,373,142   

3.500%, 11/1/2043

    11,380,945        11,799,639   

3.500%, 1/1/2044

    11,678,565        12,106,701   

3.500%, 2/1/2044

    11,940,266        12,377,996   

3.500%, 11/1/2044

    8,841,985        9,166,132   

4.000%, 4/1/2026

    746,360        796,888   

4.000%, 10/1/2031

    1,159,004        1,233,005   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities (continued)  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (continued)

  

4.000%, 12/1/2039

  $ 916,265      $ 974,938   

4.000%, 12/1/2040

    395,498        422,211   

4.000%, 12/1/2040

    5,221,426        5,552,945   

4.000%, 3/1/2041

    415,830        442,724   

4.000%, 4/1/2041

    9,306,130        9,983,588   

4.000%, 8/1/2041

    258,226        274,633   

4.000%, 11/1/2041

    1,074,707        1,143,717   

4.500%, 9/1/2031

    553,877        605,746   

4.500%, 3/1/2039

    238,629        259,381   

4.500%, 5/1/2039

    915,532        1,007,917   

4.500%, 2/1/2040

    239,444        260,050   

4.500%, 11/1/2040

    745,597        814,680   

4.500%, 2/1/2041

    1,567,247        1,703,790   

5.000%, 12/1/2035

    112,865        124,110   

5.000%, 1/1/2038

    59,287        65,102   

5.000%, 3/1/2038

    201,900        221,496   

5.000%, 3/1/2038

    64,061        70,339   

5.000%, 2/1/2039

    270,002        296,156   

5.000%, 1/1/2040

    291,660        322,973   

6.000%, 6/1/2037

    221,633        250,238   

6.000%, 1/1/2038

    246,211        278,053   
   

 

 

 
      158,291,564   

Federal National Mortgage Association — 13.5%

  

3.000%, 3/1/2043

    3,601,493        3,638,188   

3.000%, 7/1/2043

    8,884,524        8,968,332   

3.000%, 7/1/2043

    17,639,256        17,805,594   

3.000%, 8/1/2043

    13,434,116        13,558,758   

3.000%, 9/1/2044

    12,701,911        12,792,311   

3.000%, 1/1/2045

    13,933,466        14,031,586   

3.000%, 2/1/2045

    19,437,078        19,573,954   

3.000%, 6/1/2045

    9,951,264        10,021,341   

3.500%, 7/1/2032

    648,160        682,926   

3.500%, 5/1/2042

    1,602,619        1,666,786   

3.500%, 10/1/2042

    1,780,832        1,852,545   

3.500%, 10/1/2042

    1,141,867        1,192,979   

3.500%, 10/1/2042

    1,445,476        1,502,853   

3.500%, 11/1/2042

    781,466        812,844   

3.500%, 12/1/2042

    1,480,234        1,539,682   

3.500%, 1/1/2043

    4,213,008        4,394,939   

3.500%, 5/1/2043

    16,393,367        17,045,036   

4.000%, 11/1/2040

    503,075        538,003   

4.000%, 1/1/2041

    844,801        903,458   

4.000%, 2/1/2041

    711,127        758,813   

4.000%, 2/1/2041

    3,908,338        4,183,153   

4.000%, 3/1/2041

    280,984        300,523   

4.000%, 11/1/2041

    796,095        848,962   

4.500%, 6/1/2039

    1,301,317        1,426,337   

4.500%, 8/1/2041

    790,115        861,029   

5.000%, 7/1/2022

    555,180        600,114   

5.000%, 3/1/2035

    451,152        500,219   

5.000%, 5/1/2042

    1,078,827        1,194,240   

5.500%, 2/1/2034

    76,667        86,489   

5.500%, 7/1/2036

    425,120        478,915   

5.500%, 8/1/2037

    797,660        897,236   

5.500%, 6/1/2038

    97,116        108,683   

6.000%, 12/1/2038

    50,598        57,132   

6.000%, 5/1/2039

    323,105        367,940   

6.500%, 10/1/2037

    93,244        107,121   

6.500%, 11/1/2037

    72,262        80,749   
   

 

 

 
      145,379,770   

Government National Mortgage Association — 0.3%

  

4.000%, 10/15/2040

    804,536        858,044   

4.000%, 12/15/2040

    1,002,083        1,067,602   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares or
Principal
Amount
    Value  
U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities (continued)  

Government National Mortgage Association (continued)

  

4.000%, 4/15/2041

  $ 925,792      $ 986,325   

5.500%, 8/20/2038

    145,609        155,950   

5.500%, 2/15/2039

    79,996        89,974   

6.000%, 12/15/2038

    95,995        108,693   

6.000%, 1/15/2039

    53,415        60,481   
   

 

 

 
      3,327,069   
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities
(identified cost $300,906,527)

   

    306,998,403   
 
Short-Term Investments — 14.1%  
Collateral Pool Investments for Securities on
Loan — 12.3%
 

Collateral pool allocation (3)

  

    131,722,400   

Mutual Funds — 1.8%

  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (4)

    19,640,890        19,640,890   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $151,363,290)

   

    151,363,290   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 111.9%
(identified cost $1,214,448,025)

   

    1,203,613,512   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (11.9)%        (128,137,961
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 1,075,475,551   
   

 

 

 

 

 

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

 

Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 97.6%  

Aerospace/Defense — 1.3%

  

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., 6.750%, 12/15/2020

  $ 340,000       $ 356,184   

TransDigm, Inc., 6.500%, 7/15/2024

    290,000         284,925   

Triumph Group, Inc., 4.875%, 4/1/2021

    320,000         312,000   
    

 

 

 
       953,109   

Agriculture — 0.8%

  

Alliance One International, Inc., 9.875%, 7/15/2021

    277,000         234,757   

Vector Group, Ltd., 7.750%, 2/15/2021

    325,000         347,019   
    

 

 

 
       581,776   

Airlines — 1.2%

  

American Airlines Group, Inc., 4.625%, 3/1/2020 (6)(7)

    453,000         446,205   

United Continental Holdings, Inc.:

    

6.000%, 12/1/2020

    150,000         156,938   

6.375%, 6/1/2018

    276,000         289,455   
    

 

 

 
       892,598   

Apparel — 0.5%

  

Levi Strauss & Co., 5.000%, 5/1/2025

    236,000         232,165   

Perry Ellis International, Inc., 7.875%, 4/1/2019

    155,000         160,425   
    

 

 

 
       392,590   
Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Auto Manufacturers — 1.1%

  

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, 5.250%, 4/15/2023

  $ 250,000       $ 248,438   

General Motors Co., 5.200%, 4/1/2045

    203,000         191,922   

Navistar International Corp., 8.250%, 11/1/2021

    381,000         331,470   
    

 

 

 
       771,830   

Auto Parts & Equipment — 3.4%

  

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.:

    

5.125%, 2/15/2019

    139,000         141,259   

6.250%, 3/15/2021

    152,000         155,610   

6.625%, 10/15/2022

    201,000         206,025   

Dana Holding Corp.:

    

5.500%, 12/15/2024

    59,000         58,263   

6.750%, 2/15/2021

    120,000         125,250   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.:

    

7.000%, 5/15/2022

    68,000         72,505   

8.250%, 8/15/2020

    258,000         269,932   

Meritor, Inc.:

    

6.250%, 2/15/2024

    270,000         262,912   

6.750%, 6/15/2021

    262,000         267,240   

Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC, 8.000%,
11/15/2018 (6)(7)

    421,000         439,945   

Tenneco, Inc., 5.375%, 12/15/2024

    241,000         250,038   

Titan International, Inc., 6.875%, 10/1/2020

    286,000         257,400   
    

 

 

 
       2,506,379   

Banks — 1.0%

  

CIT Group, Inc.:

    

5.000%, 8/15/2022

    491,000         500,206   

5.375%, 5/15/2020

    52,000         54,470   

5.500%, 2/15/2019 (6)(7)

    189,000         199,159   
    

 

 

 
       753,835   

Beverages — 0.6%

  

Cott Beverages, Inc.:

    

5.375%, 7/1/2022

    301,000         296,485   

6.750%, 1/1/2020

    158,000         164,320   
    

 

 

 
       460,805   

Building Materials — 2.4%

  

Builders FirstSource, Inc.,
7.625%, 6/1/2021 (6)(7)

    347,000         366,085   

Gibraltar Industries, Inc., 6.250%, 2/1/2021

    314,000         318,710   

Louisiana-Pacific Corp., 7.500%, 6/1/2020

    439,000         466,437   

Norbord, Inc.,
6.250%, 4/15/2023 (6)(7)

    289,000         291,890   

Vulcan Materials Co., 7.500%, 6/15/2021

    259,000         297,203   
    

 

 

 
       1,740,325   

Chemicals — 1.3%

  

Huntsman International LLC,
5.125%,
11/15/2022 (6)(7)

    227,000         216,218   

Kraton Polymers LLC, 6.750%, 3/1/2019

    300,000         302,437   

PolyOne Corp., 7.375%, 9/15/2020

    216,000         225,234   

Tronox Finance LLC, 6.375%, 8/15/2020

    287,000         236,775   
    

 

 

 
       980,664   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Coal — 0.6%

  

Murray Energy Corp.,
11.250%, 4/15/2021 (6)(7)

  $ 350,000       $ 163,625   

SunCoke Energy Partners LP:

    

7.375%, 2/1/2020 (6)(7)

    125,000         114,063   

7.375%, 2/1/2020 (6)(7)

    181,000         165,162   
    

 

 

 
       442,850   

Commercial Services — 6.7%

  

ADT Corp., 6.250%, 10/15/2021

    274,000         284,275   

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC,

5.250%, 3/15/2025 (6)(7)

    185,000         175,981   

Deluxe Corp., 6.000%, 11/15/2020

    218,000         229,717   

FTI Consulting, Inc.:

    

6.000%, 11/15/2022

    68,000         71,655   

6.750%, 10/1/2020

    316,000         328,972   

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp., 7.375%, 2/1/2019

    264,000         266,640   

Hertz Corp.:

    

6.750%, 4/15/2019

    63,000         64,575   

7.500%, 10/15/2018

    500,000         511,875   

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.,
7.000%, 9/1/2020 (6)(7)

    305,000         324,825   

Monitronics International, Inc.,
9.125%, 4/1/2020

    412,000         387,280   

Quad/Graphics, Inc., 7.000%, 5/1/2022

    282,000         263,670   

Rent-A-Center, Inc.:

    

4.750%, 5/1/2021

    50,000         43,000   

6.625%, 11/15/2020

    340,000         334,900   

RR Donnelley & Sons Co.,
7.000%, 2/15/2022

    272,000         267,580   

Service Corp. International:

    

5.375%, 1/15/2022

    192,000         202,320   

5.375%, 5/15/2024

    329,000         343,805   

Sotheby’s,
5.250%, 10/1/2022 (6)(7)

    343,000         327,565   

United Rentals North America, Inc.:

    

4.625%, 7/15/2023

    125,000         123,437   

5.500%, 7/15/2025

    132,000         127,875   

6.125%, 6/15/2023

    128,000         131,200   

7.625%, 4/15/2022

    55,000         59,538   

8.250%, 2/1/2021

    29,000         30,813   
    

 

 

 
       4,901,498   

Computers — 0.5%

    

DynCorp International, Inc.,
10.375%, 7/1/2017

    176,000         129,360   

IHS, Inc., 5.000%, 11/1/2022

    218,000         221,270   
    

 

 

 
       350,630   

Cosmetics/Personal Care — 0.8%

  

Albea Beauty Holdings SA,
8.375%, 11/1/2019 (6)(7)

    292,000         310,980   

Revlon Consumer Products Corp., 5.750%, 2/15/2021

    267,000         265,665   
    

 

 

 
       576,645   

Distribution/Wholesale — 0.4%

  

Univar USA, Inc., 6.750%, 7/15/2023 (6)(7)

    284,000         283,290   

Diversified Financial Services — 3.8%

  

AerCap Ireland Capital, Ltd.,
4.625%, 7/1/2022

    150,000         151,500   
Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Diversified Financial Services (continued)

  

Aircastle, Ltd.:

    

4.625%, 12/15/2018

  $ 56,000       $ 57,680   

6.250%, 12/1/2019

    74,000         80,475   

7.625%, 4/15/2020

    185,000         210,669   

Ally Financial, Inc., 3.750%, 11/18/2019

    233,000         233,000   

Cogent Communications Finance, Inc., 5.625%, 4/15/2021 (6)(7)

    212,000         199,280   

CoreLogic, Inc., 7.250%, 6/1/2021

    250,000         263,125   

Credit Acceptance Corp.,
6.125%, 2/15/2021

    212,000         211,205   

Fly Leasing, Ltd., 6.750%, 12/15/2020

    400,000         413,000   

Icahn Enterprises LP, 5.875%, 2/1/2022

    150,000         152,100   

International Lease Finance Corp.:

    

4.625%, 4/15/2021

    225,000         229,500   

5.875%, 8/15/2022

    125,000         135,156   

NewStar Financial, Inc.,
7.250%, 5/1/2020 (6)(7)

    183,000         182,314   

PHH Corp., 6.375%, 8/15/2021

    282,000         261,555   
    

 

 

 
       2,780,559   

Electric — 1.8%

  

AES Corp., 7.375%, 7/1/2021

    42,000         45,465   

Calpine Corp.:

    

5.375%, 1/15/2023

    200,000         193,940   

5.750%, 1/15/2025

    10,000         9,725   

5.875%, 1/15/2024 (6)(7)

    164,000         173,020   

GenOn Energy, Inc., 9.500%, 10/15/2018

    433,000         418,386   

NRG Energy, Inc., 6.625%, 3/15/2023

    446,000         440,425   
    

 

 

 
       1,280,961   

Electrical Components & Equipment — 1.6%

  

Anixter, Inc.,
5.500%, 3/1/2023 (6)(7)

    237,000         237,592   

Belden, Inc.,
5.500%, 9/1/2022 (6)(7)

    419,000         414,810   

General Cable Corp., 5.750%, 10/1/2022

    286,000         257,400   

WESCO Distribution, Inc.,
5.375%, 12/15/2021

    290,000         283,475   
    

 

 

 
       1,193,277   

Engineering & Construction — 0.8%

  

Abengoa Finance SAU, 7.750%, 2/1/2020 (6)(7)

    150,000         90,000   

Dycom Investments, Inc.,
7.125%, 1/15/2021

    333,000         348,818   

MasTec, Inc., 4.875%, 3/15/2023

    190,000         156,750   
    

 

 

 
       595,568   

Entertainment — 3.0%

  

AMC Entertainment, Inc.,
5.875%, 2/15/2022

    271,000         276,420   

Cinemark USA, Inc., 7.375%, 6/15/2021

    200,000         212,250   

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., 6.875%, 8/15/2020 (6)(7)

    277,000         261,765   

National CineMedia LLC,
7.875%, 7/15/2021

    502,000         525,845   

Penn National Gaming, Inc.,
5.875%, 11/1/2021

    381,000         388,620   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Entertainment (continued)

  

Regal Entertainment Group:

    

5.750%, 3/15/2022

  $ 105,000       $ 106,050   

5.750%, 2/1/2025

    268,000         260,965   

Speedway Motorsports, Inc.,
5.125%, 2/1/2023

    176,000         175,120   
    

 

 

 
       2,207,035   

Environmental Control — 0.5%

  

Covanta Holding Corp.,
5.875%, 3/1/2024

    390,000         382,200   

Food — 2.7%

  

Chiquita Brands International, Inc., 7.875%, 2/1/2021

    182,000         197,243   

Darling Ingredients, Inc.,
5.375%, 1/15/2022

    285,000         282,506   

Dean Foods Co.,
6.500%, 3/15/2023 (6)(7)

    267,000         270,337   

Dean Holding Co., 6.900%, 10/15/2017

    300,000         313,125   

H.J. Heinz Co.,
4.875%, 2/15/2025 (6)(7)

    215,000         232,303   

JBS USA LLC:

    

5.875%, 7/15/2024 (6)(7)

    100,000         99,875   

7.250%, 6/1/2021 (6)(7)

    163,000         170,946   

8.250%, 2/1/2020 (6)(7)

    184,000         194,810   

Post Holdings, Inc., 6.750%, 12/1/2021 (6)(7)

    200,000         202,000   
    

 

 

 
       1,963,145   

Food Service — 0.4%

  

ARAMARK Services, Inc., 5.750%, 3/15/2020

    269,000         279,424   

Forest Products & Paper — 0.9%

  

P.H. Glatfelter Co.,
5.375%, 10/15/2020

    118,000         120,065   

Sappi Papier Holding GmbH:

    

6.625%, 4/15/2021 (6)(7)

    200,000         206,000   

7.750%, 7/15/2017 (6)(7)

    300,000         322,500   
    

 

 

 
       648,565   

Gas — 0.4%

  

AmeriGas Partners LP, 6.500%, 5/20/2021

    250,000         253,750   

Healthcare-Products — 1.2%

  

Alere, Inc.:

    

6.375%, 7/1/2023 (6)(7)

    62,000         63,705   

6.500%, 6/15/2020

    243,000         253,228   

Hanger, Inc., 7.125%, 11/15/2018

    262,000         259,380   

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., 5.750%, 9/1/2023 (6)(7)(10)

    160,000         163,600   

Teleflex, Inc., 5.250%, 6/15/2024

    161,000         162,207   
    

 

 

 
       902,120   

Healthcare-Services — 6.7%

  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.:

    

5.125%, 7/1/2022

    18,000         18,135   

6.125%, 3/15/2021

    253,000         262,487   

Amsurg Corp., 5.625%, 7/15/2022

    377,000         386,191   

Centene Corp., 4.750%, 5/15/2022

    274,000         278,965   

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.:

    

6.875%, 2/1/2022

    276,000         294,026   

8.000%, 11/15/2019

    221,000         231,497   
Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Healthcare-Services (continued)

  

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc., 5.000%, 5/1/2025

  $ 182,000       $ 178,815   

Fresenius Medical Care U.S. Finance II, Inc., 4.750%, 10/15/2024 (6)(7)

    178,000         179,104   

HCA, Inc.:

    

5.000%, 3/15/2024

    276,000         283,245   

7.500%, 2/15/2022

    225,000         258,680   

HealthSouth Corp.:

    

5.125%, 3/15/2023

    100,000         99,375   

5.750%, 11/1/2024

    368,000         374,035   

Kindred Healthcare, Inc., 6.375%, 4/15/2022

    370,000         380,637   

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., 5.500%, 12/1/2021

    394,000         411,484   

Select Medical Corp.,
6.375%, 6/1/2021

    450,000         459,000   

Tenet Healthcare Corp.:

    

6.750%, 2/1/2020

    154,000         163,048   

6.750%, 6/15/2023

    305,000         315,675   

8.000%, 8/1/2020

    320,000         334,800   
    

 

 

 
       4,909,199   

Holding Companies-Diversified — 0.5%

  

Argos Merger Sub, Inc., 7.125%, 3/15/2023 (6)(7)

    359,000         376,950   

Home Builders — 2.8%

  

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc.:

    

6.125%, 7/1/2022 (6)(7)

    215,000         209,625   

6.500%, 12/15/2020 (6)(7)

    68,000         68,170   

KB Home:

    

7.500%, 9/15/2022

    54,000         55,890   

7.625%, 5/15/2023

    128,000         131,840   

8.000%, 3/15/2020

    151,000         163,458   

Meritage Homes Corp., 7.150%, 4/15/2020

    275,000         298,375   

Ryland Group, Inc.,
6.625%, 5/1/2020

    263,000         289,300   

Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.:

    

5.250%, 4/15/2021 (6)(7)

    196,000         197,960   

5.875%, 4/15/2023 (6)(7)

    185,000         186,387   

TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc.:

    

4.375%, 6/15/2019

    119,000         118,554   

5.875%, 6/15/2024

    90,000         89,100   

William Lyon Homes, Inc., 5.750%, 4/15/2019

    257,000         260,693   
    

 

 

 
       2,069,352   

Home Furnishings — 0.6%

  

Tempur Sealy International, Inc., 6.875%, 12/15/2020

    409,000         439,675   

Household Products/Wares — 1.1%

  

ACCO Brands Corp.,
6.750%, 4/30/2020

    366,000         386,130   

Central Garden and Pet Co.,
8.250%, 3/1/2018

    189,000         193,253   

Prestige Brands, Inc.,
8.125%, 2/1/2020

    200,000         213,000   

Spectrum Brands, Inc., 6.375%, 11/15/2020

    28,000         29,785   
    

 

 

 
       822,168   

Internet — 0.9%

  

IAC/InterActiveCorp, 4.750%, 12/15/2022

    290,000         270,788   
 

 

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Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Internet (continued)

  

Netflix, Inc., 5.375%, 2/1/2021

  $ 355,000       $ 368,312   
    

 

 

 
       639,100   

Iron/Steel — 0.6%

  

Steel Dynamics, Inc., 6.375%, 8/15/2022

    27,000         28,013   

United States Steel Corp., 6.875%, 4/1/2021

    448,000         400,960   
    

 

 

 
       428,973   

Leisure Time — 1.1%

  

Brunswick Corp.:

    

4.625%, 5/15/2021 (6)(7)

    119,000         119,892   

7.375%, 9/1/2023

    202,000         220,180   

NCL Corp., Ltd.:

    

5.000%, 2/15/2018

    364,000         370,370   

5.250%, 11/15/2019 (6)(7)

    82,000         85,255   
    

 

 

 
       795,697   

Lodging — 0.8%

  

MGM Resorts International:

    

6.625%, 12/15/2021

    165,000         176,137   

6.750%, 10/1/2020

    234,000         250,380   

8.625%, 2/1/2019

    109,000         122,320   
    

 

 

 
       548,837   

Machinery-Construction & Mining — 0.4%

  

Terex Corp., 6.000%, 5/15/2021

    264,000         267,960   

Media — 6.3%

  

Block Communications, Inc., 7.250%, 2/1/2020 (6)(7)

    422,000         426,220   

Cablevision Systems Corp., 8.000%, 4/15/2020

    108,000         117,180   

CCO Holdings LLC:

    

5.125%, 2/15/2023

    100,000         100,000   

5.125%, 5/1/2023 (6)(7)

    127,000         127,317   

5.250%, 3/15/2021

    75,000         75,938   

5.375%, 5/1/2025 (6)(7)

    118,000         114,902   

7.375%, 6/1/2020

    180,000         188,100   

Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC:

    

5.125%, 12/15/2021 (6)(7)

    160,000         147,200   

5.125%, 12/15/2021 (6)(7)

    121,000         111,320   

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 3/15/2020

    486,000         504,832   

CSC Holdings LLC,
6.750%, 11/15/2021

    168,000         176,610   

DISH DBS Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2023

    205,000         181,554   

Gray Television, Inc., 7.500%, 10/1/2020

    362,000         375,684   

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., 6.875%, 11/15/2020

    301,000         317,179   

Nielsen Finance LLC, 5.000%, 4/15/2022 (6)(7)

    362,000         358,380   

Numericable-SFR SAS, 6.000%, 5/15/2022 (6)(7)

    300,000         300,750   

Sinclair Television Group, Inc, 6.375%, 11/1/2021

    164,000         168,100   

Sirius XM Radio, Inc.:

    

5.875%, 10/1/2020 (6)(7)

    235,000         245,575   

6.000%, 7/15/2024 (6)(7)

    176,000         181,720   

Tribune Media Co., 5.875%, 7/15/2022 (6)(7)

    371,000         374,710   
    

 

 

 
       4,593,271   
Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Mining — 0.9%

  

First Quantum Minerals, Ltd., 7.250%, 5/15/2022 (6)(7)

  $ 265,000       $ 185,500   

FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd., 6.875%, 4/1/2022 (6)(7)

    456,000         285,000   

Hecla Mining Co., 6.875%, 5/1/2021

    220,000         177,100   
    

 

 

 
       647,600   

Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 0.8%

  

Koppers, Inc., 7.875%, 12/1/2019

    359,000         366,180   

Trinseo Materials Operating SCA, 6.750%, 5/1/2022 (6)(7)

    200,000         202,000   
    

 

 

 
       568,180   

Oil & Gas — 4.6%

    

Antero Resources Corp., 5.125%, 12/1/2022

    371,000         337,688   

Berry Petroleum Co., 6.750%, 11/1/2020

    152,000         81,320   

Bill Barrett Corp., 7.625%, 10/1/2019

    125,000         99,688   

Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP:

    

6.500%, 4/15/2021

    186,000         176,700   

7.625%, 1/15/2022

    184,000         180,320   

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 6.250%, 4/15/2023

    99,000         89,595   

Chesapeake Energy Corp.:

    

4.875%, 4/15/2022

    250,000         182,500   

6.125%, 2/15/2021

    14,000         10,911   

6.625%, 8/15/2020

    343,000         275,258   

CITGO Petroleum Corp., 6.250%, 8/15/2022 (6)(7)

    280,000         273,000   

Denbury Resources, Inc., 5.500%, 5/1/2022

    269,000         193,008   

Gulfport Energy Corp., 6.625%, 5/1/2023 (6)(7)

    275,000         257,125   

Linn Energy LLC:

    

6.250%, 11/1/2019

    232,000         91,640   

8.625%, 4/15/2020

    50,000         20,375   

Northern Tier Energy LLC, 7.125%, 11/15/2020

    241,000         244,615   

PBF Holding Co. LLC, 8.250%, 2/15/2020

    323,000         341,556   

Ultra Petroleum Corp., 6.125%, 10/1/2024 (6)(7)

    56,000         37,240   

Unit Corp., 6.625%, 5/15/2021

    330,000         285,862   

WPX Energy, Inc., 7.500%, 8/1/2020

    206,000         198,868   
    

 

 

 
       3,377,269   

Oil & Gas Services — 1.1%

  

Calfrac Holdings LP, 7.500%, 12/1/2020 (6)(7)

    313,000         211,275   

CGG, 6.500%, 6/1/2021

    250,000         141,875   

Exterran Partners LP:

    

6.000%, 4/1/2021

    177,000         142,485   

6.000%, 10/1/2022

    50,000         40,000   

Petroleum Geo-Services ASA, 7.375%, 12/15/2018 (6)(7)

    200,000         168,500   

PHI, Inc., 5.250%, 3/15/2019

    95,000         81,938   
    

 

 

 
       786,073   

Packaging & Containers — 1.6%

  

AEP Industries, Inc., 8.250%, 4/15/2019

    292,000         296,380   

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC:

    

6.750%, 1/31/2021 (6)(7)

    300,000         307,500   

7.000%, 11/15/2020 (6)(7)

    70,588         71,647   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Packaging & Containers (continued)

  

Coveris Holdings SA, 7.875%, 11/1/2019 (6)(7)

  $ 250,000       $ 243,750   

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 5.000%, 1/15/2022 (6)(7)

    263,000         260,041   
    

 

 

 
       1,179,318   

Pharmaceuticals — 1.6%

    

Endo Finance LLC:

    

5.375%, 1/15/2023 (6)(7)

    92,000         92,920   

5.750%, 1/15/2022 (6)(7)

    20,000         20,500   

7.250%, 12/15/2020 (6)(7)

    193,000         201,926   

7.750%, 1/15/2022 (6)(7)

    200,000         214,250   

Omnicare, Inc., 4.750%, 12/1/2022

    163,000         174,003   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.:

    

5.500%, 3/1/2023 (6)(7)

    329,000         334,346   

7.250%, 7/15/2022 (6)(7)

    100,000         105,625   
    

 

 

 
       1,143,570   

Pipelines — 2.7%

    

Genesis Energy LP, 5.750%, 2/15/2021

    230,000         217,350   

Holly Energy Partners LP, 6.500%, 3/1/2020

    382,000         364,879   

MarkWest Energy Partners LP, 5.500%, 2/15/2023

    200,000         197,000   

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC:

    

5.625%, 3/1/2025 (6)(7)

    101,000         98,033   

6.250%, 3/15/2022

    337,000         340,370   

SemGroup Corp., 7.500%, 6/15/2021

    207,000         205,965   

Targa Resources Partners LP:

    

6.375%, 8/1/2022

    200,000         200,000   

6.625%, 10/1/2020 (6)(7)

    362,000         360,190   
    

 

 

 
       1,983,787   

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 2.8%

  

Equinix, Inc., 5.750%, 1/1/2025

    278,000         279,390   

ESH Hospitality, Inc., 5.250%, 5/1/2025 (6)(7)

    188,000         183,300   

GEO Group, Inc., 5.875%, 10/15/2024

    173,000         178,622   

iStar, Inc., 7.125%, 2/15/2018

    220,000         227,425   

MPT Operating Partnership LP:

    

6.375%, 2/15/2022

    159,000         168,143   

6.875%, 5/1/2021

    298,000         314,390   

Potlatch Corp., 7.500%, 11/1/2019

    337,000         379,125   

RHP Hotel Properties LP,
5.000%, 4/15/2023 (6)(7)

    274,000         272,630   
    

 

 

 
       2,003,025   

Retail — 4.9%

    

1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.625%, 1/15/2022 (6)(7)

    147,000         148,103   

AmeriGas Finance LLC, 7.000%, 5/20/2022

    8,000         8,340   

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 6.000%, 12/15/2024

    348,000         364,530   

Dillard’s, Inc., 7.130%, 8/1/2018

    320,000         357,600   

Ferrellgas LP:

    

6.750%, 1/15/2022

    174,000         168,780   

6.750%, 6/15/2023 (6)(7)

    100,000         96,500   

JC Penney Corp., Inc.:

    

5.650%, 6/1/2020

    100,000         92,000   

8.125%, 10/1/2019

    90,000         91,800   
Description   Principal
Amount
     Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Retail (continued)

    

L Brands, Inc.:

    

5.625%, 2/15/2022

  $ 137,000       $ 147,275   

6.950%, 3/1/2033

    36,000         37,800   

7.000%, 5/1/2020

    300,000         345,000   

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc., 7.000%, 7/1/2022

    267,000         283,020   

Neiman Marcus Group, Ltd. LLC, 8.000%, 10/15/2021 (6)(7)

    346,000         366,760   

Outerwall, Inc., 6.000%, 3/15/2019

    222,000         223,387   

Penske Automotive Group, Inc., 5.750%, 10/1/2022

    236,000         244,260   

Rite Aid Corp.,
6.125%, 4/1/2023 (6)(7)

    313,000         322,390   

Sonic Automotive, Inc.:

    

5.000%, 5/15/2023

    103,000         101,198   

7.000%, 7/15/2022

    161,000         173,477   
    

 

 

 
       3,572,220   

Semiconductors — 1.1%

    

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.:

    

7.000%, 7/1/2024

    105,000         68,250   

7.750%, 8/1/2020

    250,000         165,000   

Amkor Technology, Inc.:

    

6.375%, 10/1/2022

    228,000         222,585   

6.625%, 6/1/2021

    105,000         104,081   

Micron Technology, Inc., 5.250%, 8/1/2023 (6)(7)

    217,000         202,895   
    

 

 

 
       762,811   

Software — 1.1%

    

ACI Worldwide, Inc., 6.375%, 8/15/2020 (6)(7)

    336,000         353,220   

Audatex North America, Inc., 6.125%, 11/1/2023 (6)(7)

    150,000         149,234   

MedAssets, Inc., 8.000%, 11/15/2018

    102,000         105,069   

MSCI, Inc.:

    

5.250%, 11/15/2024 (6)(7)

    176,000         179,520   

5.750%, 8/15/2025 (6)(7)

    40,000         40,900   
    

 

 

 
       827,943   

Storage/Warehousing — 0.4%

  

Mobile Mini, Inc., 7.875%, 12/1/2020

    272,000         284,920   

Telecommunications — 11.2%

  

CenturyLink, Inc., 5.800%, 3/15/2022

    383,000         364,807   

Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 8.375%, 10/15/2020

    436,000         456,143   

CommScope, Inc., 5.500%, 6/15/2024 (6)(7)

    233,000         227,175   

Consolidated Communications, Inc., 6.500%, 10/1/2022 (6)(7)

    279,000         259,470   

CyrusOne LP, 6.375%, 11/15/2022

    241,000         247,025   

EarthLink, Inc., 7.375%, 6/1/2020

    370,000         387,575   

FairPoint Communications, Inc., 8.750%, 8/15/2019 (6)(7)

    350,000         368,812   

Frontier Communications Corp.:

    

6.875%, 1/15/2025

    120,000         102,000   

7.125%, 1/15/2023

    75,000         68,100   

9.250%, 7/1/2021

    389,000         401,156   

GCI, Inc.:

    

6.750%, 6/1/2021

    109,000         112,543   

6.875%, 4/15/2025

    189,000         195,143   
 

 

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Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares or
Principal
Amount
     Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)  

Telecommunications (continued)

  

  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.:

    

6.500%, 6/15/2019

  $ 71,000       $ 77,656   

7.625%, 6/15/2021

    325,000         356,687   

Inmarsat Finance PLC, 4.875%, 5/15/2022 (6)(7)

    350,000         341,040   

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 5.500%, 8/1/2023

    286,000         253,110   

Intelsat Luxembourg SA, 7.750%, 6/1/2021

    267,000         201,051   

Level 3 Communications, Inc., 5.750%, 12/1/2022

    307,000         307,000   

Level 3 Financing, Inc.:

    

5.125%, 5/1/2023 (6)(7)

    178,000         173,773   

8.625%, 7/15/2020

    235,000         249,570   

Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2028

    150,000         129,375   

Sprint Communications, Inc.:

    

6.000%, 11/15/2022

    149,000         134,473   

7.000%, 3/1/2020 (6)(7)

    103,000         109,664   

7.000%, 8/15/2020

    400,000         396,000   

T-Mobile USA, Inc.:

    

6.375%, 3/1/2025

    267,000         273,542   

6.625%, 11/15/2020

    330,000         342,375   

6.633%, 4/28/2021

    280,000         293,300   

ViaSat, Inc., 6.875%, 6/15/2020

    326,000         343,930   

Virgin Media Finance PLC, 6.375%, 4/15/2023 (6)(7)

    220,000         229,486   

West Corp.,
5.375%, 7/15/2022 (6)(7)

    303,000         285,956   

Windstream Corp.:

    

6.375%, 8/1/2023

    100,000         73,766   

7.500%, 4/1/2023

    45,000         35,438   

7.750%, 10/1/2021

    400,000         328,004   

7.875%, 11/1/2017

    25,000         26,219   
    

 

 

 
       8,151,364   

Transportation — 1.3%

  

Era Group, Inc., 7.750%, 12/15/2022

    288,000         277,920   

Martin Midstream Partners LP, 7.250%, 2/15/2021

    351,000         328,185   

XPO Logistics, Inc.:

    

6.500%, 6/15/2022 (6)(7)

    96,000         94,800   

7.875%, 9/1/2019 (6)(7)

    258,000         274,447   
    

 

 

 
       975,352   
    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(identified cost $72,870,817)

   

     71,230,042   
    
Short-Term Investments — 5.0%         
Mutual Funds — 5.0%             

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (4)

    3,669,881         3,669,881   
    

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments (identified cost $3,669,881)

       3,669,881   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments — 102.6%
(identified cost $76,540,698)

       74,899,923   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (2.6)%         (1,883,433
    

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%      $ 73,016,490   
    

 

 

 

 

Multi-Asset Income Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Exchange Traded Funds — 58.0%  

iShares Gold Trust Fund (1)(2)

    125,220      $ 1,374,916   

iShares International Select Dividend Fund (1)

    34,760        1,025,768   

iShares Select Dividend Fund (1)

    28,100        2,064,788   

iShares U.S. Preferred Stock Fund (1)

    52,180        2,037,107   

iShares U.S. Real Estate Fund (1)

    20,595        1,451,536   

JPMorgan Alerian MLP Index Fund

    90,060        3,225,049   

PowerShares S&P 500 BuyWrite Portfolio Fund (1)

    146,770        3,001,446   

PowerShares Senior Loan Portfolio Fund (1)

    202,080        4,724,630   

ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury Fund (2)

    165,660        4,159,722   

SPDR Barclays Convertible Securities Fund (1)

    51,503        2,367,078   

SPDR EURO STOXX 50 Fund (1)

    38,840        1,389,307   

SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend Fund (1)

    29,980        806,762   

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (1)

    19,755        838,797   
   

 

 

 

Total Exchange Traded Funds
(identified cost $31,393,225)

      28,466,906   
   
Mutual Funds — 39.5%  

Absolute Strategies Fund (2)

    99,914        1,119,042   

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (4)

    131,488        1,237,305   

BMO Short-Term Income Fund (4)

    105,745        988,713   

Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund

    144,942        1,852,354   

Dodge & Cox Income Fund

    112,912        1,527,693   

DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund

    201,091        2,189,877   

Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund

    489,153        4,646,952   

Merger Fund

    89,124        1,383,212   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    113,067        1,232,433   

T Rowe Price International Bond Fund

    163,896        1,378,369   

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

    115,528        885,523   

Templeton Global Bond Fund

    80,616        936,758   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $20,170,441)

      19,378,231   
   
Short-Term Investments — 39.0%  
Collateral Pool Investments for Securities on
Loan — 38.6%
 

Collateral pool allocation (3)

      18,949,942   
Mutual Funds — 0.4%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (4)

    183,434        183,434   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $19,133,376)

      19,133,376   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 136.5%
(identified cost $70,697,042)

      66,978,513   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (36.5)%       (17,913,705
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 49,064,808   
   

 

 

 

 

 

Government Money Market Fund

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals — 10.1%  

California — 5.1%

  

 

Abag Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations, FNMA, 0.030%, 7/15/2035 (9)(15)

  $ 5,000,000      $ 5,000,000   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Government Money Market Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares or
Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals (continued)  

California (continued)

  

 

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, FNMA, 0.020%, 12/15/2037 (9)(15)

  $ 12,000,000      $ 12,000,000   

Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency, FNMA,
0.030%, 8/15/2035 (9)(15)

    12,000,000        12,000,000   
   

 

 

 
      29,000,000   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation — 2.6%

  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.050%, 7/15/2050 (9)(15)

    9,545,000        9,545,000   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.060%, 9/15/2038 (9)(15)

    5,105,000        5,105,000   
   

 

 

 
      14,650,000   

Maryland — 2.4%

  

Prince Georges County Housing Authority, FHLMC, 0.040%, 2/1/2040 (9)(15)

    13,900,000        13,900,000   
   

 

 

 

Total Municipals

      57,550,000   
   
Mutual Funds — 7.0%  

BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Funds, 0.010%

    20,000,000        20,000,000   

Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio, 0.040%

    20,000,000        20,000,000   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds

      40,000,000   
   
Repurchase Agreements — 30.9%  

Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.000%, dated 8/31/2015, to be repurchased at $15,519,266 on 9/1/2015, collateralized by a U.S. Government Treasury Obligation with a maturity of 1/31/2022, with a market value of $15,831,900

  $ 15,519,266        15,519,266   

Agreement with Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 0.110%, dated 8/31/2015, to be repurchased at $70,000,214 on 9/1/2015, collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations with various maturities to 7/1/2045, with a market value of $71,207,191

    70,000,000        70,000,000   

Agreement with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., 0.130%, dated 8/31/2015, to be repurchased at $65,000,235 on 9/1/2015, collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations with various maturities to 12/15/2051, with a market value of $66,117,345

    65,000,000        65,000,000   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Repurchase Agreements (continued)  

Agreement with Toronto Dominion Bank, 0.130%, dated 8/31/2015, to be repurchased at $25,000,090 on 9/1/2015, collateralized by U.S. Government Treasury Obligations with various maturities to 11/30/2020, with a market value of $25,325,602

  $ 25,000,000      $ 25,000,000   
   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

      175,519,266   
   
U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations — 52.0%  

Federal Farm Credit Bank — 2.8%

  

0.197%, 12/1/2016 (9)

    5,000,000        4,998,897   

0.204%, 11/14/2016 (9)

    2,992,000        2,992,741   

0.211%, 4/6/2016 (9)

    5,000,000        5,001,998   

0.211%, 10/11/2016 (9)

    3,250,000        3,251,113   
   

 

 

 
      16,244,749   

Federal Home Loan Bank — 29.1%

  

0.065%, 9/11/2015 (12)

    15,000,000        14,999,729   

0.085%, 9/9/2015

    16,000,000        15,999,698   

0.130%, 9/2/2015 (12)

    9,125,000        9,124,967   

0.130%, 11/9/2015

    7,500,000        7,499,604   

0.140%, 11/4/2015

    10,000,000        9,999,685   

0.140%, 11/18/2015

    5,000,000        4,999,754   

0.153%, 11/20/2015 (9)

    7,500,000        7,500,102   

0.160%, 11/3/2015 (12)

    10,000,000        9,997,200   

0.160%, 11/27/2015 (9)

    10,000,000        9,999,942   

0.160%, 8/24/2016 (9)

    5,000,000        5,000,000   

0.190%, 1/4/2016

    5,000,000        4,999,060   

0.195%, 9/16/2015 (12)

    5,000,000        4,999,594   

0.200%, 9/17/2015

    10,000,000        10,000,315   

0.200%, 11/30/2015 (12)

    7,500,000        7,496,250   

0.212%, 8/26/2016 (9)

    10,000,000        9,999,754   

0.315%, 1/7/2016

    15,000,000        15,003,660   

0.375%, 6/24/2016

    5,000,000        5,001,170   

0.375%, 7/22/2016

    7,500,000        7,498,260   

5.375%, 5/18/2016

    5,000,000        5,178,736   
   

 

 

 
      165,297,480   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation — 9.9%

  

0.050%, 9/4/2015 (12)

    15,617,000        15,616,935   

0.060%, 9/17/2015 (12)

    20,000,000        19,999,467   

0.143%, 8/17/2016 (9)

    10,000,000        10,000,000   

0.420%, 9/18/2015

    10,500,000        10,501,640   
   

 

 

 
      56,118,042   

Federal National Mortgage Association — 8.8%

  

0.050%, 9/2/2015 (12)

    15,000,000        14,999,979   

0.160%, 11/3/2015 (12)

    10,000,000        9,997,200   

0.240%, 3/21/2016 (12)

    10,000,000        9,986,533   

0.250%, 4/1/2016 (12)

    10,000,000        9,985,208   

2.375%, 4/11/2016

    5,000,000        5,063,144   
   

 

 

 
      50,032,064   

Overseas Private Investment Corporation — 1.4%

  

0.160%, 9/15/2020 (9)(14)

    8,000,000        8,000,000   
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations

   

    295,692,335   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 100.0%
(at amortized cost)

   

    568,761,601   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.0%        125,829   
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 568,887,430   
   

 

 

 
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Tax-Free Money Market Fund

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals — 95.0%            

Alabama — 4.9%

   

Chatom Industrial Development Board:

   

0.500%, 12/1/2024 (9)

  $ 8,000,000      $ 8,000,000   

0.600%, 8/1/2037 (9)

    14,200,000        14,200,000   

Rib Floater Trust Various States, 0.070%, 4/1/2041 (6)(7)(9)

    10,000,000        10,000,000   
   

 

 

 
      32,200,000   

California — 1.6%

   

State of California, 0.080%, 3/1/2035 (6)(7)(9)

    10,750,000        10,750,000   

Colorado — 6.7%

   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, 0.220%, 3/1/2035 (6)(7)(9)

    14,855,000        14,855,000   

Colorado Health Facilities Authority,
0.060%, 1/1/2035 (9)

    10,700,000        10,700,000   

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority:

   

0.020%, 10/1/2041 (9)

    3,160,000        3,160,000   

0.030%, 11/1/2021 (9)

    15,500,000        15,500,000   
   

 

 

 
      44,215,000   

Florida — 11.0%

   

City of West Palm Beach, 0.080%, 10/1/2038 (9)

    27,500,000        27,500,000   

County of Brevard, 0.170%, 10/1/2019 (9)

    1,375,000        1,375,000   

County of St. Lucie, 0.020%, 9/1/2028 (9)

    13,000,000        13,000,000   

Eclipse Funding Trust, 0.010%, 4/1/2037 (6) (7) (9)

    2,300,000        2,300,000   

Highlands County Health Facilities Authority,
0.020%, 11/15/2037 (9)

    2,500,000        2,500,000   

Jacksonville Pollution Control, 0.110%, 10/15/2015

    18,000,000        18,000,000   

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts/Certificates, 0.120%, 11/1/2027 (6)(7)(9)

    7,400,000        7,400,000   
   

 

 

 
      72,075,000   

Georgia — 0.2%

   

Columbia County Development Authority,
0.120%, 8/1/2018 (9)

    1,000,000        1,000,000   

Idaho — 1.6%

   

Idaho Housing & Finance Association,
0.020%, 9/1/2044 (9)

    10,350,000        10,350,000   

Illinois — 2.8%

   

Illinois Finance Authority:

   

0.010%, 8/1/2043 (9)

    4,625,000        4,625,000   

0.020%, 4/1/2031 (9)

    3,300,000        3,300,000   

Jackson-Union Counties Regional Port District,
0.020%, 4/1/2024 (9)

    2,400,000        2,400,000   

Phoenix Realty Special Account-U LP, 0.040%, 4/1/2020 (9)

    8,075,000        8,075,000   
   

 

 

 
      18,400,000   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals (continued)            

Indiana — 4.5%

   

County of Posey, 0.250%, 11/3/2015 (9)

  $ 18,000,000      $ 18,000,000   

Eclipse Funding Trust, 0.090%, 7/15/2024 (6)(7)(9)

    11,435,000        11,435,000   
   

 

 

 
      29,435,000   

Iowa — 2.3%

   

Iowa Finance Authority:

   

0.040%, 3/1/2022 (9)

    1,175,000        1,175,000   

0.050%, 9/1/2036 (9)

    4,000,000        4,000,000   

0.070%, 12/1/2042 (9)

    10,000,000        10,000,000   
   

 

 

 
      15,175,000   

Kansas — 1.3%

   

City of Burlington:

   

0.300%, 9/17/2015

    1,095,000        1,095,000   

0.300%, 9/17/2015

    900,000        900,000   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, FNMA, 0.070%, 3/1/2031 (6)(7)(9)

    6,700,000        6,700,000   
   

 

 

 
      8,695,000   

Kentucky — 2.4%

   

Hardin County Water District No. 1, 0.020%, 9/1/2022 (9)

    2,210,000        2,210,000   

Kentucky Area Development Districts, 0.090%, 6/1/2033 (9)

    8,610,000        8,610,000   

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, 0.060%, 5/1/2034 (9)

    5,000,000        5,000,000   
   

 

 

 
      15,820,000   

Louisiana — 1.7%

   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority,
0.010%, 12/1/2040 (9)

    2,300,000        2,300,000   

Parish of St. James, 0.150%, 11/1/2039 (9)

    9,000,000        9,000,000   
   

 

 

 
      11,300,000   

Massachusetts — 1.2%

   

BB&T Municipal Trust, 0.120%, 10/1/2028 (6)(7)(9)

    7,905,000        7,905,000   

Michigan — 2.8%

   

Michigan Strategic Fund:

   

0.040%, 6/1/2039 (9)

    765,000        765,000   

0.070%, 12/1/2030 (9)

    2,670,000        2,670,000   

Oakland University, 0.020%, 3/1/2031 (9)

    2,700,000        2,700,000   

Rib Floater Trust Various States, 0.170%, 7/1/2018 (6)(7)(9)

    12,000,000        12,000,000   
   

 

 

 
      18,135,000   

Minnesota — 1.4%

   

City of Minneapolis, 0.010%, 5/1/2026 (9)

    6,470,000        6,470,000   

City of Ramsey, 0.140%, 12/1/2023 (9)

    2,485,000        2,485,000   
   

 

 

 
      8,955,000   

Mississippi — 3.0%

   

Claiborne County:

   

0.350%, 9/3/2015

    1,900,000        1,900,000   

0.350%, 9/3/2015

    2,045,000        2,045,000   

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., 0.400%, 5/1/2037 (9)

    15,898,000        15,898,000   
   

 

 

 
      19,843,000   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Tax-Free Money Market Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals (continued)            

Missouri — 0.9%

   

Greene County Industrial Development Authority, 0.060%, 5/1/2039 (9)

  $ 1,145,000      $ 1,145,000   

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 0.010%, 10/1/2035 (9)

    4,965,000        4,965,000   
   

 

 

 
      6,110,000   

Nebraska — 0.1%

   

Nebraska Investment Finance Authority,
0.070%, 9/1/2031 (9)

    600,000        600,000   

New Hampshire — 3.8%

   

New Hampshire Business Finance Authority,
0.080%, 9/1/2030 (9)

    25,000,000        25,000,000   

New Mexico — 2.2%

   

Eclipse Funding Trust, 0.090%, 5/15/2032 (6)(7)(9)

    14,485,000        14,485,000   

New York — 2.6%

   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority,
0.010%, 11/1/2035 (9)

    9,000,000        9,000,000   

Owego Apalachin Central School District, State Aid Withholding, 1.000%, 2/26/2016

    8,250,000        8,265,976   
   

 

 

 
      17,265,976   

North Carolina — 0.3%

   

North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, 0.350%, 10/1/2015 (9)

    2,075,000        2,075,000   

Ohio — 0.8%

   

County of Warren, 0.190%, 9/1/2015 (9)

    5,190,000        5,190,000   

Oklahoma — 0.4%

   

Tulsa Industrial Authority, 0.090%, 11/1/2026 (9)

    2,325,000        2,325,000   

Oregon — 0.8%

   

JPMorgan Chase Putters/Drivers Trust,
0.030%, 5/15/2021 (6)(7)(9)

    5,000,000        5,000,000   

Pennsylvania — 3.2%

   

Barclays Capital Municipal Trust Receipts,
0.140%, 8/1/2038 (6)(7)(9)

    11,605,000        11,605,000   

Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia,
0.010%, 7/1/2041 (9)

    9,120,000        9,120,000   
   

 

 

 
      20,725,000   

South Carolina — 0.8%

   

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, 0.040%, 6/1/2030 (9)

    5,000,000        5,000,000   

South Dakota — 2.0%

   

South Dakota Housing Development Authority:

   

0.100%, 5/1/2048 (9)

    6,885,000        6,885,000   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals (continued)            

South Dakota (continued)

   

0.100%, 11/1/2048 (9)

  $ 6,385,000      $ 6,385,000   
   

 

 

 
      13,270,000   

Texas — 4.4%

   

Dallam County Industrial Development Corp., 0.050%, 5/1/2039 (9)

    2,800,000        2,800,000   

Eclipse Funding Trust, 0.050%, 12/15/2031 (9)

    3,125,000        3,125,000   

Mission Economic Development Corp., 0.060%, 4/1/2022 (9)

    11,000,000        11,000,000   

Rib Floater Trust Various States, 0.170%, 7/1/2018 (6)(7)(9)

    12,000,000        12,000,000   
   

 

 

 
      28,925,000   

Vermont — 0.2%

   

Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, 0.010%, 10/1/2029 (9)

    1,100,000        1,100,000   

Virginia — 1.4%

   

Barclays Capital Municipal Trust Receipts,
0.100%, 2/1/2028 (6)(7)(9)

    3,335,000        3,335,000   

JPMorgan Chase Putters/Drivers Trust,
0.030%, 11/1/2019 (6)(7)(9)

    5,000,000        5,000,000   

Lynchburg Industrial Development Authority,
0.020%, 1/1/2028 (9)

    1,195,000        1,195,000   
   

 

 

 
      9,530,000   

Washington — 5.3%

   

Barclays Capital Municipal Trust Receipts,
0.150%, 6/1/2039 (6)(7)(9)

    16,870,000        16,870,000   

County of King:

   

0.030%, 1/1/2032 (9)

    1,100,000        1,100,000   

5.000%, 12/1/2015

    1,450,000        1,466,313   

Eclipse Funding Trust, 0.010%, 1/1/2037 (6)(7)(9)

    12,435,000        12,435,000   

Washington State Housing Finance Commission,
0.120%, 7/1/2028 (9)

    3,110,000        3,110,000   
   

 

 

 
      34,981,313   

West Virginia — 0.3%

   

Charleston Building Commission, 0.140%, 12/1/2016 (9)

    2,135,000        2,135,000   

Wisconsin — 12.2%

   

Brown Deer School District, 1.000%, 10/22/2015

    1,600,000        1,600,778   

City of Milwaukee, 0.200%, 2/15/2032 (9)

    15,000,000        15,000,000   

City of Racine,
2.000%, 8/15/2016 (10)

    2,695,000        2,707,100   

East Troy Community School District, 2.000%, 10/1/2015

    5,750,000        5,757,488   

Glendale-River Hills School District, 1.000%, 2/23/2016

    2,500,000        2,506,900   

Hilbert School District, 2.000%, 12/1/2015

    3,000,000        3,003,778   

Marshall School District, 2.000%, 12/15/2015

    8,000,000        8,004,821   

Merrill Area Public School District, 1.000%, 9/14/2015

    5,200,000        5,200,920   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Tax-Free Money Market Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares or
Principal
Amount
    Value  
Municipals (continued)            

Wisconsin (continued)

   

Peshtigo School District,
1.000%, 10/29/2015

  $ 1,400,000      $ 1,400,654   

Pulaski Community School District,
1.000%, 9/15/2015

    2,500,000        2,500,327   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority:

   

0.130%, 8/15/2034 (6)(7)(9)

    4,500,000        4,500,000   

0.220%, 8/15/2034 (6)(7)(9)

    25,754,260        25,754,260   

Wisconsin Rapids School District, 1.000%, 9/15/2015

    2,325,000        2,325,443   
   

 

 

 
      80,262,469   

Wyoming — 3.9%

   

County of Uinta,
0.010%, 8/15/2020 (9)

    25,905,000        25,905,000   
   

 

 

 

Total Municipals

      624,137,758   
Mutual Funds — 5.7%            

Federated Tax-Free Obligations Fund, Class I, 0.010%

    19,000,000        19,000,000   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds—Tax-Free Money Market Fund, 0.010%

    18,842,477        18,842,477   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds

      37,842,477   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 100.7% (at amortized cost)

  

    661,980,235   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.7)%        (4,922,826
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 657,057,409   
   

 

 

 

 

 

Prime Money Market Fund

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit — 16.2%  

Banks — 9.1%

  

Bank of Nova Scotia/Houston:

   

0.340%, 3/23/2016 (9)

  $ 15,000,000      $ 15,000,000   

0.380%, 7/18/2016 (9)

    25,000,000        25,000,000   

0.414%, 5/12/2016 (9)

    17,500,000        17,500,000   

0.501%, 5/9/2016 (9)

    13,500,000        13,504,158   

HSBC Bank USA NA:

   

0.352%, 3/4/2016 (9)

    25,000,000        25,000,000   

0.372%, 6/8/2016 (9)

    25,000,000        25,000,000   

Nordea Bank AB, 0.290%, 10/13/2015

    20,000,000        20,000,000   

State Street Bank:

   

0.334%, 10/1/2015 (9)

    50,000,000        50,000,000   

0.398%, 4/15/2016 (9)

    20,000,000        20,000,000   

Toronto Dominion Bank, 0.313%, 4/4/2016 (9)

    35,000,000        35,000,000   

Wells Fargo Bank NA:

   

0.324%, 4/8/2016 (9)

    25,000,000        25,000,000   

0.344%, 1/13/2016 (9)

    15,000,000        15,000,000   

0.355%, 11/18/2015 (9)

    50,000,000        50,000,000   

0.423%, 5/20/2016 (9)

    17,000,000        17,000,000   
   

 

 

 
      353,004,158   

European Time Deposit — 7.1%

  

DNB NOR Bank ASA Cayman, 0.060%, 9/1/2015

    135,000,000        135,000,000   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit (continued)  

European Time Deposit (continued)

  

Svenska Handelsbanken, Inc., 0.050%, 9/1/2015

  $ 140,000,000      $ 140,000,000   
   

 

 

 
      275,000,000   
   

 

 

 

Total Certificates of Deposit

      628,004,158   
   
Commercial Paper — 54.6%  

Asset-Backed Securities — 26.1%

  

Chariot Funding LLC:

   

0.280%, 9/22/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,997,550   

0.290%,10/19/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,994,200   

0.420%, 1/4/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    10,000,000        9,985,417   

0.420%, 1/5/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,977,950   

0.450%, 2/1/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,971,313   

0.500%, 2/8/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    12,700,000        12,671,778   

Jupiter Securitization Corp.:

   

0.290%, 10/13/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    20,000,000        19,993,233   

0.290%, 10/15/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    20,000,000        19,992,911   

0.380%, 11/30/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    14,900,000        14,885,845   

0.420%, 1/19/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,975,500   

0.510%, 2/16/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    25,000,000        24,940,500   

Kells Funding LLC:

   

0.200%, 9/3/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,999,833   

0.240%, 9/4/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    25,000,000        24,999,500   

0.290%, 11/16/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    20,000,000        19,987,756   

0.300%, 11/20/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    17,000,000        16,988,667   

0.350%, 12/11/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    25,000,000        24,975,451   

Legacy Capital LLC:

   

0.280%, 10/16/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    18,000,000        17,993,700   

0.300%, 9/21/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    27,500,000        27,496,542   

0.310%, 9/2/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    10,000,000        9,999,914   

0.310%, 10/21/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,993,542   

0.340%, 9/8/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    25,000,000        24,998,726   

0.350%, 10/2/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    10,000,000        9,996,986   

0.520%, 11/9/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    1,000,000        999,003   

Liberty Street Funding LLC:

   

0.160%, 9/16/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    5,000,000        4,999,667   

0.170%, 9/17/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    10,000,000        9,999,244   

0.300%, 10/9/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    25,000,000        24,992,400   

0.300%, 10/28/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,992,875   

0.300%, 11/9/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    10,000,000        9,994,250   

Manhattan Asset Funding Co.:

   

0.180%, 9/4/2015 (12)

    7,750,000        7,749,884   

0.190%, 9/10/2015 (12)

    25,000,000        24,998,813   

0.200%, 9/11/2015 (12)

    38,465,000        38,463,014   

0.200%, 9/14/2015 (12)

    5,100,000        5,099,632   

0.200%, 9/17/2015 (12)

    40,000,000        39,996,533   

0.200%, 9/18/2015 (12)

    25,000,000        24,997,639   

MetLife Short Term Funding LLC:

   

0.160%, 9/16/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    25,000,000        24,998,333   

0.180%, 9/17/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    14,800,000        14,798,816   

Old Line Funding LLC:

   

0.280%, 10/2/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    25,000,000        24,993,972   

0.300%, 11/10/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    14,525,000        14,516,527   

0.380%, 11/20/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    15,254,000        15,241,119   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Prime Money Market Fund (continued)

 

Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Commercial Paper (continued)  

Asset-Backed Securities (continued)

  

0.394%, 2/9/2016 (6)(7)(9)

  $ 20,000,000      $ 20,000,000   

0.410%, 2/16/2016 (6)(7)(9)

    15,000,000        15,000,000   

0.460%, 1/22/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    20,000,000        19,963,456   

0.470%, 1/25/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,971,408   

0.470%, 2/3/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,969,646   

Regency Markets No. 1 LLC:

   

0.170%, 9/11/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    35,000,000        34,998,347   

0.170%, 9/14/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    18,000,000        17,998,895   

0.170%, 9/15/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    30,000,000        29,998,017   

0.180%, 9/16/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    32,500,000        32,497,562   

0.180%, 9/17/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    20,000,000        19,998,400   

Thunder Bay Funding LLC:

   

0.190%, 9/3/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    465,000        464,995   

0.280%, 9/21/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    25,000,000        24,996,111   

0.290%, 9/25/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    18,958,000        18,954,335   

0.290%, 10/2/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    45,000,000        44,988,762   

0.430%, 1/8/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,976,888   
   

 

 

 
      1,011,425,357   

Automobiles — 2.8%

  

American Honda Finance Corp.:

   

0.120%,
9/14/2015 (12)

    25,000,000        24,998,916   

0.130%,
9/9/2015 (12)

    25,000,000        24,999,278   

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.:

   

0.310%,
11/20/2015 (12)

    25,000,000        24,982,778   

0.368%,
2/25/2016 (9)

    17,000,000        17,000,000   

0.433%,
5/16/2016 (9)

    17,000,000        17,000,000   
   

 

 

 
      108,980,972   

Beverages — 2.3%

  

Cargill Inc.,
0.110%, 9/3/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    30,000,000        29,999,817   

Coca-Cola Co.:

   

0.200%, 9/16/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    20,000,000        19,998,333   

0.530%, 4/18/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,949,209   

0.560%, 4/21/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,945,633   

0.610%, 5/16/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    10,000,000        9,956,283   
   

 

 

 
      89,849,275   

Construction Machinery — 3.3%

  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.:

   

0.110%,
9/1/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    30,000,000        30,000,000   

0.110%,
9/2/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    27,311,000        27,310,916   

0.110%, 9/9/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    20,000,000        19,999,511   

John Deere Capital Corp.:

   

0.110%, 9/2/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    25,000,000        24,999,924   

0.120%, 9/11/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    24,500,000        24,499,183   
   

 

 

 
      126,809,534   

Consumer Products — 1.1%

  

Reckitt Benckiser Treasury Services PLC:

   

0.290%, 10/13/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    26,650,000        26,640,983   

0.320%, 10/26/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,992,667   
   

 

 

 
      41,633,650   

Diversified Financial Services — 3.0%

  

National Rural Utilities:

   

0.110%, 9/1/2015 (12)

    19,450,000        19,450,000   

0.120%, 9/9/2015 (12)

    20,000,000        19,999,467   

0.120%, 9/14/2015 (12)

    25,000,000        24,998,916   

0.120%, 9/16/2015 (12)

    25,000,000        24,998,750   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Commercial Paper (continued)  

Diversified Financial Services (continued)

  

0.130%, 9/11/2015 (12)

  $ 25,399,000      $ 25,398,083   
   

 

 

 
      114,845,216   

Foreign Banks — 12.8%

  

Aust & NZ Banking Group, 0.301%, 12/21/2015 (6)(7)(9)

    35,000,000        35,000,000   

DNB Bank ASA, 0.337%, 4/18/2016 (6)(7)(9)

    10,000,000        10,000,000   

Macquarie Bank, 0.500%, 1/6/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    12,500,000        12,477,951   

Natixis SA/New York, 0.070%, 9/1/2015 (12)

    85,000,000        85,000,000   

Nordea Bank AB:

   

0.300%, 10/22/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    35,000,000        34,985,125   

0.320%, 11/13/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    5,000,000        4,996,756   

0.400%, 1/8/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,978,500   

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, 0.310%, 10/8/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    25,000,000        24,992,035   

Suncorp Metway Ltd.:

   

0.350%, 10/6/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    17,000,000        16,994,215   

0.350%, 10/26/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    10,000,000        9,994,653   

0.350%, 11/10/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,989,792   

0.410%, 9/16/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    20,000,000        19,996,583   

0.420%, 11/24/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    23,650,000        23,626,419   

0.430%, 11/23/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,985,129   

0.450%, 1/14/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    20,500,000        20,465,406   

0.460%, 12/8/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    22,000,000        21,973,758   

Swedbank:

   

0.160%, 9/9/2015 (12)

    18,000,000        17,999,360   

0.300%, 11/13/2015 (12)

    30,000,000        29,981,750   

0.300%, 11/16/2015 (12)

    15,000,000        14,990,500   

0.320%, 11/18/2015 (12)

    7,000,000        6,995,147   

0.420%, 2/3/2016 (12)

    20,000,000        19,963,833   

Toronto Dominion Bank:

   

0.390%, 11/6/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    20,000,000        19,985,700   

0.500%, 1/27/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    20,000,000        19,958,889   
   

 

 

 
      495,331,501   

Medical Equipment & Devices — 0.9%

  

Abbott Laboratories, 0.130%, 9/17/2015 (12)

    35,000,000        34,997,978   

Pharmaceuticals — 0.5%

  

Novartis Finance Corp., 0.110%, 9/10/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    20,000,000        19,999,450   

Winding Up Agencies — 1.8%

  

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt:

   

0.240%, 9/17/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,998,400   

0.280%, 11/10/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    15,000,000        14,991,833   

0.320%, 11/23/2015 (6)(7)(12)

    19,500,000        19,485,614   

0.440%, 1/25/2016 (6)(7)(12)

    20,000,000        19,964,311   
   

 

 

 
      69,440,158   
   

 

 

 
Total Commercial Paper       2,113,313,091   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Prime Money Market Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares or
Principal
Amount
    Value  
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 0.2%  

Foreign Banks — 0.2%

  

Toronto-Dominion Bank, 2.500%, 7/14/2016

  $ 6,141,000      $ 6,235,697   
   

 

 

 
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes       6,235,697   
   
Municipals — 7.2%  

Colorado — 0.3%

  

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority,
0.150%, 10/1/2036 (9)

    12,310,000        12,310,000   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation — 0.3%

  

FHLMC Multifamily Variable Rate Demand Certificates, 0.060%, 9/15/2038 (9)(15)

    12,335,000        12,335,000   

Hawaii — 0.5%

  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance, 0.120%, 3/1/2037 (9)(15)

    19,485,000        19,485,000   

Iowa — 0.2%

  

Iowa Finance Authority, 0.030%, 1/1/2039 (9)(15)

    5,990,000        5,990,000   

Massachusetts — 0.6%

  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 0.100%, 10/1/2031 (9)

    23,785,000        23,785,000   

Michigan — 1.3%

  

University of Michigan, 0.010%, 4/1/2038 (9)

    49,810,000        49,810,000   

New York — 2.7%

  

New York City Housing Development Corp., FNMA, 0.020%, 6/15/2034 (9)(15)

    49,000,000        49,000,000   

New York State Housing Finance Agency, FNMA, 0.020%, 11/15/2038 (9)(15)

    56,100,000        56,100,000   
   

 

 

 
      105,100,000   

North Dakota — 0.3%

  

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, 0.030%, 1/1/2039 (9)(15)

    13,155,000        13,155,000   

Tennessee — 0.3%

  

Johnson City Health & Educational Facilities Board, 0.150%, 8/15/2043 (9)

    11,075,000        11,075,000   

Vermont — 0.2%

  

BB&T Municipal Trust, 0.350%, 5/1/2027 (9)

    6,945,000        6,945,000   

Wisconsin — 0.5%

  

Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority:

   

0.020%, 3/1/2035 (9)(15)

    9,950,000        9,950,000   

0.020%, 9/1/2035 (9)(15)

    10,730,000        10,730,000   
   

 

 

 
      20,680,000   
   

 

 

 
Total Municipals       280,670,000   
   
Mutual Funds — 6.8%  

BlackRock Liquidity Funds TempFund, 0.156%

    140,000,000        140,000,000   

Premier Portfolio, 0.190%

    125,000,000        125,000,000   
   

 

 

 
Total Mutual Funds       265,000,000   
   
Description   Principal
Amount
    Value  
Notes-Variable — 3.2%  

Automobiles — 0.9%

  

American Honda Finance Corp.,
0.306%, 1/11/2016 (9)

  $ 32,000,000      $ 32,000,000   

Foreign Banks — 1.8%

  

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.506%, 12/16/2015 (9)

    70,000,000        70,042,819   

Insurance — 0.5%

  

New York Life Global Funding,
0.294%, 10/29/2015 (6)(7)(9)

    20,000,000        20,000,000   
   

 

 

 
Total Notes-Variable       122,042,819   
   
Repurchase Agreements — 11.8%  

Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., 0.000%, dated 8/31/2015, to be repurchased at $17,970,915 on 9/1/2015, collateralized by a U.S. Government Treasury Obligation with a maturity of 1/31/2022, with a market value of $18,330,900

    17,970,915        17,970,915   

Agreement with Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 0.110%, dated 8/31/2015, to be repurchased at $280,000,856 on 9/1/2015, collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations with various maturities to 2/1/2045, with a market value of $284,863,035

    280,000,000        280,000,000   

Agreement with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., 0130%, dated 8/31/2015, to be repurchased at $85,000,307 on 9/1/2015, collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Obligations with various maturities to 6/20/2045, with a market value of $86,417,752

    85,000,000        85,000,000   

Agreement with Toronto Dominion Bank, 0.130%, dated 8/31/2015, to be repurchased at $75,000,271 on 9/1/2015, collateralized by U.S. Government Treasury Obligations with various maturities to 11/30/2020, with a market value of $76,067,763

    75,000,000        75,000,000   
   

 

 

 
Total Repurchase Agreements       457,970,915   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 100.0%
(at amortized cost)

   

    3,873,236,680   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.0%        (358,210
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%      $ 3,872,878,470   
   

 

 

 
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Notes to Schedules of Investments    

 

The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets for each Fund as of August 31, 2015. Call dates contained within the Schedules of Investments represent the next possible date the security can be redeemed, at the option of the issuer, determined as of August 31, 2015. Maturity dates contained within the Schedules of Investments represent the stated legal maturity date or mandatory put date. Certain securities may be subject to demand features which allow the security to be redeemed prior to final maturity date. In accordance with Rule 2a-7, securities held in the money market funds provide for the return of principal and interest within 397 days due to a scheduled final maturity date or through specific demand features. Demand features entitle a Fund to receive the principal amount of the instrument from the issuer or a third party (1) on no more than 30 calendar days’ notice or (2) at specified intervals not exceeding 397 calendar days.

 

* A Summary Schedule of Investments is presented for this portfolio. A complete Schedule of Investments is available by accessing the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. For all items listed as “Other securities” in this summary Schedule of Investments, this represents issues not identified as top-fifty unaffiliated holdings in terms of value and issues or issuers not exceeding one percent individually or in aggregate, respectively, as of August 31, 2015. In certain instances, securities for which footnotes listed below may otherwise apply are included in the “Other securities” caption.
(1) Certain shares or principal amounts are temporarily on loan to unaffiliated brokers-dealers.
(2) Non-income producing.
(3) Please refer to Note 2, subsection Securities Lending, in the Notes to Financial Statements.
(4) Denotes an investment in an affiliated entity. Please refer to Note 5, subsection Investments in Affiliated Issuers, in the Notes to Financial Statements.
(5) Participation notes are issued by banks or broker-dealers and are designed to offer a return linked to the performance of a particular underlying equity security or market.
(6) Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. At August 31, 2015, these securities amounted to:

 

Fund    Amount      % of Total
Net Assets
 

TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund

   $ 6,159,540         80.05

Alternative Strategies Fund

     

Long

     397,472         1.13   

Short

     65,985         0.19   

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

     180,909,458         23.60   

Short Tax-Free Fund

     3,662,590         2.80   

Short-Term Income Fund

     33,814,731         10.21   

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

     117,989,643         6.51   
Fund    Amount      % of Total
Net Assets
 

Mortgage Income Fund

   $ 7,791,451         6.64

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

     14,686,883         13.94   

TCH Corporate Income Fund

     41,438,776         13.81   

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

     106,572,078         9.91   

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

     19,731,730         27.02   

Tax-Free Money Market Fund

     194,329,260         29.58   

Prime Money Market Fund

     1,558,252,820         40.24   
 

 

(7) Denotes a restricted security which has been deemed liquid based on criteria approved by the Board of Directors of the BMO Funds.
(8) Foreign security value denominated in U.S. Dollars. Principal amount listed represents adjusted par in local currency.
(9) Denotes a variable or floating rate security. Floating rate securities are securities whose yields vary with a designated market index or market rate. These securities are shown at their current rates as of August 31, 2015.
(10) Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(11) All or a portion of this security is segregated as collateral for securities sold short.
(12) Each issue shows the rate of the discount at the time of purchase.
(13) Issue represents an Auction Rate Security. An Auction Rate Security is a corporate or municipal bond debt instrument with a long nominal maturity for which the interest rate is regularly reset through a Dutch auction. The rate presented is either the rate set through the auction or the maximum interest rate provided for in the security issuance provision.
(14) Securities have redemption features that may delay redemption beyond seven days.
(15) Securities that are subject to alternative minimum tax of the Intermediate Tax-Free Fund, Government Money Market Fund and Prime Money Market Fund portfolios’ represent 2.34%, 10.12% and 4.56%, respectively, as calculated based upon total portfolio market value.
(16) Issue represents a convertible capital appreciation bond. These securities are tax-exempt bonds that originate as capital appreciation bonds with zero coupon features at time of issuance and convert to an interest paying bond at a pre-specified rate determined at time of issuance.

 

 

The following acronyms may be referenced throughout this report:

 

ACA          — American Capital Access Corporation

  

IMI              — Investors Mortgage Insurance Company

ADED        — Arkansas Department of Economic Development

  

INS              — Insured

ADR          — American Depository Receipt

  

LIQ              — Liquidity Agreement

AGC          — Assured Guaranty Corporation

  

LLC              — Limited Liability Corporation

AGM          — Assured Guaranty Municipal

  

LOC             — Letter of Credit

AMBAC      — American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

  

LP                — Limited Partnership

AMT          — Alternative Minimum Tax

  

LT                — Limited Tax

BAM          — Build America Mutual Assurance Company

  

MAC             — Municipal Assurance Corporation

BHAC        — Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corporation

  

MBIA           — Municipal Bond Insurance Association

BMA          — Bond Market Association

  

MHF             — Maryland Housing Fund

CFC           — Cooperative Finance Corporation

  

MTN            — Medium Term Note

CIFG          — CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty

  

NATL-RE       — National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance

CMI           — California Mortgage Insurance

  

                       Corporation Reinsurance

COLL          — Collateralized

  

PCA             — Pollution Control Authority

ETF            — Exchange Traded Fund

  

PLC             — Public Limited Company

FDIC          — Federal Depository Insurance Corporation

  

PSF             — Permanent School Fund Guaranteed

FGIC          — Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation

  

PUFG           — Permanent University Fund Guarantee

FHA          — Federal Housing Administration

  

Q-SBLF         — Qualified School Bond Loan Fund

FHLB         — Federal Home Loan Bank

  

RADIAN       — Radian Asset Assurance

FHLMC       — Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

  

REITs           — Real Estate Investment Trusts

FNMA       — Federal National Mortgage Association

  

REMIC          — Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

FRN          — Floating Rate Note

  

SAW            — State Aid Withholding

FSA           — Financial Security Assurance Corporation

  

TCRs            — Transferable Custody Receipts

GDR          — Global Depository Receipt

  

TLGP            — Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program

GNMA       — Government National Mortgage Association

  

TRANs          — Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes

GO            — Government Obligation

  

UT               — Unlimited Tax

HFDC         — Health Facility Development Corporation

  

VRNs           — Variable Rate Notes

HUD          — Department of Housing and Urban Development

  

XLCA            — XL Capital Assurance

IDC           — Industrial Development Corporation

  

 

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities   BMO Funds

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
    Low Volatility
Equity Fund
    Dividend
Income Fund
    Large-Cap
Value Fund
    Large-Cap
Growth Fund
    Mid-Cap
Value Fund
 

Assets:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value

  $ 102,652,190 (1)    $ 174,771,289 (1)    $ 368,738,487 (1)    $ 346,667,397 (1)    $ 415,114,745 (1) 

Cash sweep investments in affiliated issuers, at value

    6,245,933        2,800,936        5,959,946        4,499,155        11,221,418   

Dividends and interest receivable

    152,002        420,379        741,634        210,443        348,754   

Receivable for investments sold

                  14,076,195               945,873   

Receivable for capital stock sold

    5,004,690        335,389        476,241        420,346        396,555   

Prepaid expenses

    11,437        18,823        13,933        15,473        23,556   

Other receivables

    234        538        687        814        809   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    114,066,486        178,347,354        390,007,123        351,813,628        428,051,710   

Liabilities:

         

Payable for return of securities lending collateral

    32,471,440        57,648,185        121,841,818        114,426,851        138,875,793   

Payable for investments purchased

    2,441,491               15,257,946               958,161   

Payable for capital stock redeemed

    1,140,809        798,172        1,332,904        2,215,204        1,273,244   

Payable to affiliates, net (Note 6)

    28,741        50,405        204,667        191,534        250,875   

Other liabilities

    30,483        42,442        62,326        66,754        75,388   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    36,112,964        58,539,204        138,699,661        116,900,343        141,433,461   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 77,953,522      $ 119,808,150      $ 251,307,462      $ 234,913,285      $ 286,618,249   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets consist of:

         

Paid-in capital

  $ 70,722,618      $ 102,271,384      $ 194,857,648      $ 162,493,440      $ 204,205,391   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

    4,681,840        10,591,828        26,592,998        41,928,232        59,006,976   

Accumulated net realized gain on investments

    2,402,149        6,585,453        28,982,084        30,094,097        22,742,759   

Undistributed net investment income

    146,915        359,485        874,732        397,516        663,123   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 77,953,522      $ 119,808,150      $ 251,307,462      $ 234,913,285      $ 286,618,249   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share (unlimited shares authorized, no par value)

         

Investor class of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

  $      $      $ 15.23      $ 16.26      $ 15.02   

Advisor class of shares:

         

Net asset value and redemption proceeds per share

    12.81        12.59        15.23        16.26        15.02   

Offering price per share(2)

    13.48        13.25        16.03        17.12        15.81   

Institutional class of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

    12.84        12.62        15.26        16.39        15.01   

Retirement class R-3 of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

                                14.96   

Retirement class R-6 of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

                                15.03   

Net assets:

         

Investor class of shares

  $      $      $ 156,840,021      $ 161,918,554      $ 178,631,028   

Advisor class of shares

    1,161,817        74,253,806        28,502        36,767        25,644   

Institutional class of shares

    76,791,705        45,554,344        94,438,939        72,957,964        99,159,913   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

                                25,557   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                8,776,107   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 77,953,522      $ 119,808,150      $ 251,307,462      $ 234,913,285      $ 286,618,249   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding:

         

Investor class of shares

                  10,300,791        9,956,702        11,889,849   

Advisor class of shares

    90,720        5,896,861        1,872        2,261        1,707   

Institutional class of shares

    5,981,258        3,610,546        6,190,121        4,450,855        6,605,343   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

                                1,708   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                583,810   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shares outstanding

    6,071,978        9,507,407        16,492,784        14,409,818        19,082,417   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments, at cost:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

  $ 97,970,350      $ 164,179,461      $ 342,145,489      $ 304,739,165      $ 356,107,769   

Cash sweep investments in affiliated issuers

    6,245,933        2,800,936        5,959,946        4,499,155        11,221,418   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments, at cost

  $ 104,216,283      $ 166,980,397      $ 348,105,435      $ 309,238,320      $ 367,329,187   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Including $31,513,976, $55,948,352, $118,249,150, $111,052,824 and $134,780,856, respectively, of securities on loan. A security on loan value represents both market value and accrued interest.
(2) Computation of offering price per share 100/95 of net asset value.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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    Mid-Cap
Growth Fund
    Small-Cap
Value Fund
    Small-Cap
Core Fund
    Small-Cap
Growth Fund
    Global Low
Volatility
Equity Fund
 

Assets:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value

  $ 302,339,257 (1)    $ 129,976,768 (1)    $ 5,503,915 (1)    $ 938,029,822 (1)    $ 5,391,940 (1) 

Cash sweep investments in affiliated issuers, at value

    4,639,539        5,566,813        47,479        22,731,181          

Cash denominated in foreign currencies

                                5,063 (2) 

Dividends and interest receivable

    110,637        63,782        1,686        323,345        9,911   

Receivable for investments sold

    840,039        423,892               919,260          

Receivable for capital stock sold

    357,931        636,523               773,850          

Receivable from affiliates, net (Note 6)

                  3,993               9,979   

Prepaid expenses

    25,217        30,750        15,360        10,251        13,214   

Other receivables

    1,451        456        23        8,712        218   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    308,314,071        136,698,984        5,572,456        962,796,421        5,430,325   

Liabilities:

         

Payable for return of securities lending collateral

    99,120,731        41,462,036        1,283,962        300,690,862        1,110,528   

Payable for investments purchased

    313,566        2,828,031               3,407,654        2   

Payable for capital stock redeemed

    770,448        131,397               11,840,482          

Payable for foreign tax expense

                                896   

Payable to affiliates, net (Note 6)

    172,929        60,295               700,645          

Other liabilities

    70,698        51,550        27,215        88,720        32,817   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    100,448,372        44,533,309        1,311,177        316,728,363        1,144,243   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 207,865,699      $ 92,165,675      $ 4,261,279      $ 646,068,058      $ 4,286,082   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets consist of:

         

Paid-in capital

  $ 137,890,277      $ 86,333,165      $ 4,176,575      $ 563,239,953      $ 4,104,937   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translation

    49,361,391        4,021,266        30,618        45,943,511        126,876   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

    21,316,436        1,888,093        49,305        39,014,571        (22,170

Undistributed net investment income (distributions in excess of net investment income)

    (702,405     (76,849     4,781        (2,129,977     76,439   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 207,865,699      $ 92,165,675      $ 4,261,279      $ 646,068,058      $ 4,286,082   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share (unlimited shares authorized, no par value)

         

Investor class of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

  $ 20.02      $      $      $ 18.11      $   

Advisor class of shares:

         

Net asset value and redemption proceeds per share

    20.02        12.72        10.41               11.31   

Offering price per share(3)

    21.07        13.39        10.96               11.91   

Institutional class of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

    20.51        12.84        10.45        18.60        11.34   

Retirement class R-3 of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

    20.37        12.76                        

Retirement class R-6 of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

    20.55        12.87                        

Net assets:

         

Investor class of shares

  $ 125,019,095      $      $      $ 307,052,435      $   

Advisor class of shares

    27,731        72,821,432        628,957               142,235   

Institutional class of shares

    82,768,051        19,186,418        3,632,322        339,015,623        4,143,847   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    25,305        24,275                        

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    25,517        133,550                        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 207,865,699      $ 92,165,675      $ 4,261,279      $ 646,068,058      $ 4,286,082   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding:

         

Investor class of shares

    6,243,941                      16,951,915          

Advisor class of shares

    1,385        5,723,898        60,433               12,580   

Institutional class of shares

    4,036,460        1,493,830        347,490        18,229,824        365,348   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    1,242        1,902                        

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    1,242        10,374                        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shares outstanding

    10,284,270        7,230,004        407,923        35,181,739        377,928   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments, at cost:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

  $ 252,977,866      $ 125,955,502      $ 5,473,297      $ 892,086,311      $ 5,264,946   

Cash sweep investments in affiliated issuers

    4,639,539        5,566,813        47,479        22,731,181          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments, at cost

  $ 257,617,405      $ 131,522,315      $ 5,520,776      $ 914,817,492      $ 5,264,946   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Including $96,198,024, $40,239,473, $1,246,102, $291,824,592 and $1,071,935, respectively, of securities on loan. A security on loan value represents both market value and accrued interest.
(2) Identified cost of cash denominated in foreign currencies is $5,152.
(3) Computation of offering price per share 100/95 of net asset value.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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    Pyrford
Global
Equity Fund
    Pyrford
International
Stock Fund
    LGM
Emerging
Markets
Equity Fund
    TCH
Emerging
Markets
Bond Fund
    Alternative
Strategies
Fund (1)
 

Assets:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value

  $ 1,445,303 (2)    $ 762,622,214 (2)    $ 158,021,358 (2)    $ 8,786,124 (2)    $ 35,564,113   

Purchased options, at value

                                70,758   

Cash

                         20,000          

Deposit held at brokers and custodian

                                10,075,523   

Cash denominated in foreign currencies

    4,624 (3)      832,113 (3)      4,941 (3)             71,766 (3) 

Dividends and interest receivable

    5,095        3,773,176        336,540        104,254        63,620   

Receivable for investments sold

                  1,857,965               1,921,547   

Receivable for capital stock sold

           3,783,654        256,286                 

Receivable for daily variation margin

                                90,294   

Receivable for forward foreign currency contracts

                                262,484   

Receivable from affiliates, net (Note 6)

    12,168                      7,188        1,003   

Prepaid expenses

    15,355        26,397        17,559        10,433        5,958   

Other receivables

    32        7,704        1,367        344        19,733   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    1,482,577        771,045,258        160,496,016        8,928,343        48,146,799   

Liabilities:

         

Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $11,101,978)

                                10,335,695   

Options written, at value (proceeds $301,168)

                                454,037   

Payable for dividends and interest on securities sold short

                                27,842   

Payable for return of securities lending collateral

    265,634        40,598,732        10,468,643        1,199,025          

Payable for investments purchased

    1,770        1,912,147                      1,266,875   

Payable for capital stock redeemed

           2,419,873        774,343                 

Payable for daily variation margin

                                284,062   

Payable for forward foreign currency contracts

                                176,483   

Payable for foreign tax expense

    84        108,806        79,951               170   

Payable to affiliates, net (Note 6)

           501,244        80,679                 

Payable to custodian

                                154,977   

Other liabilities

    30,856        172,957        92,502        34,838        174,568   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    298,344        45,713,759        11,496,118        1,233,863        12,874,709   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 1,184,233      $ 725,331,499      $ 148,999,898      $ 7,694,480      $ 35,272,090   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets consist of:

         

Paid-in capital

  $ 1,251,858      $ 756,100,202      $ 156,614,361      $ 7,776,313      $ 33,927,324   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, options, futures contracts and foreign currency translation

    (97,520     (40,228,726     (5,109,825     (405,887     542,428   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments, options, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions

    1,278        (3,714,076     (3,960,896     71,378        867,199   

Undistributed net investment income (distributions in excess of net investment income)

    28,617        13,174,099        1,456,258        252,676        (64,861
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 1,184,233      $ 725,331,499      $ 148,999,898      $ 7,694,480      $ 35,272,090   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share (unlimited shares authorized, no par value)

         

Investor class of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

  $      $ 11.74      $      $      $   

Advisor class of shares:

         

Net asset value and redemption proceeds per share

    9.53        11.74        12.12        9.89        10.40   

Offering price per share

    10.03 (4)      12.36 (4)      12.76 (4)      10.25 (5)      10.95 (4) 

Institutional class of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

    9.55        11.78        12.16        9.90        10.42   

Retirement class R-3 of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

           11.74                        

Retirement class R-6 of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

           11.79                        

Net assets:

         

Investor class of shares

  $      $ 91,700,408      $      $      $   

Advisor class of shares

    690,691        817,017        63,965,907        3,882,591        1,011,009   

Institutional class of shares

    493,542        626,232,162        85,033,991        3,811,889        34,261,081   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

           22,428                        

Retirement class R-6 of shares

           6,559,484                        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 1,184,233      $ 725,331,499      $ 148,999,898      $ 7,694,480      $ 35,272,090   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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    Pyrford
Global
Equity Fund
    Pyrford
International
Stock Fund
    LGM
Emerging
Markets
Equity Fund
    TCH
Emerging
Markets
Bond Fund
    Alternative
Strategies
Fund (1)
 

Shares outstanding:

         

Investor class of shares

  $      $ 7,811,750      $      $      $   

Advisor class of shares

    72,456        69,600        5,278,647        392,652        97,174   

Institutional class of shares

    51,671        53,170,522        6,993,898        385,081        3,287,526   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

           1,911                        

Retirement class R-6 of shares

           556,382                        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shares outstanding

    124,127        61,610,165        12,272,545        777,733        3,384,700   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments, at cost:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

  $ 1,542,748      $ 802,775,638      $ 163,126,395      $ 9,191,873      $ 35,497,207   

Purchased options

                                101,145   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments, at cost

  $ 1,542,748      $ 802,775,638      $ 163,126,395      $ 9,191,873      $ 35,598,352   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Fund inception date is December 16, 2014.
(2) Including $254,804, $38,283,349, $9,566,143 and $1,175,275, respectively, of securities on loan. A security on loan value represents both market value and accrued interest.
(3) Identified cost of cash denominated in foreign currencies are $4,639, $849,630, $5,819 and $71,509, respectively.
(4) Computation of offering price per share 100/95 of net asset value.
(5) Computation of offering price per share 100/96.5 of net asset value.

 

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    Ultra Short
Tax-Free Fund
    Short
Tax-Free Fund
    Short-Term
Income Fund
    Intermediate
Tax-Free Fund
    Mortgage
Income Fund
 

Assets:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value

  $ 761,255,086      $ 126,510,334      $ 363,017,304 (1)    $ 1,775,165,421      $ 115,670,911   

Cash sweep investments in affiliated issuers, at value

    2,807,077        2,946,935        6,644,766        19,318,314        1,524,417   

Investments in other affiliated issuers, at value

           851,005               5,019,275          

Cash

    1,000        1,000               1,000          

Deposit held at broker

           10,000               100,000          

Dividends and interest receivable

    2,661,789        924,009        1,214,861        15,837,806        382,325   

Receivable for investments sold

                                1,988   

Receivable for capital stock sold

    1,879,041        356,827        1,105,316        3,124,872        16,604   

Prepaid expenses

    14,145        16,453        16,937        55,222        18,666   

Other receivables

                  303                 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    768,618,138        131,616,563        371,999,487        1,818,621,910        117,614,911   

Liabilities:

         

Payable for return of securities lending collateral

                  38,997,230                 

Payable for investments purchased

    514,708        502,271        1,024,207        1,900,000          

Payable for capital stock redeemed

    971,346        64,999        415,415        2,468,446        73,928   

Payable to affiliates, net (Note 6)

    166,975        20,016        85,183        653,397        54,859   

Payable for income distribution

    200,415        99,903        119,312        601,992        45,518   

Other liabilities

    82,898        53,424        63,461        151,008        53,739   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    1,936,342        740,613        40,704,808        5,774,843        228,044   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 766,681,796      $ 130,875,950      $ 331,294,679      $ 1,812,847,067      $ 117,386,867   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets consist of:

         

Paid-in capital

  $ 765,744,211      $ 129,847,440      $ 333,576,936      $ 1,765,237,395      $ 120,337,819   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    383,264        710,623        (613,846     46,577,178        2,153,198   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments

    565,559        309,002        (1,669,770     958,752        (5,089,223

Undistributed net investment income (distributions in excess of net investment income)

    (11,238     8,885        1,359        73,742        (14,927
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 766,681,796      $ 130,875,950      $ 331,294,679      $ 1,812,847,067      $ 117,386,867   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share (unlimited shares authorized, no par value)

         

Investor class of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

  $ 10.08      $ 10.20      $ 9.33      $ 11.26      $ 9.31   

Advisor class of shares:

         

Net asset value and redemption proceeds per share

    10.08        10.20        9.33        11.26        9.31   

Offering price per share

    10.29 (2)      10.41 (2)      9.52 (2)      11.67 (3)      9.65 (3) 

Institutional class of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

    10.08        10.20        9.35        11.26        9.31   

Net assets:

         

Investor class of shares

  $ 64,333,047      $ 24,689,220      $ 67,376,212      $ 1,250,815,283      $ 94,380,402   

Advisor class of shares

    25,100        453,076        25,140        2,094,951        25,811   

Institutional class of shares

    702,323,649        105,733,654        263,893,327        559,936,833        22,980,654   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 766,681,796      $ 130,875,950      $ 331,294,679      $ 1,812,847,067      $ 117,386,867   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding:

         

Investor class of shares

    6,380,892        2,420,817        7,219,402        111,089,973        10,134,889   

Advisor class of shares

    2,490        44,425        2,694        186,063        2,772   

Institutional class of shares

    69,698,389        10,362,284        28,221,900        49,745,900        2,469,676   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shares outstanding

    76,081,771        12,827,526        35,443,996        161,021,936        12,607,337   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments, at cost:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

  $ 760,871,822      $ 125,798,868      $ 363,631,150      $ 1,728,583,266      $ 113,517,713   

Cash sweep investments in affiliated issuers

    2,807,077        2,946,935        6,644,766        19,318,314        1,524,417   

Investments in other affiliated issuers

           851,848               5,024,252          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments, at cost

  $ 763,678,899      $ 129,597,651      $ 370,275,916      $ 1,752,925,832      $ 115,042,130   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Including $37,847,345 of securities on loan. A security on loan value represents both market value and accrued interest.
(2) Computation of offering price per share 100/98 of net asset value.
(3) Computation of offering price per share 100/96.5 of net asset value.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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    TCH
Intermediate
Income Fund
    TCH
Corporate
Income Fund
    TCH
Core Plus
Bond Fund
    Monegy
High Yield
Bond Fund
    Multi-Asset
Income Fund
 

Assets:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value

  $ 120,578,098 (1)    $ 327,735,132 (1)    $ 1,183,972,622 (1)    $ 71,230,042      $ 64,569,061 (1) 

Cash sweep investments in affiliated issuers, at value

    4,336,323        6,085,570        19,640,890        3,669,881        183,434   

Investments in other affiliated issuers, at value

                                2,226,018   

Deposit held at broker

    100,000        250,000        250,000                 

Dividends and interest receivable

    735,463        2,948,126        8,061,214        1,247,737        94,530   

Receivable for investments sold

           4,291,389        7,813,663        75,548        1,325,997   

Receivable for capital stock sold

    14,840        1,774,195        1,832,139        126,527        10,738   

Prepaid expenses

    20,525        17,904        19,940        16,037        15,361   

Other receivables

    548        696        1,753               675   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    125,785,797        343,103,012        1,221,592,221        76,365,772        68,425,814   

Liabilities:

         

Payable for return of securities lending collateral

    19,589,302        40,373,663        131,722,400               18,949,942   

Payable for investments purchased

           1,783,861        3,567,722        2,423,810          

Payable for capital stock redeemed

    653,774        359,919        10,120,236        837,075        365,648   

Payable to affiliates, net (Note 6)

    37,178        106,177        388,784        10,628        16,789   

Payable for income distribution

    71,555        303,223        229,156        27,356          

Other liabilities

    46,470        57,461        88,372        50,413        28,627   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    20,398,279        42,984,304        146,116,670        3,349,282        19,361,006   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 105,387,518      $ 300,118,708      $ 1,075,475,551      $ 73,016,490      $ 49,064,808   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets consist of:

         

Paid-in capital

  $ 128,741,747      $ 304,832,562      $ 1,086,039,011      $ 76,530,758      $ 53,603,875   

Net unrealized depreciation on investments

    (1,314,306     (5,619,293     (10,834,513     (1,640,775     (3,718,529

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (22,029,896     908,137        284,158        (1,864,106     (825,473

Distributions in excess of net investment income

    (10,027     (2,698     (13,105     (9,387     4,935   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 105,387,518      $ 300,118,708      $ 1,075,475,551      $ 73,016,490      $ 49,064,808   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share (unlimited shares authorized, no par value)

         

Investor class of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

  $      $ 12.33      $ 11.42      $      $   

Advisor class of shares:

         

Net asset value and redemption proceeds per share

    10.35        12.33        11.42        9.41        9.35   

Offering price per share(2)

    10.73        12.78        11.83        9.75        9.69   

Institutional class of shares:

         

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

    10.34        12.32        11.42        9.41        9.36   

Net assets:

         

Investor class of shares

  $      $ 137,986,991      $ 602,587,524      $      $   

Advisor class of shares

    27,578,856        24,805        311,932        42,843,272        528,616   

Institutional class of shares

    77,808,662        162,106,912        472,576,095        30,173,218        48,536,192   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 105,387,518      $ 300,118,708      $ 1,075,475,551      $ 73,016,490      $ 49,064,808   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding:

         

Investor class of shares

           11,192,158        52,745,827                 

Advisor class of shares

    2,664,293        2,012        27,304        4,551,253        56,514   

Institutional class of shares

    7,524,401        13,163,005        41,376,442        3,207,340        5,187,208   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shares outstanding

    10,188,694        24,357,175        94,149,573        7,758,593        5,243,722   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments, at cost:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

  $ 121,892,404      $ 333,354,425      $ 1,194,807,135      $ 72,870,817      $ 68,164,206   

Cash sweep investments in affiliated issuers

    4,336,323        6,085,570        19,640,890        3,669,881        183,434   

Investments in other affiliated issuers

                                2,349,402   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments, at cost

  $ 126,228,727      $ 339,439,995      $ 1,214,448,025      $ 76,540,698      $ 70,697,042   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Including $19,011,685, $39,183,192, $127,838,390 and $18,391,178, respectively, of securities on loan. A security on loan value represents both market value and accrued interest.
(2) Computation of offering price per share 100/96.5 of net asset value.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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    Government
Money
Market Fund
    Tax-Free
Money
Market Fund
    Prime
Money
Market Fund
 

Assets:

     

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value

  $ 393,242,335      $ 661,980,235      $ 3,415,265,765   

Investments in repurchase agreements

    175,519,266               457,970,915   

Cash

           1,000          

Dividends and interest receivable

    187,535        391,239        363,818   

Receivable for capital stock sold

                  17,956   

Prepaid expenses

    14,225        19,495        20,097   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    568,963,361        662,391,969        3,873,638,551   

Liabilities:

     

Payable for investments purchased

           5,214,001          

Payable to affiliates, net (Note 6)

    25,170        42,548        546,018   

Payable for income distribution

    6,066        22,381        84,238   

Other liabilities

    44,695        55,630        129,825   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    75,931        5,334,560        760,081   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 568,887,430      $ 657,057,409      $ 3,872,878,470   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets consist of:

     

Paid-in capital

  $ 568,887,430      $ 657,057,356      $ 3,872,902,433   

Accumulated net realized gain on investments

           3,187          

Distributions in excess of net investment income

           (3,134     (23,963
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 568,887,430      $ 657,057,409      $ 3,872,878,470   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share (unlimited shares authorized, no par value)

     

Investor class of shares:

     

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

  $ 1.00      $ 1.00      $ 1.00   

Institutional class of shares:

     

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

    1.00        1.00        1.00   

Net assets:

     

Investor class of shares

  $ 101,592,954      $ 142,051,918      $ 1,296,632,775   

Institutional class of shares

    467,294,476        515,005,491        2,576,245,695   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 568,887,430      $ 657,057,409      $ 3,872,878,470   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding:

     

Investor class of shares

    101,593,331        142,049,191        1,296,846,490   

Institutional class of shares

    467,294,099        515,035,833        2,576,320,561   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shares outstanding

    568,887,430        657,085,024        3,873,167,051   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments, at cost:

     

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

  $ 568,761,601      $ 661,980,235      $ 3,873,236,680   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments, at cost

  $ 568,761,601      $ 661,980,235      $ 3,873,236,680   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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    Low Volatility
Equity Fund
    Dividend
Income Fund
    Large-Cap
Value Fund
    Large-Cap
Growth Fund
    Mid-Cap
Value Fund
 

Investment income:

         

Dividend income from:

         

Unaffiliated issuers

  $ 1,445,212      $ 3,952,458 (1)    $ 5,354,829 (1)    $ 3,283,077 (1)    $ 4,493,819   

Affiliated issuers

    228        441        965        983        1,684   

Net securities lending income (Note 6)

    26,886        56,641        84,565        90,322        106,384   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income

    1,472,326        4,009,540        5,440,359        3,374,382        4,601,887   

Expenses:

         

Investment advisory fees (Note 6)

    338,858        627,129        2,000,429        1,997,963        2,236,738   

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 6)

    1,717        107,388        377,511        369,780        473,461   

Administration fees (Note 6)

    73,127        134,414        288,680        286,167        480,105   

Portfolio accounting fees

    52,573        68,686        113,472        112,982        146,965   

Recordkeeping fees

    33,229        35,886        76,151        94,481        105,850   

Custodian fees (Note 6)

    2,973        5,506        11,904        11,875        14,337   

Registration fees

    46,727        51,221        54,532        53,154        88,273   

Professional fees

    19,987        19,987        20,348        20,349        20,349   

Printing and postage

    1,535        46,619        44,180        44,239        48,344   

Directors’ fees

    12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192   

Distribution services fees (Note 6):

         

Advisor class

    943        69,172        70        73        67   

Retirement class R-3

                                135   

Miscellaneous

    7,190        7,850        9,136        9,085        10,992   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    591,051        1,186,050        3,008,605        3,012,340        3,637,808   

Deduct:

         

Expense waivers (Note 6)

    (147,875     (194,222     (27,286     (35,679       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

    443,176        991,828        2,981,319        2,976,661        3,637,808   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    1,029,150        3,017,712        2,459,040        397,721        964,079   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

         

Net realized gain on transactions from:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    3,091,790        7,674,193        31,924,904        35,989,512        30,944,561   

Net change in unrealized depreciation on:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    (1,007,578     (15,228,557     (34,447,348     (17,793,146     (41,027,357
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    2,084,212        (7,554,364     (2,522,444     18,196,366        (10,082,796
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 3,113,362      $ (4,536,652   $ (63,404   $ 18,594,087      $ (9,118,717
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Net of foreign taxes withheld of $1,485, $1,276 and $19,234, respectively.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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    Mid-Cap
Growth Fund
    Small-Cap
Value Fund
    Small-Cap
Core Fund
    Small-Cap
Growth Fund
    Global Low
Volatility
Equity Fund
 

Investment income:

         

Dividend income from:

         

Unaffiliated issuers

  $ 1,578,764 (1)    $ 840,026      $ 40,526      $ 4,194,564      $ 127,541 (1) 

Affiliated issuers

    842        523        14        2,821          

Net securities lending income (Note 6)

    258,850        46,557        2,582        1,662,181        2,299   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income

    1,838,456        887,106        43,122        5,859,566        129,840   

Expenses:

         

Investment advisory fees (Note 6)

    1,733,262        584,191        25,853        7,264,222        28,063   

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 6)

    315,589        108,456        894        950,252        195   

Administration fees (Note 6)

    379,506        127,861        5,966        736,086        4,643   

Portfolio accounting fees

    128,943        76,710        35,844        204,855        50,273   

Recordkeeping fees

    95,866        66,683        25,779        72,537        28,449   

Custodian fees (Note 6)

    11,111        3,744        175        32,420        32,679   

Registration fees

    87,026        87,289        52,402        42,884        43,479   

Professional fees

    20,349        19,987        23,226        20,349        23,485   

Printing and postage

    53,582        43,733        1,617        88,666        1,694   

Directors’ fees

    12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192   

Distribution services fees (Note 6):

         

Advisor class

    70        70,019        652               176   

Retirement class R-3

    132        127                        

Miscellaneous

    10,730        8,671        6,918        15,683        12,880   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    2,848,358        1,209,663        191,518        9,440,146        238,208   

Deduct:

         

Expense waivers (Note 6)

    (27,233     (186,820     (154,174            (201,142
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

    2,821,125        1,022,843        37,344        9,440,146        37,066   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

    (982,669     (135,737     5,778        (3,580,580     92,774   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency:

         

Net realized gain (loss) on transactions from:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    28,317,329        2,257,682        93,653        40,663,432        (21,837

Foreign currency transactions

                                (4,478
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net realized gain (loss)

    28,317,329        2,257,682        93,653        40,663,432        (26,315

Net change in unrealized depreciation on:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    (30,951,900     (8,437,907     (131,581     (46,047,343     (70,912

Investments in affiliated issuers

                         940,500          

Foreign currency translations

                                (118
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net change in unrealized depreciation

    (30,951,900     (8,437,907     (131,581     (45,106,843     (71,030
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and foreign currency

    (2,634,571     (6,180,225     (37,928     (4,443,411     (97,345
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (3,617,240   $ (6,315,962   $ (32,150   $ (8,023,991   $ (4,571
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Net of foreign taxes withheld of $10,207 and $10,570, respectively.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Statements of Operations   BMO Funds

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
    Pyrford
Global
Equity Fund
    Pyrford
International
Stock Fund
    LGM
Emerging
Markets
Equity Fund
    TCH
Emerging
Markets
Bond Fund
    Alternative
Strategies
Fund (1)
 

Investment income:

         

Dividend income from:

         

Unaffiliated issuers

  $ 38,436 (2)    $ 16,740,952 (2)    $ 3,964,637 (2)    $ 163      $ 175,127 (2) 

Interest income

                         453,250 (2)      163,922   

Net securities lending income (Note 6)

    583        253,957        14,680        3,766          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income

    39,019        16,994,909        3,979,317        457,179        339,049   

Expenses:

         

Investment advisory fees (Note 6)

    7,225        3,585,498        1,537,858        46,275        421,348   

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 6)

    990        216,751        101,278        6,218          

Administration fees (Note 6)

    1,806        731,792        181,977        8,434        37,178   

Portfolio accounting fees

    49,042        71,472        23,672        51,011        178,615   

Recordkeeping fees

    25,698        205,731        39,947        27,016        18,523   

Custodian fees (Note 6)

    20,689        238,803        324,197        7,267        241,743   

Registration fees

    52,274        101,102        60,585        44,405        42,662   

Professional fees

    23,486        20,698        26,247        26,485        62,346   

Printing and postage

    1,739        57,987        67,580        1,678        19,535   

Directors’ fees

    12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192        8,674   

Interest expense and dividends on securities sold short

                                129,558   

Distribution services fees (Note 6):

         

Advisor class

    694        132        60,933        3,660        1,462   

Retirement class R-3

           121                        

Miscellaneous

    8,072        20,179        19,759        8,214        4,329   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    203,907        5,262,458        2,456,225        242,855        1,165,973   

Deduct:

         

Expense waivers (Note 6)

    (191,401     (196,754     (328,973     (170,052     (551,511
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

    12,506        5,065,704        2,127,252        72,803        614,462   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

    26,513        11,929,205        1,852,065        384,376        (275,413

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, options, futures contracts and foreign currency:

         

Net realized gain (loss) on transactions from:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    1,278        (2,709,190     1,194,398 (3)      122,213        461,572   

Foreign currency transactions

    (2,011     2,466,894        (178,892     (2,766     ( 6,667

Forward contracts

    9,644        0                      177,581   

Futures contracts

                                (494,389

Purchased options

                                54,634   

Written options

                                879,443   

Short sales

                                (4,355
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net realized gain (loss)

    8,911        (242,296     1,015,506        119,447        1,067,819   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    (151,184     (85,377,247     (27,535,333     (831,156     66,907   

Futures contracts

                                (193,768

Forward contracts

    3,704        1,223,525                      86,001   

Purchased options

                                (30,387

Written options

                                (152,869

Short sales

                                766,283   

Foreign currency translations

    (80     (54,524     2,848        (132     261   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (147,560     (84,208,246     (27,532,485     (831,288     542,428   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, options, futures contracts and foreign currency

    (138,649     (84,450,542     (26,516,979     (711,841     1,610,247   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (112,136   $ (72,521,337   $ (24,664,914   $ (327,465   $ 1,334,834   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from December 16, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2015
(2) Net of foreign taxes withheld of $2,342, $1,271,037, $318,190, $62 and $829, respectively.
(3) Net of foreign taxes withheld of $80,767, $44,096 of which is related to appreciated investments held at period end.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Statements of Operations   BMO Funds

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
    Ultra Short
Tax-Free Fund
    Short
Tax-Free Fund
    Short-Term
Income Fund
    Intermediate
Tax-Free Fund
    Mortgage
Income Fund
 

Investment income:

         

Dividend income from:

         

Unaffiliated issuers

  $      $      $ 263,817      $ 617,164      $   

Affiliated issuers

    2,777        3,371        1,356        30,652        342   

Interest income

    6,872,762        2,214,116        3,664,744        45,296,099        3,926,524   

Net securities lending income (Note 6)

                  35,444               2,831   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income

    6,875,539        2,217,487        3,965,361        45,943,915        3,929,697   

Expenses:

         

Investment advisory fees (Note 6)

    1,382,777        303,849        487,539        3,129,717        450,276   

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 6)

    172,715        67,874        185,933        2,969,909        251,311   

Administration fees (Note 6)

    770,197        137,979        274,144        1,227,913        132,179   

Portfolio accounting fees

    304,542        146,973        136,155        467,305        82,700   

Recordkeeping fees

    40,041        35,358        55,413        118,074        60,678   

Custodian fees (Note 6)

    33,844        5,639        10,883        72,343        5,463   

Registration fees

    67,885        64,762        55,889        119,862        52,315   

Professional fees

    24,469        24,469        24,469        24,857        26,529   

Printing and postage

    9,574        6,127        22,316        87,670        14,982   

Directors’ fees

    12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192   

Distribution services fees (Note 6):

         

Advisor class

    67        154        62        5,186        64   

Miscellaneous

    14,581        7,475        8,810        21,472        7,807   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    2,832,884        812,851        1,273,805        8,256,500        1,096,496   

Deduct:

         

Expense waivers (Note 6)

    (347,613     (257,996     (220,052     (213,709     (161,223
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

    2,485,271        554,855        1,053,753        8,042,791        935,273   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    4,390,268        1,662,632        2,911,608        37,901,124        2,994,424   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and futures contracts:

         

Net realized gain on transactions from:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    722,593        358,636        196,403        5,905,608        840,188   

Futures contracts

           (16,021            (668,831       

Net realized gain on capital gains distributions from:

         

Investments in affiliated issuers

           24               149          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net realized gain

    722,593        342,639        196,403        5,236,926        840,188   

Net change in unrealized depreciation on:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    (1,720,781     (366,797     (1,491,738     (5,870,944     (670,112

Investments in affiliated issuers

           (843            (4,977       

Futures contracts

           (1,679            25,722          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net change in unrealized depreciation

    (1,720,781     (369,319     (1,491,738     (5,850,199     (670,112
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and futures contracts

    (998,188     (26,680     (1,295,335     (613,273     170,076   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 3,392,080      $ 1,635,952      $ 1,616,273      $ 37,287,851      $ 3,164,500   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Year Ended August 31, 2015

 

Statements of Operations   BMO Funds

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
    TCH
Intermediate
Income Fund
    TCH
Corporate
Income Fund
    TCH
Core Plus
Bond Fund
    Monegy
High Yield
Bond Fund
    Multi-Asset
Income Fund
 

Investment income:

         

Dividend income from:

         

Unaffiliated issuers

  $ 347      $ 453      $ 5,960      $      $ 1,686,174   

Affiliated issuers

    1,323        2,202        4,261        311        97,253   

Interest income

    3,498,779 (1)      9,480,132 (1)      33,544,407        4,551,035        18,938   

Net securities lending income (Note 6)

    58,292        71,672        221,397               86,727   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income

    3,558,741        9,554,459        33,776,025        4,551,346        1,889,092   

Expenses:

         

Investment advisory fees (Note 6)

    499,274        645,453        1,914,460        372,900        144,070   

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 6)

    58,447        315,471        1,401,001        63,863        836   

Administration fees (Note 6)

    142,803        301,322        924,674        79,883        86,442   

Portfolio accounting fees

    79,588        132,383        278,305        83,160        46,317   

Recordkeeping fees

    54,228        38,851        35,391        35,002        26,175   

Custodian fees (Note 6)

    5,984        12,213        45,363        3,275        2,529   

Registration fees

    53,458        64,614        87,063        48,102        54,775   

Professional fees

    25,988        26,529        25,359        25,988        23,226   

Printing and postage

    5,895        20,873        46,385        49,597        1,751   

Directors’ fees

    12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192   

Distribution services fees (Note 6):

         

Advisor class

    21,280        63        546        38,795        532   

Miscellaneous

    8,033        8,500        16,422        7,429        7,002   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    967,170        1,578,464        4,787,161        820,186        405,847   

Deduct:

         

Expense waivers (Note 6)

    (138,057     (139,415            (232,758     (87,524
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

    829,113        1,439,049        4,787,161        587,428        318,323   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    2,729,628        8,115,410        28,988,864        3,963,918        1,570,769   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

         

Net realized gain (loss) on transactions from:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    522,798        1,721,663        5,137,972        (1,863,055     (912,903

Investments in affiliated issuers

                                (31,523

Net realized gain on capital gains distributions from:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

                                208,518   

Investments in affiliated issuers

                                36,767   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net realized gain (loss)

    522,798        1,721,663        5,137,972        (1,863,055     (699,141

Net change in unrealized depreciation on:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    (3,844,747     (17,755,993     (46,860,911     (4,162,348     (4,171,632

Investments in affiliated issuers

                                (119,964
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net change in unrealized depreciation

    (3,844,747     (17,755,993     (46,860,911     (4,162,348     (4,291,596
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

    (3,321,949     (16,034,330     (41,722,939     (6,025,403     (4,990,737
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (592,321   $ (7,918,920   $ (12,734,075   $ (2,061,485   $ (3,419,968
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Net of foreign taxes withheld of $678 and $1,455, respectively.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Statements of Operations   BMO Funds

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
    Government
Money
Market Fund
    Tax-Free
Money
Market Fund
    Prime
Money
Market Fund
 

Investment income:

     

Dividend income from:

     

Unaffiliated issuers

  $ 18,473      $ 101,129      $ 195,284   

Interest income

    550,986        1,010,602        6,906,900   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income

    569,459        1,111,731        7,102,184   

Expenses:

     

Investment advisory fees (Note 6)

    1,245,872        1,286,559        5,123,339   

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 6)

    309,514        345,738        3,213,750   

Administration fees (Note 6)

    207,138        214,148        1,188,579   

Portfolio accounting fees

    126,912        136,460        364,239   

Recordkeeping fees

    22,642        28,673        100,276   

Custodian fees (Note 6)

    27,343        28,228        156,834   

Registration fees

    58,826        65,412        69,408   

Professional fees

    23,438        28,488        28,588   

Printing and postage

    14,399        14,564        94,806   

Directors’ fees

    12,192        12,192        12,192   

Miscellaneous

    15,347        16,633        48,548   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    2,063,623        2,177,095        10,400,559   

Deduct:

     

Expense waivers (Note 6)

    (1,559,656     (1,130,417     (3,773,948
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

    503,967        1,046,678        6,626,611   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    65,492        65,053        475,573   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments:

     

Net realized gain on transactions from:

     

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    1,022        57,154        11,653   

Net realized gain on capital gains distributions from:

     

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

           3,667          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

    1,022        60,821        11,653   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 66,514      $ 125,874      $ 487,226   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets    

 

   

 

    

 

    

 

 
    Low Volatility
Equity Fund
     Dividend
Income Fund
     Large-Cap
Value Fund
 
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
     Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
     Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 

Change in net assets resulting from:

             

Operations:

             

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 1,029,150      $ 716,921       $ 3,017,712      $ 2,477,965       $ 2,459,040      $ 1,849,833   

Net realized gain on investments

    3,091,790        3,229,841         7,674,193        8,368,683         31,924,904        26,508,955   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    (1,007,578     4,593,885         (15,228,557     12,350,996         (34,447,348     24,547,915   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

    3,113,362        8,540,647         (4,536,652     23,197,644         (63,404     52,906,703   

Distributions to shareholders:

             

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

             

Investor class of shares

    (6,977 )(1)      (6,565      (1,186,086 )(2)      (1,195,276      (901,154     (829,422

Advisor class of shares

    (4,349     (103      (431,612     (129      (168     (80

Institutional class of shares

    (1,010,451     (687,874      (1,409,959     (1,192,157      (999,630     (1,018,781

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                           

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain on investments:

             

Investor class of shares

    (39,615 )(1)      (5,461      (4,222,585 )(2)      (1,884,074      (12,652,370     (7,402,822

Advisor class of shares

    (1,786             (1,714             (2,498       

Institutional class of shares

    (3,826,363     (366,168      (3,470,285     (1,741,926      (11,211,505     (6,789,521

Retirement class R-3 of shares

                                           

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                           
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (4,889,541     (1,066,171      (10,722,241     (6,013,562      (25,767,325     (16,040,626

Capital stock transactions:

             

Proceeds from sale of shares

    34,066,885        15,012,578         105,157,269        19,032,803         76,243,337        43,628,685   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

    4,688,331        996,074         10,451,304        5,812,132         25,273,282        15,638,461   

Cost of shares redeemed

    (16,885,622     (7,252,099      (99,642,010     (30,150,146      (74,680,109     (59,434,707

Redemption fees

                                           
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from capital stock transactions

    21,869,594        8,756,553         15,966,563        (5,305,211      26,836,510        (167,561
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets

    20,093,415        16,231,029         707,670        11,878,871         1,005,781        36,698,516   

Net assets:

             

Beginning of period

    57,860,107        41,629,078         119,100,480        107,221,609         250,301,681        213,603,165   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 77,953,522      $ 57,860,107       $ 119,808,150      $ 119,100,480       $ 251,307,462      $ 250,301,681   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income (distributions in excess of net investment income) included in net assets at end of period

  $ 146,915      $ 139,543       $ 359,485      $ 375,730       $ 874,732      $ 335,809   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from September 1, 2014, to May 19, 2015 (termination of Investor class of shares).
(2) Reflects operations for the period from September 1, 2014, to April 21, 2015 (termination of Investor class of shares).

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Large-Cap
Growth Fund
    Mid-Cap
Value Fund
    Mid-Cap
Growth Fund
    Small-Cap
Value Fund
 
Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 
             
             
$ 397,721      $ 375,724      $ 964,079      $ 1,111,708      $ (982,669   $ (1,229,975   $ (135,737   $ (102,761
  35,989,512        35,599,369        30,944,561        40,860,457        28,317,329        32,315,790        2,257,682        4,659,447   
  (17,793,146     21,291,675        (41,027,357     29,950,522        (30,951,900     15,050,417        (8,437,907     5,656,767   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  18,594,087        57,266,768        (9,118,717     71,922,687        (3,617,240     46,136,232        (6,315,962     10,213,453   
             
             
  (46,157     (186,519     (218,425     (780,220                            
  (11            (31                                   
  (316,730     (590,234     (359,452     (990,163                            
                (88                                   
             
  (16,187,273     (7,329,851     (21,590,475     (25,222,565     (16,700,632     (14,137,766     (3,753,213 )(2)      (4,379,689
  (3,860            (3,095            (3,530            (1,447       
  (18,306,862     (10,290,180     (16,682,449     (16,708,841     (18,349,361     (17,580,845     (901,472     (1,415,121
                (3,100            (3,467            (1,439       
                (3,100            (3,467            (1,439       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (34,860,893     (18,396,784     (38,860,215     (43,701,789     (35,060,457     (31,718,611     (4,659,010     (5,794,810
             
  111,470,511        24,030,180        63,552,263        53,822,119        42,265,777        32,484,772        121,626,984        28,120,471   
  34,439,604        18,014,586        38,180,122        42,765,137        34,376,134        31,029,244        4,638,347        5,765,924   
  (123,442,486     (66,928,648     (101,837,128     (104,383,055     (96,911,614     (60,830,168     (105,569,640     (11,769,508
                       174                               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  22,467,629        (24,883,882     (104,743     (7,795,625     (20,269,703     2,683,848        20,695,691        22,116,887   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  6,200,823        13,986,102        (48,083,675     20,425,273        (58,947,400     17,101,469        9,720,719        26,535,530   
             
  228,712,462        214,726,360        334,701,924        314,276,651        266,813,099        249,711,630        82,444,956        55,909,426   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 234,913,285      $ 228,712,462      $ 286,618,249      $ 334,701,924      $ 207,865,699      $ 266,813,099      $ 92,165,675      $ 82,444,956   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 397,516      $ 362,693      $ 663,123      $ 277,991      $ (702,405   $      $ (76,849   $   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets    

 

   

 

    

 

    

 

 
    Small-Cap
Core Fund
     Small-Cap
Growth Fund
     Global Low
Volatility
Equity Fund
 
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (1)
     Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
     Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (2)
 

Change in net assets resulting from:

             

Operations:

             

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 5,778      $ (1,695    $ (3,580,580   $ (6,433,325    $ 92,774      $ 23,639   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

    93,653        (45,782      40,663,432        156,066,640         (26,315     16,673   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation

    (131,581     162,199         (45,106,843     (46,892,549      (71,030     197,906   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

    (32,150     114,722         (8,023,991     102,740,766         (4,571     238,218   

Distributions to shareholders:

             

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

             

Investor class of shares

                                  (864 )(3)        

Advisor class of shares

                                  (168       

Institutional class of shares

                                  (33,606       

Retirement class R-3 of shares

                                           

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                           

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain on investments:

             

Investor class of shares

                   (68,550,887     (54,356,984      (601 )(3)        

Advisor class of shares

                                  (117       

Institutional class of shares

                   (60,216,571     (43,245,674      (17,829       
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

                   (128,767,458     (97,602,658      (53,185       

Capital stock transactions:

             

Proceeds from sale of shares

    1,415,032        3,462,916         166,986,254        236,953,610         367,175        3,842,978   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

                   121,850,268        92,226,147         53,034          

Cost of shares redeemed

    (699,241             (301,057,602     (248,589,665      (153,917     (3,650

Redemption fees

                          5,665                  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from capital stock transactions

    715,791        3,462,916         (12,221,080     80,595,757         266,292        3,839,328   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets

    683,641        3,577,638         (149,012,529     85,733,865         208,536        4,077,546   

Net assets:

             

Beginning of period

    3,577,638                795,080,587        709,346,722         4,077,546          
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 4,261,279      $ 3,577,638       $ 646,068,058      $ 795,080,587       $ 4,286,082      $ 4,077,546   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income (distributions in excess of net investment income) included in net assets at end of period

  $ 4,781      $ (365    $ (2,129,977   $       $ 76,439      $ 22,791   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(2) Reflects operations for the period from September 30, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(3) Reflects operations for the period from September 1, 2014, to April 21, 2015 (termination of Investor class of shares).

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Pyrford
Global
Equity Fund
    Pyrford
International
Stock Fund
    LGM
Emerging Markets
Equity Fund
    TCH
Emerging Markets
Bond Fund
 
Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (2)
 
             
             
$ 26,513      $ 22,344      $ 11,929,205      $ 9,416,550      $ 1,852,065      $ 2,796,137      $ 384,376      $ 301,238   
  8,911        4,482        (242,296     1,003,407        1,015,506        (4,228,708     119,447        168,927   
  (147,560     50,040        (84,208,246     23,565,093        (27,532,485     25,055,600        (831,288     425,401   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (112,136     76,866        (72,521,337     33,985,050        (24,664,914     23,623,029        (327,465     895,566   
             
             
  (13,098 )(3)             (529,973     (3,117,094     (754,339 )(3)      (642,533     (169,763 )(3)      (39,375
  (533            (155            (304            (1,108       
  (12,320            (2,124,604     (9,834,761     (1,668,087     (1,571,070     (175,997     (40,425
                (121                                   
                (206                                   
             
  (3,960 )(3)                    (182,547                   (113,483 )(3)        
  (161                                        (740       
  (3,392                   (516,425                   (113,843       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (33,464            (2,655,059     (13,650,827     (2,422,730     (2,213,603     (574,934     (79,800
             
  776,387        1,116,294        524,295,353        137,260,498        113,611,622        55,250,430        4,064,723        7,044,375   
  33,465               2,287,805        11,973,143        2,136,875        2,016,195        574,934        79,800   
  (673,179            (79,991,695     (26,906,144     (114,321,966     (30,067,403     (3,982,719       
                3,177        1,105        261        741                 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  136,673        1,116,294        446,594,640        122,328,602        1,426,792        27,199,963        656,938        7,124,175   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (8,927     1,193,160        371,418,244        142,662,825        (25,660,852     48,609,389        (245,461     7,939,941   
             
  1,193,160               353,913,255        211,250,430        174,660,750        126,051,361        7,939,941          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 1,184,233      $ 1,193,160      $ 725,331,499      $ 353,913,255      $ 148,999,898      $ 174,660,750      $ 7,694,480      $ 7,939,941   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 28,617      $ 20,422      $ 13,174,099      $ 1,433,059      $ 1,456,258      $ 2,242,485      $ 252,676      $ 226,416   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets    

 

   

 

    

 

    

 

 
    Alternative
Strategies Fund
     Ultra Short
Tax-Free Fund
     Short
Tax-Free Fund
 
    Period Ended
August 31,
2015 (1)
     Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
     Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 

Change in net assets resulting from:

           

Operations:

           

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (275,413    $ 4,390,268      $ 5,502,872       $ 1,662,632      $ 1,069,192   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, options, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions

    1,067,819         722,593        49,963         342,639        99,090   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, options, futures contracts and foreign currency translation

    542,428         (1,720,781     3,598,577         (369,319     1,641,330   
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

    1,334,834         3,392,080        9,151,412         1,635,952        2,809,612   

Distributions to shareholders:

           

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

           

Investor class of shares

            (237,646     (516,317      (320,815     (261,086

Advisor class of shares

            (92     (33      (676     (85

Institutional class of shares

            (4,152,530     (4,986,522      (1,341,165     (808,021

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain on investments:

           

Investor class of shares

            (2,132     (22,801      (6,928       

Advisor class of shares

            (1             (6       

Institutional class of shares

            (21,209     (151,283      (28,169       
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

            (4,413,610     (5,676,956      (1,697,759     (1,069,192

Capital stock transactions:

           

Proceeds from sale of shares

    36,088,693         766,804,855        715,858,142         108,741,030        97,083,301   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

            1,495,429        1,730,141         522,359        360,717   

Cost of shares redeemed

    (2,151,437      (731,777,138     (828,296,698      (81,843,010     (45,045,191

Redemption fees

                                    
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from capital stock transactions

    33,937,256         36,523,146        (110,708,415      27,420,379        52,398,827   
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets

    35,272,090         35,501,616        (107,233,959      27,358,572        54,139,247   

Net assets:

           

Beginning of period

            731,180,180        838,414,139         103,517,378        49,378,131   
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 35,272,090       $ 766,681,796      $ 731,180,180       $ 130,875,950      $ 103,517,378   
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income (distributions in excess of net investment income) included in net assets at end of period

  $ (64,861    $ (11,238   $ (11,239    $ 8,885      $ 8,909   
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from December 16, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2015
(2) Reflects operations for the period from September 1, 2014, to May 19, 2015 (termination of Investor class of shares).

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Short-Term
Income Fund
    Intermediate
Tax-Free Fund
    Mortgage
Income Fund
    TCH Intermediate
Income Fund
 
Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 
             
             
$ 2,911,608      $ 2,997,697      $ 37,901,124      $ 32,776,740      $ 2,994,424      $ 3,429,662      $ 2,729,628      $ 2,728,521   
  196,403        63,612        5,236,926        560,826        840,188        (892,869     522,798        984,810   
  (1,491,738     894,630        (5,850,199     66,381,407        (670,112     4,722,743        (3,844,747     3,813,348   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  1,616,273        3,955,939        37,287,851        99,718,973        3,164,500        7,259,536        (592,321     7,526,679   
             
             
  (881,646     (1,256,247     (26,563,637     (22,706,623     (2,865,537     (3,299,688     (439,742 )(2)      (647,658
  (296     (78     (46,467     (3,741     (729     (188     (184,867     (126
  (2,437,768     (2,005,611     (11,291,168     (10,066,376     (737,426     (859,448     (2,295,387     (2,100,508
             
                (121,985     (60,866                            
                (219                                   
                (43,436     (25,260                            

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (3,319,710     (3,261,936     (38,066,912     (32,862,866     (3,603,692     (4,159,324     (2,919,996     (2,748,292
             
  209,764,498        100,427,213        773,132,228        499,937,409        17,372,434        22,268,324        61,092,933        45,075,688   
  1,963,139        2,066,808        29,457,695        24,055,077        3,022,491        3,470,494        2,063,283        2,078,688   
  (98,286,430     (112,801,171     (390,430,836     (386,396,874     (36,955,253     (69,247,065     (99,406,202     (48,638,537
                       3,656               323                 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  113,441,207        (10,307,150     412,159,087        137,599,268        (16,560,328     (43,507,924     (36,249,986     (1,484,161

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  111,737,770        (9,613,147     411,380,026        204,455,375        (16,999,520     (40,407,712     (39,762,303     3,294,226   
             
  219,556,909        229,170,056        1,401,467,041        1,197,011,666        134,386,387        174,794,099        145,149,821        141,855,595   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 331,294,679      $ 219,556,909      $ 1,812,847,067      $ 1,401,467,041      $ 117,386,867      $ 134,386,387      $ 105,387,518      $ 145,149,821   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 1,359      $ 1,360      $ 73,742      $ 129,217      $ (14,927   $ (14,927   $ (10,027   $ (10,027

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets    

 

   

 

    

 

    

 

 
        
TCH Corporate
Income Fund
     TCH Core Plus
Bond Fund
     Monegy
High Yield
Bond Fund
 
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
     Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
     Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 

Change in net assets resulting from:

             

Operations:

             

Net investment income

  $ 8,115,410      $ 5,079,945       $ 28,988,864      $ 23,058,081       $ 3,963,918      $ 5,349,738   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    1,721,663        1,655,375         5,137,972        3,011,756         (1,863,055     1,763,550   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    (17,755,993     8,680,708         (46,860,911     44,095,696         (4,162,348     775,398   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

    (7,918,920     15,416,028         (12,734,075     70,165,533         (2,061,485     7,888,686   

Distributions to shareholders:

             

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

             

Investor class of shares

    (3,600,461     (1,432,467      (15,403,838     (13,234,133      (1,340,611 )(1)      (2,601,595

Advisor class of shares

    (721     (194      (6,047     (186      (795,951     (336

Institutional class of shares

    (4,553,378     (3,707,733      (14,177,598     (10,710,355      (1,827,356     (2,748,257

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain on investments:

             

Investor class of shares

    (405,429     (514,185      (2,668,765     (727,136      (943,476 )(1)      (656,961

Advisor class of shares

    (91             (127             (583       

Institutional class of shares

    (514,709     (1,686,946      (2,218,338     (515,877      (816,183     (670,967
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (9,074,789     (7,341,525      (34,474,713     (25,187,687      (5,724,160     (6,678,116

Capital stock transactions:

             

Proceeds from sale of shares

    190,134,968        95,930,303         369,085,747        271,390,794         56,999,453        20,319,480   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

    6,210,848        5,697,278         31,818,510        23,068,922         5,079,659        5,726,012   

Cost of shares redeemed

    (79,378,889     (38,906,177      (218,938,744     (183,620,244      (58,906,170     (48,106,882
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from capital stock transactions

    116,966,927        62,721,404         181,965,513        110,839,472         3,172,942        (22,061,390
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets

    99,973,218        70,795,907         134,756,725        155,817,318         (4,612,703     (20,850,820

Net assets:

             

Beginning of period

    200,145,490        129,349,583         940,718,826        784,901,508         77,629,193        98,480,013   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 300,118,708      $ 200,145,490       $ 1,075,475,551      $ 940,718,826       $ 73,016,490      $ 77,629,193   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income (distributions in excess of net investment income) included in net assets at end of period

  $ (2,698   $ (2,698    $ (13,105   $ (2,314    $ (9,387   $ (8,520
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from September 1, 2014, to April 21, 2015 (termination of Investor class of shares).
(2) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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    BMO Funds

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
    
Multi-Asset
Income Fund
    Government Money
Market Fund
    Tax-Free Money
Market Fund
    Prime Money
Market Fund
 
Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (2)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 
             
             
$ 1,570,769      $ 389,521      $ 65,492      $ 58,074      $ 65,053      $ 150,618      $ 475,573      $ 381,695   
  (699,141     2,896        1,022               60,821        38,299        11,653        41,143   
  (4,291,596     573,067                                             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (3,419,968     965,484        66,514        58,074        125,874        188,917        487,226        422,838   
             
             
  (9,112 )(1)      (4,824     (12,960     (11,844     (13,614     (12,728     (130,308     (140,697
  (5,724     (185                                          
  (1,699,009     (375,937     (52,532     (46,230     (55,106     (137,890     (345,265     (240,998
             
  (90 )(1)             (200            (12,785     (6,892     (11,392     (2,658
  (43                                                 
  (14,682            (822            (44,369     (31,407     (22,454     (3,975

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (1,728,660     (380,946     (66,514     (58,074     (125,874     (188,917     (509,419     (388,328
             
  31,551,837        46,900,789        2,766,898,733        1,871,493,091        2,147,500,616        2,324,549,521        11,715,102,065        11,979,493,814   
  133,602        25,811        10,972        6,403        21,921        19,647        72,243        59,745   
  (23,704,376     (1,278,765     (2,731,202,400     (1,903,251,168     (2,075,540,945     (2,557,891,305     (11,167,584,776     (12,667,595,505

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  7,981,063        45,647,835        35,707,305        (31,751,674     71,981,592        (233,322,137     547,589,532        (688,041,946

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  2,832,435        46,232,373        35,707,305        (31,751,674     71,981,592        (233,322,137     547,567,339        (688,007,436
             
  46,232,373               533,180,125        564,931,799        585,075,817        818,397,954        3,325,311,131        4,013,318,567   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 49,064,808      $ 46,232,373      $ 568,887,430      $ 533,180,125      $ 657,057,409      $ 585,075,817      $ 3,872,878,470      $ 3,325,311,131   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 4,935      $ 4,566      $      $      $ (3,134   $ 53      $ (23,963   $ (23,963

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights—Investor Class of Shares (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

Period

Ended

August 31,

  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
(loss)
  Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions to
shareholders
from net
investment
income
  Distributions to
shareholders from
net realized gain
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (1)(4)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets (5)        
                    Gross
Expenses
  Net
Expenses (2)
  Net
investment
income
(loss) (2)
  Net assets,
end of period

(000 omitted)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (4)

Large-Cap Value Fund

  

                                               
2015     $ 17.04       $ 0.13       $ (0.22 )     $ (0.09 )     $ (0.10 )     $ (1.62 )     $ (1.72 )     $ 15.23         (0.70 )%       1.22 %       1.21 %       0.80 %     $ 156,840         72 %
2014       14.54         0.11         3.57         3.68         (0.12 )       (1.06 )       (1.18 )       17.04         26.47         1.23         1.23         0.70         131,012         68  
2013(3)       12.21         0.13         2.37         2.50         (0.17 )               (0.17 )       14.54         20.65         1.27         1.24         1.00         111,769         71  
2012(3)       10.62         0.12         1.57         1.69         (0.10 )               (0.10 )       12.21         16.04         1.30         1.24         1.10         76,786         127  
2011(3)       9.27         0.09         1.31         1.40         (0.05 )               (0.05 )       10.62         15.15         1.29         1.24         0.78         67,845         55  

Large-Cap Growth Fund

  

                                               
2015       17.94         (0.01 )       0.93         0.92         (0.01 )       (2.59 )       (2.60 )       16.26         5.58         1.23         1.21         0.03         161,918         94  
2014       15.08         0.01         4.34         4.35         (0.04 )       (1.45 )       (1.49 )       17.94         30.33         1.24         1.24         0.03         97,738         67  
2013(3)       14.16         0.06         1.93         1.99         (0.03 )       (1.04 )       (1.07 )       15.08         15.07         1.25         1.24         0.37         92,037         100  
2012(3)       11.97         0.01         2.18         2.19                                 14.16         18.30         1.29         1.24         0.11         103,385         185  
2011(3)       9.90         (0.02 )       2.10         2.08         (0.01 )               (0.01 )       11.97         20.99         1.29         1.24         (0.14 )       80,508         113  

Mid-Cap Value Fund

  

                                               
2015       17.66         0.03         (0.59 )       (0.56 )       (0.02 )       (2.06 )       (2.08 )       15.02         (3.55 )       1.22         1.22         0.19         178,631         27  
2014       16.24         0.04         3.64         3.68         (0.06 )       (2.20 )       (2.26 )       17.66         24.65         1.20         1.20         0.23         189,016         30  
2013(3)       13.24         0.08         3.62         3.70         (0.08 )       (0.62 )       (0.70 )       16.24         29.23         1.22         1.22         0.51         191,459         48  
2012(3)       11.93         0.09         1.27         1.36         (0.05 )               (0.05 )       13.24         11.47         1.25         1.23         0.69         132,283         31  
2011(3)       10.30         0.06         1.63         1.69         (0.06 )               (0.06 )       11.93         16.35         1.26         1.24         0.47         131,209         37  

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

  

                                               
2015       23.93         (0.11 )       (0.57 )       (0.68 )               (3.23 )       (3.23 )       20.02         (2.89 )       1.25         1.24         (0.52 )       125,019         53  
2014       22.94         (0.14 )       4.19         4.05                 (3.06 )       (3.06 )       23.93         19.16         1.22         1.22         (0.61 )       121,928         57  
2013(3)       20.11         (0.11 )       4.21         4.10                 (1.27 )       (1.27 )       22.94         21.40         1.22         1.22         (0.49 )       107,410         58  
2012(3)       17.78         (0.10 )       2.43         2.33                                 20.11         13.10         1.25         1.24         (0.52 )       95,884         69  
2011(3)       14.42         (0.04 )       3.40         3.36                                 17.78         23.30         1.30         1.23         (0.21 )       92,911         79  

Small-Cap Growth Fund

  

                                               
2015       22.31         (0.14 )       (0.27 )       (0.41 )               (3.79 )       (3.79 )       18.11         (1.56 )       1.40         1.40         (0.61 )       307,052         59  
2014       22.21         (0.08 )       3.12         3.04                 (2.94 )       (2.94 )       22.31         14.44         1.40         1.40         (0.36 )       431,093         82  
2013(3)       18.12         (0.17 )       5.59         5.42                 (1.33 )       (1.33 )       22.21         31.90         1.41         1.41         (0.87 )       412,282         76  
2012(3)       17.49         (0.15 )       1.89         1.74                 (1.11 )       (1.11 )       18.12         10.19         1.46         1.44         (0.83 )       331,307         85  
2011(3)       14.03         (0.14 )       3.60         3.46                                 17.49         24.66         1.46         1.44         (0.90 )       335,200         101  

Pyrford International Stock Fund

  

                                               
2015(3)       13.11         0.23         (1.52 )       (1.29 )       (0.08 )               (0.08 )       11.74         (9.86 )       1.28         1.24         2.02         91,700         9  
2014(3)       12.07         0.36         1.27         1.63         (0.56 )       (0.03 )       (0.59 )       13.11         13.69         1.27         1.24         3.12         81,352         6  
2013(3)       10.76         0.24         1.35         1.59         (0.23 )       (0.05 )       (0.28 )       12.07         14.98         1.34         1.24         2.23         51,265         15  
2012(3)(7)       10.00         0.23         0.53         0.76                                 10.76         7.60         1.39         1.24         3.55         39,938         13  

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.09         0.04         (0.01 )       0.03         (0.04 )               (0.04 )       10.08         0.25         0.60         0.55         0.34         64,333         57  
2014       10.04         0.06         0.05         0.11         (0.06 )       (0.00 )       (0.06 )       10.09         1.10         0.59         0.55         0.57         67,617         86  
2013       10.09         0.07         (0.04 )       0.03         (0.08 )       (0.00 )       (0.08 )       10.04         0.26         0.57         0.55         0.72         99,168         71  
2012(3)       10.06         0.11         0.03         0.14         (0.11 )       (0.00 )       (0.11 )       10.09         1.41         0.62         0.55         1.06         107,582         128  
2011(3)       10.07         0.14         (0.01 )       0.13         (0.14 )       (0.00 )       (0.14 )       10.06         1.33         0.65         0.55         1.41         55,069         148  

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Period

Ended

August 31,

  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
(loss)
  Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions to
shareholders
from net
investment
income
  Distributions to
shareholders from
net realized gain
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (1)(4)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets (5)        
                    Gross
Expenses
  Net
Expenses (2)
  Net
investment
income
(loss) (2)
  Net assets,
end of period

(000 omitted)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (4)

Short Tax-Free Fund

  

                                               
2015     $ 10.20       $ 0.12       $ (0.00 )     $ 0.12       $ (0.12 )     $       $ (0.12 )     $ 10.20         1.21 %       0.83 %       0.55 %       1.18 %     $ 24,689         50 %
2014       9.95         0.13         0.25         0.38         (0.13 )               (0.13 )       10.20         3.86         0.87         0.55         1.30         25,442         69  
2013(3)(9)       10.00         0.08         (0.05 )       0.03         (0.08 )               (0.08 )       9.95         0.34         1.06         0.55         1.17         15,240         74  

Short-Term Income Fund

  

                                               
2015       9.40         0.09         (0.05 )       0.04         (0.11 )               (0.11 )       9.33         0.43         0.69         0.60         1.02         67,376         29  
2014       9.37         0.10         0.04         0.14         (0.11 )               (0.11 )       9.40         1.55         0.68         0.60         1.11         77,006         43  
2013(3)       9.47         0.14         (0.09 )       0.05         (0.15 )               (0.15 )       9.37         0.55         0.68         0.60         1.45         111,792         51  
2012(3)       9.32         0.18         0.15         0.33         (0.18 )               (0.18 )       9.47         3.62         0.72         0.60         1.89         90,098         63  
2011(3)       9.30         0.25         (0.00 )       0.25         (0.23 )               (0.23 )       9.32         2.59         0.78         0.60         2.65         64,882         114  

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

  

                                               
2015       11.25         0.26         0.01         0.27         (0.26 )               (0.26 )       11.26         2.36         0.57         0.55         2.23         1,250,815         26  
2014       10.66         0.28         0.59         0.87         (0.28 )       (0.00 )       (0.28 )       11.25         8.29         0.61         0.55         2.58         1,003,132         35  
2013(3)       11.30         0.28         (0.57 )       (0.29 )       (0.28 )       (0.07 )       (0.35 )       10.66         (2.67 )       0.61         0.55         2.51         844,129         39  
2012(3)       10.75         0.34         0.55         0.89         (0.33 )       (0.01 )       (0.34 )       11.30         8.41         0.70         0.55         3.02         730,555         53  
2011(3)       10.87         0.36         (0.09 )       0.27         (0.36 )       (0.03 )       (0.39 )       10.75         2.65         0.88         0.55         3.44         385,220         59  

Mortgage Income Fund

  

                                           
2015       9.36         0.22         0.00         0.22         (0.27 )               (0.27 )       9.31         2.34         0.93         0.80         2.36         94,380         44  
2014       9.17         0.20         0.24         0.44         (0.25 )               (0.25 )       9.36         4.87         0.92         0.80         2.21         105,888         129  
2013(3)       9.77         0.11         (0.38 )       (0.27 )       (0.22 )       (0.11 )       (0.33 )       9.17         (2.81 )       0.88         0.80         1.33         138,914         307  
2012(3)       10.04         0.18         0.22         0.40         (0.27 )       (0.40 )       (0.67 )       9.77         4.23         0.93         0.80         1.91         177,442         355  
2011(3)       10.09         0.21         0.25         0.46         (0.21 )       (0.30 )       (0.51 )       10.04         4.72         0.93         0.80         2.08         204,664         717  

TCH Corporate Income Fund

  

                                           
2015       13.09         0.36         (0.71 )       (0.35 )       (0.36 )       (0.05 )       (0.41 )       12.33         (2.73 )       0.70         0.59         2.83         137,987         26  
2014       12.39         0.44         0.91         1.35         (0.44 )       (0.21 )       (0.65 )       13.09         11.20         0.74         0.59         3.32         78,347         25  
2013(3)       13.05         0.41         (0.34 )       0.07         (0.43 )       (0.30 )       (0.73 )       12.39         0.40         0.75         0.65         3.20         35,860         123  
2012(3)       12.36         0.47         0.83         1.30         (0.49 )       (0.12 )       (0.61 )       13.05         10.82         0.80         0.79         3.55         47,507         79  
2011(3)       12.48         0.49         0.18         0.67         (0.51 )       (0.28 )       (0.79 )       12.36         5.60         0.88         0.80         3.95         17,542         48  

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

  

                                               
2015       11.95         0.32         (0.47 )       (0.15 )       (0.32 )       (0.06 )       (0.38 )       11.42         (1.28 )       0.58         0.58         2.69         602,588         25  
2014       11.32         0.31         0.66         0.97         (0.32 )       (0.02 )       (0.34 )       11.95         8.68         0.62         0.59         2.66         517,753         44  
2013(3)       11.90         0.30         (0.30 )       0.00         (0.30 )       (0.28 )       (0.58 )       11.32         (0.18 )       0.68         0.61         2.26         463,851         101  
2012(3)       11.41         0.40         0.61         1.01         (0.44 )       (0.08 )       (0.52 )       11.90         9.23         0.77         0.77         3.43         94,648         84  
2011(3)       11.44         0.46         0.22         0.68         (0.48 )       (0.23 )       (0.71 )       11.41         6.18         0.84         0.80         4.03         62,121         48  

Government Money Market Fund

  

                                           
2015       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.53         0.08         0.01         101,593          
2014       1.00         0.00                 0.00         (0.00 )               (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.54         0.07         0.01         105,267          
2013       1.00         0.00                 0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.55         0.13         0.01         133,255          
2012       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )               (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.56         0.16         0.01         101,548          
2011       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.55         0.21         0.01         256,327          

 

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Period

Ended

August 31,

  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
(loss)
  Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions to
shareholders
from net
investment
income
  Distributions to
shareholders from
net realized gain
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (1)(4)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets (5)        
                    Gross
Expenses
  Net
Expenses (2)
  Net
investment
income
(loss) (2)
  Net assets,
end of period

(000 omitted)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (4)

Tax-Free Money Market Fund

  

                                           
2015     $ 1.00       $ 0.00       $ 0.00       $ 0.00       $ (0.00 )     $ (0.00 )     $ (0.00 )     $ 1.00         0.02 %       0.53 %       0.16 %       0.01 %     $ 142,052         %
2014       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.02         0.53         0.20         0.01         131,175          
2013       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.02         0.53         0.30         0.01         121,613          
2012       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.04         0.54         0.43         0.03         160,882          
2011       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.07         0.54         0.44         0.06         243,833          

Prime Money Market Fund

  

                                               
2015       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.45         0.19         0.01         1,296,633          
2014       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.45         0.18         0.01         1,356,875          
2013       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.46         0.27         0.01         1,423,007          
2012       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.46         0.38         0.01         1,288,067          
2011       1.00         0.00                 0.00         (0.00 )               (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.46         0.38         0.01         1,401,557          

 

(1) Based on net asset value as of end of period date.
(2) The contractual and voluntary expense waivers pursuant to Note 5 of the financial statements are reflected in both the net expense and net investment income (loss) ratios.
(3) Redemption fees consisted of per share amounts less than $0.01. Effective February 8, 2012, the Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund discontinued it’s redemption fee policy and effective June 14, 2013, the remaining domestic Funds discontinued their redemption fee policy.
(4) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(5) Annualized for periods less than one year.
(7) Reflects operations for the period from December 29, 2011 (inception date) to August 31, 2012.
(8) Reflects operations for the period from September 28, 2012 (inception date) to August 31, 2013.
(9) Reflects operations for the period from November 29, 2012 (inception date) to August 31, 2013.
(10) Represents less than 0.005%.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Period

Ended

August 31,

  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
(loss)
  Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions to
shareholders
from net
investment
income
  Distributions to
shareholders from
net realized gain
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (1)(4)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets (5)        
                    Gross
Expenses
  Net
Expenses (2)
  Net
investment
income

(loss) (2)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000 omitted)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (4)

Low Volatility Equity Fund

  

                                           
2015     $ 13.20       $ 0.14       $ 0.55       $ 0.69       $ (0.18 )     $ (0.90 )     $ (1.08 )     $ 12.81         5.22 %       1.12 %       0.90 %       1.12 %     $ 1,162         47 %
2014(6)       12.74         0.04         0.47         0.51         (0.05 )               (0.05 )       13.20         4.03         1.02         0.90         1.17         26         47  

Dividend Income Fund

  

                                           
2015       14.29         0.31         (0.76 )       (0.45 )       (0.33 )       (0.92 )       (1.25 )       12.59         (3.63 )       1.05         0.90         2.16         74,254         46  
2014(6)       13.57         0.08         0.71         0.79         (0.07 )               (0.07 )       14.29         5.84         1.08         0.90         2.09         26         45  

Large-Cap Value Fund

  

                                           
2015       17.04         0.13         (0.22 )       (0.09 )       (0.10 )       (1.62 )       (1.72 )       15.23         (0.70 )       1.22         1.21         0.80         28         72  
2014(6)       16.23         0.04         0.82         0.86         (0.05 )               (0.05 )       17.04         5.32         1.23         1.23         0.83         27         68  

Large-Cap Growth Fund

  

                                               
2015       17.94         0.00         0.92         0.92         (0.01 )       (2.59 )       (2.60 )       16.26         5.58         1.23         1.21         0.03         37         94  
2014(6)       16.81         0.01         1.12         1.13                                 17.94         6.72         1.24         1.24         0.17         26         67  

Mid-Cap Value Fund

  

                                               
2015       17.66         0.03         (0.59 )       (0.56 )       (0.02 )       (2.06 )       (2.08 )       15.02         (3.55 )       1.22         1.22         0.19         26         27  
2014(6)       16.61         0.01         1.04         1.05                                 17.66         6.32         1.20         1.20         0.31         27         30  

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

  

                                               
2015       23.93         (0.11 )       (0.57 )       (0.68 )               (3.23 )       (3.23 )       20.02         (2.89 )       1.25         1.24         (0.52 )       28         53  
2014(6)       22.89         (0.04 )       1.08         1.04                                 23.93         4.54         1.24         1.24         (0.63 )       26         57  

Small-Cap Value Fund

  

                                               
2015       14.40         (0.02 )       (0.85 )       (0.87 )               (0.81 )       (0.81 )       12.72         (6.18 )       1.46         1.24         (0.46 )       72,822         53  
2014(6)       13.99         (0.01 )       0.42         0.41                                 14.40         2.93         1.46         1.24         (0.14 )       26         43  

Small-Cap Core Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.38         (0.01 )       0.04         0.03                                 10.41         0.29         5.02         1.15         (0.28 )       629         64  
2014(6)       10.08         (0.01 )       0.31         0.30                                 10.38         2.98         4.82         1.15         (0.30 )       26         43  

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

  

                                           
2015(3)       11.47         0.14         (0.17 )       (0.03 )       (0.08 )       (0.05 )       (0.13 )       11.31         (0.28 )       5.76         1.10         2.38         142         31  
2014(3)(6)       11.12         0.05         0.30         0.35                                 11.47         3.15         11.55         1.10         1.53         26         29  

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

  

                                               
2015(3)       10.74         0.15         (1.07 )       (0.92 )       (0.22 )       (0.07 )       (0.29 )       9.53         (8.68 )       17.07         1.15         2.98         691         12  
2014(3)(6)       10.50         0.06         0.18         0.24                                 10.74         2.29         15.81         1.15         2.15         26         7  

Pyrford International Stock Fund

  

                                           
2015(3)       13.11         0.05         (1.34 )       (1.29 )       (0.08 )               (0.08 )       11.74         (9.86 )       1.28         1.24         2.79         817         9  
2014(3)(6)       13.13         0.07         (0.09 )       (0.02 )                               13.11         (0.15 )       1.28         1.24         1.95         25         6  

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

  

                                           
2015(3)       14.30         0.08         (2.09 )       (2.01 )       (0.17 )               (0.17 )       12.12         (14.18 )       1.59         1.40         2.01         63,966         25  
2014(3)(6)       13.69         0.08         0.53         0.61                                 14.30         4.46         1.66         1.40         2.05         26         38  

TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund

  

                                           
2015(3)       11.14         0.34         (0.79 )       (0.45 )       (0.48 )       (0.32 )       (0.80 )       9.89         (4.11 )       3.21         1.00         4.94         3,882         60  
2014(3)(6)       10.80         0.12         0.22         0.34                                 11.14         3.15         2.42         1.00         4.26         26         72  

Alternative Strategies Fund

  

                                           
2015(3)(8)       10.00         (0.06 )       0.46         0.40                                 10.40         4.00         4.94 (9)       2.72 (9)       (1.07 )       1,011         119  

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

  

                                           
2015       10.09         0.04         (0.01 )       0.03         (0.04 )               (0.04 )       10.08         0.25         0.60         0.55         0.34         25         57  
2014(6)       10.09         0.01         0.00         0.01         (0.01 )               (0.01 )       10.09         0.13         0.59         0.55         0.50         25         86  

Short Tax-Free Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.20         0.12         (0.00 )       0.12         (0.12 )               (0.12 )       10.20         1.21         0.83         0.55         1.15         453         50  
2014(6)       10.17         0.03         0.03         0.06         (0.03 )               (0.03 )       10.20         0.64         0.83         0.55         1.29         25         69  

Short-Term Income Fund

  

                                               
2015       9.40         0.09         (0.05 )       0.04         (0.11 )               (0.11 )       9.33         0.43         0.69         0.60         1.02         25         29  
2014(6)       9.42         0.02         (0.01 )       0.01         (0.03 )               (0.03 )       9.40         0.10         0.71         0.60         1.10         25         43  

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Period

Ended

August 31,

  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
(loss)
  Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions to
shareholders
from net
investment
income
  Distributions to
shareholders from
net realized gain
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (1)(4)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets (5)        
                    Gross
Expenses
  Net
Expenses (2)
  Net
investment
income

(loss) (2)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000 omitted)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (4)

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

  

                                           
2015     $ 11.25       $ 0.26       $ 0.01       $ 0.27       $ (0.26 )     $       $ (0.26 )     $ 11.26         2.36 %       0.57 %       0.55 %       2.24 %     $ 2,095         26 %
2014(6)       11.16         0.07         0.09         0.16         (0.07 )               (0.07 )       11.25         1.46         0.60         0.55         2.41         2,044         35  

Mortgage Income Fund

  

                                               
2015       9.36         0.22         0.00         0.22         (0.27 )               (0.27 )       9.31         2.34         0.93         0.80         2.36         26         44  
2014(6)       9.35         0.03         0.05         0.08         (0.07 )               (0.07 )       9.36         0.86         0.94         0.80         2.38         25         129  

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

  

                                           
2015       10.65         0.20         (0.29 )       (0.09 )       (0.21 )               (0.21 )       10.35         (0.89 )       0.90         0.80         2.01         27,579         58  
2014(6)       10.61         0.05         0.04         0.09         (0.05 )               (0.05 )       10.65         0.88         0.90         0.80         1.90         25         118  

TCH Corporate Income Fund

  

                                           
2015       13.09         0.36         (0.71 )       (0.35 )       (0.36 )       (0.05 )       (0.41 )       12.33         (2.73 )       0.70         0.59         2.83         25         26  
2014(6)       12.93         0.09         0.17         0.26         (0.10 )               (0.10 )       13.09         2.02         0.72         0.59         2.92         25         25  

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

  

                                               
2015       11.95         0.32         (0.47 )       (0.15 )       (0.32 )       (0.06 )       (0.38 )       11.42         (1.28 )       0.58         0.58         2.71         312         25  
2014(6)       11.82         0.08         0.14         0.22         (0.09 )               (0.09 )       11.95         1.85         0.60         0.59         2.74         25         44  

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

  

                                           
2015       10.44         0.51         (0.79 )       (0.28 )       (0.51 )       (0.24 )       (0.75 )       9.41         (2.70 )       1.21         0.90         5.13         42,843         46  
2014(6)       10.52         0.14         (0.08 )       0.06         (0.14 )               (0.14 )       10.44         0.58         1.17         0.90         5.09         25         42  

Multi-Asset Income Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.27         0.26         (0.91 )       (0.65 )       (0.27 )               (0.27 )       9.35         (6.42 )       0.95         0.80         2.48         529         31  
2014(6)       10.24         0.06         0.05         0.11         (0.08 )               (0.08 )       10.27         1.03         0.99         0.80         2.17         25         0 (7)

 

(1) Based on net asset value as of end of period date.
(2) The contractual and voluntary expense waivers pursuant to Note 5 of the financial statements are reflected in both the net expense and net investment income (loss) ratios.
(3) Redemption fees consisted of per share amounts less than $0.01.
(4) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(5) Annualized for periods less than one year.
(6) Reflects operations for the period from May 27, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(7) Represents less than 0.005%.
(8) Reflects operations for the period from December 16, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2015.
(9) Percentages shown include interest expense and dividends on securities sold short. Gross and net expense ratios excluding interest expense and dividends on securities sold short are 4.42% and 2.20%, respectively.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Period
Ended

August 31,

  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
(loss)
  Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions to
shareholders

from net
investment
income
  Distributions to
shareholders from
net realized gain
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (1)(4)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets (5)        
                    Gross
Expenses
  Net
Expenses (2)
  Net
investment
income
(loss) (2)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000 omitted)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (4)

Low Volatility Equity Fund

  

2015     $ 13.22       $ 0.20       $ 0.53       $ 0.73       $ (0.21 )     $ (0.90 )     $ (1.11 )     $ 12.84         5.56 %       0.87 %       0.65 %       1.52 %     $ 76,792         47 %
2014       11.28         0.18         2.05         2.23         (0.18 )       (0.11 )       (0.29 )       13.22         19.97         0.89         0.65         1.49         57,421         47  
2013(3)(10)       10.00         0.10         1.25         1.35         (0.07 )               (0.07 )       11.28         13.47         1.28         0.65         1.79         41,009         101  

Dividend Income Fund

  

2015       14.32         0.35         (0.77 )       (0.42 )       (0.36 )       (0.92 )       (1.28 )       12.62         (3.38 )       0.80         0.65         2.50         45,554         46  
2014       12.27         0.32         2.51         2.83         (0.31 )       (0.47 )       (0.78 )       14.32         23.87         0.80         0.65         2.43         55,387         45  
2013(3)       10.80         0.33         1.46         1.79         (0.32 )               (0.32 )       12.27         16.78         0.81         0.65         2.79         50,393         25  
2012(3)(9)       10.00         0.19         0.76         0.95         (0.15 )               (0.15 )       10.80         9.50         0.90         0.65         2.76         46,959         18  

Large-Cap Value Fund

  

2015       17.06         0.18         (0.23 )       (0.05 )       (0.13 )       (1.62 )       (1.75 )       15.26         (0.45 )       0.97         0.96         1.04         94,439         72  
2014       14.56         0.16         3.56         3.72         (0.16 )       (1.06 )       (1.22 )       17.06         26.74         0.98         0.98         0.95         119,263         68  
2013(3)       12.24         0.17         2.37         2.54         (0.22 )               (0.22 )       14.56         20.95         1.02         0.99         1.24         101,834         71  
2012(3)       10.65         0.16         1.56         1.72         (0.13 )               (0.13 )       12.24         16.32         1.05         0.99         1.36         72,633         127  
2011(3)       9.28         0.11         1.32         1.43         (0.06 )               (0.06 )       10.65         15.47         1.04         0.99         1.03         78,877         55  

Large-Cap Growth Fund

  

2015       18.06         0.07         0.90         0.97         (0.04 )       (2.60 )       (2.64 )       16.39         5.85         0.98         0.96         0.29         72,958         94  
2014       15.18         0.06         4.36         4.42         (0.09 )       (1.45 )       (1.54 )       18.06         30.63         0.99         0.99         0.28         130,948         67  
2013(3)       14.24         0.08         1.96         2.04         (0.06 )       (1.04 )       (1.10 )       15.18         15.46         1.00         0.99         0.58         122,689         100  
2012(3)       12.02         0.05         2.17         2.22                                 14.24         18.47         1.04         0.99         0.35         89,138         185  
2011(3)       9.94         0.01         2.11         2.12         (0.04 )               (0.04 )       12.02         21.33         1.04         0.99         0.11         103,598         113  

Mid-Cap Value Fund

  

2015       17.63         0.08         (0.60 )       (0.52 )       (0.04 )       (2.06 )       (2.10 )       15.01         (3.29 )       0.97         0.97         0.43         99,160         27  
2014       16.23         0.08         3.64         3.72         (0.12 )       (2.20 )       (2.32 )       17.63         24.96         0.95         0.95         0.49         145,606         30  
2013(3)       13.23         0.12         3.61         3.73         (0.11 )       (0.62 )       (0.73 )       16.23         29.58         0.97         0.97         0.77         122,818         48  
2012(3)       11.93         0.12         1.27         1.39         (0.09 )               (0.09 )       13.23         11.71         1.00         0.98         0.94         103,596         31  
2011(3)       10.29         0.09         1.63         1.72         (0.08 )               (0.08 )       11.93         16.72         1.01         0.99         0.71         108,425         37  

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

  

2015       24.37         (0.08 )       (0.55 )       (0.63 )               (3.23 )       (3.23 )       20.51         (2.61 )       1.00         0.99         (0.26 )       82,768         53  
2014       23.26         (0.09 )       4.26         4.17                 (3.06 )       (3.06 )       24.37         19.43         0.97         0.97         (0.36 )       144,807         57  
2013(3)       20.32         (0.05 )       4.26         4.21                 (1.27 )       (1.27 )       23.26         21.74         0.97         0.97         (0.24 )       142,302         58  
2012(3)       17.93         (0.06 )       2.45         2.39                                 20.32         13.33         1.00         0.99         (0.27 )       131,501         69  
2011(3)       14.50         0.02         3.41         3.43                                 17.93         23.66         0.98         0.98         0.10         161,539         79  

Small-Cap Value Fund

  

2015       14.50         (0.01 )       (0.84 )       (0.85 )               (0.81 )       (0.81 )       12.84         (5.99 )       1.21         0.99         (0.14 )       19,186         53  
2014       13.62         0.01         2.25         2.26                 (1.38 )       (1.38 )       14.50         17.68         1.15         0.99         0.04         16,369         43  
2013(3)       10.51         0.09         3.35         3.44         (0.09 )       (0.24 )       (0.33 )       13.62         33.49         1.26         0.99         0.48         13,404         74  
2012(3)       9.26         0.03         1.22         1.25                                 10.51         13.50         1.50         0.99         0.34         4,135         58  
2011(3)(8)       10.00         0.00         (0.74 )       (0.74 )                               9.26         (7.40 )       1.56         0.99         0.04         2,814         21  

Small-Cap Core Fund

  

2015       10.40         0.02         0.03         0.05                                 10.45         0.48         4.77         0.90         0.17         3,632         64  
2014(13)       10.00         0.00         0.40         0.40                                 10.40         4.00         6.75         0.90         (0.03 )       3,030         43  

Small-Cap Growth Fund

  

2015       22.75         (0.07 )       (0.29 )       (0.36 )               (3.79 )       (3.79 )       18.60         (1.27 )       1.15         1.15         (0.35 )       339,016         59  
2014       22.55         (0.02 )       3.16         3.14                 (2.94 )       (2.94 )       22.75         14.69         1.15         1.15         (0.09 )       363,988         82  
2013(3)       18.33         (0.12 )       5.67         5.55                 (1.33 )       (1.33 )       22.55         32.26         1.16         1.16         (0.62 )       297,065         76  
2012(3)       17.65         (0.09 )       1.88         1.79                 (1.11 )       (1.11 )       18.33         10.39         1.21         1.19         (0.59 )       224,964         85  
2011(3)       14.12         (0.11 )       3.64         3.53                                 17.65         25.00         1.21         1.19         (0.56 )       193,655         101  

 

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Period
Ended

August 31,

  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
(loss)
  Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions to
shareholders

from net
investment
income
  Distributions to
shareholders from
net realized gain
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (1)(4)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets (5)        
                    Gross
Expenses
  Net
Expenses (2)
  Net
investment
income
(loss) (2)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000 omitted)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (4)

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

  

2015(3)     $ 11.50       $ 0.25       $ (0.26 )     $ (0.01 )     $ (0.10 )     $ (0.05 )     $ (0.15 )     $ 11.34         (0.08 )%       5.51 %       0.85 %       2.16 %     $ 4,144         31 %
2014(3)(12)       10.00         0.07         1.43         1.50                                 11.50         15.00         13.27         0.85         1.76         3,947         29  

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

  

2015(3)       10.76         0.24         (1.14 )       (0.90 )       (0.24 )       (0.07 )       (0.31 )       9.55         (8.46 )       16.82         0.90         2.32         493         12  
2014(3)(13)       10.00         0.23         0.53         0.76                                 10.76         7.60         21.13         0.90         3.33         539         7  

Pyrford International Stock Fund

  

2015(3)       13.14         0.22         (1.48 )       (1.26 )       (0.10 )               (0.10 )       11.78         (9.63 )       1.03         0.99         2.52         626,232         9  
2014(3)       12.10         0.39         1.27         1.66         (0.59 )       (0.03 )       (0.62 )       13.14         14.00         1.02         0.99         3.32         272,486         6  
2013(3)       10.78         0.22         1.40         1.62         (0.25 )       (0.05 )       (0.30 )       12.10         15.29         1.09         0.99         2.63         159,985         15  
2012(3)(9)       10.00         0.24         0.54         0.78                                 10.78         7.80         1.14         0.99         3.83         77,791         13  

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

  

2015(3)       14.33         0.16         (2.13 )       (1.97 )       (0.20 )               (0.20 )       12.16         (13.88 )       1.34         1.15         1.15         85,034         25  
2014(3)       12.61         0.23         1.71         1.94         (0.22 )               (0.22 )       14.33         15.57         1.30         1.15         1.89         111,807         38  
2013(3)       13.69         0.26         (0.34 )       (0.08 )       (0.20 )       (0.80 )       (1.00 )       12.61         (1.00 )       1.40         1.15         2.41         84,760         29  
2012(3)       15.86         0.37         (1.17 )       (0.80 )       (0.45 )       (0.92 )       (1.37 )       13.69         (4.79 )       1.70         1.18         2.15         42,949         83  
2011(3)       16.21         0.09         0.90         0.99         (0.49 )       (0.85 )       (1.34 )       15.86         5.32         1.61         1.25         0.85         37,164         34  

TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund

  

2015(3)       11.16         0.51         (0.96 )       (0.45 )       (0.49 )       (0.32 )       (0.81 )       9.90         (4.04 )       2.96         0.85         4.96         3,812         60  
2014(3)(12)       10.00         0.44         0.84         1.28         (0.12 )               (0.12 )       11.16         12.89         2.85         0.85         4.52         3,961         72  

Alternative Strategies Fund

  

2015(3)(14)       10.00         (0.08 )       0.50         0.42                                 10.42         4.20         4.69 (15)       2.47 (15)       (1.11 )       34,261         119  

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

  

2015       10.09         0.06         (0.01 )       0.05         (0.06 )               (0.06 )       10.08         0.50         0.35         0.30         0.59         702,324         57  
2014       10.04         0.09         0.05         0.14         (0.09 )       (0.00 )       (0.09 )       10.09         1.35         0.34         0.30         0.82         663,538         86  
2013       10.09         0.10         (0.05 )       0.05         (0.10 )       (0.00 )       (0.10 )       10.04         0.51         0.32         0.30         0.97         739,246         71  
2012(3)       10.06         0.14         0.03         0.17         (0.14 )       (0.00 )       (0.14 )       10.09         1.66         0.37         0.30         1.32         682,788         128  
2011(3)       10.07         0.17         (0.01 )       0.16         (0.17 )       (0.00 )       (0.17 )       10.06         1.58         0.40         0.30         1.64         368,540         148  

Short Tax-Free Fund

  

2015       10.21         0.14         (0.01 )       0.13         (0.14 )               (0.14 )       10.20         1.26         0.58         0.40         1.32         105,734         50  
2014       9.95         0.15         0.26         0.41         (0.15 )               (0.15 )       10.21         4.12         0.62         0.40         1.45         78,050         69  
2013(3)(11)       10.00         0.10         (0.05 )       (0.05 )       0.10                 (0.10 )       9.95         0.45         0.81         0.40         1.33         34,138         74  

Short-Term Income Fund

  

2015       9.42         0.12         (0.06 )       0.06         (0.13 )               (0.13 )       9.35         0.69         0.44         0.35         1.24         263,894         29  
2014       9.39         0.13         0.04         0.17         (0.14 )               (0.14 )       9.42         1.80         0.43         0.35         1.35         142,526         43  
2013(3)       9.48         0.16         (0.07 )       0.09         (0.18 )               (0.18 )       9.39         0.91         0.43         0.35         1.70         117,378         51  
2012(3)       9.32         0.20         0.17         0.37         (0.21 )               (0.21 )       9.48         3.99         0.47         0.35         2.16         101,182         63  
2011(3)       9.31         0.26         (0.01 )       0.25         (0.24 )               (0.24 )       9.32         2.73         0.52         0.35         2.93         86,591         114  

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

  

2015       11.25         0.28         0.01         0.29         (0.28 )               (0.28 )       11.26         2.60         0.32         0.32         2.46         559,937         26  
2014       10.66         0.31         0.59         0.90         (0.31 )       (0.00 )       (0.31 )       11.25         8.50         0.36         0.36         2.77         396,291         35  
2013(3)       11.29         0.30         (0.56 )       (0.26 )       (0.30 )       (0.07 )       (0.37 )       10.66         (2.40 )       0.36         0.36         2.70         352,883         39  
2012(3)       10.75         0.34         0.55         0.89         (0.34 )       (0.01 )       (0.35 )       11.29         8.41         0.45         0.45         3.10         345,109         55  
2011(3)(7)       10.37         0.25         0.38         0.63         (0.25 )               (0.25 )       10.75         6.17         0.56         0.50         3.54         166,269         59  

Mortgage Income Fund

  

                                               
2015       9.35         0.24         0.01         0.25         (0.29 )               (0.29 )       9.31         2.70         0.68         0.55         2.61         22,981         44  
2014       9.16         0.23         0.23         0.46         (0.27 )               (0.27 )       9.35         5.13         0.67         0.55         2.45         28,473         129  
2013(3)       9.76         0.15         (0.39 )       (0.24 )       (0.25 )       (0.11 )       (0.36 )       9.16         (2.57 )       0.63         0.55         1.57         35,880         307  
2012(3)       10.03         0.21         0.22         0.43         (0.30 )       (0.40 )       (0.70 )       9.76         4.49         0.68         0.55         2.16         41,528         355  
2011(3)       10.08         0.24         0.24         0.48         (0.23 )       (0.30 )       (0.53 )       10.03         4.99         0.67         0.55         2.33         47,101         717  

 

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Period
Ended

August 31,

  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
(loss)
  Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions to
shareholders

from net
investment
income
  Distributions to
shareholders from
net realized gain
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (1)(4)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets (5)        
                    Gross
Expenses
  Net
Expenses (2)
  Net
investment
income
(loss) (2)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000 omitted)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (4)

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

  

                                               
2015     $ 10.64       $ 0.21       $ (0.28 )     $ (0.07 )     $ (0.23 )     $       $ (0.23 )     $ 10.34         (0.64 )%       0.65 %       0.55 %       2.03 %     $ 77,809         58 %
2014       10.28         0.21         0.36         0.57         (0.21 )               (0.21 )       10.64         5.63         0.65         0.55         2.03         110,824         118  
2013(3)       10.51         0.15         (0.23 )       (0.08 )       (0.15 )               (0.15 )       10.28         (0.74 )       0.64         0.55         1.45         95,908         248  
2012(3)       10.12         0.20         0.40         0.60         (0.21 )               (0.21 )       10.51         5.99         0.67         0.55         1.99         113,933         190  
2011(3)       9.90         0.20         0.21         0.41         (0.19 )               (0.19 )       10.12         4.22         0.68         0.55         2.03         102,730         445  

TCH Corporate Income Fund

  

                                               
2015       13.07         0.38         (0.70 )       (0.32 )       (0.38 )       (0.05 )       (0.43 )       12.32         (2.53 )       0.45         0.45         2.97         162,107         26  
2014       12.37         0.45         0.91         1.36         (0.45 )       (0.21 )       (0.66 )       13.07         11.32         0.49         0.49         3.50         121,773         25  
2013(3)       13.03         0.44         (0.35 )       0.09         (0.45 )       (0.30 )       (0.75 )       12.37         0.54         0.50         0.50         3.36         93,490         123  
2012(3)       12.35         0.49         0.83         1.32         (0.52 )       (0.12 )       (0.64 )       13.03         11.02         0.55         0.54         3.88         91,611         79  
2011(3)       12.48         0.52         0.17         0.69         (0.54 )       (0.28 )       (0.82 )       12.35         5.77         0.63         0.55         4.18         76,263         48  

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

  

                                               
2015       11.94         0.34         (0.45 )       (0.11 )       (0.35 )       (0.06 )       (0.41 )       11.42         (0.96 )       0.33         0.33         2.94         472,576         25  
2014       11.32         0.33         0.65         0.98         (0.34 )       (0.02 )       (0.36 )       11.94         8.82         0.37         0.37         2.89         422,941         44  
2013(3)       11.90         0.32         (0.29 )       0.03         (0.33 )       (0.28 )       (0.61 )       11.32         0.09         0.43         0.43         2.44         321,051         101  
2012(3)       11.41         0.43         0.61         1.04         (0.47 )       (0.08 )       (0.55 )       11.90         9.41         0.52         0.52         3.68         63,697         84  
2011(3)       11.44         0.49         0.21         0.70         (0.50 )       (0.23 )       (0.73 )       11.41         6.45         0.59         0.55         4.28         47,398         48  

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.44         0.54         (0.79 )       (0.25 )       (0.54 )       (0.24 )       (0.78 )       9.41         (2.46 )       0.96         0.65         5.46         30,173         46  
2014       10.32         0.58         0.26         0.84         (0.58 )       (0.14 )       (0.72 )       10.44         8.32         0.85         0.65         5.53         37,307         42  
2013(3)       10.32         0.59         0.00         0.59         (0.59 )       (0.00 )       (0.59 )       10.32         5.80         0.83         0.65         5.61         49,722         34  
2012(3)(9)       10.00         0.37         0.32         0.69         (0.37 )               (0.37 )       10.32         7.00         0.85         0.65         5.54         48,574         16  

Multi-Asset Income Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.27         0.28         (0.90 )       (0.62 )       (0.29 )               (0.29 )       9.36         (6.09 )       0.70         0.55         2.84         48,536         31  
2014(13)       10.00         0.11         0.27         0.38         (0.11 )               (0.11 )       10.27         3.83         1.07         0.55         2.29         45,675         0 (6)

Government Money Market Fund

  

                                       
2015       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.28         0.08         0.01         467,294          
2014       1.00         0.00                 0.00         (0.00 )               (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.29         0.07         0.01         427,913          
2013       1.00         0.00                 0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.30         0.13         0.01         431,677          
2012       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )               (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.31         0.16         0.01         334,571          
2011       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.04         0.30         0.17         0.04         244,082          

Tax-Free Money Market Fund

  

                                               
2015       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.02         0.28         0.16         0.01         515,005          
2014       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.03         0.28         0.19         0.02         453,901          
2013       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.13         0.28         0.20         0.11         696,785          
2012       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.27         0.29         0.20         0.25         582,585          
2011       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.31         0.28         0.20         0.30         613,935          

Prime Money Market Fund

  

                                               
2015       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.02         0.20         0.18         0.01         2,576,245          
2014       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.01         0.20         0.18         0.01         1,968,436          
2013       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.08         0.21         0.20         0.08         2,590,312          
2012       1.00         0.00         0.00         0.00         (0.00 )       (0.00 )       (0.00 )       1.00         0.20         0.21         0.20         0.19         1,934,167          
2011       1.00         0.00                 0.00         (0.00 )               (0.00 )       1.00         0.19         0.21         0.20         0.19         2,164,483          

 

(1) Based on net asset value as of end of period date.
(2) The contractual and voluntary expense waivers pursuant to Note 5 of the financial statements are reflected in both the net expense and net investment income (loss) ratios.
(3) Redemption fees consisted of per share amounts less than $0.01. Effective February 8, 2012, the Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund discontinued it’s redemption fee policy and effective June 14, 2013, the remaining domestic Funds discontinued their redemption fee policy.
(4) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(5) Annualized for periods less than one year.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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(6) Represents less than 0.5%.
(7) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2010 (inception date) to August 31, 2011.
(8) Reflects operations for the period from February 28, 2011 (inception date) to August 31, 2011.
(9) Reflects operations for the period from December 29, 2011 (inception date) to August 31, 2012.
(10) Reflects operations for the period from September 28, 2012 (inception date) to August 31, 2013.
(11) Reflects operations for the period from November 29, 2012 (inception date) to August 31, 2013.
(12) Reflects operations for the period from September 30, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(13) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(14) Reflects operations for the period from December 16, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2015.
(15) Percentages shown include interest expense and dividends on securities sold short. Gross and net expense ratios excluding interest expense and dividends on securities sold short are 4.17% and 1.95%, respectively.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Financial Highlights—Retirement Class R-3 of Shares (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

Period
Ended
August 31,

  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
(loss)
  Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions to
shareholders
from net
investment
income
  Distributions to
shareholders from
net realized gain
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (1)(4)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets (5)        
                    Gross
Expenses
  Net
Expenses (2)
  Net
investment
income
(loss) (2)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000 omitted)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (4)

Mid-Cap Value Fund

  

                                               
2015     $ 17.62       $ (0.01 )     $ (0.59 )     $ (0.60 )             $ (2.06 )     $ (2.06 )     $ 14.96         (3.80 )%       1.47 %       1.47 %       (0.06 )%     $ 25         27 %
2014(6)       16.58         0.00         1.04         1.04                                 17.62         6.27         1.45         1.45         0.07         26         30  

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

  

                                               
2015       24.34         (0.16 )       (0.58 )       (0.74 )               (3.23 )       (3.23 )       20.37         (3.11 )       1.50         1.49         (0.77 )       25         53  
2014(6)       23.30         (0.06 )       1.10         1.04                                 24.34         4.46         1.49         1.49         (0.89 )       26         57  

Small-Cap Value Fund

  

                                               
2015       14.48         (0.08 )       (0.83 )       (0.91 )               (0.81 )       (0.81 )       12.76         (6.43 )       1.71         1.49         (0.62 )       24         53  
2014(6)       14.07         (0.01 )       0.42         0.41                                 14.48         2.91         1.71         1.49         (0.39 )       26         43  

Pyrford International Stock Fund

  

                                       
2015(3)       13.12         0.22         (1.54 )       (1.32 )       (0.06 )               (0.06 )       11.74         (10.06 )       1.53         1.49         1.71         22         9  
2014(3)(6)       13.15         0.06         (0.09 )       (0.03 )                               13.12         (0.23 )       1.53         1.49         1.70         25         6  

 

(1) Based on net asset value as of end of period date.
(2) The contractual and voluntary expense waivers pursuant to Note 5 of the financial statements are reflected in both the net expense and net investment income (loss) ratios.
(3) Redemption fees consisted of per share amounts less than $0.01.
(4) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(5) Annualized for periods less than one year.
(6) Reflects operations for the period from May 27, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.

 

 

Financial Highlights—Retirement Class R-6 of Shares (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

 

Period
Ended
August 31,

  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
(loss)
  Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions to
shareholders
from net
investment
income
  Distributions to
shareholders from
net realized gain
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (1)(4)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets (5)        
                    Gross
Expenses
  Net
Expenses (2)
  Net
investment
income
(loss) (2)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000 omitted)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (4)

Mid-Cap Value Fund

  

                                               
2015     $ 17.65       $ 0.11       $ (0.62 )     $ (0.51 )     $ (0.05 )     $ (2.06 )     $ (2.11 )     $ 15.03         (3.19 )%       0.82 %       0.82 %       0.64 %     $ 8,776         27 %
2014(6)       16.58         0.03         1.04         1.07                                 17.65         6.45         0.80         0.80         0.71         27         30  

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

  

                                               
2015       24.38         (0.03 )       (0.57 )       (0.60 )               (3.23 )       (3.23 )       20.55         (2.47 )       0.85         0.84         (0.12 )       26         53  
2014(6)       23.30         (0.02 )       1.10         1.08                                 24.38         4.64         0.84         0.84         (0.24 )       26         57  

Small-Cap Value Fund

  

                                               
2015       14.50         (0.00 )       (0.82 )       (0.82 )               (0.81 )       (0.81 )       12.87         (5.78 )       1.06         0.84         0.01         134         53  
2014(6)       14.07         0.01         0.42         0.43                                 14.50         3.06         1.06         0.84         0.25         26         43  

Pyrford International Stock Fund

  

                                           
2015(3)       13.15         0.20         (1.45 )       (1.25 )       (0.11 )               (0.11 )       11.79         (9.56 )       0.88         0.84         3.42         6,560         9  
2014(3)(6)       13.15         0.08         (0.08 )       0.00                                 13.15         0.00         0.88         0.84         2.36         25         6  

 

(1) Based on net asset value as of end of period date.
(2) The contractual and voluntary expense waivers pursuant to Note 5 of the financial statements are reflected in both the net expense and net investment income (loss) ratios.
(3) Redemption fees consisted of per share amounts less than $0.01.
(4) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(5) Annualized for periods less than one year.
(6) Reflects operations for the period from May 27, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Notes to Financial Statements    

 

1.   Organization

BMO Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. As of August 31, 2015, the Corporation consisted of 43 portfolios. As of August 31, 2015, this annual report includes 28 diversified portfolios of the Corporation (individually referred to as the “Fund,” or collectively as the “Funds”) each with differing share class offerings. As of August 31, 2015, the Corporation also consisted of 10 target retirement and 5 target risk portfolios whose annual report is available under a separate cover. BMO Asset Management Corp. serves as the Funds’ investment adviser (the “Adviser”), a Delaware corporation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMO Financial Corp.

 

BMO Fund names as displayed

throughout this report

  Fund Inception
Date
  Investment Objective

Low Volatility Equity Fund

  September 28, 2012   To provide capital appreciation.

Dividend Income Fund

  December 29, 2011   To provide capital appreciation and current income.

Large-Cap Value Fund

  September 30, 1993   To provide capital appreciation.

Large-Cap Growth Fund

  November 20, 1992   To provide capital appreciation.

Mid-Cap Value Fund

  September 30, 1993   To provide capital appreciation.

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

  September 30, 1993   To provide capital appreciation.

Small-Cap Value Fund

  February 28, 2011   To provide capital appreciation.

Small-Cap Core Fund

  December 27, 2013   To provide capital appreciation.

Small-Cap Growth Fund

  October 31, 1995   To provide capital appreciation.

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund(1)

  September 30, 2013   To provide capital appreciation.

Pyrford Global Equity Fund(1)

  December 27, 2013   To provide capital appreciation.

Pyrford International Stock Fund(1)

  December 29, 2011   To provide capital appreciation.

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund(1)

  December 22, 2008   To provide capital appreciation.

TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund(1)

  September 30, 2013   To maximize total return consistent with current income.

Alternative Strategies Fund(1)

  December 16, 2014   To provide capital appreciation with an emphasis on absolute returns.

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

  September 30, 2009   To provide current income exempt from federal income tax consistent with preservation of capital.

Short Tax-Free Fund

  November 29, 2012   To provide current income exempt from federal income tax consistent with preservation of capital.

Short-Term Income Fund

  November 1, 1992   To maximize total return consistent with current income.

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

  February 1, 1994   To provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax consistent with preservation of capital.

Mortgage Income Fund

  December 13, 1992   To provide current income.

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

  November 19, 1992   To maximize total return consistent with current income.

TCH Corporate Income Fund

  December 22, 2008   To maximize total return consistent with current income.

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

  December 22, 2008   To maximize total return consistent with current income.

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

  December 29, 2011   To maximize total return consistent with current income.

Multi-Asset Income Fund

  December 27, 2013   To maximize total return consistent with current income.

Government Money Market Fund

  May 17, 2004   To provide current income consistent with stability of principal.

Tax-Free Money Market Fund

  September 22, 2004   To provide current income that is exempt from federal income tax and is consistent with stability of principal.

Prime Money Market Fund

  November 23, 1992   To provide current income consistent with stability of principal.

 

(1) Collectively referred to as the “International Funds”.

On December 22, 2014, the BMO Pyrford Global Strategic Return Fund and BMO Global Natural Resources Fund ceased operations and liquidated assets. On March 30, 2015, the BMO Micro-Cap Fund ceased operations and liquidated assets.

 

2.   Significant Accounting Policies

The Funds are investment companies and follow the accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.

Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

 

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Investment Valuations—Listed equity securities are valued each trading day at the last sale price or official closing price reported on a national securities exchange, including NASDAQ. Securities listed on a foreign exchange are valued each trading day at the last closing price on the principal exchange on which they are traded immediately prior to the time for determination of Net Asset Value (“NAV”) or at fair value as discussed below. Equity securities without a reported trade, U.S. government securities, listed corporate bonds, other fixed income and asset-backed securities with maturities of 60 days or more, unlisted securities, and private placement securities are generally valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked price as furnished by an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities that are not exchange traded are valued by an independent pricing service, taking into consideration yield, liquidity, risk, credit quality, coupon, maturity, type of issue, and any other factors or market data the pricing service deems relevant. Fixed income securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less at the time of purchase are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in other open-end registered investment companies are valued at net asset value. The money market funds use the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.

Securities or other assets for which market valuations are not readily available, or are deemed to be inaccurate, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith using methods approved by the Board of Directors (the “Directors”). The Directors have established a Pricing Committee, which is responsible for determinations of fair value, subject to the supervision of the Directors. In determining fair value, the Pricing Committee takes into account all information available and any factors it deems appropriate. Consequently, the price of securities used by a Fund to calculate its NAV may differ from quoted or published prices for the same securities. Fair value pricing involves subjective judgments and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security is materially different than the value that would be realized upon the sale of that security and the differences may be material to the NAV of the respective Fund or the financial statements presented.

Securities held in certain funds may be listed on foreign exchanges that do not value their listed securities at the same time each Fund calculates its NAV. Most foreign markets close well before each Fund values its securities, generally 3:00 p.m. (Central Time). The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, may have occurred in the interim.

The Pricing Committee may determine that a security needs to be fair valued if, among other things, it believes the value of the security might have been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the market in which the security was principally traded, but before the time for determination of the NAV (“a subsequent event”). A subsequent event might include a company-specific development (for example, announcement of a merger that is made after the close of the foreign market), a development that might affect an entire market or region (for example, weather related events) or a potentially global development (such as a terrorist attack that may be expected to have an effect on investor expectations worldwide). The Funds have retained an independent fair value pricing service to assist in fair valuing foreign securities. The service utilizes statistical data based on historical performance of securities, markets, and other data in developing factors used to estimate a fair value.

Repurchase Agreements—The Funds’ policy requires the custodian bank to take possession, to have legally segregated in the Federal Reserve Book Entry System, or to have segregated within the custodian bank’s vault, all securities held as collateral under repurchase agreement transactions. Additionally, procedures have been established by the Funds to monitor, on a daily basis, the market value of each repurchase agreement’s collateral to ensure that the value of collateral at least equals the repurchase price to be paid under the repurchase agreement, including accrued interest.

The Funds will enter into repurchase agreements only with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as broker-dealers, which are deemed by the Adviser (or sub-advisers, as applicable) to be creditworthy pursuant to the guidelines and/or standards reviewed or established by the Directors. Risks may arise from the potential inability of counterparties to honor the terms of the repurchase agreement. Accordingly, the Funds could receive less than the repurchase price on the sale of collateral securities.

Investment Income, Expenses, and Distributions—Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income, realized gain distributions from underlying funds, and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair market value.

The Funds offer multiple classes of shares which differ in their respective distribution, administration, and service fees. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Funds. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in class-specific expenses. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based on the value of total shares outstanding of each class without distinction between share classes. Expenses attributable to a particular class of shares, such as shareholder servicing fees, are allocated directly to that class.

Premium and Discount Amortization/Paydown Gains and Losses—Premiums and discounts on fixed income securities are amortized/accreted for tax and financial statement purposes. Gains and losses realized on principal payments of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities (paydown gains and losses) are classified as part of interest income.

Federal Income Taxes—The policies and procedures of the Funds require compliance with Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of their income. Accordingly, no provisions for federal tax are necessary. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions—The Funds may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Funds record when-issued securities on the trade date and maintain security positions such that sufficient liquid assets

 

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will be available to make payment for the commitment to purchase securities. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked-to-market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.

Short Sales—Certain Funds may sell a security they do not own in anticipation that the price of the security will decline. 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 the 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. 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. The proceeds of the short sale will be retained by the broker, to the extent necessary to meet margin requirements, until the short position is closed out. A gain, limited to the price at which the Fund sells the security short, or a loss, potentially unlimited in size, will be recognized upon the closing of a short sale. The Fund may not always be able to borrow a security or to close out a short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price. If the price of the borrowed security increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which the Fund replaces the security, the Fund will experience a loss. The Fund’s loss on a short sale is limited only by the maximum attainable price of the security (which could be limitless) less the price the Fund paid for the security at the time it was borrowed.

Futures Contracts—Certain Funds may purchase futures contracts to manage cash flows, enhance yield, or to potentially reduce transaction costs. Upon entering into a futures contract with a broker, the Fund is required to deposit in a segregated account a specified amount of cash or U.S. government securities. Futures contracts are valued daily and unrealized gains or losses are recorded in a “variation margin” account. Daily, the Fund receives from, or pays to, the broker a specified amount of cash based upon changes in the variation margin account. When a contract is closed, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss. Futures contracts have market risks, including the risk that the change in the value of the contract may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying securities.

Options Contracts—Certain Funds may write covered call and put options on futures, swaps, securities, or currencies a Fund owns, or in which it may invest to create investment exposure consistent with their investment objectives. Writing put options tends to increase a Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument. Writing call options tends to decrease a Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument. When a Fund writes a call or put option, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. These liabilities are reflected as written options outstanding in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Payments received, or made, from writing options with premiums to be determined on a future date are reflected as such on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Premiums received from writing options that expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against amounts paid on the underlying future, swap, security or currency transaction to determine the realized gain or loss. A Fund, as a writer of an option, has no control over whether the underlying future, swap, security, or currency may be sold (called) or purchased (put) and, as a result, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the future, swap, security, or currency underlying the written option. The risk exists that a Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid market.

Certain Funds also may purchase put and call options. Purchasing call options tends to increase a Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease a Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument. A Fund pays a premium, which is included in a Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently marked- to-market to reflect the current value of the option. Premiums paid for purchasing options that expire are treated as realized losses. The risk associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying future, swap, security, or currency transaction to determine the realized gain or loss.

Foreign Exchange Contracts—Certain Funds may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts as a way of managing foreign exchange rate risk. Certain Funds may enter into these contracts for the purchase or sale of a specific foreign currency at a fixed price on a future date as a hedge or cross hedge against either specific transactions or portfolio positions. The objective of foreign currency hedging transactions is to reduce the risk that the U.S. dollar value of these Funds’ foreign currency denominated securities will decline in value due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. All foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable translation rates resulting in unrealized gains or losses. Realized gains or losses are recorded at the time the foreign currency exchange contract is offset by entering into a closing transaction or by the delivery or receipt of the currency. Risk may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar.

Foreign Currency Translation—The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the rate of exchange of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities, income, and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange quoted on the respective date that such transactions are recorded. The Fund 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 portfolio securities, sales and maturities of short-term securities, 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

 

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recorded on the Funds’ 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 value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at each reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rate.

Restricted Securities—Restricted securities are securities that may be resold only upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. In some cases, the issuer of restricted securities has agreed to register such securities for resale at the issuer’s expense either upon demand by the Funds or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Directors.

Redemption Fees—The International Funds imposed a 2% redemption fee to shareholders who redeem shares held for 30 days or less. All redemption fees are recorded by the International Funds as paid-in-capital.

Securities Lending—Certain Funds participate in one of two securities lending programs, providing for the lending of corporate bonds, equity, and government securities to qualified brokers, in exchange for the opportunity to earn additional income for participating. State Street Bank & Trust Company and BMO Harris Bank N.A. serve as the securities lending agents for the International Funds and non-International Funds participating in the programs, respectively. The Funds receive cash as collateral in return for the securities and record a corresponding payable for collateral due to the respective broker. The amount of cash collateral received is maintained at a minimum level of 100% of the prior day’s market value on securities and accrued interest loaned. Collateral is reinvested in short-term securities including overnight repurchase agreements, commercial paper, master notes, floating rate corporate notes (with at least quarterly reset rates), and money market funds. The valuation of collateral is discussed in “Investment Valuations” in Note 2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements. When a Fund lends its portfolio securities, it is subject to the risk that it may not be able to get the portfolio securities back from the borrower on a timely basis, in which case the Fund may lose certain investment opportunities. A Fund also is subject to the risks associated with the investments of cash collateral received from the borrower.

Cash collateral received as part of the International Funds securities lending program was invested in the following security as of August 31, 2015:

 

Description

   Value  

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio Money Market Fund, 0.189%

   $ 53,642,562   

Cash collateral received as part of the non-International Funds securities lending program was jointly pooled and invested in the following securities as of August 31, 2015(1):

 

Description

   Value  

American Honda Finance Corp., 0.306%, 1/11/2016(2)

   $ 12,999,493   

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., 0.301%, 12/21/2015(2)

     15,000,000   

Bank of Nova Scotia, 0.414%, 5/12/2016(2)

     7,500,128   

Bank of Nova Scotia, 0.390%, 7/18/2016(2)

     15,001,965   

Blackrock Liquidity TempCash Money Market Fund, 0.060%

     5,546,323   

Blackrock Liquidity TempFund Money Market Fund, 0.096%

     22,476,911   

Canadian Imperial Bank, 0.332%, 9/28/2015(2)

     9,999,550   

Chariot Funding LLC, 0.350%, 9/22/2015(3)

     9,985,844   

Chariot Funding LLC, 0.290%, 10/13/2015(3)

     8,986,950   

Chariot Funding LLC, 0.290%, 10/19/2015(3)

     9,985,419   

Chariot Funding LLC, 0.400%, 12/10/2015(3)

     9,979,889   

Coca-Cola Co., 0.532%, 4/18/2016(3)

     7,470,298   

Coca-Cola Co., 0.552%, 4/20/2016(3)

     7,471,010   

Coca-Cola Co., 0.562%, 4/21/2016(3)

     7,471,300   

Coca-Cola Co., 0.613%, 5/16/2016(3)

     4,977,210   

Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 0.306%, 9/18/2015(2)

     26,309,258   

DNB ASA, 0.320%, 9/14/2015(3)

     9,984,178   

DNB ASA, 0.340%, 11/13/2015(3)

     5,491,845   

DNB ASA, 0.337%, 4/18/2016(2)

     15,000,000   

Dreyfus Institutional Cash Advantage Money Market Fund, 0.107%

     2,259,166   

Dreyfus Institutional Cash Advantage Money Market Fund, 0.041%

     133,307   

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt, 0.250%, 10/19/2015(3)

     14,989,479   

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt, 0.320%, 11/20/2015(3)

     9,991,911   

Description

   Value  

Fidelity Institutional Money Market Fund, 0.136%

   $ 93,976,079   

General Electric Capital Corp, 0.334%, 1/8/2016(2)

     17,628,054   

Goldman Sachs Financial, 0.132%

     15,536,562   

HSBC Bank, PLC, 0.372%, 6/8/2016(2)

     10,000,360   

HSBC Bank, PLC, 0.352%, 3/4/2016(2)

     10,000,220   

International Business, 0.324%, 2/5/2016(2)

     8,601,092   

JP Morgan Liquid Asset Money Market Fund, 0.140%

     108,171,424   

Jupiter Securitization Co., 0.511%, 2/16/2016(3)

     9,974,075   

Jupiter Securitization Co., 0.501%, 2/18/2016(3)

     9,974,722   

Kells Funding LLC, 0.250%, 10/13/2015(3)

     14,987,813   

Kells Funding LLC, 0.200%, 9/3/2015(3)

     9,994,944   

Kells Funding LLC, 0.300%, 11/20/2015(3)

     7,494,688   

Legacy Capital LLC, 0.210%, 9/21/2015(3)

     7,498,906   

Legacy Capital LLC, 0.350%, 10/2/2015(3)

     14,982,354   

Macquarie Bank Ltd., 0.501%, 1/6/2016(3)

     7,483,125   

Macquarie Bank Ltd., 0.540%, 6/9/2016(2)

     15,000,000   

Manhattan Asset Funding Co., 0.260%, 9/10/2015(3)

     14,990,250   

Manhattan Asset Funding Co., 0.190%, 9/14/2015(3)

     13,997,488   

Manhattan Asset Funding Co., 0.250%, 9/24/2015(3)

     13,990,340   

Nordea Bank, 0.401%, 1/8/2016(3)

     9,980,111   

Nordea Bank, 0.300%, 10/22/2015(3)

     14,977,125   

Nordea Bank, 0.321%, 11/13/2015(3)

     9,983,822   

Old Line Funding Corp., 0.461%, 1/22/2016(3)

     9,978,150   

Old Line Funding Corp., 0.270%, 9/4/2015(3)

     9,986,350   

Old Line Funding Corp., 0.200%, 10/20/2015(3)

     19,983,333   

Reckitt Benckiser, 0.291%, 10/13/2015(3)

     4,990,494   
 

 

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Description

   Value  

Reckitt Benckiser, 0.250%, 11/12/2015(3)

   $ 9,988,889   

Reckitt Benckiser, 0.270%, 11/20/2015(3)

     5,643,051   

Regency Markets LLC, 0.170%, 9/11/2015(3)

     7,498,973   

Regency Markets LLC, 0.170%, 9/15/2015(3)

     17,497,603   

Regency Markets LLC, 0.180%, 9/16/2015(3)

     9,998,550   

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.306%, 12/16/2015(2)

     30,014,910   

Skandinaviska Enskilda Bank, 0.320%, 10/8/2015(3)

     4,992,121   

Skandinaviska Enskilda Bank, 0.350%, 1/4/2016(2)

     8,743,985   

State Street Bank & Trust Co, 0.398%, 4/15/2016(2)

     10,000,280   

State Street Bank & Trust Co, 0.333%, 10/1/2015(2)

     24,998,550   

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, 0.483%, 3/3/2016(2)

     15,000,375   

Suncorp Metway, 0.471%, 1/27/2016(3)

     9,977,283   

Suncorp Metway, 0.220%, 9/15/2015(3)

     9,993,467   

Suncorp Metway, 0.280%, 10/26/2015(3)

     14,982,063   

Suncorp Metway, 0.350%, 11/10/2015(3)

     9,988,333   

Svenska Handelsbaken, 0.311%, 3/21/2016(2)

     5,509,680   

Description

   Value  

Svenska Handelsbaken, 0.300%, 10/27/2015(3)

   $ 9,984,167   

Thunder Bay Funding, LLC, 0.280%, 9/1/2015(3)

     7,489,792   

Thunder Bay Funding, LLC, 0.290%, 11/13/2015(3)

     9,990,817   

Toronto Dominion Bank, 0.313%, 4/4/2016(2)

     5,000,200   

Toronto Dominion Bank, 0.456%, 7/13/2016(2)

     2,832,693   

Toronto Dominion Bank, 0.501%, 1/27/2016(3)

     9,477,569   

Toronto Dominion Bank, 0.390%, 11/6/2015(3)

     9,970,967   

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 0.433%, 5/16/2016(2)

     7,000,000   

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 0.368%, 2/25/2016(2)

     5,000,000   

Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 0.302%, 6/13/2016(2)

     10,001,070   

Wells Fargo Bank, 0.324%, 4/8/2016(2)

     4,999,910   

Wells Fargo Bank, 0.344%, 1/13/2016(2)

     10,000,130   

Wells Fargo Bank, 0.423%, 5/20/2016(2)

     7,000,000   

Western Asset Institutional Cash Reserves Money Market Fund, 0.144%

     104,142,620   

Western Asset Institutional Liquid Reserves Money Market Fund, 0.145%

     26,267,229   

Westpac Banking Corp., 0.481%, 2/4/2016(3)

     9,975,867   

Other

     319,757   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,157,454,215   
  

 

 

 
 

 

(1) The collateral pool is managed by the fixed income group within the Adviser. Each Fund owns a pro-rata interest in the collateral pool determined by the value of securities on loan for such Fund.
(2) Floating rate securities are securities whose yields vary with a designated market index or market rate. These securities are shown at their current rates as of August 31, 2015.
(3) Each issue shows the rate of discount at the time of purchase.

Commitments and Contingencies—In the normal course of business, the Corporation enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Corporation’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Corporation that have not yet occurred. However, the Corporation has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Other—Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Net realized gains and losses on securities are computed on the basis of specific security lot identification.

 

3.   Fair Value Measurement

Fair Valuation Measurement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and requires disclosure about fair value measurements. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between (1) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting issuer (observable inputs), and (2) the reporting issuer’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). It also provides guidance on determining when there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability, when a transaction is not orderly, and how that information must be incorporated into fair value measurement.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. An active market for the security is a market in which transactions occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. Common and preferred stocks, options and futures contracts, and U.S. registered mutual funds are generally categorized as Level 1.

Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Fixed income securities, repurchase agreements, cash collateral received as part of the securities lending program, and securities valued by an independent fair value pricing service are generally categorized as Level 2.

Level 3—significant unobservable inputs, including management’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments.

The Funds have adopted Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) which amends Fair Value Measurement to establish common requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Enhanced disclosure is required to detail any transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 measurements and Level 2 and Level 3 measurements and the reasons for the transfers. The Funds did not hold any Level 3 securities as of August 31, 2015.

 

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The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2015, in valuing the Funds’ assets:

 

    Low Volatility Equity Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks(1)

  $ 70,180,750      $      $     —      $ 70,180,750   

Short-Term Investments

    6,245,933        32,471,440               38,717,373   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 76,426,683      $ 32,471,440      $      $ 108,898,123   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Dividend Income Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks(1)

  $ 117,123,104      $      $      $ 117,123,104   

Short-Term Investments

    2,800,936        57,648,185               60,449,121   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 119,924,040      $ 57,648,185      $     —      $ 177,572,225   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Large-Cap Value Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks(1)

  $ 246,896,669      $      $     —      $ 246,896,669   

Short-Term Investments

    5,959,946        121,841,818               127,801,764   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 252,856,615      $ 121,841,818      $      $ 374,698,433   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Large-Cap Growth Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks(1)

  $ 232,240,546      $      $      $ 232,240,546   

Short-Term Investments

    4,499,155        114,426,851               118,926,006   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 236,739,701      $ 114,426,851      $      $ 351,166,552   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Mid-Cap Value Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks(1)

  $ 276,238,952      $      $      $ 276,238,952   

Short-Term Investments

    11,221,418        138,875,793               150,097,211   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 287,460,370      $ 138,875,793      $      $ 426,336,163   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Mid-Cap Growth Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks(1)

  $ 203,218,526      $      $      $ 203,218,526   

Short-Term Investments

    4,639,539        99,120,731               103,760,270   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 207,858,065      $ 99,120,731      $      $ 306,978,796   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Small-Cap Value Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks(1)

  $ 88,514,732      $      $      $ 88,514,732   

Short-Term Investments

    5,566,813        41,462,036               47,028,849   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 94,081,545      $ 41,462,036      $      $ 135,543,581   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Small-Cap Core Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks(1)

  $ 4,219,953      $      $      $ 4,219,953   

Short-Term Investments

    47,479        1,283,962               1,331,441   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 4,267,432      $ 1,283,962      $      $ 5,551,394   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Small-Cap Growth Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks(1)

  $ 637,338,960      $      $      $ 637,338,960   

Short-Term Investments

    22,731,181        300,690,862               323,422,043   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 660,070,141      $ 300,690,862      $      $ 960,761,003   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Global Low Volatility Equity        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks

       

Austria

  $      $ 37,926      $     —      $ 37,926   

Belgium

           39,538               39,538   

Bermuda

    92,180        9,798               101,978   

Canada

    373,517                      373,517   

France

           8,754               8,754   

Germany

           117,007               117,007   

Guernsey

    104,465                      104,465   

Hong Kong

           123,992               123,992   

Ireland

    29,414                      29,414   

Israel

    9,918        173,998               183,916   

Italy

           36,950               36,950   

Japan

           291,779               291,779   

Malaysia

           118,264               118,264   

Netherlands

           5,932               5,932   

New Zealand

           193,327               193,327   

Philippines

           84,070               84,070   

Portugal

           8,986               8,986   

Singapore

           344,671               344,671   

South Korea

           46,260               46,260   

Switzerland

           76,225               76,225   

Taiwan

           150,258               150,258   

Thailand

           10,318               10,318   

United Kingdom

           238,004               238,004   

United States

    1,423,246                      1,423,246   

Preferred Stocks(1)

           5,537               5,537   

Short-Term Investments

    1,237,606                      1,237,606   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 3,270,346      $ 2,121,594      $      $ 5,391,940   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Pyrford Global Equity Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks

       

Australia

  $      $ 94,683      $      $ 94,683   

Belgium

           12,606               12,606   

Canada

    42,219                      42,219   

France

           45,115               45,115   

Germany

           12,318               12,318   

Hong Kong

           74,003               74,003   

Israel

           12,453               12,453   

Japan

           35,265               35,265   

Malaysia

           54,455               54,455   

Netherlands

           11,717               11,717   

Norway

           13,174               13,174   

Singapore

           51,298               51,298   

Sweden

           26,021               26,021   

Switzerland

           124,646               124,646   

Taiwan

           49,003               49,003   

United Kingdom

           92,211               92,211   

United States

    350,717                      350,717   

Preferred Stocks(1)

           10,528               10,528   

Short-Term Investments

    332,871                      332,871   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 725,807      $ 719,496      $      $ 1,445,303   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

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    Pyrford International Stock Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks

       

Australia

  $      $ 69,650,605      $     —      $ 69,650,605   

Belgium

           19,909,633               19,909,633   

Finland

           7,100,346               7,100,346   

France

           50,711,766               50,711,766   

Germany

           38,824,701               38,824,701   

Hong Kong

           48,175,695               48,175,695   

Israel

           11,454,414               11,454,414   

Japan

           64,295,830               64,295,830   

Malaysia

           25,975,984               25,975,984   

Netherlands

           29,606,961               29,606,961   

Norway

           13,331,956               13,331,956   

Singapore

           32,740,879               32,740,879   

Sweden

           25,812,580               25,812,580   

Switzerland

           97,533,649               97,533,649   

Taiwan

           26,158,427               26,158,427   

United Kingdom

           117,663,885               117,663,885   

Preferred Stocks(1)

           12,365,885               12,365,885   

Short-Term Investments

    71,309,018                      71,309,018   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 71,309,018      $ 691,313,196      $      $ 762,622,214   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks

       

Bermuda

  $ 2,606,526      $ 4,733,532      $      $ 7,340,058   

Brazil

    1,287,919                      1,287,919   

Cayman Islands

           5,525,090               5,525,090   

Chile

    1,923,622                      1,923,622   

Egypt

    4,922,350        1,165,905               6,088,255   

Hong Kong

           2,672,408               2,672,408   

India

           43,835,853               43,835,853   

Indonesia

           13,995,280               13,995,280   

Kenya

           1,331,956               1,331,956   

Malaysia

           675,120               675,120   

Mexico

    12,393,248                      12,393,248   

Nigeria

           2,124,746               2,124,746   

Philippines

           15,606,782               15,606,782   

Singapore

           4,510,165               4,510,165   

South Africa

           7,814,290          7,814,290   

South Korea

           1,628,164               1,628,164   

Taiwan

           1,667,981               1,667,981   

Thailand

    1,815,294        1,707,362               3,522,656   

Turkey

           4,618,818               4,618,818   

Vietnam

           948,618               948,618   

Preferred Stocks(1)

    2,032,296                      2,032,296   

Participation Notes

           3,211,056               3,211,056   

Short-Term Investments

    13,266,977                      13,266,977   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 40,248,232      $ 117,773,126      $      $ 158,021,358   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Corporate Bonds & Notes

  $      $ 5,221,759      $      $ 5,221,759   

International Bonds

           2,231,875               2,231,875   

Short-Term Investments

    1,332,490                      1,332,490   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,332,490      $ 7,453,634      $      $ 8,786,124   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Alternative Strategies Fund(2)        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Assets-Long

       

Bank Loans

  $      $ 4,004,709      $      $ 4,004,709   

Common Stocks(1)

    18,494,424        251,979               18,746,403   

Convertible Bond

           51,516               51,516   

Corporate Bonds & Notes

           553,087               553,087   

Exchange Traded Funds

    238,070                      238,070   

Purchased Options

    70,758                      70,758   

Short-Term Investments

    6,970,298        5,000,030               11,970,328   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 25,773,550      $ 9,861,321      $      $ 35,634,871   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities-Short

       

Bank Loans

  $      $ 18,546      $      $ 18,546   

Common Stocks(1)

    8,186,923        342,399               8,529,322   

Corporate Bonds & Notes

           136,304               136,304   

Exchange Traded Funds

    1,651,523                      1,651,523   

Written Options

    454,037                      454,037   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 10,292,483      $ 497,249      $      $ 10,789,732   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Municipals

  $      $ 752,152,377      $      $ 752,152,377   

Mutual Funds

           2,000,840               2,000,840   

Short-Term Investments

    2,807,077        7,101,869               9,908,946   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 2,807,077      $ 761,255,086      $      $ 764,062,163   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Short Tax-Free Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Municipals

  $      $ 126,510,334      $      $ 126,510,334   

Mutual Funds

    851,005                      851,005   

Short-Term Investments

    2,946,935                      2,946,935   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 3,797,940      $ 126,510,334      $     —      $ 130,308,274   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Short-Term Income Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Asset-Backed Securities

  $      $ 56,264,952      $      $ 56,264,952   

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

           10,897,274               10,897,274   

Commercial Mortgage Securities

           12,212,417               12,212,417   

Corporate Bonds & Notes

           141,385,408               141,385,408   

Mutual Funds

    3,538,083        2,904,461               6,442,544   

U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           80,202,835               80,202,835   

U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities

           6,472,039               6,472,039   

Short-Term Investments

    6,644,766        49,139,835               55,784,601   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 10,182,849      $ 359,479,221      $      $ 369,662,070   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

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    BMO Funds

 

    Intermediate Tax-Free Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Municipals

  $      $ 1,762,233,349      $      $ 1,762,233,349   

Mutual Funds

    15,750,115                      15,750,115   

Short-Term Investments

    19,318,314        2,201,232               21,519,546   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 35,068,429      $ 1,764,434,581      $      $ 1,799,503,010   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Mortgage Income Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Asset-Backed Securities

  $      $ 322,290      $      $ 322,290   

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

           16,560,265               16,560,265   

Commercial Mortgage Securities

           13,989,860               13,989,860   

U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities

           84,798,496               84,798,496   

Short-Term Investments

    1,524,417                      1,524,417   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,524,417      $ 115,670,911      $      $ 117,195,328   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    TCH Intermediate Income Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Corporate Bonds & Notes

  $      $ 60,176,192      $      $ 60,176,192   

U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           17,404,961               17,404,961   

U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities

           23,407,643               23,407,643   

Short-Term Investments

    4,336,323        19,589,302               23,925,625   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 4,336,323      $ 120,578,098      $      $ 124,914,421   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    TCH Corporate Income Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Corporate Bonds & Notes

  $      $ 269,217,683      $      $ 269,217,683   

Municipals

           580,040               580,040   

U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           15,563,848               15,563,848   

Short-Term Investments

    6,085,570        42,373,561               48,459,131   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 6,085,570      $ 327,735,132      $      $ 333,820,702   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    TCH Core Plus Bond Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Asset-Backed Securities

  $      $ 1,304,764      $     —      $ 1,304,764   

Commercial Mortgage Securities

           536,018               536,018   

Corporate Bonds & Notes

           564,351,707               564,351,707   

Municipals

           348,024               348,024   

U.S. Government & U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           178,711,306               178,711,306   

U.S. Government Agency-Mortgage Securities

           306,998,403               306,998,403   

Short-Term Investments

    19,640,890        131,722,400               151,363,290   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 19,640,890      $ 1,183,972,622      $      $ 1,203,613,512   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Monegy High Yield Bond Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Corporate Bonds & Notes

  $      $ 71,230,042      $      $ 71,230,042   

Short-Term Investments

    3,669,881                      3,669,881   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 3,669,881      $ 71,230,042      $      $ 74,899,923   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Multi-Asset Income Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Exchange Traded Funds

  $ 28,466,906      $      $      $ 28,466,906   

Mutual Funds

    18,492,708        885,523               19,378,231   

Short-Term Investments

    183,434        18,949,942               19,133,376   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 47,143,048      $ 19,835,465      $      $ 66,978,513   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Government Money Market Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Municipals

  $      $ 57,550,000      $      $ 57,550,000   

Mutual Funds

    40,000,000                      40,000,000   

Repurchase Agreements

           175,519,266               175,519,266   

Agency Obligations

           295,692,335               295,692,335   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 40,000,000      $ 528,761,601      $      $ 568,761,601   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Tax-Free Money Market Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Municipals

  $      $ 624,137,758      $      $ 624,137,758   

Mutual Funds

    37,842,477                      37,842,477   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 37,842,477      $ 624,137,758      $      $ 661,980,235   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Prime Money Market Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Certificates of Deposit

  $      $ 628,004,158      $      $ 628,004,158   

Commercial Paper

           2,113,313,091               2,113,313,091   

Corporate Bonds & Notes

           6,235,697               6,235,697   

Municipals

           280,670,000               280,670,000   

Mutual Funds

    265,000,000                      265,000,000   

Notes-Variable

           122,042,819               122,042,819   

Repurchase Agreements

           457,970,915               457,970,915   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 265,000,000      $ 3,608,236,680      $      $ 3,873,236,680   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) All sub-categories within Common Stocks and Preferred Stocks represent either entire Level 1 or Level 2 evaluation status.
 

 

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(2) The following is a summary of other financial instruments that are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedules of Investments, such as futures and forward contracts. Amounts below are the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment.

 

    Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) On
Other Financial Instruments
 

Fund

  Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Alternative Strategies Fund

       

Long Forward Contracts

  $      $ (111,857   $      $ (111,857

Short Forward Contracts

           197,858               197,858   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Forwards

  $      $ 86,001      $      $ 86,001   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long Futures Contracts

  $ (110,885   $      $      $ (110,885

Short Futures Contracts

    (82,883                   (82,883
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Futures

  $ (193,768   $      $      $ (193,768
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

It is the Funds’ policy to recognize transfers between category levels at the end of the period. As described in Note 2, the Funds’ have retained an independent pricing service to fair value foreign equity securities for events occurring after the close of the market in which the security is principally traded. These valuations resulted in transfers between categorization levels at August 31, 2015.

The following is a reconciliation of transfers between category levels from August 31, 2014 to August 31, 2015:

 

     Global Low
Volatility Fund
    Pyrford Global
Equity Fund
    Pyrford
International
Stock Fund
    LGM Emerging
Markets
Equity Fund
    Multi-Asset
Income Fund
 

Transfers into Level 1

   $      $      $      $ 1,815,294      $   

Transfers out of Level 1

     (1,356,252     (695,731     (678,870,123     (106,126,509     (885,523
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Transfers in (out) of Level 1

   $ (1,356,252   $ (695,731   $ (678,870,123   $ (104,311,215   $ (885,523
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transfers into Level 2

   $ 1,356,252      $ 695,731      $ 678,870,123      $ 106,126,509      $ 885,523   

Transfers out of Level 2

                          (1,815,294       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Transfers in (out) of Level 2

   $ 1,356,252      $ 695,731      $ 678,870,123      $ 104,311,215      $ 885,523   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

4.   Derivative Holdings and Activity Detail

At August 31, 2015, the Alternative Strategies Fund had outstanding futures contracts as set forth below:

 

Expiration Date

  

Number of
Contracts

   Description    Value at
Trade Date
    Value at
August 31,
2015
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Futures

            

Bond Futures

            

September 2015

   3    10 Year Mini JGB    $ 364,870      $ 366,008      $ 1,138   

September 2015

   4    Eurex 10-Year Euro BUND      695,740        687,160        (8,580

September 2015

   6    Eurex 5-Year Euro BOBL      879,753        875,479        (4,274

September 2015

   4    SFE 10-Year Australian Bond      365,012        366,649        1,637   

December 2015

   7    CBOT 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note      896,032        889,438        (6,594

December 2015

   5    CBOT 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note      600,152        597,188        (2,964

December 2015

   1    CBOT U.S. Long Bond      157,909        154,625        (3,284

December 2015

   2    LIFFE Long Gilt Government Bond      361,747        359,656        (2,091

December 2015

   6    MSE 10-Year Canadian Bond      654,352        644,968        (9,384

Index Futures

            

September 2015

   4    CME E-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index      364,381        341,740        (22,641

September 2015

   3    CAC 40 10 Euro      165,304        156,607        (8,697

September 2015

   2    OSE Nikkei 225 Index      345,126        310,801        (34,325

September 2015

   3    TSE TOPIX Index      412,646        379,470        (33,176

Interest Rate Futures

            

December 2016

   48    CME 3-Month Eurodollar      11,841,102        11,857,200        16,098   

December 2016

   35    LIFFE 3-Month Euro Euribor      9,814,670        9,815,872        1,202   

December 2016

   16    LIFFE 90-Day Sterling      3,029,884        3,034,934        5,050   

Short Futures

            

Index Futures

            

September 2015

   1    Eurex Euro STOXX 50 Index      (36,614     (36,683     (69

September 2015

   2    HKG Hang Seng Index      (275,045     (276,953     (1,908

September 2015

   2    Russell 2000 Mini Index      (236,614     (231,500     5,114   

September 2015

   3    CME E-Mini S&P 500® Index      (293,267     (295,380     (2,113

September 2015

   5    LIFFE FTSE 100 Index      (505,346     (476,999     28,347   

September 2015

   6    CBOT E-Mini DJIA Index      (526,948     (495,240     31,708   

September 2015

   29    Eurex Euro STOXX 50 Index      (1,026,568     (1,063,810     (37,242

September 2015

   67    CME E-Mini S&P 500® Index      (6,490,100     (6,596,820     (106,720
        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Futures Contracts

   $ 21,558,178      $ 21,364,410      $ (193,768
        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The following is a summary of the Alternative Strategies Fund’s written option activity for the period ended August 31, 2015:

 

Contracts

   Number of
Contracts
     Premium  

Outstanding @ 12/16/2014 (inception date)

           $   

Options written

     3,646         2,516,511   

Options expired

     (525      (472,337

Options exercised

     (10      (5,268

Options closed

     (2,723      (1,737,738
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding @ 8/31/2015

     388       $ 301,168   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

At August 31, 2015, the Alternative Strategies Fund had outstanding forward foreign currency exchange contracts as set forth below:

 

        Contract Amount           Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)
     

Settlement Date

 

Currency

  Buy     Sell     Value      

Counterparty

September 19, 2015

  Australian Dollar   AUD  722,000      $ 539,497      $ 513,393      $ (26,104   Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  Australian Dollar   $ 1,253,493      AUD  1,658,000        1,178,956        74,537      Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  Canadian Dollar   CAD  1,158,000      $ 921,334        880,152        (41,182   Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  Canadian Dollar   $ 1,768,178      CAD  2,225,000        1,691,138        77,040      Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  Euro Currency   EUR  1,724,000      $ 1,927,701        1,935,033        7,332      Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  Euro Currency   $ 1,416,798      EUR  1,264,000        1,418,725        (1,927   Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  Japanese Yen   JPY  131,281,000      $ 1,059,525        1,083,113        23,588      Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  Japanese Yen   $ 2,048,678      JPY  252,166,000        2,080,457        (31,779   Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  Mexican Peso   MXN   1,459,000      $ 88,978        87,222        (1,756   Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  Mexican Peso   $ 393,936      MXN   6,183,000        369,633        24,303      Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  New Zealand Dollar   NZD  115,000      $ 75,956        72,795        (3,161   Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  New Zealand Dollar   $ 377,032      NZD  547,000        346,250        30,782      Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  Pound Sterling   GBP  1,502,000      $ 2,348,143        2,304,602        (43,541   Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  Pound Sterling   $ 1,877,874      GBP  1,214,000        1,862,708        15,166      Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  Swiss Franc   CHF  889,000      $ 947,180        920,147        (27,033   Bank of America

September 19, 2015

  Swiss Franc   $ 1,477,416      CHF  1,418,000        1,467,680        9,736      Bank of America
         

 

 

   
          $ 86,001     
         

 

 

   

During the period ended August 31, 2015, the following Funds had average quarterly contracts or notional values outstanding:

 

     Average Quarterly Contracts       Average Quarterly Notional Values    

Fund

   Long Futures     Short Futures     Purchased Options     Written Options     Short Forwards     Long Forwards  

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

                               $ 50,444      $ 15,330   

Pyrford International Stock Fund

                                 30,260,786        17,381,809   

Alternative Strategies Fund

     159        56        200        370        7,594,794        5,097,244   

Short Tax-Free Fund

            2                               

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

            100                               

Derivatives and Hedging Disclosures—Derivatives and hedging require enhanced disclosures about the Funds’ derivative and hedging activities, including how such activities are accounted for and their effects on the Funds’ financial positions, performance and cash flows.

 

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The effects of these derivative instruments on the Funds’ financial positions and financial performance are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Operations, and are presented in the table below. The values of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2015 by risk category are as follows:

 

    

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

    Statements of
Operations
 

Fund/Financial Instrument Type

 

Location of Asset/ Liability Derivatives

  Value     Realized
Gain

(Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

         

Forwards (Foreign exchange contracts)

    $      $ 9,644      $ 3,704   

Pyford International Stock Fund

                           

Forwards (Foreign exchange contracts)

    $      $ 0      $ 1,223,525   

Alternative Strategies Fund

                           

Futures Receivable (Interest rate contracts)

    $ 25,125       

Futures Payable (Interest rate contracts)

      (37,171    
     

 

 

     

Net futures (Interest rate contracts)

    $ (12,046   $ 76,728      $ (12,046
     

 

 

     

Futures Receivable (Equity contracts)

    $ 65,169       

Futures Payable (Equity contracts)

      (246,891    
     

 

 

     

Net futures (Equity contracts)

    $ (181,722     (571,117     (181,722
     

 

 

     

Total receivable for futures

  Receivable for daily variation margin   $ 90,294       

Total payable for futures

  Payable for daily variation margin     (284,062    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net payable for futures

    $ (193,768   $ (494,389   $ (193,768
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Forwards (Foreign exchange contracts)

  Receivable for forward foreign currency contracts   $ 262,484       

Forwards (Foreign exchange contracts)

  Payable for forward foreign currency contracts     (176,483    
     

 

 

     

Total net forwards

    $ 86,001      $ 177,581      $ 86,001   
     

 

 

     

Purchased options (Equity contracts)

  Purchased options, at value   $ 70,758        54,634        (30,388

Written options (Equity contracts)

  Written options, at value     (454,037     879,443        (152,869

Short Tax-Free Fund

                           

Futures (Interest rate contracts)

    $      $ (16,021   $ (1,679

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

                           

Futures (Interest rate contracts)

    $      $ (668,831   $ 25,722   

Offsetting of Assets and Liabilities—Disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. The guidance requires retrospective application for all comparative periods presented. As of August 31, 2015, there are no master netting arrangements related to the Funds. The Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities (“SAL”) presents derivative instruments on a gross basis, therefore there are no net amounts and no offset amounts within the SAL to present below. Gross amounts of the derivative instruments, amounts related to financial instruments/cash collateral not offset in the SAL and net amounts are presented below:

 

    Derivative Assets     Derivative Liabilities     Net
Derivative
Assets
(Liabilities)
    Collateral Pledged
(Received) (1)
       

Fund/Counterparty

  Forward
Currency
Contracts
    Futures
Contracts
    Forward
Currency
Contracts
    Futures
Contracts
    Written
Options
      Financial
Instruments
    Cash     Net
Amount
 

Alternative Strategies Fund

                 

Bank of America Merrill Lynch (Over the Counter)

  $ 262,484      $      $ (176,483   $      $      $ 86,001      $      $      $ 86,001   

Exchange Traded Futures Contracts

           90,294               (284,062            (193,768                   (193,768

Exchange Traded Options Contracts

                                (454,037     (454,037            454,037          

 

(1) Collateral pledged exceeds amount of liability balance.

At period end, certain Funds covered in this report had investments in repurchase agreements. The gross value and related collateral received for these investments are presented in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments and the value of these investments is also presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral received exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements as of August 31, 2015.

 

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5.   Capital Stock

The Articles of Incorporation permit the Directors to issue an indefinite number of full and fractional shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share. Transactions in capital stock were as follows:

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
    Low Volatility
Equity Fund
    Dividend
Income Fund
    Large-Cap
Value Fund
 
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 

Capital stock transactions in dollars:

           

Proceeds from sale of shares:

           

Investor class of shares

  $ 2,305,941 (1)    $ 171,647      $ 13,228,404 (2)    $ 13,224,438      $ 51,889,810      $ 25,150,045   

Advisor class of shares

    284,251        25,000        8,891,830        25,000        2,533        25,000   

Institutional class of shares

    30,127,617        14,815,931        9,104,999        5,783,365        24,350,994        18,453,640   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

                                         

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                         

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

    1,349,076               73,932,036                        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

    34,066,885        15,012,578        105,157,269        19,032,803        76,243,337        43,628,685   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

           

Investor class of shares

    46,550 (1)      11,962        5,405,306 (2)      3,069,583        13,507,031        8,186,356   

Advisor class of shares

    6,032        103        432,520        129        2,666        80   

Institutional class of shares

    4,635,749        984,009        4,613,478        2,742,420        11,763,585        7,452,025   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

                                         

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares issued

    4,688,331        996,074        10,451,304        5,812,132        25,273,282        15,638,461   

Cost of shares redeemed:

           

Investor class of shares

    (1,446,946     (472,679     (5,896,957 )(2)      (18,511,998     (24,583,590     (33,283,979

Advisor class of shares

    (441,640            (2,527,026                     

Institutional class of shares

    (13,647,960     (6,779,420     (17,285,991     (11,638,148     (50,096,519     (26,150,728

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                         

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

    (1,349,076            (73,932,036                     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cost of shares redeemed

    (16,885,622     (7,252,099     (99,642,010     (30,150,146     (74,680,109     (59,434,707

Redemption fees

                                         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in dollars

  $ 21,869,594      $ 8,756,553      $ 15,966,563      $ (5,305,211   $ 26,836,510      $ (167,561
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital stock transactions in shares:

           

Sale of shares:

           

Investor class of shares

    173,729 (1)      13,778        957,585 (2)      1,003,140        3,260,833        1,586,843   

Advisor class of shares

    21,262        1,962        659,802        1,842        156        1,540   

Institutional class of shares

    2,304,058        1,194,203        667,176        436,621        1,532,889        1,163,302   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

                                         

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                         

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

    100,178               5,391,964                        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sale of shares

    2,599,227        1,209,943        7,676,527        1,441,603        4,793,878        2,751,685   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

           

Investor class of shares

    3,604 (1)      988        401,277 (2)      239,423        869,122        547,819   

Advisor class of shares

    459        8        31,874        10        171        5   

Institutional class of shares

    358,152        80,500        341,712        213,631        756,375        497,794   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

                                         

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares issued

    362,215        81,496        774,863        453,064        1,625,668        1,045,618   

Shares redeemed:

           

Investor class of shares

    (108,476 )(1)      (38,422     (422,256 )(2)      (1,425,736     (1,519,256     (2,129,473

Advisor class of shares

    (33,149            (188,631                     

Institutional class of shares

    (1,025,954     (563,773     (1,266,146     (889,251     (3,091,202     (1,663,791

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                         

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

    (100,178            (5,391,964                     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares redeemed

    (1,267,757     (602,195     (7,268,997     (2,314,987     (4,610,458     (3,793,264
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in shares

    1,693,685        689,244        1,182,393        (420,320     1,809,088        4,039   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from September 1, 2014, to May 19, 2015 (termination of Investor class of shares).
(2) Reflects operations for the period from September 1, 2014, to April 21, 2015 (termination of Investor class of shares).

 

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Large-Cap
Growth Fund
    Mid-Cap
Value Fund
    Mid-Cap
Growth Fund
    Small-Cap
Value Fund
 
Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 
             
             
$ 94,927,499      $ 12,686,123      $ 35,820,566      $ 35,832,822      $ 27,450,657      $ 21,116,792      $ 20,687,763 (2)    $ 24,383,016   
  9,184        25,000               25,000        6,583        25,000        7,597,339        25,000   
  16,533,828        11,319,057        17,255,206        17,914,297        14,808,537        11,292,980        15,472,198        3,662,455   
                       25,000               25,000        200        25,000   
                10,476,491        25,000               25,000        145,932        25,000   
 
 
    
 
  
                                       77,723,552          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  111,470,511        24,030,180        63,552,263        53,822,119        42,265,777        32,484,772        121,626,984        28,120,471   
  16,094,464        7,435,000        21,716,689        25,867,242        16,670,003        14,092,847        3,740,385 (2)      4,374,319   
  3,871               3,126               3,529               1,447          
  18,341,269        10,579,586        16,454,019        16,897,895        17,695,668        16,936,397        893,637        1,391,605   
                3,100               3,467               1,439          
                3,188               3,467               1,439          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  34,439,604        18,014,586        38,180,122        42,765,137        34,376,134        31,029,244        4,638,347        5,765,924   
             
  (39,032,633     (30,820,149     (39,236,294     (79,938,638     (20,533,400     (26,779,668     (10,274,941 )(2)      (8,662,717
                              (4,012            (6,488,094       
  (84,409,853     (36,108,499     (61,375,263     (24,444,417     (76,374,202     (34,050,500     (11,052,040     (3,106,791
                (1,225,571                          (31,013       
                                            (77,723,552       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (123,442,486     (66,928,648     (101,837,128     (104,383,055     (96,911,614     (60,830,168     (105,569,640     (11,769,508
                       174                               

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 22,467,629      $ (24,883,882   $ (104,743   $ (7,795,625   $ (20,269,703   $ 2,683,848      $ 20,695,691      $ 22,116,887   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
             
             
  5,824,318        767,898        2,191,108        2,128,508        1,268,780        907,538        1,536,678 (2)      1,734,776   
  529        1,487               1,505        306        1,092        559,792        1,787   
  1,007,550        682,428        1,072,196        1,064,994        667,838        479,115        1,103,954        259,322   
                       1,508               1,073        15        1,777   
                658,695        1,508               1,073        10,762        1,777   
                                            5,640,424          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  6,832,397        1,451,813        3,921,999        3,198,023        1,936,924        1,389,891        8,851,625        1,999,439   
             
  1,019,928        476,297        1,401,981        1,669,417        829,353        655,176        286,839 (2)      334,940   
  245               202               176               111          
  1,155,719        674,289        1,064,985        1,092,060        861,103        774,412        68,009        105,987   
                200               169               110          
                206               169               110          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  2,175,892        1,150,586        2,467,574        2,761,477        1,690,970        1,429,588        355,179        440,927   
             
  (2,335,983     (1,898,220     (2,404,283     (4,886,569     (949,629     (1,149,370     (765,945 )(2)      (619,540
                              (189            (478,216       
  (4,964,126     (2,188,071     (3,789,070     (1,467,084     (3,434,480     (1,430,137     (807,228     (220,511
                (76,599                          (2,275       
                                            (5,640,424       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (7,300,109     (4,086,291     (6,269,952     (6,353,653     (4,384,298     (2,579,507     (7,694,088     (840,051

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  1,708,180        (1,483,892     119,621        (394,153     (756,404     239,972        1,512,716        1,600,315   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Small-Cap
Core Fund
     Small-Cap
Growth Fund
     Global Low
Volatility
Equity Fund
 
     Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(1)
     Year Ended
August 31,
2015
     Year Ended
August 31,
2014
     Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(2)
 

Capital stock transactions in dollars:

               

Proceeds from sale of shares:

               

Investor class of shares

   $ 85,124 (3)    $ 502,902       $ 59,881,274       $ 89,061,771       $ 26,515 (3)    $ 96,182   

Advisor class of shares

     2,534        25,000                         2,465        25,000   

Institutional class of shares

     661,179        2,935,014         107,104,980         147,891,839         212,246        3,721,796   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

                                             

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                             

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

     666,195                                125,949          
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

     1,415,032        3,462,916         166,986,254         236,953,610         367,175        3,842,978   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

               

Investor class of shares

                    64,686,862         51,917,050         1,464 (3)        

Advisor class of shares

                                    285          

Institutional class of shares

                    57,163,406         40,309,097         51,285          

Retirement class R-3 of shares

                                             

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                             
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares issued

                    121,850,268         92,226,147         53,034          

Cost of shares redeemed:

               

Investor class of shares

     (3,606 )(3)              (178,351,779      (127,066,631      (14,409 )(3)      (3,650

Advisor class of shares

     (2,890                             (3,549       

Institutional class of shares

     (26,550             (122,705,823      (121,523,034      (10,010       

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                             

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

     (666,195                             (125,949       
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cost of shares redeemed

     (699,241             (301,057,602      (248,589,665      (153,917     (3,650

Redemption fees

                            5,665                  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in dollars

   $ 715,791      $ 3,462,916       $ (12,221,080    $ 80,595,757       $ 266,292      $ 3,839,328   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital stock transactions in shares:

               

Sale of shares:

               

Investor class of shares

     8,038 (3)      50,282         3,035,093         3,854,998         2,380 (3)      9,469   

Advisor class of shares

     223        2,480                         209        2,248   

Institutional class of shares

     58,516        291,360         5,259,971         6,232,666         18,591        343,089   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

                                             

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                             

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

     57,981                                10,389          
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sale of shares

     124,758        344,122         8,295,064         10,087,664         31,569        354,806   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

               

Investor class of shares

                    3,632,053         2,464,027         130 (3)        

Advisor class of shares

                                    25          

Institutional class of shares

                    3,132,242         1,879,212         4,542          

Retirement class R-3 of shares

                                             

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                             
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares issued

                    6,764,295         4,343,239         4,697          

Shares redeemed:

               

Investor class of shares

     (339 )(3)              (9,037,485      (5,557,903      (1,270 )(3)      (320

Advisor class of shares

     (251                             (291       

Institutional class of shares

     (2,386             (6,160,736      (5,289,709      (874       

Retirement class R-6 of shares

                                             

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

     (57,981                             (10,389       
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares redeemed

     (60,957             (15,198,221      (10,847,612      (12,824     (320
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in shares

     63,801        344,122         (138,862      3,583,291         23,442        354,486   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(2) Reflects operations for the period from September 30, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(3) Reflects operations for the period from September 1, 2014, to April 21, 2015 (termination of Investor class of shares).

 

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    BMO Funds

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
Pyrford Global
Equity Fund
    Pyrford
International
Stock Fund
    LGM Emerging
Markets
Equity Fund
    TCH Emerging
Markets
Bond Fund
 
Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(2)
 
             
             
$ 17,485 (3)    $ 590,294      $ 29,274,657      $ 31,495,270      $ 10,812,875 (3)    $ 22,463,042      $ 27,714 (3)    $ 3,508,375   
  104,500        25,000        837,890        25,000        7,937,867        25,000        45,350        25,000   
         501,000        486,602,419        105,690,228        27,318,780        32,762,388        10,000        3,511,000   
                       25,000                               
                7,580,387        25,000                               
  654,402                             67,542,100               3,981,659          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  776,387        1,116,294        524,295,353        137,260,498        113,611,622        55,250,430        4,064,723        7,044,375   
  17,059 (3)             523,199        3,252,180        748,847 (3)      634,773        283,246 (3)      39,375   
  694               155               305               1,848          
  15,712               1,764,124        8,720,963        1,387,723        1,381,422        289,840        40,425   
                121                                      
                206                                      

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  33,465               2,287,805        11,973,143        2,136,875        2,016,195        574,934        79,800   
             
                (9,501,426     (9,726,188     (5,071,919 )(3)      (9,299,289     (855 )(3)        
  (18,777                          (2,512,123            (205       
                (70,009,306     (17,179,956     (39,195,824     (20,768,114              
                (480,963                                   
  (654,402                          (67,542,100            (3,981,659       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (673,179            (79,991,695     (26,906,144     (114,321,966     (30,067,403     (3,982,719       
                3,177        1,105        261        741                 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 136,673      $ 1,116,294      $ 446,594,640      $ 122,328,602      $ 1,426,792      $ 27,199,963      $ 656,938      $ 7,124,175   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
             
             
  1,706 (3)      58,501        2,316,403        2,462,877        786,382 (3)      1,759,063        2,758 (3)      350,761   
  9,875        2,381        67,683        1,904        598,708        1,826        4,412        2,315   
         50,101        37,832,055        8,170,016        1,997,469        2,535,369        908        351,019   
                       1,901                               
                592,066        1,901                               
  61,911                             4,868,984               385,759          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  73,492        110,983        40,808,207        10,638,599        8,251,543        4,296,258        393,837        704,095   
             
  1,704 (3)             42,467        255,802        56,136 (3)      49,708        28,438 (3)      3,950   
  69               13               23               186          
  1,570               142,960        685,270        103,871        108,008        29,100        4,054   
                10                                      
                17                                      

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  3,343               185,467        941,072        160,030        157,716        57,724        8,004   
             
                (751,917     (759,503     (368,299 )(3)      (696,433     (148 )(3)        
  (1,780                          (190,894            (20       
                (5,543,509     (1,332,777     (2,907,588     (1,563,387              
                (37,602                                   
  (61,911                          (4,868,984            (385,759       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (63,691            (6,333,028     (2,092,280     (8,335,765     (2,259,820     (385,927       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  13,144        110,983        34,660,646        9,487,391        75,808        2,194,154        65,634        712,099   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    Alternative
Strategies Fund
    Ultra Short
Tax-Free Fund
    Short
Tax-Free Fund
 
    Period Ended
August 31, 2015(1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 

Capital stock transactions in dollars:

         

Proceeds from sale of shares:

         

Investor class of shares

  $      $ 34,499,397      $ 36,732,240      $ 14,697,884      $ 16,306,460   

Advisor class of shares

    3,211,693        25,000        25,000        428,043        25,000   

Institutional class of shares

    32,877,000        732,280,458        679,100,902        93,615,103        80,751,841   

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

                                  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

    36,088,693        766,804,855        715,858,142        108,741,030        97,083,301   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

         

Investor class of shares

           232,743        405,797        327,112        260,475   

Advisor class of shares

           91        33        380        85   

Institutional class of shares

           1,262,595        1,324,311        194,867        100,157   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares issued

           1,495,429        1,730,141        522,359        360,717   

Cost of shares redeemed:

         

Investor class of shares

           (37,929,231     (69,137,516     (15,767,281     (6,819,344

Advisor class of shares

    (2,151,437     (24,979            (38       

Institutional class of shares

           (693,822,928     (759,159,182     (66,075,691     (38,225,847

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

                                  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cost of shares redeemed

    (2,151,437     (731,777,138     (828,296,698     (81,843,010     (45,045,191

Redemption fees

                                  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in dollars

  $ 33,937,256      $ 36,523,146      $ (110,708,415   $ 27,420,379      $ 52,398,827   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital stock transactions in shares:

         

Sale of shares:

         

Investor class of shares

           3,417,481        3,646,847        1,437,965        1,610,486   

Advisor class of shares

    303,423        2,478        2,478        41,925        2,458   

Institutional class of shares

    3,287,526        72,577,811        67,456,820        9,152,374        7,992,310   

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

                                  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sale of shares

    3,590,949        75,997,770        71,106,145        10,632,264        9,605,254   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

         

Investor class of shares

           23,056        40,291        32,003        25,728   

Advisor class of shares

           9        3        37        9   

Institutional class of shares

           125,162        131,599        19,060        9,882   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares issued

           148,227        171,893        51,100        35,619   

Shares redeemed:

         

Investor class of shares

           (3,757,848     (6,862,097     (1,542,455     (674,457

Advisor class of shares

    (206,249     (2,478            (4       

Institutional class of shares

           (68,772,910     (75,460,308     (6,455,094     (3,785,765

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

                                  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares redeemed

    (206,249     (72,533,236     (82,322,405     (7,997,553     (4,460,222
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in shares

    3,384,700        3,612,761        (11,044,367     2,685,811        5,180,651   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from December 16, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2015
(2) Reflects operations for the period from September 1, 2014, to May 19, 2015 (termination of Investor class of shares).

 

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Short-Term
Income Fund
    Intermediate
Tax-Free Fund
    Mortgage
Income Fund
    TCH Intermediate
Income Fund
 
Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 
             
             
$ 21,701,066      $ 39,953,734      $ 498,756,928      $ 364,844,856      $ 8,605,907      $ 10,241,607      $ 1,349,483 (2)    $ 3,292,895   
         25,000        3,500        2,025,000               25,000        152,489        25,000   
  188,063,432        60,448,479        274,371,800        133,067,553        8,766,527        12,001,717        29,094,301        41,757,793   
                                            30,496,660          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  209,764,498        100,427,213        773,132,228        499,937,409        17,372,434        22,268,324        61,092,933        45,075,688   
  848,728        1,198,099        25,330,824        21,553,872        2,813,001        3,147,040        391,920 (2)      617,791   
  296        78        46,680        3,747        729        188        177,432        126   
  1,114,115        868,631        4,080,191        2,497,458        208,761        323,266        1,493,931        1,460,771   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  1,963,139        2,066,808        29,457,695        24,055,077        3,022,491        3,470,494        2,063,283        2,078,688   
             
  (31,671,458     (76,287,660     (276,080,914     (274,604,629     (22,523,389     (48,913,541     (5,270,894 )(2)      (16,769,338
                                            (2,681,713       
  (66,614,972     (36,513,511     (114,349,922     (111,792,245     (14,431,864     (20,333,524     (60,956,935     (31,869,199
                                            (30,496,660       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (98,286,430     (112,801,171     (390,430,836     (386,396,874     (36,955,253     (69,247,065     (99,406,202     (48,638,537
                       3,656               323                 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 113,441,207      $ (10,307,150   $ 412,159,087      $ 137,599,268      $ (16,560,328   $ (43,507,924   $ (36,249,986   $ (1,484,161

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
             
             
  2,316,962        4,249,193        44,153,582        33,192,008        919,498        1,108,326        127,371 (2)      314,325   
         2,654        311        181,301               2,674        13,906        2,356   
  20,068,196        6,417,322        24,302,385        12,102,975        941,413        1,288,535        2,755,232        3,996,817   
                                            2,888,573          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  22,385,158        10,669,169        68,456,278        45,476,284        1,860,911        2,399,535        5,785,082        4,313,498   
             
  90,624        127,378        2,240,079        1,956,526        299,827        338,867        37,000 (2)      58,767   
  32        8        4,128        323        78        20        16,990        12   
  118,778        92,157        361,137        226,320        22,275        34,839        141,649        139,049   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  209,434        219,543        2,605,344        2,183,169        322,180        373,726        195,639        197,828   
             
  (3,382,518     (8,111,833     (24,439,180     (25,188,723     (2,401,577     (5,282,586     (497,206 )(2)      (1,618,601
                                            (257,544       
  (7,101,162     (3,875,953     (10,142,271     (10,214,907     (1,539,181     (2,194,833     (5,791,240     (3,049,628
                                            (2,888,573       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (10,483,680     (11,987,786     (34,581,451     (35,403,630     (3,940,758     (7,477,419     (9,434,563     (4,668,229

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  12,110,912        (1,099,074     36,480,171        12,255,823        (1,757,667     (4,704,158     (3,453,842     (156,903

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    TCH Corporate
Income Fund
    TCH Core Plus
Bond Fund
    Monegy High
Yield Bond Fund
 
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 

Capital stock transactions in dollars:

           

Proceeds from sale of shares:

           

Investor class of shares

  $ 102,866,491      $ 53,919,723      $ 193,582,142      $ 114,749,632      $ 5,088,580 (2)    $ 8,451,618   

Advisor class of shares

           25,000        302,957        25,000        3,962,546        25,000   

Institutional class of shares

    87,268,477        41,985,580        175,200,648        156,616,162        6,100,393        11,842,862   

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

                                41,847,934          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

    190,134,968        95,930,303        369,085,747        271,390,794        56,999,453        20,319,480   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

           

Investor class of shares

    3,989,662        1,936,862        18,010,897        13,891,430        2,155,397 (2)      3,245,163   

Advisor class of shares

    813        194        6,174        185        795,168        335   

Institutional class of shares

    2,220,373        3,760,222        13,801,439        9,177,307        2,129,094        2,480,514   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares issued

    6,210,848        5,697,278        31,818,510        23,068,922        5,079,659        5,726,012   

Cost of shares redeemed:

           

Investor class of shares

    (39,458,578     (15,801,714     (100,988,848     (100,415,863     (3,409,628 )(2)      (20,734,050

Advisor class of shares

                  (12,103            (1,835,239       

Institutional class of shares

    (39,920,311     (23,104,463     (117,937,793     (83,204,381     (11,813,369     (27,372,832

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

                                (41,847,934       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cost of shares redeemed

    (79,378,889     (38,906,177     (218,938,744     (183,620,244     (58,906,170     (48,106,882
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in dollars

  $ 116,966,927      $ 62,721,404      $ 181,965,513      $ 110,839,472      $ 3,172,942      $ (22,061,390
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital stock transactions in shares:

           

Sale of shares:

           

Investor class of shares

    7,988,013        4,190,850        16,475,479        9,862,490        512,898 (2)      807,229   

Advisor class of shares

           1,933        25,699        2,115        406,925        2,377   

Institutional class of shares

    6,805,605        3,285,896        14,894,239        13,431,019        617,472        1,130,466   

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

                                4,249,540          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sale of shares

    14,793,618        7,478,679        31,395,417        23,295,624        5,786,835        1,940,072   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

           

Investor class of shares

    312,288        152,789        1,535,138        1,192,359        219,824 (2)      310,363   

Advisor class of shares

    64        15        527        16        82,464        32   

Institutional class of shares

    173,659        299,008        1,176,276        787,425        218,115        237,312   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares issued

    486,011        451,812        2,711,941        1,979,800        520,403        547,707   

Shares redeemed:

           

Investor class of shares

    (3,095,232     (1,251,448     (8,602,275     (8,675,580     (341,231 )(2)      (1,983,873

Advisor class of shares

                  (1,053            (190,085       

Institutional class of shares

    (3,132,389     (1,824,554     (10,104,876     (7,165,043     (1,202,200     (2,614,008

Advisor class transfers from termination of Investor class

                                (4,249,540       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares redeemed

    (6,227,621     (3,076,002     (18,708,204     (15,840,623     (5,983,056     (4,597,881
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in shares

    9,052,008        4,854,489        15,399,154        9,434,801        324,182        (2,110,102
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(2) Reflects operations for the period from September 1, 2014, to April 21, 2015 (termination of Investor class of shares).

 

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Multi-Asset
Income Fund
    Government Money
Market Fund
    Tax-Free Money
Market Fund
    Prime Money
Market Fund
 
Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 
             
             
$ 7,502 (2)    $ 521,100      $ 503,002,591      $ 331,672,561      $ 326,883,986      $ 249,403,510      $ 3,522,719,193      $ 3,756,360,212   
         25,000                                             
  31,019,539        46,354,689        2,263,896,142        1,539,820,530        1,820,616,630        2,075,146,011        8,192,382,872        8,223,133,602   
  524,796                                                    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  31,551,837        46,900,789        2,766,898,733        1,871,493,091        2,147,500,616        2,324,549,521        11,715,102,065        11,979,493,814   
  9,202 (2)      4,824        5,698        3,643        18,578        12,678        36,126        34,293   
  5,767        185                                             
  118,633        20,802        5,274        2,760        3,343        6,969        36,117        25,452   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  133,602        25,811        10,972        6,403        21,921        19,647        72,243        59,745   
             
         (7,328     (506,682,034     (359,664,123     (316,026,171     (239,853,465     (3,582,990,393     (3,822,539,600
  (396                                                 
  (23,179,184     (1,271,437     (2,224,520,366     (1,543,587,045     (1,759,514,774     (2,318,037,840     (7,584,594,383     (8,845,055,905
  (524,796                                                 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (23,704,376     (1,278,765     (2,731,202,400     (1,903,251,168     (2,075,540,945     (2,557,891,305     (11,167,584,776     (12,667,595,505

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 7,981,063      $ 45,647,835      $ 35,707,305      $ (31,751,674   $ 71,981,592      $ (233,322,137   $ 547,589,532      $ (688,041,946

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
             
             
  752 (2)      52,076        503,002,591        331,672,561        326,883,986        249,403,494        3,522,719,193        3,756,360,212   
         2,441                                             
  3,113,662        4,569,280        2,263,896,142        1,539,820,530        1,820,616,630        2,075,145,914        8,192,382,872        8,223,133,602   
  53,496                                                    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  3,167,910        4,623,797        2,766,898,733        1,871,493,091        2,147,500,616        2,324,549,408        11,715,102,065        11,979,493,814   
             
  932 (2)      471        5,698        3,643        18,578        12,678        36,126        34,293   
  599        18                                             
  12,098        2,031        5,274        2,760        3,343        6,969        36,117        25,452   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  13,629        2,520        10,972        6,403        21,921        19,647        72,243        59,745   
             
         (735     (506,682,034     (359,664,123     (316,026,171     (239,853,465     (3,582,990,393     (3,822,539,600
  (40                                                 
  (2,385,181     (124,682     (2,224,520,366     (1,543,587,045     (1,759,514,774     (2,318,037,840     (7,584,594,383     (8,845,055,905
  (53,496                                                 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (2,438,717     (125,417     (2,731,202,400     (1,903,251,168     (2,075,540,945     (2,557,891,305     (11,167,584,776     (12,667,595,505

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  742,822        4,500,900        35,707,305        (31,751,674     71,981,592        (233,322,250     547,589,532        (688,041,946

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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6.   Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fees—The Adviser receives for its services an investment adviser fee based on a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets (“ADNA”) as listed below.

 

     Fee rates applicable from
September 1, 2014 through May 31,
2015(1)
    Fee rates applicable from June 1,
2015 through August 31, 2015(1)
 
     Fund’s ADNA     Fund’s ADNA  

Fund

   on the
first
$500
million
    on the
next
$200
million
    on the
next
$100
million
    in excess
of $800
million
    on the
first
$500
million
    on the
next
$200
million
    on the
next
$100
million
    in excess
of $800
million
 

Low Volatility Equity Fund

     0.50     0.49     0.45     0.40     0.50     0.49     0.45     0.40

Dividend Income Fund

     0.50        0.49        0.45        0.40        0.50        0.49        0.45        0.40   

Large-Cap Value Fund

     0.75        0.74        0.70        0.65        0.70        0.65        0.60        0.55   

Large-Cap Growth Fund

     0.75        0.74        0.70        0.65        0.70        0.65        0.60        0.55   

Mid-Cap Value Fund

     0.69        0.67        0.57        0.51        0.69        0.67        0.57        0.51   

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

     0.69        0.67        0.57        0.51        0.69        0.67        0.57        0.51   

Small-Cap Value Fund

     0.69        0.68        0.62        0.61        0.69        0.68        0.62        0.61   

Small-Cap Growth Fund

     1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00        0.95        0.90        0.90        0.90   

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

     0.65        0.64        0.60        0.55        0.65        0.64        0.60        0.55   

Pyrford International Stock Fund

     0.74        0.72        0.62        0.56        0.74        0.72        0.62        0.56   

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     0.90        0.89        0.85        0.80        0.90        0.89        0.85        0.80   
     Fee rates applicable from
September 1, 2014 through May 31,
2015(1)
    Fee rates applicable from June 1,
2015 through August 31, 2015(1)
 
     Fund’s ADNA     Fund’s ADNA  
     on the
first
$500
million
    on the
next
$200
million
    on the
next
$100
million
    in excess
of $800
million
    on the
first
$100
million
    on the
next
$150
million
    on the
next
$250
million
    in excess
of $500
million
 

TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     0.60     0.59     0.55     0.55     0.55     0.55     0.55     0.55

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

     0.20        0.19        0.10        0.10        0.20        0.19        0.17        0.10   

Short Tax-Free Fund

     0.25        0.24        0.15        0.15        0.20        0.19        0.17        0.15   

Short-Term Income Fund

     0.20        0.19        0.10        0.10        0.20        0.19        0.17        0.10   

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

     0.30        0.29        0.20        0.15        0.25        0.16        0.12        0.10   

Mortgage Income Fund

     0.40        0.39        0.30        0.25        0.25        0.20        0.20        0.20   

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

     0.40        0.39        0.30        0.25        0.25        0.20        0.20        0.20   

TCH Corporate Income Fund

     0.25        0.24        0.15        0.10        0.20        0.19        0.15        0.10   

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

     0.25        0.24        0.15        0.10        0.25        0.16        0.12        0.10   

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

     0.50        0.50        0.50        0.50        0.50        0.50        0.50        0.50   

 

     Fund’s ADNA          Fund’s ADNA  

Fund

   on the
first
$1
billion
    on the
next
$1
billion
    in excess
of $2
billion
    Fund    on the
first
$2
billion
    on the
next
$2
billion
    on the
next
$2
billion
    on the
next
$2
billion
    in
excess
of $8
billion
 

Small-Cap Core Fund

     0.650     0.625     0.600   Government Money Market Fund      0.200     0.185     0.170     0.155     0.140

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

     0.600        0.575        0.550      Tax-Free Money Market Fund      0.200        0.185        0.170        0.155        0.140   

Alternative Strategies Fund(2)

     1.700        1.675        1.650      Prime Money Market Fund      0.150        0.135        0.120        0.105        0.090   

Multi-Asset Income Fund

     0.250        0.225        0.200                

 

  (1) Effective June 1, 2015, the investment adviser fees and breakpoint tiers changed for some BMO Funds. Both prior and post effective date fees charged and breakpoint tiers are presented accordingly in the accompanying tables.
  (2) Fund inception date is December 16, 2014.

The Pyrford Global Equity Fund and Pyrford International Stock Fund’s sub-adviser is Pyrford International Ltd., an affiliate of the Adviser. The LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund’s sub-adviser is LGM Investments Limited, an affiliate of the Adviser. The TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund, TCH Intermediate Income Fund, TCH Corporate Income Fund and TCH Core Plus Bond Fund’s sub-adviser is Taplin, Canida & Habacht, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser. One of the sub-advisers of the Alternative Strategies Fund is CTC myCFO, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser. The Monegy High Yield Bond Fund’s sub-adviser is Monegy, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser. The Adviser compensates each sub-adviser based on the level of average daily net assets of each respective Fund managed by each sub-adviser.

 

 

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Contractual Expense Limitation—The Adviser has agreed to waive or reduce its investment advisory fee or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to prevent class specific total annual operating expenses (excluding taxes, dividend and interest expense, brokerage commissions, other investment related costs, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and extraordinary expenses, such as litigation and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of a Fund’s business) from exceeding the amounts for the periods set forth below. The Adviser may not terminate this arrangement prior to December 31, 2016, without the consent of the Directors, unless the investment advisory agreement is terminated. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee beyond its contractual agreement. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.

 

     Annualized Contractual Expense Limitation  

Fund

   Investor
Class
    Advisor
Class
    Institutional
Class
    Retirement
Class R-3
    Retirement
Class R-6
 

Low Volatility Equity Fund

     0.90 %(1)      0.90     0.65    

Dividend Income Fund

     0.90 (2)      0.90        0.65       

Large-Cap Value Fund

     1.20 (3)      1.20 (3)      0.95 (4)     

Large-Cap Growth Fund

     1.20 (3)      1.20 (3)      0.95 (4)     

Mid-Cap Value Fund

     1.24        1.24        0.99        1.49     0.84

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

     1.24        1.24        0.99        1.49        0.84   

Small-Cap Value Fund

     1.24 (2)      1.24        0.99        1.49        0.84   

Small-Cap Core Fund

     1.15 (2)      1.15        0.90       

Small-Cap Growth Fund

     1.44          1.19       

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

     1.10 (2)      1.10        0.85       

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

     1.15 (2)      1.15        0.90       

Pyrford International Stock Fund

     1.24        1.24        0.99        1.49        0.84   

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     1.40 (2)      1.40        1.15       

TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     1.00 (2)      1.00        0.85       

Alternative Strategies Fund(5)

       2.20        1.95       

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

     0.55        0.55        0.30       

Short Tax-Free Fund

     0.55        0.55        0.40       

Short-Term Income Fund

     0.60        0.60        0.35       

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

     0.55        0.55        0.50       

Mortgage Income Fund

     0.80        0.80        0.55       

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

     0.80 (1)      0.80        0.55       

TCH Corporate Income Fund

     0.59        0.59        0.55       

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

     0.59        0.59        0.55       

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

     0.90 (2)      0.90        0.65       

Multi-Asset Income Fund

     0.80 (2)      0.80        0.55       

Government Money Market Fund

     0.45          0.20       

Tax-Free Money Market Fund

     0.45          0.20       

Prime Money Market Fund

     0.45          0.20       

 

  (1) Effective through May 19, 2015 (termination of Investor class of shares).
  (2) Effective through April 21, 2015 (termination of Investor class of shares).
  (3) Effective June 1, 2015. Prior to June 1, 2015, the annual rate was 1.24%.
  (4) Effective June 1, 2015. Prior to June 1, 2015, the annual rate was 0.99%.
  (5) Fund inception date is December 16, 2014.

For the period ended August 31, 2015, the Adviser chose to voluntarily waive beyond its contractual expense limitations for the following Funds in the following amounts:

 

Fund

   Additional
Fees Waived
 

Government Money Market Fund

   $ 741,905   

Tax-Free Money Market Fund

     240,353   

Prime Money Market Fund

     565,637   

Shareholder Servicing Fees—Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with the Adviser, each Fund pays the Adviser at the annual rate of 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class shares for the period. The fee paid to the Adviser is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. For the year ended August 31, 2015, the Adviser contractually waived $27,149, $213,337 and $139,388 in Shareholder Services Fees for the Short Tax-Free Fund, Intermediate Tax-Free Fund and TCH Corporate Income Fund, respectively. For the period ended April 21, 2015 (termination of Investor class of shares), the Adviser contractually waived $2,487 in Shareholder Services Fees for the TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund. The Adviser also may voluntarily choose to waive any additional portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time in its sole discretion. For the year ended August 31, 2015, the Adviser voluntarily waived $309,514, $344,968 and $3,153,847 in Shareholder Services Fees for the Government Money Market Fund, Tax-Free Money Market Fund and Prime Money Market Fund, respectively.

 

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Distribution Services Fees—Certain Funds are subject to a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. The Plan authorizes payments by the Fund to finance activities intended to result in the sale of its Advisor Class and Retirement Class R-3 shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses of 0.25% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Advisor Class and Retirement Class R-3 shares, respectively. For the year ended August 31, 2015, the Adviser contractually waived $1,464, $59, $371 and $27 in Distribution Services Fees for the TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund, Short Tax-Free Fund, Intermediate Tax-Free Fund and TCH Corporate Income Fund, respectively. The Adviser also may voluntarily choose to waive any additional portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time in its sole discretion.

Administration Fees—The fee paid to the Adviser is based on each Fund’s average daily net assets with respect to Administration Fee Schedules A & B and the aggregate average daily net assets of all Funds representing Administration Fee Schedule C as listed below.

 

Administration Fee Schedule A(1)        Administration Fee Schedule B        Administration Fee Schedule C

Annual Rate

  

ADNA

      

Annual Rate

          

Annual Rate

  

ADNA

   0.0925%    on the first $250 million         0.1500%(2)           0.0400%    on the first $2 billion
0.0850    on the next $250 million             0.0300    on the next $2 billion
0.0800    on the next $200 million             0.0250    on the next $2 billion
0.0400    on the next $100 million             0.0200    on the next $2 billion
0.0200    on the next $200 million             0.0100    in excess of $8 billion
0.0100    in excess of $1.0 billion               
   
Fund        Fund        Fund
Low Volatility Equity Fund      Mid-Cap Value Fund(4)      Government Money Market Fund
Dividend Income Fund      Mid-Cap Growth Fund(4)      Tax-Free Money Market Fund
Large-Cap Value Fund      Small-Cap Value Fund(4)      Prime Money Market Fund
Large-Cap Growth Fund      Small-Cap Core Fund     
Small-Cap Growth Fund      Pyrford Global Equity Fund     
Global Low Volatility Equity Fund      Pyrford International Stock Fund(4)     
LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund      Alternative Strategies Fund(3)     
TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund      Multi-Asset Income Fund     
Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund          
Short Tax-Free Fund          
Short-Term Income Fund          
Intermediate Tax-Free Fund          
Mortgage Income Fund          
TCH Intermediate Income Fund          
TCH Corporate Income Fund          
TCH Core Plus Bond Fund          
Monegy High Yield Bond Fund          

 

  (1) Effective June 1, 2015, Funds listed under Administration Fee Schedule A were changed to follow Administration Fee Schedule B.
  (2) Retirement Class R-6 does not pay an Administrative Fee.
  (3) Fund inception date is December 16, 2014.
  (4) For the period ended August 31, 2015, the Funds with class-specific Administration Fees were as follows:

 

Fund

   Investor
Class
    Advisor
Class
     Institutional
Class
     Retirement
Class R-3
     Retirement
Class R-6
 

Mid-Cap Value Fund

   $ 284,077      $ 41       $ 195,947       $ 40       $   

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

     189,354        42         190,071         39           

Small-Cap Value Fund

     65,074 (A)      42,011         20,738         38           

Pyrford International Stock Fund

     130,051        79         601,626         36           

 

  (A) Refects operations for the period from September 1, 2014 to April 21, 2015 (termination of Investor class of shares)

Custodian Fees—BMO Harris is the Funds’ custodian, except for the International Funds, for which State Street Bank & Trust Company maintains custody. BMO Harris receives fees consisting of 0.005% on the first $10 billion average daily net assets, based on the collective net assets of the Corporation custodied by BMO Harris, and 0.0025% on all assets in excess of $10 billion.

 

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Securities Lending—The Funds pay a fee to BMO Harris for its services as the securities lending agent. The securities lending income as shown in the Statements of Operations is net of these fees. The following amounts were paid for the period ended August 31, 2015:

 

Fund

   Fees Paid  

Low Volatility Equity Fund

   $ 6,642   

Dividend Income Fund

     13,936   

Large-Cap Value Fund

     21,146   

Large-Cap Growth Fund

     22,448   

Mid-Cap Value Fund

     27,288   

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

     66,754   

Small-Cap Value Fund

     11,511   

Small-Cap Core Fund

     627   

Fund

   Fees Paid  

Small-Cap Growth Fund

   $ 446,747   

Short-Term Income Fund

     8,988   

Mortgage Income Fund

     723   

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

     14,655   

TCH Corporate Income Fund

     17,818   

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

     57,362   

Multi-Asset Income Fund

     21,795   
 

 

Investments in Affiliated Issuers—An affiliated issuer is an entity in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities or any investment in a BMO Fund. Issuers that are affiliates of the Fund at period-end are noted in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. Additional security purchases and the reduction of certain securities shares outstanding of existing portfolio holdings that were not considered affiliated in prior years may result in the Funds owning in excess of 5% of the outstanding shares at period-end. The table below reflects transactions during the year with entities that are affiliates as of August 31, 2015 and may include acquisitions of new investments, prior year holdings that became affiliated during the period and prior period affiliated holdings that are no longer affiliated as of year-end.

 

Security/Fund Description

   Value
Beginning
of Period
     Purchases      Sales
Proceeds
     Value
End
of Period
     Dividends
Credited
to
Income
     Net
Realized
Gain
(Loss)
 

Cash Sweep Investments in BMO Government Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.030%

  

Mortgage Income Fund

   $ 5,780,283       $ 51,630,723       $ 55,886,589       $ 1,524,417       $ 342       $   

Cash Sweep Investments in BMO Tax-Free Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.040%

  

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

     12,646,866         456,495,251         466,335,040         2,807,077         2,777           

Short Tax-Free Fund

     949,266         80,395,840         78,398,171         2,946,935         791           

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

     15,311,546         458,602,302         454,595,534         19,318,314         4,294           

Cash Sweep Investments in BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050%

  

Low Volatility Equity Fund

     848,192         26,308,741         20,911,000         6,245,933         228           

Dividend Income Fund

     2,260,802         24,141,808         23,601,674         2,800,936         441           

Large-Cap Value Fund

     4,567,614         62,304,309         60,911,977         5,959,946         965           

Large-Cap Growth Fund

     2,829,759         115,696,288         114,026,892         4,499,155         983           

Mid-Cap Value Fund

     11,427,237         94,764,268         94,970,087         11,221,418         1,684           

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

     3,959,857         81,566,154         80,886,472         4,639,539         842           

Small-Cap Value Fund

     1,787,767         51,087,826         47,308,780         5,566,813         523           

Small-Cap Core Fund

     70,868         981,668         1,005,057         47,479         14           

Small-Cap Growth Fund

     19,470,988         264,642,045         261,381,852         22,731,181         2,821           

Short-Term Income Fund

     2,146,826         241,028,635         236,530,695         6,644,766         1,356           

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

     4,217,503         122,918,336         122,799,516         4,336,323         1,323           

TCH Corporate Income Fund

     5,075,402         195,700,106         194,689,938         6,085,570         2,202           

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

     25,586,741         457,849,464         463,795,315         19,640,890         4,261           

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

     369,393         27,320,517         24,020,029         3,669,881         311           

Multi-Asset Income

     674,071         30,616,294         31,106,931         183,434         212           

Investments in Other Affiliates

                                         

Fund/Security Description

                 

Small-Cap Growth Fund

                 

UCP, Inc., Class A(1)

     5,329,500                 1,126,048         2,451,390                 (632,192

Short Tax-Free Fund

                 

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

             1,651,868         800,020         851,005         2,580         24   

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

                 

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

             5,024,252                 5,019,275         26,358         149   

Multi-Asset Income Fund

                 

Short-Term Income Fund

     913,630         343,075         259,850         988,713         16,934         (1,890

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

     1,147,979         556,623         323,952         1,237,305         80,107         7,134   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Totals

     2,061,609         899,698         583,802         2,226,018         97,041         5,244   

 

(1) No longer affiliated as of August 31, 2015.

 

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Interfund Borrowing and Lending—The Funds participate in an interfund lending program. This program allows the Funds to lend cash to and/or borrow cash from other Funds for temporary purposes, although the Money Market Funds cannot participate as borrowers. The program is subject to a number of conditions, including the requirement that the interfund loan rate to be charged to the Funds under the program is (i) more favorable to the lending Fund than the rate it could otherwise obtain from investing cash in repurchase agreements or purchasing shares of a Money Market Fund and (ii) more favorable to the borrowing Fund than the lowest interest rate at which bank short-term loans would be available to the Funds. In addition, a Fund may participate in the program only if its participation is consistent with the Fund’s investment policies and limitations. The Directors are responsible for the oversight of the interfund lending program. No interfund borrowing or lending balances existed as of August 31, 2015.

Funds utilizing the Interfund lending program, borrowing solely from the BMO Prime Money Market Fund during the year ended August 31, 2015, were as follows:

 

Fund

   Average Daily Loan
Balance Outstanding
     Weighted Average
Interest Rate
 

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

   $ 6,873         0.693

Short Tax-Free Fund

     1,697         0.695   

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

     13,948         0.694   

Mortgage Income Fund

     2,289         0.695   

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

     729         0.693   

Investment Transactions—The Funds, on occasion, may purchase or sell a security with another Fund or client of the Adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Directors.

General—Certain of the Officers and Directors of the Corporation are also Officers and Directors/Trustees of one or more of the above companies, which are affiliates of the Corporation. None of the Fund officers or interested directors receives any compensation from the Funds.

 

7.   Line of Credit

Through January 15, 2015, the Corporation, on behalf of the respective Funds, participated in a $50 million unsecured, committed revolving line of credit (“LOC”) agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company. The LOC was made available for extraordinary or emergency purposes, primarily for financing redemption payments. Borrowings were charged interest at a rate of 1.25% per annum over the greater of the Federal Funds rate or the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and included a commitment fee of 0.12% per annum on the daily unused portion. Effective January 16, 2015, the LOC was renewed at $25 million, with a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum on the daily unused portion and an administrative fee of 0.025% per annum on the entire LOC. No borrowings were outstanding under the LOC at August 31, 2015. The Funds did not utilize the LOC during the year ended August 31, 2015.

 

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8.   Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term U.S. government securities, short-term obligations, and in-kind contributions, for the year ended August 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

     Other than
U.S Government
Securities
     U.S. Government
Securities
 

Fund

   Purchases      Sales      Purchases      Sales  

Low Volatility Equity Fund

   $ 42,339,386       $ 31,123,502       $       $   

Dividend Income Fund

     64,985,496         56,646,159                   

Large-Cap Value Fund

     195,384,519         190,618,562                   

Large-Cap Growth Fund

     246,949,091         258,440,462                   

Mid-Cap Value Fund

     84,151,430         119,648,979                   

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

     129,791,000         185,145,240                   

Small-Cap Value Fund

     57,726,538         43,433,624                   

Small-Cap Core Fund

     3,247,334         2,476,249                   

Small-Cap Growth Fund

     422,652,822         551,939,881                   

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

     1,566,529         1,297,419                   

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

     257,667         138,317                   

Pyrford International Stock Fund

     486,165,042         41,041,924                   

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     40,862,209         41,730,263                   

TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     5,120,489         4,560,543                   

Alternative Strategies Fund(1)

     50,360,546         27,295,042                   

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

     617,366,330         530,172,949                   

Short Tax-Free Fund

     99,254,794         72,728,029                   

Short-Term Income Fund

     110,254,583         71,781,575         88,084,230         24,310,278   

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

     893,632,034         489,005,219                   

Mortgage Income Fund

     4,348,583         3,445,244         48,859,862         57,224,155   

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

     43,134,425         80,921,735         41,974,543         38,864,838   

TCH Corporate Income Fund

     197,071,166         90,821,374         21,694,087         14,277,268   

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

     330,304,356         212,948,994         212,493,343         129,840,165   

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

     35,091,089         33,578,563                   

Multi-Asset Income Fund

     24,845,147         17,241,436                   

 

  (1) Reflects operations for the period from December 16, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2015.

 

9.   Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are due in part to differing treatment of net operating loss, foreign currency transactions, paydown gain or loss, market discount accretion, premium amortization, and expiring capital loss carryforwards.

To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts, on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, based on their Federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification and had no impact on the NAV of the Funds.

The Funds complied with the FASB interpretation Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which provides guidance for how uncertain tax provisions should be recognized, measured, presented, and disclosed in the financial statements. Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes requires the affirmative evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not,” (i.e., greater than 50 percent) of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold may result in a tax benefit or expense in the current year.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes requires management of the Funds to analyze all open tax years, as defined by the statutes of limitations, for all major jurisdictions, which includes federal and certain states. Open tax years are those that are open for exam by the taxing authorities (i.e., the last four tax years and the interim tax period since then). The Funds have no examinations in progress. For all open tax years and all major taxing jurisdictions through the end of the reporting period, management of the Funds reviewed all tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the preparation of the Funds’ tax returns and concluded that Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes resulted in no effect on the Funds’ reported net assets or results of operations as of and during the period ended August 31, 2015. Management of the Funds also is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of recognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

The difference between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation/depreciation is attributable in part to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies, derivatives, foreign currency, and the discount accretion/premium amortization of debt securities.

 

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

Low Volatility Equity Fund

   $ 104,310,082      $ 7,810,050       $ (3,222,009   $ 4,588,041   

Dividend Income Fund

     167,180,154        16,376,279         (5,984,208     10,392,071   

Large-Cap Value Fund

     348,356,288        39,025,925         (12,683,780     26,342,145   

Large-Cap Growth Fund

     309,332,677        46,592,080         (4,758,205     41,833,875   

Mid-Cap Value Fund

     367,207,468        70,496,800         (11,368,105     59,128,695   

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

     257,838,674        60,414,121         (11,273,999     49,140,122   

Small-Cap Value Fund

     131,569,196        11,746,614         (7,772,229     3,974,385   

Small-Cap Core Fund

     5,520,997        403,775         (373,378     30,397   

Small-Cap Growth Fund

     916,147,704        125,952,963         (81,339,664     44,613,299   

Global Low Volatility Fund

     5,269,470        385,984         (263,514     122,470   

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

     1,543,296        58,049         (156,042     (97,993

Pyrford International Stock Fund

     805,802,423        36,903,359         (80,083,568     (43,180,209

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     163,235,336        18,838,026         (24,052,004     (5,213,978

TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     9,191,873        65,608         (471,356     (405,748

Alternative Strategies Fund

     36,008,282        990,657         (1,364,068     (373,411

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

     763,678,899        1,382,412         (999,148     383,264   

Short Tax-Free Fund

     129,616,347        1,001,535         (309,608     691,927   

Short-Term Income Fund

     370,287,592        846,849         (1,472,381     (625,522

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

     1,754,750,649        49,619,309         (4,866,948     44,752,361   

Mortgage Income Fund

     115,047,450        2,540,476         (392,598     2,147,878   

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

     126,228,727        622,838         (1,937,144     (1,314,306

TCH Corporate Income Fund

     339,439,995        4,464,961         (10,084,254     (5,619,293

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

     1,214,459,388        15,936,047         (26,781,923     (10,845,876

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

     76,542,651        1,138,727         (2,781,455     (1,642,728

Multi-Asset Income Fund

     70,724,067        177,492         (3,923,047     (3,745,555

Government Money Market Fund

     568,761,601                      

Tax-Free Money Market Fund

     661,980,235                      

Prime Money Market Fund

     3,873,236,680                      

 

  * at amortized cost

The tax character of distributions reported on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended August 31, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:

 

    2015     2014  

Fund

  Ordinary
Income(1)
    Tax-Exempt
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gains
    Ordinary
Income(1)
    Tax-Exempt
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gains
 

Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 3,608,561      $      $ 1,280,980      $ 1,054,029      $      $ 12,142   

Dividend Income Fund

    3,621,411               7,100,830        3,240,966               2,772,596   

Large-Cap Value Fund

    5,149,082               20,618,243        4,017,673               12,022,953   

Large-Cap Growth Fund

    12,930,101               21,930,792        9,634,030               8,762,754   

Mid-Cap Value Fund

    7,822,943               31,037,272        9,101,983               34,599,806   

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    820,032               34,240,425        12,732,841               18,985,770   

Small-Cap Value Fund

    599,661               4,059,349        3,255,130               2,539,680   

Small-Cap Core Fund

                                         

Small-Cap Growth Fund

    32,110,510               96,656,948        54,758,306               42,844,352   

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

    53,185                                      

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

    33,464                                      

Pyrford International Stock Fund

    2,655,059                      12,984,772               666,055   

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    2,422,730                      2,213,603                 

TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund

    574,934                      79,800                 

Alternative Strategies Fund

                                         

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

    736        4,498,991        23,343        436        5,614,701        169,545   

Short Tax-Free Fund

    27,354        1,642,272        8,101        93        1,025,728          

Short-Term Income Fund

    3,300,401                      3,273,149                 

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

    195,902        37,974,429               86,987        32,886,448          

Mortgage Income Fund

    3,603,797                      4,176,352                 

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

    2,916,603                      2,721,639                 

TCH Corporate Income Fund

    7,982,948               920,229        5,115,960                 

TCH Core Plus Bond

    30,079,660               4,351,530        23,835,203                 

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    4,170,116               1,566,305        5,891,477               830,552   

Multi-Asset Income Fund

    1,717,697               10,963        380,946                 

Government Money Market Fund

    63,363                      58,206                 

Tax-Free Money Market Fund

    57,184        62,197               33,997        174,896        4,302   

Prime Money Market Fund

    449,144                      400,645                 

 

  (1) For tax purposes, short-term capital gain distributions are considered ordinary income.

 

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As of August 31, 2015, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis are as follows:

 

Fund

  Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
    Undistributed
Tax-Exempt
Income
    Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gains
    Accumulated
Capital and
Other Losses
    Foreign Currency,
Dividend Payable,
and Other
Components
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
on Securities
 

Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 412,061      $      $ 2,230,802      $      $      $ 4,588,041   

Dividend Income Fund

    359,485               6,850,723        (65,513            10,392,071   

Large-Cap Value Fund

    5,937,708               24,169,961                      26,342,145   

Large-Cap Growth Fund

    6,025,451               24,560,519                      41,833,875   

Mid-Cap Value Fund

    663,123               23,092,521        (471,481            59,128,695   

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

                  29,191,034        (8,355,734            49,140,122   

Small-Cap Value Fund

                  1,934,974        (76,849            3,974,385   

Small-Cap Core Fund

    4,642               49,665                      30,397   

Small-Cap Growth Fund

                  40,457,251        (2,242,444     (1     44,613,299   

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

    80,426               831        (22,464     (118     122,470   

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

    28,609               1,826               (67     (97,993

Pyrford International Stock Fund

    13,159,615                      (687,291     (60,818     (43,180,209

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    1,456,258                      (3,851,955     (4,788     (5,213,978

TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund

    274,092               49,962               (139     (405,748

Alternative Strategies Fund

    1,031,826                             686,351        (373,411

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

           189,177        565,559               (200,415     383,264   

Short Tax-Free Fund

    185,879        108,788        141,819               (99,903     691,927   

Short-Term Income Fund

    131,591                      (1,669,014     (119,312     (625,522

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

           650,730        2,808,572               (601,991     44,752,361   

Mortgage Income Fund

    30,696                      (5,083,903     (45,624     2,812,035   

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

    61,528                      (22,029,896     (71,555     (1,314,306

TCH Corporate Income Fund

    300,525               989,894        (81,757     (303,223     (5,619,293

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    216,051               311,730        (16,209     (229,156     (10,845,876

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    17,969                      (1,862,153     (27,356     (1,642,728

Multi-Asset Income Fund

                         (793.513     1        (3,745,555

Government Money Market Fund

    7,138                             (7,138       

Tax-Free Money Market Fund

           19,247        3,187               (22,381       

Prime Money Market Fund

    60,275                             (84,238       

At August 31, 2015, certain Funds had capital loss carryforwards, which may reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code and thus will reduce the amount of distributions to shareholders that would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Funds of any liability for federal tax. Pursuant to the Code, such capital loss carryforwards will expire as follows:

 

                      Not Subject
to Expiration
       

Fund

  2016     2018     2019     ST     LT     Total  

Pyrford International Stock Fund

  $      $      $      $ 687,291      $      $ 687,291   

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

                         1,200,915        1,476,955        2,677,870   

Short-Term Income Fund

    216,882                      608,137        680,831        1,505,850   

Mortgage Income Fund

                         1,568,358        3,376,459        4,944,817   

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

           20,798,157        952,005                      21,750,162   

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

                         123,197        29,872        153,069   

Under The Registered Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Modernization Act”), capital losses incurred during the fiscal years beginning after the enactment date of the Modernization Act (December 22, 2010) are carried forward indefinitely and retain the character of the original loss. However, any remaining pre-enactment capital loss carryovers may expire unused, since the post-enactment capital losses are utilized before pre-enactment capital loss carryovers according to the Modernization Act.

During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015, the Ultra Short Tax-Free, Intermediate Tax-Free and TCH Intermediate Income Funds, respectively, utilized $127,129, $2,496,222 and $611,248 of capital loss carryforwards.

The Short-Term Income and TCH Intermediate Income Funds, had losses expiring during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015, in the amount of $983,288 and $3,502,554, respectively.

 

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As of August 31, 2015, the following Funds had post-October losses, which are deferred until fiscal year 2015 for tax purposes, of:

 

Fund

   Post-October
Losses
 

Dividend Income Fund

   $ 65,513   

Mid-Cap Value Fund

     471,481   

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

     7,653,329   

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

     22,464   

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     1,174,085   

Short-Term Income Fund

     163,164   

Mortgage Income Fund

     139,806   

TCH Intermediate Income Fund

     279,734   

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

     16,209   

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

     1,709,084   

Multi-Asset Income Fund

     793,513   

Net capital losses incurred after October 31, and within the taxable year, are deemed to arise on the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year.

As of August 31, 2015, the following Funds had qualified late-year ordinary losses, which are deferred until fiscal year 2016 for tax purposes, of:

 

Fund

   Post-October
Losses
 

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

   $ 702,405   

Small-Cap Value Fund

     76,849   

Small-Cap Growth Fund

     2,242,444   

Net late-year losses incurred after December 31, and within the taxable year, are deemed to arise on the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year.

 

10.   Shareholder Tax Information (Unaudited)

Of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gain) distributions made by the Funds during the year ended August 31, 2015, the percentages that qualify for the dividend received deduction available to corporate shareholders were as follows:

 

Low Volatility Equity Fund

     87.44

Dividend Income Fund

     100.00   

Large-Cap Value Fund

     64.08   

Large-Cap Growth Fund

     34.03   

Mid-Cap Value Fund

     100.00   

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

     100.00   

Small-Cap Value Fund

     51.55   

Small-Cap Core Fund

     100.00

Small-Cap Growth Fund

     2.27   

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

     9.71   

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

     7.39   

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     4.98   

Alternative Strategies Fund

     12.75   

Multi-Asset Income Fund

     21.04   
 

 

Of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gain) distributions made by the Funds during the year ended August 31, 2015, the percentages that are designated as qualified dividend income were as follows:

 

Low Volatility Equity Fund

     99.49

Dividend Income Fund

     100.00   

Large-Cap Value Fund

     69.36   

Large-Cap Growth Fund

     35.91   

Mid-Cap Value Fund

     100.00   

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

     100.00   

Small-Cap Value Fund

     54.09   

Small-Cap Core Fund

     100.00   

Small-Cap Growth Fund

     2.15

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

     55.07   

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

     42.60   

Pyrford International Stock Fund

     56.33   

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     100.00   

Alternative Strategies Fund

     15.31   

Multi-Asset Income Fund

     14.96   

 

 

 

For Federal tax purposes, for the year ended August 31, 2015, the following Funds designate long-term capital gains, or the amounts determined to be necessary, of:

 

Low Volatility Equity Fund

   $ 1,280,980   

Dividend Income Fund

     7,100,830   

Large-Cap Value Fund

     20,618,243   

Large-Cap Growth Fund

     21,930,792   

Mid-Cap Value Fund

     31,037,272   

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

     34,240,425   

Small-Cap Value Fund

   $ 4,059,349   

Small-Cap Growth Fund

     96,656,948   

TCH Corporate Income Fund

     920,229   

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

     4,351,530   

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

     1,566,305   

Multi-Asset Income Fund

     10,963   
 

 

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For Federal tax purposes, for the year ended August 31, 2015, the following Funds designate qualified short-term capital gains, or the amounts determined to be necessary, of:

 

Low Volatility Equity Fund

   $ 2,586,784   

Dividend Income Fund

     593,733   

Large-Cap Value Fund

     3,248,130   

Large-Cap Growth Fund

     12,567,203   

Mid-Cap Value Fund

     7,243,997   

Mid-Cap Growth Fund

     820,032   

Small-Cap Value Fund

     599,661   

Small-Cap Growth Fund

     32,110,510   

Global Low Volatility Fund

   $ 18,537   

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

     7,513   

Pyrford Emerging Markets Bond Fund

     228,066   

TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

     524,909   

Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

     193,070   

Multi-Asset Income Fund

     7,637   

Government Money Market Fund

     1,022   

Tax-Free Money Market Fund

     57,154   
 

 

For Federal tax purposes, for the year ended August 31, 2015, the following Funds designate qualified tax-exempt dividends, or the amounts determined to be necessary, of:

 

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

   $ 4,498,991   

Short Tax-Free Fund

     1,642,272   

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

     37,974,429   

Tax-Free Money Market Fund

     62,197   

For the year ended August 31, 2015, Pursuant to Section 853 of the Code, the following Funds designate income derived from foreign sources and foreign taxes paid, or the amounts determined to be necessary, of:

 

Fund

  Income
Derived from
Foreign Sources
    Foreign Taxes
Paid
 

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 78,907      $ 6,768   

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

    21,453        1,327   

Pyrford International Stock Fund

    12,952,593        695,282   

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    3,883,797        322,078   

Of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gain) distributions made during the year ended August 31, 2015, the proportionate share of income derived from foreign sources and foreign taxes paid attributable to one share of stock are:

 

    Foreign
Source Income
    Foreign
Taxes Paid
 

Global Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 0.2088      $ 0.0179   

Pyrford Global Equity Fund

    0.1728        0.0107   

Pyrford International Stock Fund

    0.2102        0.0113   

LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    0.3165        0.0262   

 

11.   Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-11 Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU require an entity to modify accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and repurchase financing arrangements, as well as modify required disclosures for repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently evaluating the impact these changes will have on the Fund’s financial statement disclosures.

In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-07 (“ASU 2015-07”) eliminating the requirement for investments measured at net asset value to be categorized within the fair value hierarchy under GAAP and requiring the disclosure of sufficient information to reconcile the fair value of the remaining assets categorized within the fair value hierarchy to the financial statements. ASU 2015-07 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Management has reviewed the requirements and believes the adoption of ASU 2015-07 will not have a material impact on the financial statements.

 

12.   Subsequent Events

The BMO Disciplined International Equity Fund and BMO Global Long/Short Equity Fund commenced operations with the inception date of September 17, 2015.

 

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    Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

The Shareholders and Board of Directors BMO Funds, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund, BMO Dividend Income Fund, BMO Large-Cap Value Fund, BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund, BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund, BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund, BMO Small-Cap Value Fund, BMO Small-Cap Core Fund, BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund, BMO Global Low Volatility Equity Fund, BMO Pyrford Global Equity Fund, BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund, BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund, BMO TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund, BMO Alternative Strategies Fund, BMO Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund, BMO Short Tax-Free Fund, BMO Short-Term Income Fund, BMO Intermediate Tax-Free Fund, BMO Mortgage Income Fund, BMO TCH Intermediate Income Fund, BMO TCH Corporate Income Fund, BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund, BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund, BMO Multi-Asset Income Fund, BMO Government Money Market Fund, BMO Tax-Free Money Market Fund, and BMO Prime Money Market Fund (each a series of BMO Funds, Inc., collectively referred to as the Funds) as of August 31, 2015, and the related statements of operations for the year or period then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years or periods in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2015, by correspondence with custodians and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of August 31, 2015, the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and the financial highlights for the periods specified in the first paragraph, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

October 26, 2015

 

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Directors and Officers of the Funds

 

The following tables provide information about each director and officer of the Funds as of August 31, 2015. The address of each director is c/o BMO Funds, 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 200, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202. There are currently 44 separate portfolios or funds in the BMO Funds complex, of which 43 are registered as BMO Funds, Inc. and one is registered as BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the directors and is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-236-FUND (3863).

 

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS                    
Name and Age   Position(s) Held
with the Corporation
  Term of
Office and
Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
  Other
Directorships
Held by
Director

Larry D. Armel

Age: 73

  Independent Director   Since
September
2006
  Retired; formerly, Chairman, Gold Bank Funds, from 2002 to 2005.   44   None

Ridge A. Braunschweig

Age: 62

  Independent Director   Since
October
2009
  President and Chief Executive Officer, CPL Industries, Inc. (a manufacturing holding company prior to May 2009 and a family office since May 2009), since January 2012; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, CPL Industries, Inc., from 2000 to 2012.   44   None

Benjamin M. Cutler

Age: 70

  Independent Director   Since July
2004
  Chairman, CEO and President, USHEALTH Group, Inc. (a health insurance company), since September 2004.   44   None

John A. Lubs

Age: 67

  Independent Director   Since July
2004
  Retired; formerly, Vice Chairman, Mason Companies, Inc. (a footwear distributor), from 2004 to 2010 and Chief Operating Officer, from 2003 to 2010.   44   None

James Mitchell

Age: 68

  Independent Director   Since
March
1999
  Chairman, Ayrshire Precision Engineering (a precision machining company), since 1992; Chief Executive Officer, NOG, Inc. (a metal processing and consulting company), from 1999 to 2015.   44   None

Barbara J. Pope

Age: 67

  Independent Director   Since
March
1999
  President of Barbara J. Pope, P.C. (a financial consulting firm), since 1992; President of Sedgwick Street Fund LLC (a private investment partnership), since 1996; formerly, Tax Partner, Price Waterhouse.   44   None
* Each director serves an indefinite term until he or she retires or otherwise resigns, is removed, dies, or until his or her successor is duly elected.
Retirement for a director occurs no later than August 31 following his or her 75th birthday.

 

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INTERESTED DIRECTORS                    
Name and Age   Position(s) Held with
the Corporation
  Term of
Office and
Length of
Time Served*
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past
5 Years
  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
  Other
Directorships
Held by
Director

John M. Blaser**

Age: 58

  Director and President   Since
May
1999
  Managing Director of the Adviser, since June 2012; Vice President of the Adviser, from 1998 to 2012.   44   None

Christopher B. Begy**

Age: 61

  Director   Since
August
2013
  President, CEO and a Director of BMO Financial Corp. and U.S. Country Head, since August 2013; Chair, BMO Harris Bank N.A., since August 2013; Director of the Adviser, since August 2013; Chief Auditor of BMO Financial Group, from 2001 to 2013.   44   None

* Each director serves an indefinite term until he or she retires or otherwise resigns, is removed, dies or until his or her successor is duly elected.
Retirement for a director occurs no later than August 31 following his or her 75th birthday.

** Mr. Blaser is an “interested person” of the Corporation (as defined in the 1940 Act) due to the positions that he holds with the Corporation, and the
Adviser. Mr. Begy is an “interested person” of the Corporation due to the positions that he holds with the Adviser and BMO.

 

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS          
Name and Age   Position(s) Held with
the Corporation
  Term of Office and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5
Years

Timothy M. Bonin

Age: 42

  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   Elected by the Board annually; since February 2006   Vice President of the Adviser, since February 2006.

John D. Boritzke

Age: 59

  Vice President   Elected by the Board annually; since October 2001   Managing Director of the Adviser, since 2012; Vice President of BMO Harris Bank N.A., since 2008; Senior Vice President of the Adviser, 2008 to 2012.

Stephen R. Oliver

Age: 64

  Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer    Elected by the Board annually; Chief Compliance Officer, since July 2008; and Anti-Money Laundering Officer, since January 2009   Vice President of BMO Harris Bank
N.A., since March 2006; Vice President of BMO Investment Distributors, LLC, 2007 to 2014.

Michele L. Racadio

Age: 40

  Secretary   Elected by the Board annually; since November 2012   Senior Counsel and Vice President of BMO Harris Bank N.A., since 2012; Associate, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C., 2006 to 2012.

 

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Approval of Continuation of Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements

During the reporting period, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of BMO Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”), including the Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Corporation as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Directors”), approved the continuation of the following agreements, all for an additional year ending August 31, 2016: (1) the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between the Corporation and BMO Asset Management Corp. (the “Adviser”) on behalf of each portfolio of the Corporation (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”); (2) an investment subadvisory agreement with each of the following subadvisers that are affiliates of the Adviser: (i) Taplin, Canida & Habacht, LLC on behalf of BMO TCH Emerging Markets Bond Fund, BMO TCH Intermediate Income Fund, BMO TCH Corporate Income Fund and BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund; (ii) LGM Investments Limited on behalf of BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund; (iii) Monegy, Inc. on behalf of BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund; (iv) Pyrford International Ltd. on behalf of BMO Pyrford Global Equity Fund and BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund; and (v) CTC myCFO, LLC (“CTC”) on behalf of BMO Alternative Strategies Fund; and (3) an investment subadvisory agreement on behalf of BMO Alternative Strategies Fund with each of the following subadvisers that are not affiliated with the Adviser: (i) Capstone Investment Advisors, LLC; (ii) Cramer Rosenthal McGlynn, LLC; (iii) Graham Capital Management L.P.; (iv) Iridian Asset Management LLC; (v) Pine River Capital Management, L.P.; and (vi) Sound Point Capital Management, L.P. The subadvisers listed above are referred to herein each as a “Subadviser” and collectively as the “Subadvisers.” The subadvisory agreements listed above are referred to herein each as a “Subadvisory Agreement” and collectively as the “Subadvisory Agreements.”

At Board meetings held on July 8, 2015 (“July Meeting”) and August 11-12, 2015 (“August Meeting”), the Board met with management of the Adviser regarding the annual approval of the continuation of the Funds’ Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements. In connection with its consideration of the Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements, the Board considered the information furnished and discussed throughout the year at regularly scheduled Board and Committee meetings, as applicable, and the information provided specifically in relation to the annual consideration of the approval of the Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreements in response to requests of the Independent Directors and their independent legal counsel. Information furnished in connection with Board or Committee meetings throughout the year included, among other things, presentations given by the portfolio managers of the Funds on each Fund’s investment strategies, risks and performance, comparative performance of each Fund against its benchmark indices; reports regarding each Fund’s asset levels including sales and redemption activities; and various reports on the monitoring of the Funds’ compliance with the securities laws, regulations, policies and procedures. In preparation for the Board’s annual consideration of the approval of the Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements, the Directors requested and received a wide variety of information and reports concerning the Adviser, its affiliates and the Subadvisers, including information on: (1) the nature, extent and quality of services provided to each Fund by the Adviser (and its affiliates) and the Subadvisers, as applicable; (2) the investment performance of each Fund and of a group of comparable funds; (3) the level of the advisory and subadvisory fees charged to each Fund and to: (a) other clients of the Adviser and the Subadvisers; and (b) a group of comparable funds; (4) the expense ratios of each Fund and of a group of comparable funds; (5) profitability information of the Adviser and its affiliates, and, to the extent made available, certain profitability information of the Subadvisers; and (6) the Adviser’s and each Subadviser’s compliance program. The Board also considered information related to potential “fall out” or ancillary benefits enjoyed by the Adviser (and its affiliates) and each Subadviser as a result of their relationships with the Funds. In addition to evaluating, among other things, the written information provided by the Adviser, the Board also considered the answers to questions posed by the Board to representatives of the Adviser at various meetings.

In evaluating the Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements, the Board members took into account their accumulated experience in working with the Adviser on matters related to the Funds. The Independent Directors also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel to review and consider the information provided regarding the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements.

Based on their review, the Independent Directors and the full Board concluded that it was in the best interests of each Fund to approve the continuation of each Advisory and Subadvisory Agreement, as applicable. Although the Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreements for all of the Funds were considered at the same Board meeting, the Directors considered each Fund separately. In their deliberations, the Board did not identify any single factor or group of factors as all-important or controlling but considered all factors together. The material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s determinations are discussed below.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser and each Subadviser to the Funds, the Board reviewed information describing the financial strength, experience, resources and key personnel of the Adviser and each Subadviser, including the personnel who provide investment management services to the Funds. With respect to the Adviser, the Board considered the administrative services that are provided to each Fund, as well as other services performed by the Adviser, including the selection and monitoring of the Subadvisers, as applicable; monitoring of the execution of portfolio transactions; monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions; monitoring the Funds’ compliance with their compliance policies and procedures and with applicable securities laws and regulations; producing shareholder reports; providing support services for the Board and Board committees; communicating with shareholders; and overseeing the activities of other service providers. The Board also considered the Adviser’s experience in providing investment advisory services to funds and the differentiation of the advisory services provided by the management team versus the portfolio management services provided by the Subadvisers, as applicable. With respect to each Subadviser, the

 

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Board noted each Subadviser’s experience in managing the strategies of its respective Fund and each Subadviser’s compliance program as it relates to the Fund. The Board considered the other services provided by the Subadvisers under the Subadvisory Agreements, including selecting broker-dealers for execution of portfolio transactions; monitoring adherence to the Fund’s investment restrictions; and assisting with portfolio compliance with securities laws, regulations, policies and procedures. With respect to CTC, the Board noted CTC’s experience in the alternative strategies space, its Subadviser selection process and its responsibility for assisting the Adviser in the selection of the Subadvisers and related asset allocation.

Based upon this review, the Board concluded that the nature, quality, and extent of the services to be provided to the Fund by the Adviser and each Subadviser are expected to be satisfactory.

Review of Fund Performance

The Board reviewed the investment performance of each of the Funds. While consideration was given to performance reports provided in connection with, and discussions held at, regular Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention was given to the performance reports provided specifically in connection with the July and August Meetings. In particular, the Directors noted the performance of each Fund relative to its Lipper Inc. (“Lipper”) peer universe. The Directors also considered updated performance information for each Fund relative to its benchmark and, if applicable, its Morningstar, Inc. (“Morningstar”) ratings.

With respect to each Fund’s performance as compared to its Lipper peer universe (“peer group”), the Board reviewed each Fund’s performance percentile rankings over the year-to-date and one-, three-, five- and ten-year trailing periods (if applicable) through June 30, 2015, as provided by the Adviser. The Board considered the performance of the Funds that have investment performance histories of less than three years and noted that each such Fund ranked in one of the top two quartiles for performance as compared to their peer groups in either the one-year or year-to-date periods, except for the BMO Pyrford Global Equity Fund and the BMO Multi Asset Income Fund. With respect to each of these Funds, the Board took into consideration that each Fund has a very limited performance history of less than two full years. With respect to the BMO Pyrford Global Equity Fund, the Board also noted the Adviser’s explanation that the Fund’s country allocation and stock selection has been somewhat defensive due to the Adviser’s gloomy outlook for Europe, which has impacted the Fund’s performance against its peers. With respect to the BMO Multi Asset Income Fund, the Board also considered that the Fund’s performance has improved by outperforming its benchmark indices for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

With respect to the Funds with performance histories of three years or more, the Board considered that each Fund’s performance history over the year-to-date and one-, three- and five-year (if available) periods was in one of the top two quartiles for performance as compared to its Lipper peer group in at least two of the periods reviewed, except for the BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund, the BMO Small-Cap Value Fund and the BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund.

With respect to the BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund’s performance, the Board considered the Adviser’s explanation that the Fund has a lower average market cap than its peer group, which affected its relative performance. The Board also considered that the Fund was ranked with three stars by Morningstar and compared reasonably well to its benchmark index when taking into account the fees and expenses of the Fund.

With respect to the BMO Small-Cap Value Fund’s performance, the Board considered that the Fund’s three-year returns were in the top quartile of its peers; it is ranked four stars by Morningstar; and it outperformed its benchmark index for the three-year period ending June 30, 2015. In addition, the Board considered the Adviser’s explanation that the fundamental investment process executed for the Fund remains disciplined and true-to-style, regardless of poorer short-term relative returns.

With respect to the BMO Pyrford International Equity Fund the Board noted the Adviser’s explanation that the Fund’s country allocation and stock selection has been somewhat defensive due to the Adviser’s gloomy outlook for Europe, which has impacted the Fund’s performance against its peers. The Board also considered that the Fund was ranked with three stars by Morningstar.

The Board determined that it was generally satisfied with each Fund’s performance and would continue to monitor each Fund’s performance results.

Costs of Services Provided and Profits Realized by the Adviser and Subadvisers

The Board considered the fees payable by each Fund under the Advisory Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement. The Board first reviewed the management fees charged to comparable accounts managed by the Adviser and the Subadvisers of each Fund, if any, taking into consideration differences in style, size and services provided to such other accounts. The Board noted that, in some cases, the fees for certain accounts or average fees for certain investment strategies were lower than the fees charged to certain Funds with similar investment strategies. The Board considered the Adviser’s explanation that registered investment companies generally require additional advisory and administrative services than other clients due to the enhanced regulatory structure and legal requirements with which investment companies must comply. With respect to the Subadvisers, the Board also considered the affiliation of each Subadviser (if any) with the Adviser.

The Board next reviewed information provided by the Adviser comparing each Fund’s contractual advisory fee to the median fee of its Morningstar peer category (“Morningstar peers”) and to the median and average of its Strategic Insight’s Simfund peer category (“Simfund peers”). In addition, the Board reviewed information provided by the Adviser comparing each Fund’s net expense ratio to the median net expense ratio of the comparable Morningstar peer group and Lipper Inc. peer group (“Lipper peers”). With respect to the Subadvisers, the Board considered the proposed fees payable under the Subadvisory Agreements, noting that the fees would be paid by the Adviser (not the Fund).

 

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The Board noted that all of the Funds’ contractual advisory fees were lower than or equal to the median of their Morningstar or Simfund peers except: BMO Large Cap Value Fund, BMO Large Cap Growth Fund, BMO Small Cap Growth Fund and BMO Alternative Strategies Fund. The Board considered that, with respect to the BMO Large Cap Value Fund, BMO Large Cap Growth Fund and BMO Small Cap Growth Fund, each Fund’s net expense ratio compared favorably (within five basis points) of the average of its Lipper peers. The Board considered that the Adviser has agreed to contractual expense limitations for the Funds (the “Expense Limitations”), and that the net expense ratios for the Funds take into account the effect of the Expense Limitations. The Board also viewed favorably the Adviser’s money fund fee waivers to avoid a negative yield in the low rate environment.

With respect to the BMO Alternative Strategies Fund, the Board noted that the contractual investment advisory fees and the net expense ratio were higher than the medians of its Morningstar, Lipper and Simfund peer groups. The Board considered the Adviser’s explanation that the peer categories within which the Fund is placed include funds that are single-strategy funds. The Board then considered additional data provided by the Adviser comparing the Fund’s advisory fee and net expense ratio with a group of multiple strategy funds within the Simfund peer group and noted that the Fund’s contractual advisory fee and net expense ratio were lower than the median of that smaller peer group.

The Board considered the methodology used by the Adviser and each Subadviser in determining compensation payable to its portfolio managers and the competitive environment for investment management talent. The Board also considered the financial condition of the Adviser and certain of its affiliates and each Subadviser, and particularly focused on the financial strength of the ultimate parent company of the Adviser, and the parent company’s commitment, financial and otherwise, to the global asset management business and the Funds.

The Board reviewed profitability information it received from the Adviser in connection with the services provided to each Fund and the Corporation as a whole. The materials provided in this regard showed, and the Directors acknowledged, that the Adviser experienced positive net margins with respect to certain Funds and did not experience positive net margins with respect to other Funds. The Board also reviewed and considered profitability information it received from each Subadviser, if provided, in connection with the services provided to each Fund.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Funds grow and whether the Funds’ fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of Fund shareholders. The Board considered each Fund’s fee structure, asset size and net expense ratio giving effect to each Fund’s Expense Limitation. The Board also considered the Adviser’s commitment to continue to evaluate advisory fee breakpoints in the future.

Other Benefits to the Adviser and Subadvisers

The Board considered benefits that accrue to the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds, including revenue in the form of administration fees, custody fees, shareholder service fees and securities lending revenue. In addition, the Board considered information relating to any soft dollar arrangements in connection with equity security brokerage transactions for the Funds and/or other clients. The Board noted that, other than the services provided by the Adviser and Subadvisers pursuant to the Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements and the related fees to be paid by each Fund, the Adviser and Subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. The Board also considered that the success of any Fund could attract other business to the Adviser and that the success of the Adviser could enhance the Adviser’s ability to serve the Funds.

The Board concluded that, taking into account all of the information reviewed, each Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fee was reasonable.

Overall Conclusions

Based on all of the information considered and the conclusions reached, the Board determined that the terms of the Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements are fair and reasonable and that the approval of the continuation of the Advisory Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement is in the best interests of each applicable Fund.

Approval of Amendments to the Fee Schedule of the Advisory Agreement

At a meeting held on May 5 and 6, 2015 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of BMO Funds Inc. (the “Corporation”), including the Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Corporation as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Directors”), considered an amendment to the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between the Corporation and BMO Asset Management Corp. (the “Adviser”) on behalf of the portfolios of the Corporation (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) to reflect an amended fee schedule for certain Funds. The contractual fee schedule for each affected Fund was being amended to reflect to reduced advisory fees in connection with a change to the Funds’ administration fees to a flat fee schedule. In approving the amended fee schedule, the Board took into consideration that the contractual fee to be paid to the Adviser by each Fund under the amended fee schedule would be not be less advantageous to the Fund and its shareholders. In addition, the Board considered that the Adviser represented that the nature and quality of services the Adviser provides to each Fund would not be affected by the change in fee schedule.

 

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This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Funds’ prospectuses, which contain facts concerning each Fund’s objective and policies, management fees, expenses, and other information.

Proxy Voting

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll free, 1-800-236-FUND (3863) and by accessing the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information, which is available on the Funds’ website at http://www.bmofunds.com and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Each Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll free, 1-800-236-FUND (3863) and by accessing the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

The Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Shares of the BMO Funds are not bank deposits or other obligations of, or issued, endorsed or guaranteed by, BMO Harris Bank, NA, or any of its affiliates. Shares of the BMO Funds, like shares of all mutual funds, are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.


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BMO Funds

August 31, 2015

Annual report

 

Target Retirement Funds

Target Risk Funds

 

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Commentaries         

Target Retirement Funds Commentary

   2      

BMO Target Retirement 2010 Fund

   3   

BMO Target Retirement 2035 Fund

     5   

BMO Target Retirement 2015 Fund

   3   

BMO Target Retirement 2040 Fund

     6   

BMO Target Retirement 2020 Fund

   4   

BMO Target Retirement 2045 Fund

     6   

BMO Target Retirement 2025 Fund

   4   

BMO Target Retirement 2050 Fund

     7   

BMO Target Retirement 2030 Fund

   5   

BMO Target Retirement 2055 Fund

     7   

 

Target Risk Funds Commentary

   8      

BMO Conservative Allocation Fund

   9      

BMO Moderate Allocation Fund

   9   

BMO Growth Allocation Fund

     10   

BMO Balanced Allocation Fund

   10   

BMO Aggressive Allocation Fund

     11   
Financial Information   

Expense Example

     12   

Schedules of Investments:

        

BMO Target Retirement 2010 Fund

   15      

BMO Target Retirement 2015 Fund

   15   

BMO Target Retirement 2050 Fund

     19   

BMO Target Retirement 2020 Fund

   16   

BMO Target Retirement 2055 Fund

     20   

BMO Target Retirement 2025 Fund

   16   

BMO Conservative Allocation Fund

     20   

BMO Target Retirement 2030 Fund

   17   

BMO Moderate Allocation Fund

     21   

BMO Target Retirement 2035 Fund

   18   

BMO Balanced Allocation Fund

     22   

BMO Target Retirement 2040 Fund

   18   

BMO Growth Allocation Fund

     22   

BMO Target Retirement 2045 Fund

   19   

BMO Aggressive Allocation Fund

     23   

Notes to Schedules of Investments

     23   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     24   

Statements of Operations

     27   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     30   

Financial Highlights

     35   

Notes to Financial Statements

     39   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm      57   
Directors and Officers of the Funds      58   
Shareholder Report Disclosure of Directors’ Approval of Advisory Contracts      60   

 

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Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Jon Adams, CFA; since 2002

Sandy Lincoln; since 1972

Alan W. Schwartz, CFA; since 1981

Lowell Yura, CFA, ASA; since 1990

The markets proved challenging this past year on fears of slowing global growth and diverging central bank policies, with the Federal Reserve looking to normalize their easy monetary policy while most foreign central banks are embarking on more accommodative monetary policies. The S&P 500 Stock Index was virtually flat with a 0.50% total return, while the Russell Midcap® and Russell 2000® Indices were practically unchanged over the past 12 months. Foreign markets took the brunt of the slowing growth fears as the developed market Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, Far East Index (MSCI EAFE) lost 7.47%, while the Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets Index reached bear market territory with a decline of 22.95%. The bond market continued to surprise most rate forecasters as the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury declined from 2.30% to 2.20% during the period while corporate spreads widened, resulting in a modest return of 1.55% for the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

The BMO Target Retirement Funds generally performed in-line with their respective peers and benchmarks with returns ranging from -1.94% for the BMO Target Retirement 2010 Fund to -3.46% for the BMO Target Retirement 2040 Fund for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015. On the fixed income side, our core bond funds trailed the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index due to an underweight to U.S. Treasuries and an overweight to credit. All of the non-core bond funds also trailed, with BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (-2.46%) and TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund (-7.50%) the biggest detractors. In large-cap equities, 3 of 6 active managers outpaced the Vanguard Institutional Index (+0.50%), led by Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund (+7.00%) and T. Rowe Price Growth Fund (+8.50%). BMO Dividend Income Fund (-3.38%) and Vanguard Equity Income Fund (-2.40%) were the biggest detractors. Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund (+2.20%) led the way in the mid and small-cap arena while BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (-3.29%) and BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (-2.61%) were the biggest detractors. On the international front, only MFS International Value Fund (+1.10%) and DFA International Small Company Fund (-6.40%) outpaced the MSCI EAFE Index while Dodge & Cox International Fund (-14.10%) was the biggest laggard. In emerging markets, our two funds held up considerably better than the -22.95% for the index, led by BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (-13.88%). Alternatives didn’t provide much relief either over the past year as the Vanguard REIT Index was flat, while the modest allocation to the Credit Suisse Commodity Fund returned -28.30%, led by a collapse in oil.

This current bull market may appear long in the tooth and the recent correction and heightened volatility has many wondering if they should exit the markets and sit on the sidelines. Our decades of experience along with numerous studies show that market timing can be detrimental to your returns. The best way to combat volatility is to stay with a disciplined, broadly diversified portfolio that allows you to reap the compounding benefits of the longer term returns that the markets deliver. When we look beyond the daily “noise” and short-term fixation of the markets, we see a U.S. recovery at mid-cycle and the Euro area recovery in the early stages. Valuations also appear more attractive in the developed markets overseas, which led us to increase those equity allocations over the past year. The emerging markets slowdown has added to the volatility, but it should not derail the global expansion that is underway. On the bond side, we are complementing our core managers with a mix of high yield, emerging markets, floating rate, and unconstrained managers to weather the likely rise in interest rates that lies ahead as the economy gains momentum and the Federal Reserve unwinds their easy money policy.

 

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BMO Target Retirement 2010 Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
    1-year      Since
inception
              
                    Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (1.94      4.81        BTRYX   09658L125   8/30/2013      1.61         0.86   
Institutional Class (I)     (1.73      5.06        BTRIX   09658L158   8/30/2013      1.36         0.61   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (2.24      4.52        BTRRX   09658L141   8/30/2013      1.86         1.11   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (1.54      5.24        BTRTX   09658L133   8/30/2013      1.21         0.46   
Standard & Poor’s Target Date 2010 Index     (0.52      4.52                 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2010 Funds Index     (1.94      4.31                 
                  
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         18.4   
    Mid-Cap Funds         4.2   
    Small-Cap Funds         1.7   
    International Funds         11.9   
    Fixed Income Funds         60.6   
    Alternative Funds         1.6   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               1.6   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             
                  
BMO Target Retirement 2015 Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
    1-year      Since
inception
              
                    Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (2.27      2.93        BRTAX   09658V750   12/27/2013      74.10         0.89   
Institutional Class (I)     (2.10      3.21        BRTBX   09658V743   12/27/2013      73.85         0.64   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (2.50      2.67        BRTCX   09658V735   12/27/2013      74.35         1.14   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (1.92      3.38        BRTDX   09658V727   12/27/2013      73.70         0.49   
Standard & Poor's Target Date 2015 Index     (1.18      2.51                 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2015 Funds Index     (1.62      2.25                 
                  
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         24.3   
    Mid-Cap Funds         6.9   
    Small-Cap Funds         2.8   
    International Funds         16.7   
    Fixed Income Funds         45.8   
    Alternative Funds         1.8   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               1.7   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             

The above graphs relate to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. These graphs illustrate the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from each Fund’s inception date to August 31, 2015.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

 

* The above expense ratios are from the Funds’ Prospectus dated December 29, 2014, and are inclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses. See Note 5, subsection Contractual Expense Limitation, in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. Net expense ratios reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements if applicable, made by BMO Asset Management Corp., the investment adviser (Adviser). The Adviser may not terminate these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements prior to December 31, 2016 without the consent of the Board of Directors, unless the investment advisory agreement is terminated. Without these contractual waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.

 

** Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

The Standard & Poor’s Target Date Indexes are designed to measure the performance of an asset allocation strategy that meets the objectives of investors with an approximate corresponding retirement date horizon.

Lipper indices measure the performance of the 30 largest mutual funds in each respective fund category.

 

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BMO Target Retirement 2020 Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
    1-year      Since
inception
              
                    Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (2.58      6.04        BTRDX   09658V404   8/30/2013      1.22         0.92   
Institutional Class (I)     (2.33      6.31        BTREX   09658V107   8/30/2013      0.97         0.67   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (2.88      5.79        BTRFX   09658V206   8/30/2013      1.47         1.17   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (2.28      6.46        BTRGX   09658V305   8/30/2013      0.82         0.52   
Standard & Poor’s Target Date 2020 Index     (1.60      6.31                 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2020 Funds Index     (2.14      5.56                 
                  
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         28.6   
    Mid-Cap Funds         8.5   
    Small-Cap Funds         3.7   
    International Funds         20.1   
    Fixed Income Funds         35.8   
    Alternative Funds         2.3   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               1.0   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             
                  
BMO Target Retirement 2025 Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
       Since
inception
              
    1-year                   Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (2.89      2.77        BRTEX   09658V719   12/27/2013      25.20         0.93   
Institutional Class (I)     (2.59      3.07        BRTFX   09658V693   12/27/2013      24.95         0.68   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (3.06      2.55        BRTGX   09658V685   12/27/2013      25.45         1.18   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (2.45      3.21        BRTHX   09658V677   12/27/2013      24.80         0.53   
Standard & Poor’s Target Date 2025 Index     (1.97      2.65                 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2025 Funds Index     (2.21      2.43                 
                  
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         31.9   
    Mid-Cap Funds         9.8   
    Small-Cap Funds         4.8   
    International Funds         22.7   
    Fixed Income Funds         26.6   
    Alternative Funds         2.5   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               1.7   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             

The above graphs relate to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. These graphs illustrate the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from each Fund’s inception date to August 31, 2015.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

 

* The above expense ratios are from the Funds’ Prospectus dated December 29, 2014, and are inclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses. See Note 5, subsection Contractual Expense Limitation, in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. Net expense ratios reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements if applicable, made by BMO Asset Management Corp., the investment adviser (Adviser). The Adviser may not terminate these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements prior to December 31, 2016 without the consent of the Board of Directors, unless the investment advisory agreement is terminated. Without these contractual waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.

 

** Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

The Standard & Poor’s Target Date Indexes are designed to measure the performance of an asset allocation strategy that meets the objectives of investors with an approximate corresponding retirement date horizon.

Lipper indices measure the performance of the 30 largest mutual funds in each respective fund category.

 

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BMO Target Retirement 2030 Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
    1-year      Since
inception
              
                    Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (3.07      7.06       BTRHX   09658V800   8/30/2013      1.29         1.00   
Institutional Class (I)     (2.85      7.32       BTRJX   09658V503   8/30/2013      1.04         0.75   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (3.39      6.76       BTRKX   09658V602   8/30/2013      1.54         1.25   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (2.70      7.47       BTRLX   09658V701   8/30/2013      0.89         0.60   
Standard & Poor’s Target Date 2030 Index     (2.31      6.97                
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2030 Funds Index     (3.04      6.55                
                  
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         35.3   
    Mid-Cap Funds         10.9   
    Small-Cap Funds         5.2   
    International Funds         25.3   
    Fixed Income Funds         19.1   
    Alternative Funds         3.0   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               1.2   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             
                  
BMO Target Retirement 2035 Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
       Since
inception
              
    1-year                   Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (3.43      2.03        BRTIX   09658V669   12/27/2013      24.25         0.99   
Institutional Class (I)     (3.14      2.27        BRTJX   09658V651   12/27/2013      24.00         0.74   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (3.65      1.72        BRTKX   09658V644   12/27/2013      24.50         1.24   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (2.99      2.42        BRTLX   09658V636   12/27/2013      23.85         0.59   
Standard & Poor's Target Date 2035 Index     (2.63      2.58                 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2035 Funds Index     (2.85      2.36                 
                  
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         38.9   
    Mid-Cap Funds         11.9   
    Small-Cap Funds         5.7   
    International Funds         27.6   
    Fixed Income Funds         11.3   
    Alternative Funds         3.2   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               1.4   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             

The above graphs relate to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. These graphs illustrate the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from each Fund’s inception date to August 31, 2015.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

 

* The above expense ratios are from the Funds’ Prospectus dated December 29, 2014, and are inclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses. See Note 5, subsection Contractual Expense Limitation, in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. Net expense ratios reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements if applicable, made by BMO Asset Management Corp., the investment adviser (Adviser). The Adviser may not terminate these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements prior to December 31, 2016 without the consent of the Board of Directors, unless the investment advisory agreement is terminated. Without these contractual waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.

 

** Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

The Standard & Poor’s Target Date Indexes are designed to measure the performance of an asset allocation strategy that meets the objectives of investors with an approximate corresponding retirement date horizon.

Lipper indices measure the performance of the 30 largest mutual funds in each respective fund category.

 

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BMO Target Retirement 2040 Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
    1-year      Since
inception
              
                    Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (3.46      7.55        BTRMX   09658V859   8/30/2013      1.40         1.00   
Institutional Class (I)     (3.23      7.81        BTRNX   09658V883   8/30/2013      1.15         0.75   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (3.57      7.31        BTRPX   09658V875   8/30/2013      1.65         1.25   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (2.98      8.01        BTRQX   09658V867   8/30/2013      1.00         0.60   
Standard & Poor’s Target Date 2040 Index     (2.91      7.54                 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2040 Funds Index     (3.68      6.87                 
                  
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         41.5   
    Mid-Cap Funds         12.6   
    Small-Cap Funds         6.0   
    International Funds         29.8   
    Fixed Income Funds         5.8   
    Alternative Funds         3.3   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               1.0   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             
                  
BMO Target Retirement 2045 Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
       Since
inception
              
    1-year                   Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (3.27      2.87        BRTMX   09658V453   12/27/2013      34.00         0.99   
Institutional Class (I)     (3.05      3.12        BRTOX   09658V628   12/27/2013      33.75         0.74   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (3.53      2.59        BRTPX   09658V610   12/27/2013      34.25         1.24   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (2.91      3.27        BRTQX   09658V594   12/27/2013      33.60         0.59   
Standard & Poor’s Target Date 2045 Index     (3.15      2.46                 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2045 Funds Index     (3.12      2.32                 
                  
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         41.5   
    Mid-Cap Funds         12.7   
    Small-Cap Funds         6.0   
    International Funds         29.5   
    Fixed Income Funds         4.8   
    Alternative Funds         3.4   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               2.1   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             

The above graphs relate to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. These graphs illustrate the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from each Fund’s inception date to August 31, 2015.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

 

* The above expense ratios are from the Funds’ Prospectus dated December 29, 2014, and are inclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses. See Note 5, subsection Contractual Expense Limitation, in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. Net expense ratios reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements if applicable, made by BMO Asset Management Corp., the investment adviser (Adviser). The Adviser may not terminate these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements prior to December 31, 2016 without the consent of the Board of Directors, unless the investment advisory agreement is terminated. Without these contractual waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.

 

** Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

The Standard & Poor’s Target Date Indexes are designed to measure the performance of an asset allocation strategy that meets the objectives of investors with an approximate corresponding retirement date horizon.

Lipper indices measure the performance of the 30 largest mutual funds in each respective fund category.

 

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BMO Target Retirement 2050 Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
    1-year      Since
inception
              
                    Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (3.37      7.54        BTRUX   09658V818   8/30/2013      1.72         1.00   
Institutional Class (I)     (3.07      7.84        BTRVX   09658V842   8/30/2013      1.47         0.75   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (3.57      7.30        BTRWX   09658V834   8/30/2013      1.97         1.25   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (2.99      8.00        BTRZX   09658V826   8/30/2013      1.32         0.60   
Russell 3000® Index     (2.61      11.88                 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2050+ Funds Index     (3.66      6.42                 
                  
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         41.4   
    Mid-Cap Funds         12.6   
    Small-Cap Funds         6.0   
    International Funds         29.5   
    Fixed Income Funds         5.4   
    Alternative Funds         3.3   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               1.8   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             
                  
BMO Target Retirement 2055 Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
       Since
inception
              
    1-year                   Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (3.33      2.88        BRTRX   09658V586   12/27/2013      50.69         1.00   
Institutional Class (I)     (3.05      3.18        BRTSX   09658V578   12/27/2013      50.44         0.75   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (3.55      2.69        BRTTX   09658V560   12/27/2013      50.94         1.25   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (2.96      3.35        BRTUX   09658V552   12/27/2013      50.29         0.60   
Russell 3000® Index     (2.61      5.86                 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2055+ Funds Index     (3.39      2.23                 
                  
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         41.2   
    Mid-Cap Funds         12.6   
    Small-Cap Funds         6.0   
    International Funds         29.2   
    Fixed Income Funds         4.4   
    Alternative Funds         3.3   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               3.3   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             

The above graphs relate to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. These graphs illustrate the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from each Fund’s inception date to August 31, 2015.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

 

* The above expense ratios are from the Funds’ Prospectus dated December 29, 2014, and are inclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses. See Note 5, subsection Contractual Expense Limitation, in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. Net expense ratios reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements if applicable, made by BMO Asset Management Corp., the investment adviser (Adviser). The Adviser may not terminate these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements prior to December 31, 2016 without the consent of the Board of Directors, unless the investment advisory agreement is terminated. Without these contractual waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.

 

** Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

Lipper indices measure the performance of the 30 largest mutual funds in each respective fund category.

 

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Fund Managers; Investment Experience

Jon Adams, CFA; since 2002

Sandy Lincoln; since 1972

Alan W. Schwartz, CFA; since 1981

Lowell Yura, CFA, ASA; since 1990

The markets proved challenging this past year on fears of slowing global growth and diverging central bank policies, with the Federal Reserve looking to normalize their easy monetary policy while most foreign central banks are embarking on more accommodative monetary policies. The S&P 500 Stock Index was virtually flat with a 0.50% total return, while the Russell Midcap® and Russell 2000® Indices were practically unchanged over the past 12 months. Foreign markets took the brunt of the slowing growth fears as the developed market Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, Far East Index (MSCI EAFE) lost 7.47%, while the Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets Index reached bear market territory with a decline of 22.95%. The bond market continued to surprise most rate forecasters as the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury declined from 2.30% to 2.20% during the period while corporate spreads widened, resulting in a modest return of 1.55% for the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

The BMO Target Risk Funds generally performed in-line with their respective Lipper peers with returns ranging from -1.37% for the BMO Conservative Allocation Fund to -2.95% for the BMO Growth Allocation Fund for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015. On the fixed income side, our core bond funds trailed the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index due to an underweight to U.S. Treasuries and an overweight to credit. All of the non-core bond funds also trailed, with BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (-2.46%) and PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund (-1.10%) the biggest detractors. In large-cap equities, 4 of 7 active managers outpaced the Vanguard Institutional Index (+0.50%), led by T. Rowe Price Growth Fund (+8.50%) and Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund (+7.00%), while Dodge & Cox Stock Fund (-3.70%) and BMO Dividend Income Fund (-3.38%) were the biggest detractors. Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund (+2.20%) led the way in the mid and small-cap arena while BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (-3.29%) and BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (-2.61%) were the biggest detractors. On the international front, only MFS International Value Fund (+1.10%) outpaced the MSCI EAFE Index while Dodge & Cox International Fund (-14.10%) was the biggest laggard. In emerging markets, BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (-13.88%) held up better than the -22.95% for the index due to a significant underweight to China. Alternatives didn’t provide much relief either over the past year as the Vanguard REIT Index was flat, while the modest allocation to the Credit Suisse Commodity Fund returned -28.30%, led by a collapse in oil.

This current bull market may appear long in the tooth and the recent correction and heightened volatility has many wondering if they should exit the markets and sit on the sidelines. Our decades of experience along with numerous studies show that market timing can be detrimental to your returns. The best way to combat volatility is to stay with a disciplined, broadly diversified portfolio that allows you to reap the compounding benefits of the longer term returns that the markets deliver. When we look beyond the daily “noise” and short-term fixation of the markets, we see a U.S. recovery at mid-cycle and the Euro area recovery in the early stages. Valuations also appear more attractive in the developed markets overseas, which led us to increase those equity allocations over the past year. The emerging markets slowdown has added to the volatility, but it should not derail the global expansion that is underway. On the bond side, we are complementing our core managers with a mix of high yield, floating rate, and unconstrained managers to weather the likely rise in interest rates that lies ahead as the economy gains momentum and the Federal Reserve unwinds their easy money policy.

 

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BMO Conservative Allocation Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
    1-year     Since
inception
              
                   Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (1.37     0.01        BDVYX   09658L299   5/30/2014      1.10         0.83   
Institutional Class (I)     (1.22     0.21        BDVIX   09658L331   5/30/2014      0.85         0.58   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (1.72     (0.28     BDVRX   09658L323   5/30/2014      1.35         1.08   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (0.94     0.44        BDVSX   09658L315   5/30/2014      0.70         0.43   
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index     1.54        1.97                 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds Index     (2.31     (0.70              
                 
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         9.9   
    Mid-Cap Funds         2.6   
    Small-Cap Funds         1.8   
    International Funds         6.6   
    Fixed Income Funds         70.0   
    Alternative Funds         7.9   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               1.2   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             
             
BMO Moderate Allocation Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
      Since
inception
              
    1-year                  Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (1.89     0.06        BMBYX   09658L166   5/30/2014      1.14         0.84   
Institutional Class (I)     (1.75     0.25        BMBHX   09658L190   5/30/2014      0.89         0.59   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (2.23     (0.22     BMBQX   09658L182   5/30/2014      1.39         1.09   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (1.56     0.41        BMBTX   09658L174   5/30/2014      0.74         0.44   
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index     1.54        1.97                 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds Index     (2.31     (0.70              
                 
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         19.9   
    Mid-Cap Funds         5.2   
    Small-Cap Funds         3.5   
    International Funds         13.1   
    Fixed Income Funds         50.0   
    Alternative Funds         7.0   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               1.3   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             

The above graphs relate to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. These graphs illustrate the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from each Fund’s inception date to August 31, 2015.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

 

* The above expense ratios are from the Funds’ Prospectus dated December 29, 2014, and are inclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses. See Note 5, subsection Contractual Expense Limitation, in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. Net expense ratios reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements if applicable, made by BMO Asset Management Corp., the investment adviser (Adviser). The Adviser may not terminate these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements prior to December 31, 2016 without the consent of the Board of Directors, unless the investment advisory agreement is terminated. Without these contractual waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.

 

** Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index that covers the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond market, including government and credit securities, agency mortgage pass-through securities, asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-based securities.

Lipper indices measure the performance of the 30 largest mutual funds in each respective fund category.

 

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BMO Balanced Allocation Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
    1-year      Since
inception
              
                    Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (2.41      0.10        BGRYX   09658L216   5/30/2014      1.04         0.90   
Institutional Class (I)     (2.17      0.30        BGRHX   09658L240   5/30/2014      0.79         0.65   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (2.64      (0.17     BGRRX   09658L232   5/30/2014      1.29         1.15   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (2.08      0.45        BGRQX   09658L224   5/30/2014      0.64         0.50   
Standard & Poor’s 500 Index     0.48         4.13                 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds Index     (2.36      (0.13              
                  
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         29.7   
    Mid-Cap Funds         7.9   
    Small-Cap Funds         5.4   
    International Funds         19.7   
    Fixed Income Funds         28.7   
    Alternative Funds         7.2   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               1.4   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             
                  
BMO Growth Allocation Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
    1-year      Since
inception
              
                    Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (2.95      0.05        BABYX   09658L380   5/30/2014      1.21         0.91   
Institutional Class (I)     (2.72      0.32        BABHX   09658L422   5/30/2014      0.96         0.66   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (3.10      (0.16     BABRX   09658L414   5/30/2014      1.46         1.16   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (2.52      0.48        BABQX   09658L398   5/30/2014      0.81         0.51   
Standard & Poor’s 500 Index     0.48         4.13                 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds Index     (2.36      (0.13              
                  
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         39.8   
    Mid-Cap Funds         10.6   
    Small-Cap Funds         7.2   
    International Funds         26.2   
    Fixed Income Funds         8.3   
    Alternative Funds         6.7   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               1.2   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             

The above graphs relate to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. These graphs illustrate the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from each Fund’s inception date to August 31, 2015.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

 

* The above expense ratios are from the Funds’ Prospectus dated December 29, 2014, and are inclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses. See Note 5, subsection Contractual Expense Limitation, in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. Net expense ratios reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements if applicable, made by BMO Asset Management Corp., the investment adviser (Adviser). The Adviser may not terminate these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements prior to December 31, 2016 without the consent of the Board of Directors, unless the investment advisory agreement is terminated. Without these contractual waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.

 

** Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index is an unmanaged index of large-cap common stocks.

Lipper indices measure the performance of the 30 largest mutual funds in each respective fund category.

 

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BMO Aggressive Allocation Fund  

Average annual total returns (%)

        Ticker   Cusip   Inception
date
   Expenses (%)*  
    1-year      Since
inception
              
                    Gross      Net  
Investor Class (Y)     (2.79      0.57        BDSYX   09658L257   5/30/2014      1.22         0.97   
Institutional Class (I)     (2.55      0.84        BDSHX   09658L281   5/30/2014      0.97         0.72   
Retirement Class (R-3)     (2.94      0.36        BDSRX   09658L273   5/30/2014      1.47         1.22   
Retirement Class (R-6)     (2.37      1.00        BDSQX   09658L265   5/30/2014      0.82         0.57   
Standard & Poor’s 500 Index     0.48         4.13                 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds Index     (1.63      0.91                 
                  
Growth of an assumed $10,000 investment        

Portfolio sector allocation**

 
          Sector           Fund (%)  
LOGO          Large-Cap Funds         46.9   
    Mid-Cap Funds         12.5   
    Small-Cap Funds         8.5   
    International Funds         31.1   
    Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               1.0   
    Total         100.0   
             
             
             
             
             

The above graphs relate to the Investor Class shares of the Fund. Performance for the Institutional, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 will vary from the performance of the Investor Class shares shown above due to differences in charges and expenses. These graphs illustrate the hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Investor Class shares of the Fund from each Fund’s inception date to August 31, 2015.

The performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original costs. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. To receive current performance to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-236-3863 or visit www.bmofunds.com.

 

* The above expense ratios are from the Funds’ Prospectus dated December 29, 2014, and are inclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses. See Note 5, subsection Contractual Expense Limitation, in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. Net expense ratios reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements if applicable, made by BMO Asset Management Corp., the investment adviser (Adviser). The Adviser may not terminate these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements prior to December 31, 2016 without the consent of the Board of Directors, unless the investment advisory agreement is terminated. Without these contractual waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.

 

** Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets as of August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement processes.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index is an unmanaged index of large-cap common stocks.

Lipper indices measure the performance of the 30 largest mutual funds in each respective fund category.

 

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Expense Example (Unaudited)    

 

For the Six Months Ended August 31, 2015

As a shareholder of the Fund, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. 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 Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six month period ended August 31, 2015 (3/1/15-8/31/15).

Actual Expenses

The first line of the table 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 that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the 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 below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Fund 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.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Investor      Institutional  

Fund

   Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
     Ending
account
value
8/31/15
     Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
     Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
     Ending
account
value
8/31/15
     Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
 

2010 Fund

                     
Actual    $ 1,000.00       $ 966.20         0.33   $ 1.64       $ 1,000.00       $ 967.30         0.08   $ 0.40   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.30         0.33        1.68         1,000.00         1,024.60         0.08        0.41   

2015 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         959.60         0.33        1.62         1,000.00         960.60         0.08        0.40   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.30         0.33        1.68         1,000.00         1,024.60         0.08        0.41   

2020 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         953.60         0.33        1.63         1,000.00         954.60         0.08        0.39   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.30         0.33        1.68         1,000.00         1,024.60         0.08        0.41   

2025 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         949.90         0.33        1.62         1,000.00         951.00         0.08        0.39   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.30         0.33        1.68         1,000.00         1,024.60         0.08        0.41   

2030 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         945.90         0.37        1.82         1,000.00         946.90         0.12        0.59   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.10         0.37        1.89         1,000.00         1,024.40         0.12        0.61   

2035 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         942.50         0.37        1.81         1,000.00         944.40         0.12        0.59   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.10         0.37        1.89         1,000.00         1,024.40         0.12        0.61   

2040 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         939.80         0.36        1.76         1,000.00         940.70         0.11        0.54   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.20         0.36        1.84         1,000.00         1,024.40         0.11        0.56   

2045 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         940.80         0.36        1.76         1,000.00         941.80         0.11        0.54   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.20         0.36        1.84         1,000.00         1,024.40         0.11        0.56   

2050 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         940.00         0.36        1.76         1,000.00         941.70         0.11        0.54   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.20         0.36        1.84         1,000.00         1,024.40         0.11        0.56   

 

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    Expense Example (Unaudited) (continued)

 

     Investor      Institutional  

Fund

   Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
     Ending
account
value
8/31/15
     Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
     Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
     Ending
account
value
8/31/15
     Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
 

2055 Fund

                     
Actual    $ 1,000.00       $ 941.20         0.36 %     $ 1.76       $ 1,000.00       $ 942.30         0.11 %     $ 0.54   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.20         0.36        1.84         1,000.00         1,024.40         0.11        0.56   

Conservative Allocation Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         972.10         0.33        1.64         1,000.00         972.10         0.08        0.40   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.30         0.33        1.68         1,000.00         1,024.60         0.08        0.41   

Moderate Allocation Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         961.70         0.30        1.48         1,000.00         962.60         0.05        0.25   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.50         0.30        1.53         1,000.00         1,024.70         0.05        0.26   

Balanced Allocation Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         952.30         0.33        1.63         1,000.00         953.30         0.08        0.39   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.30         0.33        1.68         1,000.00         1,024.60         0.08        0.41   

Growth Allocation Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         942.40         0.30        1.47         1,000.00         943.40         0.05        0.25   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.50         0.30        1.53         1,000.00         1,024.70         0.05        0.26   

Aggressive Allocation Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         938.10         0.33        1.61         1,000.00         940.00         0.08        0.39   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,023.30         0.33        1.68         1,000.00         1,024.60         0.08        0.41   

 

(1) Expenses are equal to the Funds’ annualized expense ratios for the period March 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

     Retirement Class R-3      Retirement Class R-6  

Fund

   Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
     Ending
account
value
8/31/15
     Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
     Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
     Ending
account
value
8/31/15
     Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
 

2010 Fund

                     
Actual    $ 1,000.00       $ 964.40         0.58   $ 2.88       $ 1,000.00       $ 968.20         0.00   $ 0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,022.10         0.58        2.96         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

2015 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         957.70         0.58        2.86         1,000.00         961.50         0.00        0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,022.10         0.58        2.96         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

2020 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         952.70         0.58        2.86         1,000.00         955.50         0.00        0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,022.10         0.58        2.96         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

2025 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         948.80         0.58        2.83         1,000.00         951.90         0.00        0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,022.10         0.58        2.96         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

2030 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         944.20         0.62        3.05         1,000.00         947.70         0.00        0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,021.90         0.62        3.16         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

2035 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         940.50         0.62        3.02         1,000.00         944.50         0.00        0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,021.90         0.62        3.16         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

2040 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         938.90         0.61        2.99         1,000.00         941.60         0.00        0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,021.90         0.61        3.11         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

2045 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         938.70         0.61        2.97         1,000.00         941.90         0.00        0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,021.90         0.61        3.11         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

2050 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         939.10         0.61        2.99         1,000.00         941.80         0.00        0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,021.90         0.61        3.11         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

2055 Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         940.20         0.61        2.97         1,000.00         943.20         0.00        0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,021.90         0.61        3.11         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

Conservative Allocation Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         970.10         0.58        2.89         1,000.00         974.10         0.00        0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,022.10         0.58        2.96         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

Moderate Allocation Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         960.60         0.55        2.72         1,000.00         962.70         0.00        0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,022.20         0.55        2.80         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

Balanced Allocation Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         951.30         0.58        2.86         1,000.00         954.20         0.00        0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,022.10         0.58        2.96         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

 

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     Retirement Class R-3      Retirement Class R-6  

Fund

   Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
     Ending
account
value
8/31/15
     Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
     Beginning
account
value
3/1/15
     Ending
account
value
8/31/15
     Annualized
Expense
Ratio(1)
    Expenses
paid during
period
3/1/15-
8/31/15(1)
 

Growth Allocation Fund

                     
Actual    $ 1,000.00       $ 941.50         0.55 %     $ 2.69       $ 1,000.00       $ 944.40         0.00 %     $ 0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,022.20         0.55        2.80         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

Aggressive Allocation Fund

                     
Actual      1,000.00         938.00         0.58        2.84         1,000.00         940.10         0.00        0.00   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)      1,000.00         1,022.10         0.58        2.96         1,000.00         1,025.00         0.00        0.00   

 

(1) Expenses are equal to the Funds’ annualized expense ratios for the period March 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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Schedules of Investments   BMO Funds

 

 

2010 Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds — 98.4%            
Large-Cap Funds — 18.4%            

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

    42,181      $ 532,321   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

    44,101        672,975   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

    43,561        559,319   

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    8,274        510,107   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    9,305        512,072   

Vanguard Equity Income Fund

    8,303        510,981   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    6,054        1,094,736   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      4,392,511   
Mid-Cap Funds — 4.2%            

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    14,804        303,635   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    23,435        351,756   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    10,467        350,137   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      1,005,528   
Small-Cap Funds — 1.7%            

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    8,826        164,171   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    4,442        235,857   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      400,028   
International Funds — 11.9%            

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    35,138        427,272   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund (1)

    13,215        112,594   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    59,126        696,510   

DFA International Small Company Portfolio

    4,033        70,946   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    17,087        674,579   

Harbor International Fund

    10,380        664,216   

MFS International Value Fund

    5,240        186,686   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      2,832,803   
Fixed Income Funds — 60.6%            

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (1)

    39,039        367,353   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (1)

    495,043        5,653,389   

Federated Institutional High-Yield Bond Fund

    48,331        466,395   

Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund

    92,986        883,364   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

    295,679        3,196,285   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    145,287        1,583,633   

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

    77,505        594,078   

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund

    49,207        1,194,751   

Vanguard Short-Term Investment Grade Fund

    46,387        492,625   
   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Funds

      14,431,873   
Alternative Funds — 1.6%            

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund (2)

    37,850        197,200   

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

    11,398        185,103   
   

 

 

 

Total Alternative Funds

      382,303   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $20,619,302)

      23,445,046   
Description   Shares     Value  
Short-Term Investments — 1.5%            
Mutual Funds — 1.5%            

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (1)

    366,785      $ 366,785   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $366,785)

      366,785   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.9%
(identified cost $20,986,087)

      23,811,831   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.1%       27,234   
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 23,839,065   
   

 

 

 

 

 

2015 Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds — 98.3%  
Large-Cap Funds — 24.3%  

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

    9,421      $ 118,893   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

    13,199        201,412   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

    11,677        149,930   

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    2,756        169,877   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    3,048        167,721   

Vanguard Equity Income Fund

    1,881        115,753   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    1,883        340,487   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      1,264,073   
Mid-Cap Funds — 6.9%  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    5,268        108,046   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    8,300        124,576   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    3,714        124,222   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      356,844   
Small-Cap Funds — 2.8%  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    3,648        67,851   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    1,430        75,939   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      143,790   
International Funds — 16.7%  

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    10,998        133,737   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund (1)

    3,388        28,865   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    16,683        196,526   

DFA International Small Company Portfolio

    1,457        25,626   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    5,252        207,347   

Harbor International Fund

    3,151        201,616   

MFS International Value Fund

    2,013        71,736   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      865,453   
Fixed Income Funds — 45.8%  

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (1)

    6,285        59,146   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (1)

    85,574        977,259   

Federated Institutional High-Yield Bond Fund

    7,818        75,448   

Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund

    14,773        140,348   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

    52,795        570,718   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    23,801        259,432   

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

    13,827        105,985   

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund

    7,931        192,569   
   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Funds

      2,380,905   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

2015 Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds (continued)  
Alternative Funds — 1.8%  

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund (2)

    9,254      $ 48,214   

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

    2,726        44,265   
   

 

 

 

Total Alternative Funds

      92,479   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $5,270,559)

      5,103,544   
Short-Term Investments — 1.5%  
Mutual Funds — 1.5%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund,

Class I, 0.050% (1)

    78,523        78,523   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $78,523)

      78,523   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.8%
(identified cost $5,349,082)

      5,182,067   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.2%       12,684   
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 5,194,751   
   

 

 

 

 

 

2020 Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds — 99.0%            
Large-Cap Funds — 28.6%            

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

    169,589      $ 2,140,209   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

    284,480        4,341,166   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

    249,536        3,204,039   

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    60,688        3,741,431   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    68,200        3,753,041   

Vanguard Equity Income Fund

    35,156        2,163,488   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    43,068        7,788,328   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      27,131,702   
Mid-Cap Funds — 8.5%            

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    123,122        2,525,223   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    182,216        2,735,058   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    84,528        2,827,453   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      8,087,734   
Small-Cap Funds — 3.7%            

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    91,457        1,701,108   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    33,990        1,804,866   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      3,505,974   
International Funds — 20.1%            

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    267,236        3,249,594   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund (1)

    75,804        645,853   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    362,079        4,265,286   

DFA International Small Company Portfolio

    32,488        571,458   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    113,193        4,468,841   

Harbor International Fund

    69,251        4,431,342   

MFS International Value Fund

    39,995        1,425,006   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      19,057,380   
Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds (continued)            
Fixed Income Funds — 35.8%            

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (1)

    94,366      $ 887,984   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (1)

    1,258,563        14,372,788   

Federated Institutional High-Yield Bond Fund

    110,290        1,064,299   

Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund

    225,956        2,146,584   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

    673,713        7,282,834   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    351,277        3,828,917   

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

    202,734        1,553,952   

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund

    117,756        2,859,112   
   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Funds

      33,996,470   
Alternative Funds — 2.3%            

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund (2)

    214,429        1,117,175   

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

    62,262        1,011,134   
   

 

 

 

Total Alternative Funds

      2,128,309   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $77,725,157)

      93,907,569   
Short-Term Investments — 1.0%            
Mutual Funds — 1.0%            

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (1)

    965,999        965,999   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $965,999)

      965,999   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 100.0%
(identified cost $78,691,156)

      94,873,568   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.0%       (16,479
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 94,857,089   
   

 

 

 

 

 

2025 Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds — 98.3%  
Large-Cap Funds — 31.9%  

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

    39,923      $ 503,822   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

    97,012        1,480,397   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

    68,783        883,175   

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    26,200        1,615,246   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    29,390        1,617,327   

Vanguard Equity Income Fund

    8,182        503,508   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    15,865        2,869,046   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      9,472,521   
Mid-Cap Funds — 9.8%  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    44,586        914,450   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    65,428        982,075   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    30,164        1,009,000   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      2,905,525   
Small-Cap Funds — 4.8%  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    38,614        718,213   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    13,535        718,689   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      1,436,902   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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2025 Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds (continued)  
International Funds — 22.7%  

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    97,731      $ 1,188,403   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund (1)

    25,032        213,270   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    125,851        1,482,521   

DFA International Small Company Portfolio

    13,385        235,444   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    40,649        1,604,818   

Harbor International Fund

    25,011        1,600,472   

MFS International Value Fund

    11,680        416,169   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      6,741,097   
Fixed Income Funds — 26.6%  

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (1)

    22,462        211,364   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (1)

    289,662        3,307,937   

Federated Institutional High-Yield Bond Fund

    25,104        242,252   

Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund

    50,906        483,606   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

    167,851        1,814,468   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    79,907        870,989   

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

    47,179        361,629   

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund

    25,817        626,837   
   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Funds

      7,919,082   
Alternative Funds — 2.5%  

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund (2)

    71,242        371,170   

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

    23,321        378,730   
   

 

 

 

Total Alternative Funds

      749,900   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $30,493,999)

      29,225,027   
Short-Term Investments — 1.5%  
Mutual Funds — 1.5%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (1)

    440,254        440,254   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $440,254)

      440,254   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.8%
(identified cost $30,934,253)

      29,665,281   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.2%       51,599   
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 29,716,880   
   

 

 

 

 

 

2030 Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds — 98.8%            
Large-Cap Funds — 35.3%            

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

    146,422      $ 1,847,849   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

    369,330        5,635,981   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

    263,739        3,386,413   

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    94,911        5,851,293   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    107,582        5,920,222   

Vanguard Equity Income Fund

    30,218        1,859,612   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    58,200        10,524,811   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      35,026,181   
Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds (continued)            
Mid-Cap Funds — 10.9%            

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    163,214      $ 3,347,520   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    244,585        3,671,221   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    113,016        3,780,391   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      10,799,132   
Small-Cap Funds — 5.2%            

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    139,028        2,585,923   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    48,331        2,566,362   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      5,152,285   
International Funds — 25.3%            

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    357,483        4,346,997   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund (1)

    118,775        1,011,963   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    451,335        5,316,729   

DFA International Small Company Portfolio

    49,916        878,028   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    151,448        5,979,175   

Harbor International Fund

    92,658        5,929,194   

MFS International Value Fund

    46,993        1,674,354   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      25,136,440   
Fixed Income Funds — 19.1%            

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (1)

    54,563        513,438   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (1)

    711,602        8,126,493   

Federated Institutional High-Yield Bond Fund

    64,043        618,015   

Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund

    115,414        1,096,437   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

    378,718        4,093,939   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    195,063        2,126,191   

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

    121,287        929,665   

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund

    61,631        1,496,410   
   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Funds

      19,000,588   
Alternative Funds — 3.0%            

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund (2)

    292,270        1,522,727   

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

    91,227        1,481,526   
   

 

 

 

Total Alternative Funds

      3,004,253   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $80,519,822)

      98,118,879   
Short-Term Investments — 1.0%            
Mutual Funds — 1.0%            

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (1)

    1,040,488        1,040,488   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $1,040,488)

      1,040,488   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.8%
(identified cost $81,560,310)

      99,159,367   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.2%       153,944   
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 99,313,311   
   

 

 

 
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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2035 Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds — 98.6%            
Large-Cap Funds — 38.9%            

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

    48,198      $ 608,260   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

    118,913        1,814,616   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

    83,178        1,068,005   

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    31,080        1,916,097   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    34,865        1,918,615   

Vanguard Equity Income Fund

    9,945        612,034   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    19,019        3,439,470   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      11,377,097   
Mid-Cap Funds — 11.9%            

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    54,029        1,108,128   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    77,853        1,168,573   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    36,484        1,220,406   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      3,497,107   
Small-Cap Funds — 5.7%            

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    44,532        828,294   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    15,561        826,288   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      1,654,582   
International Funds — 27.6%            

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    115,074        1,399,299   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund (1)

    31,298        266,658   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    146,806        1,729,373   

DFA International Small Company Portfolio

    16,928        297,771   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    48,878        1,929,700   

Harbor International Fund

    30,220        1,933,763   

MFS International Value Fund

    14,909        531,199   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      8,087,763   
Fixed Income Funds — 11.3%            

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (1)

    9,769        91,929   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (1)

    118,897        1,357,800   

Federated Institutional High-Yield Bond Fund

    9,555        92,210   

Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund

    19,492        185,176   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

    76,273        824,516   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    33,714        367,483   

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

    20,108        154,128   

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund

    10,287        249,773   
   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Funds

      3,323,015   
Alternative Funds — 3.2%            

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund (2)

    92,073        479,699   

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

    27,708        449,976   
   

 

 

 

Total Alternative Funds

      929,675   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $29,992,721)

      28,869,239   
Description   Shares     Value  
Short-Term Investments — 1.5%            
Mutual Funds — 1.5%            

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (1)

    443,036      $ 443,036   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $443,036)

      443,036   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 100.1%
(identified cost $30,435,757)

      29,312,275   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%       (28,759
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 29,283,516   
   

 

 

 

 

 

2040 Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds — 99.0%  
Large-Cap Funds — 41.5%  

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

    109,753      $ 1,385,086   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

    282,060        4,304,237   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

    197,283        2,533,109   

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    71,069        4,381,431   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    79,888        4,396,218   

Vanguard Equity Income Fund

    22,528        1,386,343   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    43,582        7,881,367   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      26,267,791   
Mid-Cap Funds — 12.6%  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    124,522        2,553,941   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    180,739        2,712,893   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    81,154        2,714,605   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      7,981,439   
Small-Cap Funds — 6.0%  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    102,190        1,900,739   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    35,952        1,909,030   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      3,809,769   
International Funds — 29.8%  

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    266,284        3,238,017   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund (1)

    93,716        798,461   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    327,858        3,862,162   

DFA International Small Company Portfolio

    43,923        772,598   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    112,527        4,442,572   

Harbor International Fund

    69,050        4,418,484   

MFS International Value Fund

    35,818        1,276,185   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      18,808,479   
Fixed Income Funds — 5.8%  

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (1)

    13,755        129,433   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (1)

    133,602        1,525,740   

Federated Institutional High-Yield Bond Fund

    13,501        130,283   

Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund

    27,396        260,260   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

    68,991        745,792   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    35,714        389,283   

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

    25,653        196,626   

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund

    11,092        269,304   
   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Funds

      3,646,721   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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2040 Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds (continued)  
Alternative Funds — 3.3%  

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund (2)

    193,052      $ 1,005,800   

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

    65,744        1,067,685   
   

 

 

 

Total Alternative Funds

      2,073,485   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $49,285,209)

      62,587,684   
Short-Term Investments — 1.0%  
Mutual Funds — 1.0%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (1)

    669,469        669,469   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $669,469)

      669,469   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 100.0%
(identified cost $49,954,678)

      63,257,153   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.0%       (19,902
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 63,237,251   
   

 

 

 

 

 

2045 Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds — 97.9%  
Large-Cap Funds — 41.5%  

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

    26,122      $ 329,663   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

    67,086        1,023,726   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

    46,741        600,150   

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    16,908        1,042,375   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    18,955        1,043,118   

Vanguard Equity Income Fund

    5,396        332,068   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    10,366        1,874,671   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      6,245,771   
Mid-Cap Funds — 12.7%  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    29,900        613,255   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    43,153        647,725   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    19,390        648,590   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      1,909,570   
Small-Cap Funds — 6.0%  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    24,339        452,711   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    8,522        452,508   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      905,219   
International Funds — 29.5%  

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    63,205        768,577   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund (1)

    17,486        148,983   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    79,118        932,013   

DFA International Small Company Portfolio

    10,327        181,658   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    26,718        1,054,839   

Harbor International Fund

    16,440        1,052,009   

MFS International Value Fund

    8,453        301,181   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      4,439,260   
Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds (continued)  
Fixed Income Funds — 4.8%  

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (1)

    3,311      $ 31,155   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (1)

    31,775        362,869   

Federated Institutional High-Yield Bond Fund

    3,238        31,250   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

    17,735        191,718   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    5,713        62,268   

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

    6,133        47,012   
   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Funds

      726,272   
Alternative Funds — 3.4%  

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund (2)

    49,152        256,084   

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

    15,529        252,185   
   

 

 

 

Total Alternative Funds

      508,269   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $15,327,664)

      14,734,361   
Short-Term Investments — 2.0%  
Mutual Funds — 2.0%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (1)

    303,712        303,712   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $303,712)

      303,712   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.9%
(identified cost $15,631,376)

      15,038,073   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.1%       7,794   
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 15,045,867   
   

 

 

 

 

 

2050 Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds — 98.2%  
Large-Cap Funds — 41.4%  

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

    69,086      $ 871,870   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

    177,019        2,701,317   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

    122,478        1,572,621   

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    44,528        2,745,167   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    49,924        2,747,294   

Vanguard Equity Income Fund

    13,986        860,692   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    27,301        4,937,038   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      16,435,999   
Mid-Cap Funds — 12.6%  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    78,726        1,614,662   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    113,849        1,708,869   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    50,637        1,693,814   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      5,017,345   
Small-Cap Funds — 6.0%  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    64,276        1,195,538   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    22,593        1,199,664   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      2,395,202   
International Funds — 29.5%  

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    165,568        2,013,302   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund (1)

    55,068        469,178   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    208,507        2,456,216   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

2050 Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds (continued)  
International Funds (continued)  

DFA International Small Company Portfolio

    26,995      $ 474,842   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    70,448        2,781,299   

Harbor International Fund

    43,115        2,758,926   

MFS International Value Fund

    21,944        781,858   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      11,735,621   
Fixed Income Funds — 5.4%  

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (1)

    8,662        81,506   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (1)

    80,895        923,822   

Federated Institutional High-Yield Bond Fund

    8,501        82,037   

Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund

    17,253        163,905   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

    38,590        417,159   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    18,645        203,235   

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

    10,748        82,381   

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund

    6,854        166,405   
   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Funds

      2,120,450   
Alternative Funds — 3.3%  

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund (2)

    126,506        659,096   

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

    40,692        660,833   
   

 

 

 

Total Alternative Funds

      1,319,929   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $32,455,579)

      39,024,546   
Short-Term Investments — 1.6%   
Mutual Funds — 1.6%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (1)

    636,169        636,169   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $636,169)

      636,169   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.8%
(identified cost $33,091,748)

      39,660,715   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.2%       80,950   
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 39,741,665   
   

 

 

 

 

 

2055 Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds — 96.7%  
Large-Cap Funds — 41.2%  

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

    7,674      $ 96,842   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

    19,672        300,194   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

    13,715        176,097   

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    4,968        306,272   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    5,556        305,737   

Vanguard Equity Income Fund

    1,573        96,782   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    3,042        550,122   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      1,832,046   
Mid-Cap Funds — 12.6%  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    9,186        188,404   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    12,074        181,234   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    5,666        189,537   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      559,175   
Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds (continued)  
Small-Cap Funds — 6.0%  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    7,170      $ 133,359   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    2,513        133,438   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      266,797   
International Funds — 29.2%  

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    18,536        225,398   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund (1)

    4,626        39,414   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    23,238        273,743   

DFA International Small Company Portfolio

    3,020        53,126   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    7,876        310,954   

Harbor International Fund

    4,816        308,160   

MFS International Value Fund

    2,485        88,531   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      1,299,326   
Fixed Income Funds — 4.4%  

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (1)

    977        9,193   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (1)

    6,849        78,215   

Federated Institutional High-Yield Bond Fund

    952        9,185   

Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund

    1,935        18,387   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

    3,413        36,899   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    1,255        13,675   

TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund

    1,193        9,141   

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund

    763        18,515   
   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Funds

      193,210   
Alternative Funds — 3.3%  

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund (2)

    14,274        74,368   

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

    4,540        73,735   
   

 

 

 

Total Alternative Funds

      148,103   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $4,487,388)

      4,298,657   
Short-Term Investments — 2.7%  
Mutual Funds — 2.7%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (1)

    117,595        117,595   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $117,595)

      117,595   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.4%
(identified cost $4,604,983)

      4,416,252   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.6%       27,209   
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 4,443,461   
   

 

 

 

 

 

Conservative Allocation Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds — 98.8%  
Large-Cap Funds — 9.9%  

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

    85,768      $ 1,082,398   

BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    112,638        1,846,140   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

    112,273        1,713,288   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

    84,469        1,084,588   

Dodge & Cox Stock Fund

    7,335        1,245,643   
 

 

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Conservative Allocation Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds (continued)  
Large-Cap Funds (continued)  

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    27,535      $ 1,697,520   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    27,968        1,539,059   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    23,971        4,334,834   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      14,543,470   
Mid-Cap Funds — 2.6%  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    60,245        1,235,616   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    93,715        1,406,668   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    37,124        1,241,782   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      3,884,066   
Small-Cap Funds — 1.8%  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    73,305        1,363,464   

BMO Small-Cap Value Fund (1)

    24,103        309,478   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    18,306        972,063   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      2,645,005   
International Funds — 6.6%  

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    120,594        1,466,423   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    166,645        1,963,073   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    58,779        2,320,591   

Harbor International Fund

    36,347        2,325,824   

MFS International Value Fund

    43,697        1,556,910   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      9,632,821   
Fixed Income Funds — 70.0%  

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (1)

    422,970        3,980,152   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (1)

    4,420,174        50,478,391   

Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund

    589,017        5,595,661   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

    2,395,246        25,892,610   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    1,549,286        16,887,220   
   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Funds

      102,834,034   
Alternative Funds — 7.9%  

BMO Alternative Strategies Fund (1)(2)

    690,000        7,189,800   

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund (2)

    431,645        2,248,871   

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

    132,757        2,155,979   
   

 

 

 

Total Alternative Funds

      11,594,650   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $136,734,818)

      145,134,046   
Short-Term Investments — 1.1%  
Mutual Funds — 1.1%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (1)

    1,647,374        1,647,374   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $1,647,374)

      1,647,374   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.9%
(identified cost $138,382,192)

      146,781,420   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.1%        182,058   
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 146,963,478   
   

 

 

 

 

 

Moderate Allocation Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds — 98.7%  
Large-Cap Funds — 19.9%  

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

    178,661      $ 2,254,699   

BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    235,013        3,851,869   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

    231,447        3,531,882   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

    175,260        2,250,337   

Dodge & Cox Stock Fund

    15,097        2,563,734   

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    57,016        3,515,056   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    58,616        3,225,626   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    52,629        9,517,428   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      30,710,631   
Mid-Cap Funds — 5.2%  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    125,089        2,565,572   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    195,378        2,932,626   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    76,462        2,557,664   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      8,055,862   
Small-Cap Funds — 3.5%  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    150,650        2,802,097   

BMO Small-Cap Value Fund (1)

    48,068        617,194   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    38,184        2,027,576   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      5,446,867   
International Funds — 13.1%  

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    248,847        3,025,977   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    348,711        4,107,820   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    127,393        5,029,460   

Harbor International Fund

    74,924        4,794,378   

MFS International Value Fund

    89,752        3,197,865   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      20,155,500   
Fixed Income Funds — 50.0%  

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (1)

    315,820        2,971,865   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (1)

    3,331,661        38,047,573   

Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund

    439,436        4,174,639   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

    1,784,745        19,293,088   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    1,154,247        12,581,293   
   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Funds

      77,068,458   
Alternative Funds — 7.0%  

BMO Alternative Strategies Fund (1)(2)

    530,000        5,522,600   

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund (2)

    519,833        2,708,328   

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

    157,355        2,555,450   
   

 

 

 

Total Alternative Funds

      10,786,378   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $137,427,549)

      152,223,696   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Schedules of Investments    

 

 

Moderate Allocation Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Short-Term Investments — 1.2%  
Mutual Funds — 1.2%  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (1)

    1,792,804      $ 1,792,804   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $1,792,804)

      1,792,804   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.9%
(identified cost $139,220,353)

      154,016,500   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.1%        175,307   
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 154,191,807   
   

 

 

 

 

 

Balanced Allocation Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds — 98.6%            
Large-Cap Funds — 29.7%            

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

    924,401      $ 11,665,936   

BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    1,211,242        19,852,259   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

    1,201,211        18,330,481   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

    909,991        11,684,285   

Dodge & Cox Stock Fund

    78,701        13,365,067   

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    294,508        18,156,392   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    299,807        16,498,400   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    257,156        46,504,025   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      156,056,845   
Mid-Cap Funds — 7.9%            

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    646,137        13,252,263   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    998,565        14,988,454   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    398,162        13,318,519   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      41,559,236   
Small-Cap Funds — 5.4%            

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    789,246        14,679,978   

BMO Small-Cap Value Fund (1)

    262,699        3,373,049   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    195,412        10,376,398   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      28,429,425   
International Funds — 19.7%            

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    1,289,418        15,679,321   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    1,783,161        21,005,631   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    634,582        25,053,303   

Harbor International Fund

    389,875        24,948,087   

MFS International Value Fund

    468,769        16,702,226   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      103,388,568   
Fixed Income Funds — 28.7%            

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (1)

    627,527        5,905,033   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (1)

    6,426,651        73,392,349   

Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund

    870,307        8,267,918   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

    3,533,195        38,193,835   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    2,283,144        24,886,266   
   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Funds

      150,645,401   
Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds (continued)            
Alternative Funds — 7.2%            

BMO Alternative Strategies Fund (1)(2)

    1,700,000      $ 17,714,000   

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund (2)

    1,957,817        10,200,228   

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

    600,073        9,745,180   
   

 

 

 

Total Alternative Funds

      37,659,408   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $418,770,994)

      517,738,883   
Short-Term Investments — 1.2%            
Mutual Funds — 1.2%            

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (1)

    6,132,819        6,132,819   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $6,132,819)

      6,132,819   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.8%
(identified cost $424,903,813)

      523,871,702   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.2%        983,001   
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 524,854,703   
   

 

 

 

 

 

Growth Allocation Fund

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds — 98.8%            
Large-Cap Funds — 39.8%            

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

    364,022      $ 4,593,963   

BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    485,998        7,965,505   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

    474,666        7,243,404   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

    360,589        4,629,963   

Dodge & Cox Stock Fund

    30,548        5,187,710   

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    116,579        7,187,123   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    118,427        6,517,056   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    101,785        18,406,854   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      61,731,578   
Mid-Cap Funds — 10.6%            

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    253,125        5,191,593   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    395,232        5,932,435   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    158,346        5,296,664   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      16,420,692   
Small-Cap Funds — 7.2%            

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    306,834        5,707,117   

BMO Small-Cap Value Fund (1)

    103,135        1,324,247   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    77,491        4,114,756   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      11,146,120   
International Funds — 26.2%            

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    501,729        6,101,023   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    705,081        8,305,854   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    249,337        9,843,837   

Harbor International Fund

    151,559        9,698,289   

MFS International Value Fund

    184,568        6,576,165   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      40,525,168   
 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Growth Allocation Fund (continued)

 

Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds (continued)            
Fixed Income Funds — 8.3%            

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund (1)

    52,809      $ 496,931   

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund (1)

    552,127        6,305,288   

Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income Fund

    73,190        695,309   

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund

    295,865        3,198,304   

PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund

    196,587        2,142,800   
   

 

 

 

Total Fixed Income Funds

      12,838,632   
Alternative Funds — 6.7%            

BMO Alternative Strategies Fund (1)(2)

    360,000        3,751,200   

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund (2)

    655,075        3,412,943   

Vanguard REIT Index Fund

    196,380        3,189,206   
   

 

 

 

Total Alternative Funds

      10,353,349   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $122,235,115)

      153,015,539   
Short-Term Investments — 1.0%            
Mutual Funds — 1.0%            

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.030% (1)

    1,633,049        1,633,049   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $1,633,049)

      1,633,049   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.8%
(identified cost $123,868,164)

      154,648,588   
Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.2%        256,625   
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 154,905,213   
   

 

 

 

 

 

Aggressive Allocation Fund

 

Description    Shares      Value  
Mutual Funds — 99.0%              
Large-Cap Funds — 46.9%              

BMO Dividend Income Fund (1)

     697,774       $ 8,805,913   

BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund (1)

     915,706         15,008,427   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund (1)

     907,788         13,852,851   

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund (1)

     686,946         8,820,381   
Description   Shares     Value  
Mutual Funds (continued)            
Large-Cap Funds (continued)            

Dodge & Cox Stock Fund

    59,344      $ 10,077,794   

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

    222,688        13,728,711   

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund

    226,926        12,487,756   

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund

    194,381        35,151,780   
   

 

 

 

Total Large-Cap Funds

      117,933,613   
Mid-Cap Funds — 12.5%            

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    487,574        10,000,148   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund (1)

    755,532        11,340,533   

Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund

    300,383        10,047,826   
   

 

 

 

Total Mid-Cap Funds

      31,388,507   
Small-Cap Funds — 8.5%            

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund (1)

    596,370        11,092,490   

BMO Small-Cap Value Fund (1)

    196,118        2,518,151   

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund

    147,846        7,850,606   
   

 

 

 

Total Small-Cap Funds

      21,461,247   
International Funds — 31.1%            

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund (1)

    974,557        11,850,613   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund (1)

    1,347,623        15,874,998   

Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund

    479,773        18,941,427   

Harbor International Fund

    294,831        18,866,217   

MFS International Value Fund

    354,422        12,628,059   
   

 

 

 

Total International Funds

      78,161,314   
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $180,623,449)

      248,944,681   
Short-Term Investments — 1.1%            
Mutual Funds — 1.1%            

BMO Prime Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.050% (1)

    2,652,702        2,652,702   
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $2,652,702)

      2,652,702   
   

 

 

 

Total Investments — 100.1%
(identified cost $183,276,151)

      251,597,383   
Other Assets and Liabilities — (0.1)%        (252,124
   

 

 

 
Total Net Assets — 100.0%     $ 251,345,259   
   

 

 

 

 

 
Notes to Schedules of Investments

The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets for each Fund as of August 31, 2015.

 

* Portfolio composition will change due to ongoing management of the Fund. The percentages are based on net assets at the close of business on August 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect adjustments that are routinely made when presenting net assets for formal financial statement purposes.
(1) Denotes an investment in an affiliated entity. Please refer to Note 5, subsection Investments in Affiliated Issuers, in the Notes to Financial Statements.
(2) Non-income producing.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities   BMO Funds

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
    2010 Fund     2015 Fund     2020 Fund     2025 Fund     2030 Fund  

Assets:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value

  $ 13,603,751      $ 2,937,303      $ 53,839,261      $ 17,339,400      $ 58,328,352   

Cash sweep investments in affiliated issuers, at value

    366,785        78,523        965,999        440,254        1,040,488   

Investments in other affiliated issuers, at value

    9,841,295        2,166,241        40,068,308        11,885,627        39,790,527   

Dividends and interest receivable

    36,804        6,091        86,824        20,130        49,368   

Receivable for investments sold

    80,230                      13,798        159,279   

Receivable for capital stock sold

    15,363        4,929        103,937        26,042        166,571   

Receivable from affiliates, net (Note 5)

    10,020        14,932        3,395        15,827        1,733   

Prepaid expenses

    9,540        14,618        9,521        14,617        9,542   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    23,963,788        5,222,637        95,077,245        29,755,695        99,545,860   

Liabilities:

         

Payable for investments purchased

    89,748               14,157        8,672        195,669   

Payable for capital stock redeemed

    6,047               172,752        1,166        3,099   

Other liabilities

    28,928        27,886        33,247        28,977        33,781   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    124,723        27,886        220,156        38,815        232,549   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 23,839,065      $ 5,194,751      $ 94,857,089      $ 29,716,880      $ 99,313,311   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets consist of:

         

Paid-in capital

  $ 19,442,445      $ 5,288,777      $ 72,798,471      $ 30,582,793      $ 77,386,359   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    2,825,744        (167,015     16,182,412        (1,268,972     17,599,057   

Accumulated net realized gain on investments

    1,250,585        7,422        4,893,588        168,376        3,587,961   

Undistributed net investment income

    320,291        65,567        982,618        234,683        739,934   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 23,839,065      $ 5,194,751      $ 94,857,089      $ 29,716,880      $ 99,313,311   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share (unlimited shares authorized, no par value)

         

Investor class of shares

  $ 10.02      $ 10.44      $ 10.49      $ 10.42      $ 10.84   

Institutional class of shares

    10.05        10.48        10.51        10.47        10.87   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    10.01        10.41        10.48        10.38        10.82   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    10.05        10.50        10.52        10.48        10.87   

Net assets:

         

Investor class of shares

  $ 4,803,825      $ 631,735      $ 21,331,048      $ 1,676,337      $ 23,331,872   

Institutional class of shares

    274,821        108,027        5,263,669        610,642        2,867,176   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    2,149,275        220,559        15,177,580        1,388,140        12,812,477   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    16,611,144        4,234,430        53,084,792        26,041,761        60,301,786   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 23,839,065      $ 5,194,751      $ 94,857,089      $ 29,716,880      $ 99,313,311   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding:

         

Investor class of shares

    479,464        60,533        2,033,780        160,800        2,152,851   

Institutional class of shares

    27,345        10,306        500,758        58,327        263,741   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    214,620        21,184        1,448,426        133,711        1,183,642   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    1,653,057        403,231        5,044,593        2,485,043        5,546,902   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shares outstanding

    2,374,486        495,254        9,027,557        2,837,881        9,147,136   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments, at cost:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

  $ 11,500,003      $ 3,005,822      $ 41,376,746      $ 17,898,845      $ 43,903,891   

Cash sweep investments in affiliated issuers

    366,785        78,523        965,999        440,254        1,040,488   

Investments in other affiliated issuers

    9,119,299        2,264,737        36,348,411        12,595,154        36,615,931   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments, at cost

  $ 20,986,087      $ 5,349,082      $ 78,691,156      $ 30,934,253      $ 81,560,310   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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    2035 Fund     2040 Fund     2045 Fund     2050 Fund     2055 Fund  

Assets:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value

  $ 17,428,304      $ 37,643,866      $ 8,823,534      $ 23,415,645      $ 2,596,564   

Cash sweep investments in affiliated issuers, at value

    443,036        669,469        303,712        636,169        117,595   

Investments in other affiliated issuers, at value

    11,440,935        24,943,818        5,910,827        15,608,901        1,702,093   

Dividends and interest receivable

    8,471        9,670        2,025        5,510        499   

Receivable for investments sold

           71,011        10,862                 

Receivable for capital stock sold

    8,356        96,335        32,870        131,856        38,946   

Receivable from affiliates, net (Note 5)

    15,688        6,676        14,643        8,976        15,488   

Prepaid expenses

    14,616        9,540        14,618        9,540        14,619   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    29,359,406        63,450,385        15,113,091        39,816,597        4,485,804   

Liabilities:

         

Payable for investments purchased

           107,086        17,016        36,988        6,775   

Payable for capital stock redeemed

    46,791        74,450        22,031        7,505        7,890   

Other liabilities

    29,099        31,598        28,177        30,439        27,678   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    75,890        213,134        67,224        74,932        42,343   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 29,283,516      $ 63,237,251      $ 15,045,867      $ 39,741,665      $ 4,443,461   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets consist of:

         

Paid-in capital

  $ 30,259,014      $ 46,152,396      $ 15,577,296      $ 31,909,420      $ 4,615,834   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    (1,123,482     13,302,475        (593,303     6,568,967        (188,731

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (28,240     3,416,224        (13,662     1,061,292        907   

Undistributed net investment income

    176,224        366,156        75,536        201,986        15,451   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 29,283,516      $ 63,237,251      $ 15,045,867      $ 39,741,665      $ 4,443,461   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share (unlimited shares authorized, no par value)

         

Investor class of shares

  $ 10.33      $ 10.92      $ 10.48      $ 10.96      $ 10.41   

Institutional class of shares

    10.37        10.94        10.52        10.99        10.45   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    10.27        10.91        10.42        10.95        10.38   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    10.38        10.96        10.53        11.00        10.47   

Net assets:

         

Investor class of shares

  $ 869,847      $ 12,852,301      $ 1,141,597      $ 10,274,642      $ 1,049,644   

Institutional class of shares

    66,987        2,444,371        111,762        1,908,133        189,986   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    734,203        7,747,790        746,419        5,072,064        395,103   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    27,612,479        40,192,789        13,046,089        22,486,826        2,808,728   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 29,283,516      $ 63,237,251      $ 15,045,867      $ 39,741,665      $ 4,443,461   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding:

         

Investor class of shares

    84,177        1,176,855        108,974        937,399        100,853   

Institutional class of shares

    6,462        223,373        10,626        173,670        18,183   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    71,459        710,474        71,641        463,311        38,076   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    2,659,755        3,668,641        1,239,310        2,044,708        268,343   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shares outstanding

    2,821,853        5,779,343        1,430,551        3,619,088        425,455   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments, at cost:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

  $ 17,946,186      $ 26,880,712      $ 9,097,706      $ 17,948,522      $ 2,684,750   

Cash sweep investments in affiliated issuers

    443,036        669,469        303,712        636,169        117,595   

Investments in other affiliated issuers

    12,046,535        22,404,497        6,229,958        14,507,057        1,802,638   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments, at cost

  $ 30,435,757      $ 49,954,678      $ 15,631,376      $ 33,091,748      $ 4,604,983   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities   BMO Funds

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
    Conservative
Allocation
Fund
    Moderate
Allocation
Fund
    Balanced
Allocation
Fund
    Growth
Allocation
Fund
    Aggressive
Allocation
Fund
 

Assets:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value

  $ 70,014,567      $ 77,741,585      $ 276,215,844      $ 85,467,016      $ 139,780,176   

Cash sweep investments in affiliated issuers, at value

    1,647,374        1,792,804        6,132,819        1,633,049        2,652,702   

Investments in other affiliated issuers, at value

    75,119,479        74,482,111        241,523,039        67,548,523        109,164,505   

Dividends and interest receivable

    274,917        204,681        433,966        34,200        67   

Receivable for investments sold

    2,252,599        2,390,788        36,814,520               1,665,467   

Receivable for capital stock sold

    39,030        140,763        1,517,752        325,413        354,680   

Receivable from affiliates, net (Note 5)

    9,883        10,223                        

Prepaid expenses

    26,393        26,392        27,830        26,394        26,917   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

    149,384,242        156,789,347        562,665,770        155,034,595        253,644,514   

Liabilities:

         

Payable for investments purchased

           126,793               86,280        70,421   

Payable for capital stock redeemed

    2,383,738        2,433,062        37,734,236        4,363        2,170,887   

Payable to affiliates, net (Note 5)

                  19,719        1,245        14,085   

Other liabilities

    37,026        37,685        57,112        37,494        43,862   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    2,420,764        2,597,540        37,811,067        129,382        2,299,255   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 146,963,478      $ 154,191,807      $ 524,854,703      $ 154,905,213      $ 251,345,259   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets consist of:

         

Paid-in capital

  $ 134,002,881      $ 133,165,811      $ 392,449,175      $ 114,932,840      $ 168,002,157   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

    8,399,228        14,796,147        98,967,889        30,780,424        68,321,232   

Accumulated net realized gain on investments

    2,438,344        4,543,299        29,133,646        8,308,442        14,138,726   

Undistributed net investment income

    2,123,025        1,686,550        4,303,993        883,507        883,144   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 146,963,478      $ 154,191,807      $ 524,854,703      $ 154,905,213      $ 251,345,259   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share (unlimited shares authorized, no par value)

         

Investor class of shares

  $ 9.76      $ 9.78      $ 9.78      $ 9.82      $ 9.85   

Institutional class of shares

    9.77        9.79        9.79        9.84        9.87   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    9.74        9.76        9.76        9.81        9.84   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    9.79        9.80        9.80        9.85        9.88   

Net assets:

         

Investor class of shares

  $ 23,597,586      $ 22,594,565      $ 157,207,314      $ 43,023,729      $ 83,063,563   

Institutional class of shares

    29,104,437        16,111,866        81,475,241        15,251,892        31,770,328   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    7,623,971        22,279,538        38,676,582        28,902,759        22,578,219   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    86,637,484        93,205,838        247,495,566        67,726,833        113,933,149   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

  $ 146,963,478      $ 154,191,807      $ 524,854,703      $ 154,905,213      $ 251,345,259   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding:

         

Investor class of shares

    2,418,001        2,311,085        16,077,295        4,379,900        8,428,888   

Institutional class of shares

    2,977,523        1,645,028        8,319,393        1,549,981        3,218,385   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    782,520        2,282,659        3,962,867        2,947,210        2,294,943   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    8,853,918        9,506,912        25,244,039        6,876,373        11,526,730   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shares outstanding

    15,031,962        15,745,684        53,603,594        15,753,464        25,468,946   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments, at cost:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

  $ 65,455,289      $ 67,412,584      $ 205,780,582      $ 61,964,341      $ 90,375,643   

Cash sweep investments in affiliated issuers

    1,647,374        1,792,804        6,132,819        1,633,049        2,652,702   

Investments in other affiliated issuers

    71,279,529        70,014,965        212,990,412        60,270,774        90,247,806   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments, at cost

  $ 138,382,192      $ 139,220,353      $ 424,903,813      $ 123,868,164      $ 183,276,151   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Statements of Operations   BMO Funds

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
    2010 Fund     2015 Fund     2020 Fund     2025 Fund     2030 Fund  

Investment income:

         

Dividend income from:

         

Unaffiliated issuers

  $ 354,580      $ 48,591      $ 1,221,630      $ 175,990      $ 1,101,803   

Affiliated issuers

    277,102        37,097        836,767        115,830        614,883   

Interest income

    14,190        602        62,302        2,894        64,528   

Excess expense reimbursement from investment adviser (Note 5)

    12,682        2,681        37,872        13,271        17,037   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income

    658,554        88,971        2,158,571        307,985        1,798,251   

Expenses:

         

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 5)

    16,647        1,047        76,787        2,139        81,947   

Administration fees (Note 5)

    15,183        1,026        83,216        2,656        81,292   

Portfolio accounting fees

    50,464        43,342        74,822        48,231        75,233   

Recordkeeping fees

    35,637        40,571        36,896        40,437        38,517   

Custodian fees (Note 5)

    1,241        201        4,812        913        4,869   

Registration fees

    46,102        49,752        51,346        49,809        49,738   

Professional fees

    18,948        18,948        18,948        18,948        18,948   

Printing and postage

    4,877        3,513        5,907        3,665        5,816   

Directors’ fees

    12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192   

Distribution services fees (Note 5)

    15,317        787        100,758        3,034        87,949   

Miscellaneous

    7,332        7,188        8,143        7,237        8,027   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    223,940        178,567        473,827        189,261        464,528   

Deduct:

         

Expense waivers (Note 5)

    (183,862     (176,177     (251,881     (182,666     (229,580
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

    40,078        2,390        221,946        6,595        234,948   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    618,476        86,581        1,936,625        301,390        1,563,303   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

         

Net realized gain (loss) on transactions from:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    945,215        (21,533     2,686,630        (63,200     854,513   

Investments in affiliated issuers

    296,451        (34,970     257,018        (67,797     71,208   

Net realized gain on capital gains distributions from:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    160,652        24,421        940,208        116,540        1,273,965   

Investments in affiliated issuers

    364,484        54,586        2,184,481        251,912        2,494,378   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net realized gain

    1,766,802        22,504        6,068,337        237,455        4,694,064   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    (1,680,656     (74,665     (5,866,910     (589,269     (4,505,928

Investments in affiliated issuers

    (1,156,678     (104,339     (4,373,649     (731,109     (4,556,995
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    (2,837,334     (179,004     (10,240,559     (1,320,378     (9,062,923
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

    (1,070,532     (156,500     (4,172,222     (1,082,923     (4,368,859
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (452,056   $ (69,919   $ (2,235,597   $ (781,533   $ (2,805,556
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Statements of Operations   BMO Funds

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
    2035 Fund     2040 Fund     2045 Fund     2050 Fund     2055 Fund  

Investment income:

         

Dividend income from:

         

Unaffiliated issuers

  $ 119,983      $ 700,081      $ 50,864      $ 385,173      $ 16,117   

Affiliated issuers

    65,000        306,972        24,546        169,750        6,942   

Interest income

    2,923        46,010        1,458        23,086        417   

Excess expense reimbursement from investment adviser (Note 5)

    5,717        16,117        3,611        8,153        696   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income

    193,623        1,069,180        80,479        586,162        24,172   

Expenses:

         

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 5)

    1,666        45,613        1,659        29,838        1,451   

Administration fees (Note 5)

    1,675        48,511        1,677        32,363        1,387   

Portfolio accounting fees

    48,061        63,744        44,926        54,538        42,759   

Recordkeeping fees

    41,229        37,018        40,739        37,859        39,945   

Custodian fees (Note 5)

    888        3,189        443        1,841        117   

Registration fees

    49,804        47,983        49,777        46,326        49,760   

Professional fees

    18,948        18,948        18,948        18,948        18,948   

Printing and postage

    3,665        5,860        3,627        7,076        3,666   

Directors’ fees

    12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192   

Distribution services fees (Note 5):

    2,075        53,610        1,982        33,279        1,022   

Miscellaneous

    7,254        7,705        7,106        7,348        7,103   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    187,457        344,373        183,076        281,608        178,350   

Deduct:

         

Expense waivers (Note 5)

    (182,370     (209,558     (178,206     (194,751     (174,859
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

    5,087        134,815        4,870        86,857        3,491   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    188,536        934,365        75,609        499,305        20,681   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

         

Net realized gain (loss) on transactions from:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    (89,658     920,976        (37,342     (138,305     (17,900

Investments in affiliated issuers

    (104,286     16,900        (37,998     (110,342     (13,708

Net realized gain on capital gains distributions from:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    59,144        1,060,246        21,174        573,463        13,644   

Investments in affiliated issuers

    158,445        2,056,805        63,635        1,111,032        30,335   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net realized gain

    23,645        4,054,927        9,469        1,435,848        12,371   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    (550,042     (3,535,972     (297,101     (1,404,507     (104,097

Investments in affiliated issuers

    (627,650     (3,335,093     (334,874     (1,799,593     (112,461
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    (1,177,692     (6,871,065     (631,975     (3,204,100     (216,558
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

    (1,154,047     (2,816,138     (622,506     (1,768,252     (204,187
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (965,511   $ (1,881,773   $ (546,897   $ (1,268,947   $ (183,506
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Statements of Operations   BMO Funds

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
    Conservative
Allocation
Fund
    Moderate
Allocation
Fund
    Balanced
Allocation
Fund
    Growth
Allocation
Fund
    Aggressive
Allocation
Fund
 

Investment income:

         

Dividend income from:

         

Unaffiliated issuers

  $ 1,581,374      $ 1,543,960      $ 5,556,367      $ 1,391,872      $ 1,788,054   

Affiliated issuers

    1,987,437        1,554,321        4,150,291        644,842        650,139   

Interest income

    41,672        60,642        309,398        91,869        168,969   

Excess expense reimbursement from investment adviser (Note 5)

    64,047        96,233        201,979        62,344        66,971   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income

    3,674,530        3,255,156        10,218,035        2,190,927        2,674,133   

Expenses:

         

Shareholder servicing fees (Note 5)

    62,284        60,516        435,206        113,047        207,256   

Administration fees (Note 5)

    97,249        91,867        447,192        137,991        206,966   

Portfolio accounting fees

    88,664        88,960        194,818        88,012        112,090   

Recordkeeping fees

    37,238        37,798        39,271        37,040        43,697   

Custodian fees (Note 5)

    6,868        6,914        25,758        6,775        10,639   

Registration fees

    80,451        80,369        104,717        79,984        86,999   

Professional fees

    18,951        18,951        18,951        18,951        19,455   

Printing and postage

    5,897        7,940        11,397        6,976        9,577   

Directors’ fees

    12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192        12,192   

Distribution services fees (Note 5)

    51,021        102,505        216,011        151,359        117,725   

Miscellaneous

    8,629        8,500        13,201        8,967        8,510   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    469,444        516,512        1,518,714        661,294        835,106   

Deduct:

         

Expense waivers (Note 5)

    (304,219     (322,855     (628,948     (350,826     (390,099
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

    165,225        193,657        889,766        310,468        445,007   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

    3,509,305        3,061,499        9,328,269        1,880,459        2,229,126   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

         

Net realized gain on transactions from:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    2,032,947        2,336,474        16,615,396        3,380,824        7,213,694   

Investments in affiliated issuers

    (423,978     (237,050     (1,312,480     (155,955     278,193   

Net realized gain on capital gains distributions from:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    594,275        1,032,805        5,559,899        1,828,237        2,505,607   

Investments in affiliated issuers

    1,608,495        2,699,599        13,622,286        4,467,388        6,010,568   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net realized gain

    3,811,739        5,831,828        34,485,101        9,520,494        16,008,062   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:

         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers

    (5,193,417     (6,586,312     (35,163,617     (9,407,049     (23,851,580

Investments in affiliated issuers

    (3,861,827     (5,123,456     (21,397,703     (6,829,774     (1,055,268
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

    (9,055,244     (11,709,768     (56,561,320     (16,236,823     (24,906,848
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

    (5,243,505     (5,877,940     (22,076,219     (6,716,329     (8,898,786
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

  $ (1,734,200   $ (2,816,441   $ (12,747,950   $ (4,835,870   $ (6,669,660
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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    2010 Fund     2015 Fund     2020 Fund  
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 

Change in net assets resulting from:

           

Operations:

           

Net investment income

  $ 618,476      $ 697,520      $ 86,581      $ 2,517      $ 1,936,625      $ 1,917,934   

Net realized gain on investments

    1,766,802        1,133,325        22,504        207        6,068,337        3,396,411   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

    (2,837,334     1,942,978        (179,004     11,989        (10,240,559     10,111,163   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

    (452,056     3,773,823        (69,919     14,713        (2,235,597     15,425,508   

Distributions to shareholders:

           

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

           

Investor class of shares

    (181,665     (77,482     (1,517            (722,854     (421,092

Institutional class of shares

    (11,464     (10,009     (622            (82,689     (42,518

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (90,947     (52,461     (552            (407,198     (259,867

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (521,306     (269,837     (35,295            (1,324,916     (762,614

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain on investments:

           

Investor class of shares

    (330,937     (12,087     (43            (915,902     (115,871

Institutional class of shares

    (20,064     (1,464     (16            (94,633     (11,068

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (192,905     (8,773     (21            (596,688     (76,159

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (829,463     (38,129     (775            (1,434,053     (192,888
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (2,178,751     (470,242     (38,841            (5,578,933     (1,882,077

Capital stock transactions:

           

Proceeds from sale of shares

    9,317,444        38,360,846 (2)      7,103,755        874,707        28,351,818        126,533,046 (2) 

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

    2,178,751        470,242        38,841               5,577,681        1,882,077   

Cost of shares redeemed

    (17,488,361     (9,672,631     (2,452,449     (276,056     (49,088,498     (24,127,936
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from capital stock transactions

    (5,992,166     29,158,457        4,690,147        598,651        (15,158,999     104,287,187   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets

    (8,622,973     32,462,038        4,581,387        613,364        (22,973,529     117,830,618   

Net assets:

           

Beginning of period

    32,462,038               613,364               117,830,618          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 23,839,065      $ 32,462,038      $ 5,194,751      $ 613,364      $ 94,857,089      $ 117,830,618   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets at end of period

  $ 320,291      $ 406,643      $ 65,567      $ 2,501      $ 982,618      $ 1,014,385   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(2) Includes paid-in-capital, respectively per fund, received via non-taxable in-kind transfers of assets and liabilities of a corresponding affiliated unregistered collective investment trust previously managed by the Adviser effective as of September 1, 2013. See In-Kind Transfers in Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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    2025 Fund     2030 Fund     2035 Fund  
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (1)
 

Change in net assets resulting from:

           

Operations:

           

Net investment income

  $ 301,390      $ 6,517      $ 1,563,303      $ 1,350,301      $ 188,536      $ 4,795   

Net realized gain on investments

    237,455        1,800        4,694,064        2,888,632        23,645        2,803   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

    (1,320,378     51,406        (9,062,923     11,115,624        (1,177,692     54,210   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

    (781,533     59,723        (2,805,556     15,354,557        (965,511     61,808   

Distributions to shareholders:

           

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

           

Investor class of shares

    (1,907            (512,696     (493,309     (553       

Institutional class of shares

    (12            (50,968     (90,753     (4       

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (1,597            (235,080     (324,143     (575       

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (137,310            (1,141,860     (606,727     (66,017       

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain on investments:

           

Investor class of shares

    (60            (738,765     (59,628     (92       

Institutional class of shares

                  (67,698     (10,477     (1       

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (47            (426,231     (40,777     (59       

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (3,174            (1,321,738     (68,328     (4,528       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (144,107            (4,495,036     (1,694,142     (71,829       

Capital stock transactions:

           

Proceeds from sale of shares

    30,906,811        1,620,763        38,734,904        111,286,419 (2)      31,581,279        1,577,933   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

    144,107               4,495,036        1,694,142        71,829          

Cost of shares redeemed

    (2,065,412     (23,472     (44,118,917     (19,138,096     (2,887,872     (84,121
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from capital stock transactions

    28,985,506        1,597,291        (888,977     93,842,465        28,765,236        1,493,812   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets

    28,059,866        1,657,014        (8,189,569     107,502,880        27,727,896        1,555,620   

Net assets:

           

Beginning of period

    1,657,014               107,502,880               1,555,620          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 29,716,880      $ 1,657,014      $ 99,313,311      $ 107,502,880      $ 29,283,516      $ 1,555,620   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets at end of period

  $ 234,683      $ 6,500      $ 739,934      $ 473,041      $ 176,224      $ 4,811   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(2) Includes paid-in-capital, respectively per fund, received via non-taxable in-kind transfers of assets and liabilities of a corresponding affiliated unregistered collective investment trust previously managed by the Adviser effective as of September 1, 2013. See In-Kind Transfers in Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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    2040 Fund     2045 Fund     2050 Fund  
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 

Change in net assets resulting from:

           

Operations:

           

Net investment income

  $ 934,365      $ 873,167      $ 75,609      $ 3,069      $ 499,305      $ 427,420   

Net realized gain on investments

    4,054,927        2,121,490        9,469        1,491        1,435,848        1,062,206   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

    (6,871,065     8,517,785        (631,975     38,672        (3,204,100     4,359,188   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

    (1,881,773     11,512,442        (546,897     43,232        (1,268,947     5,848,814   

Distributions to shareholders:

           

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

           

Investor class of shares

    (322,333     (332,895     (82            (190,421     (170,299

Institutional class of shares

    (62,399     (54,556     (2            (49,742     (44,843

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (164,222     (181,348     (510            (87,836     (91,202

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (887,900     (547,677     (24,270            (421,540     (199,894

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain on investments:

           

Investor class of shares

    (377,226     (43,306     (56            (237,181     (21,065

Institutional class of shares

    (64,415     (6,792     (1            (54,724     (5,295

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (228,230     (24,607     (78            (133,510     (11,845

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (848,765     (66,599     (2,771            (426,694     (22,977
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (2,955,490     (1,257,780     (27,770            (1,601,648     (567,420

Capital stock transactions:

           

Proceeds from sale of shares

    19,982,337        75,680,920 (2)      16,077,852        1,094,155        17,843,952        41,973,156 (2) 

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

    2,955,490        1,257,780        27,770               1,601,648        567,420   

Cost of shares redeemed

    (27,744,060     (14,312,615     (1,540,048     (82,427     (15,243,411     (9,411,899
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from capital stock transactions

    (4,806,233     62,626,085        14,565,574        1,011,728        4,202,189        33,128,677   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets

    (9,643,496     72,880,747        13,990,907        1,054,960        1,331,594        38,410,071   

Net assets:

           

Beginning of period

    72,880,747               1,054,960               38,410,071          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 63,237,251      $ 72,880,747      $ 15,045,867      $ 1,054,960      $ 39,741,665      $ 38,410,071   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets at end of period

  $ 366,156      $ 338,260      $ 75,536      $ 3,093      $ 201,986      $ 164,925   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(2) Includes paid-in-capital, respectively per fund, received via non-taxable in-kind transfers of assets and liabilities of a corresponding affiliated unregistered collective investment trust previously managed by the Adviser effective as of September 1, 2013. See In-Kind Transfers in Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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    2055 Fund     Conservative
Allocation Fund
    Moderate
Allocation Fund
 
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (2)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (2)
 

Change in net assets resulting from:

           

Operations:

           

Net investment income

  $ 20,681      $ 1,723      $ 3,509,305      $ 880,416      $ 3,061,499      $ 709,617   

Net realized gain on investments

    12,371        395        3,811,739        316,340        5,831,828        376,218   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

    (216,558     27,827        (9,055,244     1,125,420        (11,709,768     2,133,436   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

    (183,506     29,945        (1,734,200     2,322,176        (2,816,441     3,219,271   

Distributions to shareholders:

           

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

           

Investor class of shares

    (1,208            (402,928            (410,110       

Institutional class of shares

    (729            (503,254            (276,634       

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (641            (154,574            (292,686       

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (13,016            (1,604,876            (1,793,405       

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain on investments:

           

Investor class of shares

    (302            (215,030            (157,772       

Institutional class of shares

    (162            (246,113            (98,536       

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (175            (91,471            (123,276       

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (2,585            (747,767            (606,593       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (18,818            (3,966,013            (3,759,012       

Capital stock transactions:

           

Proceeds from sale of shares

    4,793,642        1,117,065        28,756,651        164,350,746 (3)      29,590,644        163,778,537 (3) 

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

    18,818               3,966,013               3,759,012          

Cost of shares redeemed

    (946,728     (366,957     (38,862,100     (7,869,795     (30,816,952     (8,763,252
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from capital stock transactions

    3,865,732        750,108        (6,139,436     156,480,951        2,532,704        155,015,285   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets

    3,663,408        780,053        (11,839,649     158,803,127        (4,042,749     158,234,556   

Net assets:

           

Beginning of period

    780,053               158,803,127               158,234,556          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 4,443,461      $ 780,053      $ 146,963,478      $ 158,803,127      $ 154,191,807      $ 158,234,556   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets at end of period

  $ 15,451      $ 1,743      $ 2,123,025      $ 885,448      $ 1,686,550      $ 715,744   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(2) Reflects operations for the period from May 30, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(3) Includes paid-in-capital, respectively per fund, received via non-taxable in-kind transfers of assets and liabilities of a corresponding affiliated unregistered collective investment trust previously managed by the Adviser effective as of June 1, 2014. See In-Kind Transfers in Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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    Balanced
Allocation Fund
    Growth
Allocation Fund
    Aggressive
Allocation Fund
 
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014 (1)
 

Change in net assets resulting from:

           

Operations:

           

Net investment income

  $ 9,328,269      $ 1,989,859      $ 1,880,459      $ 320,349      $ 2,229,126      $ 263,995   

Net realized gain on investments

    34,485,101        1,879,959        9,520,494        388,341        16,008,062        569,370   

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

    (56,561,320     11,351,850        (16,236,823     3,941,365        (24,906,848     5,499,242   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

    (12,747,950     15,221,668        (4,835,870     4,650,055        (6,669,660     6,332,607   

Distributions to shareholders:

           

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

           

Investor class of shares

    (2,909,419            (696,737            (1,043,835       

Institutional class of shares

    (1,372,958            (264,749            (490,234       

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (677,457            (409,958            (237,316       

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (5,537,512            (1,086,800            (1,452,470       

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain on investments:

           

Investor class of shares

    (1,128,902            (136,573            (256,288       

Institutional class of shares

    (489,713            (47,764            (111,509       

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (285,267            (88,876            (63,876       

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (1,883,488            (185,451            (315,973       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders

    (14,284,716            (2,916,908            (3,971,501       

Capital stock transactions:

           

Proceeds from sale of shares

    77,001,090        592,771,447 (2)      33,760,854        154,470,005 (2)      129,770,330 (3)      179,199,755 (2) 

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

    14,284,716               2,916,908               3,971,501          

Cost of shares redeemed

    (132,510,380     (14,881,172     (26,850,099     (6,289,732     (51,445,710     (5,842,063
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from capital stock transactions

    (41,224,574     577,890,275        9,827,663        148,180,273        82,296,121        173,357,692   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net assets

    (68,257,240     593,111,943        2,074,885        152,830,328        71,654,960        179,690,299   

Net assets:

           

Beginning of period

    593,111,943               152,830,328               179,690,299          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 524,854,703      $ 593,111,943      $ 154,905,213      $ 152,830,328      $ 251,345,259      $ 179,690,299   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets at end of period

  $ 4,303,993      $ 2,018,720      $ 883,507      $ 346,689      $ 883,144      $ 291,880   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from May 30, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(2) Includes paid-in-capital, respectively per fund, received via non-taxable in-kind transfers of assets and liabilities of a corresponding affiliated unregistered collective investment trust previously managed by the Adviser effective as of June 1, 2014. See In-Kind Transfers in Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.
(3) Includes paid-in-capital received from a non-taxable in-kind subscription merger of the BMO Aggressive Stock Fund effective as of the close of business on December 19, 2014. See Note 10, Reorganization Information, in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Financial Highlights—Investor Class of Shares (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

Period

Ended

August 31,

  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
  Net realized
and

unrealized
gain
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions to
shareholders
from net
investment
income
  Distributions to
shareholders from
net realized gain
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (1)(3)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets (4)   Net assets,
end of period
(000 omitted)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (3)
                    Gross
Expenses
  Net
Expenses (2)
  Net
investment
income (2)
   

2010 Fund

  

                                                   
2015     $ 11.05       $ 0.24       $ (0.44 )     $ (0.20 )     $ (0.29 )     $ (0.54 )     $ (0.83 )     $ 10.02         (1.94 )%       1.03 %       0.33 %       1.96 %     $ 4,804         53 %
2014       10.00         0.20         0.99         1.19         (0.12 )       (0.02 )       (0.14 )       11.05         12.03         1.08         0.33         1.92         7,120         45  

2015 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       10.74         0.11         (0.35 )       (0.24 )       (0.06 )               (0.06 )       10.44         (2.27 )       4.21         0.33         1.54         632         83  
2014(5)       10.00         0.02         0.72         0.74                                 10.74         7.40         73.54         0.33         1.23         229         29  

2020 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       11.34         0.18         (0.46 )       (0.28 )       (0.25 )       (0.32 )       (0.57 )       10.49         (2.58 )       0.59         0.33         1.64         21,331         37  
2014       10.00         0.18         1.35         1.53         (0.15 )       (0.04 )       (0.19 )       11.34         15.43         0.63         0.33         1.72         32,064         35  

2025 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       10.78         0.06         (0.37 )       (0.31 )       (0.05 )               (0.05 )       10.42         (2.89 )       1.26         0.33         1.04         1,676         53  
2014(5)       10.00         0.01         0.77         0.78                                 10.78         7.80         24.60         0.33         0.56         289         22  

2030 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       11.61         0.15         (0.49 )       (0.34 )       (0.18 )       (0.25 )       (0.43 )       10.84         (3.07 )       0.59         0.37         1.30         23,332         45  
2014       10.00         0.15         1.66         1.81         (0.18 )       (0.02 )       (0.20 )       11.61         18.26         0.66         0.37         1.40         33,059         29  

2035 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       10.71         0.01         (0.38 )       (0.37 )       (0.01 )               (0.01 )       10.33         (3.43 )       1.29         0.37         0.26         870         96  
2014(5)       10.00         0.00         0.71         0.71                                 10.71         7.10         23.63         0.37         0.16         348         29  

2040 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       11.75         0.12         (0.51 )       (0.39 )       (0.20 )       (0.24 )       (0.44 )       10.92         (3.46 )       0.67         0.36         1.14         12,852         36  
2014       10.00         0.14         1.82         1.96         (0.19 )       (0.02 )       (0.21 )       11.75         19.81         0.76         0.36         1.45         18,090         22  

2045 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       10.84         (0.01 )       (0.34 )       (0.35 )       (0.01 )               (0.01 )       10.48         (3.27 )       2.14         0.36         0.26         1,142         95  
2014(5)       10.00         0.00         0.84         0.84                                 10.84         8.40         33.37         0.36         0.04         154         35  

2050 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       11.76         0.12         (0.50 )       (0.38 )       (0.19 )       (0.23 )       (0.42 )       10.96         (3.37 )       0.84         0.36         1.06         10,275         39  
2014       10.00         0.14         1.81         1.95         (0.17 )       (0.02 )       (0.19 )       11.76         19.69         1.08         0.36         1.36         11,231         28  

2055 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       10.85         0.06         (0.42 )       (0.36 )       (0.06 )       (0.02 )       (0.08 )       10.41         (3.33 )       6.91         0.36         0.57         1,049         61  
2014(5)       10.00         0.00         0.85         0.85                                 10.85         8.50         50.05         0.36         0.07         143         123  

Conservative Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.14         0.20         (0.34 )       (0.14 )       (0.16 )       (0.08 )       (0.24 )       9.76         (1.37 )       0.57         0.33         1.97         23,598         39  
2014(6)       10.00         0.03         0.11         0.14                                 10.14         1.40         0.60         0.33         1.17         25,931         10  

Moderate Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.20         0.17         (0.36 )       (0.19 )       (0.17 )       (0.06 )       (0.23 )       9.78         (1.89 )       0.57         0.30         1.72         22,595         30  
2014(6)       10.00         0.04         0.16         0.20                                 10.20         2.00         0.60         0.30         1.60         24,928         8  

Balanced Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.26         0.15         (0.39 )       (0.24 )       (0.17 )       (0.07 )       (0.24 )       9.78         (2.41 )       0.47         0.33         1.38         157,207         29  
2014(6)       10.00         0.03         0.23         0.26                                 10.26         2.60         0.47         0.33         1.14         184,860         6  

Growth Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.31         0.11         (0.41 )       (0.30 )       (0.16 )       (0.03 )       (0.19 )       9.82         (2.95 )       0.57         0.30         1.10         43,023         20  
2014(6)       10.00         0.02         0.29         0.31                                 10.31         3.10         0.60         0.30         0.73         46,520         6  

Aggressive Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.36         0.12         (0.41 )       (0.29 )       (0.18 )       (0.04 )       (0.22 )       9.85         (2.79 )       0.53         0.34         0.73         83,064         44  
2014(6)       10.00         0.01         0.35         0.36                                 10.36         3.60         0.58         0.36         0.42         63,049         3  

 

(1) Based on net asset value as of end of period date.
(2) The contractual and voluntary expense waivers pursuant to Note 5 of the financial statements are reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios.
(3) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(4) Annualized for periods less than one year. Excludes acquired fund fees and expenses of underlying funds.
(5) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(6) Reflects operations for the period from May 30, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Financial Highlights—Institutional Class of Shares (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

Period

Ended

August 31,

  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
  Net realized
and

unrealized
gain
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions to
shareholders
from net
investment
income
  Distributions to
shareholders from
net realized gain
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (1)(3)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets (4)   Net assets,
end of period
(000 omitted)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (3)
                    Gross
Expenses
  Net
Expenses (2)
  Net
investment
income (2)
   

2010 Fund

  

                                                   
2015     $ 11.07       $ 0.50       $ (0.68 )     $ (0.18 )     $ (0.31 )     $ (0.53 )     $ (0.84 )     $ 10.05         (1.73 )%       0.78 %       0.08 %       2.25 %     $ 275         53 %
2014       10.00         0.22         1.00         1.22         (0.13 )       (0.02 )       (0.15 )       11.07         12.32         0.83         0.08         2.10         931         45  

2015 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       10.77         0.20         (0.42 )       (0.22 )       (0.07 )               (0.07 )       10.48         (2.10 )       3.96         0.08         1.85         108         83  
2014(5)       10.00         0.05         0.72         0.77                                 10.77         7.70         73.29         0.08         1.68         105         29  

2020 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       11.36         0.24         (0.49 )       (0.25 )       (0.28 )       (0.32 )       (0.60 )       10.51         (2.33 )       0.34         0.08         1.78         5,264         37  
2014       10.00         0.22         1.34         1.56         (0.16 )       (0.04 )       (0.20 )       11.36         15.73         0.38         0.08         2.11         3,240         35  

2025 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       10.80         0.08         (0.36 )       (0.28 )       (0.05 )               (0.05 )       10.47         (2.59 )       1.01         0.08         1.35         611         53  
2014(5)       10.00         0.08         0.72         0.80                                 10.80         8.00         24.35         0.08         1.11         3         22  

2030 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       11.63         0.24         (0.56 )       (0.32 )       (0.19 )       (0.25 )       (0.44 )       10.87         (2.85 )       0.34         0.12         1.43         2,867         45  
2014       10.00         0.18         1.66         1.84         (0.19 )       (0.02 )       (0.21 )       11.63         18.55         0.41         0.12         1.70         5,286         29  

2035 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       10.72         0.03         (0.37 )       (0.34 )       (0.01 )               (0.01 )       10.37         (3.14 )       1.04         0.12         1.01         67         96  
2014(5)       10.00         0.05         0.67         0.72                                 10.72         7.20         23.38         0.12         0.70         4         29  

2040 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       11.77         0.18         (0.54 )       (0.36 )       (0.23 )       (0.24 )       (0.47 )       10.94         (3.23 )       0.42         0.11         1.35         2,444         36  
2014       10.00         0.17         1.82         1.99         (0.20 )       (0.02 )       (0.22 )       11.77         20.10         0.51         0.11         1.45         3,602         22  

2045 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       10.86         0.03         (0.36 )       (0.33 )       (0.01 )               (0.01 )       10.52         (3.05 )       1.89         0.11         0.96         112         95  
2014(5)       10.00         0.04         0.82         0.86                                 10.86         8.60         33.12         0.11         0.51         3         35  

2050 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       11.78         0.17         (0.52 )       (0.35 )       (0.21 )       (0.23 )       (0.44 )       10.99         (3.07 )       0.59         0.11         1.30         1,908         39  
2014       10.00         0.17         1.81         1.98         (0.18 )       (0.02 )       (0.20 )       11.78         19.98         0.83         0.11         1.48         3,007         28  

2055 Fund

  

                                                   
2015       10.87         0.09         (0.42 )       (0.33 )       (0.07 )       (0.02 )       (0.09 )       10.45         (3.05 )       6.66         0.11         0.91         190         61  
2014(5)       10.00         0.03         0.84         0.87                                 10.87         8.70         49.80         0.11         0.97         106         123  

Conservative Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.15         0.23         (0.35 )       (0.12 )       (0.17 )       (0.09 )       (0.26 )       9.77         (1.22 )       0.32         0.08         2.23         29,104         39  
2014(6)       10.00         0.04         0.11         0.15                                 10.15         1.50         0.35         0.08         1.41         29,082         10  

Moderate Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.21         0.21         (0.38 )       (0.17 )       (0.18 )       (0.07 )       (0.25 )       9.79         (1.75 )       0.32         0.05         1.95         16,112         30  
2014(6)       10.00         0.05         0.16         0.21                                 10.21         2.10         0.35         0.05         1.82         17,704         8  

Balanced Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.26         0.17         (0.39 )       (0.22 )       (0.19 )       (0.06 )       (0.25 )       9.79         (2.17 )       0.22         0.08         1.59         81,475         29  
2014(6)       10.00         0.04         0.22         0.26                                 10.26         2.60         0.22         0.08         1.39         79,584         6  

Growth Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.32         0.15         (0.42 )       (0.27 )       (0.18 )       (0.03 )       (0.21 )       9.84         (2.72 )       0.32         0.05         1.32         15,252         20  
2014(6)       10.00         0.02         0.30         0.32                                 10.32         3.20         0.35         0.05         0.96         18,598         6  

Aggressive Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.37         0.14         (0.40 )       (0.26 )       (0.19 )       (0.05 )       (0.24 )       9.87         (2.55 )       0.28         0.09         1.06         31,770         44  
2014(6)       10.00         0.02         0.35         0.37                                 10.37         3.70         0.33         0.11         0.66         27,401         3  

 

(1) Based on net asset value as of end of period date.
(2) The contractual and voluntary expense waivers pursuant to Note 5 of the financial statements are reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios.
(3) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(4) Annualized for periods less than one year. Excludes acquired fund fees and expenses of underlying funds.
(5) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(6) Reflects operations for the period from May 30, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Period

Ended

August 31,

  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
  Net realized
and

unrealized
gain
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions to
shareholders
from net
investment
income
  Distributions to
shareholders from
net realized gain
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (1)(3)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets (4)   Net assets,
end of period
(000 omitted)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (3)
                    Gross
Expenses
  Net
Expenses (2)
  Net
investment
income
(loss) (2)
   

2010 Fund

                                                       
2015     $ 11.03       $ 0.19       $ (0.42 )     $ (0.23 )     $ (0.26 )     $ (0.53 )     $ (0.79 )     $ 10.01         (2.24 )%       1.28 %       0.58 %       1.76 %     $ 2,149         53 %
2014       10.00         0.19         0.98         1.17         (0.12 )       (0.02 )       (0.14 )       11.03         11.74         1.33         0.58         1.64         4,283         45  

2015 Fund

                                                       
2015       10.72         0.09         (0.36 )       (0.27 )       (0.04 )               (0.04 )       10.41         (2.50 )       4.46         0.58         1.33         221         83  
2014(5)       10.00         0.03         0.69         0.72                                 10.72         7.20         73.79         0.58         1.18         105         29  

2020 Fund

                                                       
2015       11.33         0.17         (0.48 )       (0.31 )       (0.22 )       (0.32 )       (0.54 )       10.48         (2.88 )       0.84         0.58         1.39         15,177         37  
2014       10.00         0.15         1.36         1.51         (0.14 )       (0.04 )       (0.18 )       11.33         15.23         0.88         0.58         1.28         23,025         35  

2025 Fund

                                                       
2015       10.76         0.03         (0.36 )       (0.33 )       (0.05 )               (0.05 )       10.38         (3.06 )       1.51         0.58         0.74         1,388         53  
2014(5)       10.00         0.04         0.72         0.76                                 10.76         7.60         24.85         0.58         0.59         2         22  

2030 Fund

                                                       
2015       11.59         0.13         (0.51 )       (0.38 )       (0.14 )       (0.25 )       (0.39 )       10.82         (3.39 )       0.84         0.62         1.09         12,812         45  
2014       10.00         0.13         1.65         1.78         (0.17 )       (0.02 )       (0.19 )       11.59         17.98         0.91         0.62         1.21         20,329         29  

2035 Fund

                                                       
2015       10.68         (0.03 )       (0.36 )       (0.39 )       (0.02 )               (0.02 )       10.27         (3.65 )       1.54         0.62         (0.13 )       734         96  
2014(5)       10.00         0.01         0.67         0.68                                 10.68         6.80         23.88         0.62         0.19         3         29  

2040 Fund

                                                       
2015       11.72         0.10         (0.50 )       (0.40 )       (0.17 )       (0.24 )       (0.41 )       10.91         (3.57 )       0.92         0.61         0.92         7,748         36  
2014       10.00         0.11         1.82         1.93         (0.19 )       (0.02 )       (0.21 )       11.72         19.42         1.01         0.61         0.97         11,429         22  

2045 Fund

                                                       
2015       10.82         (0.07 )       (0.31 )       (0.38 )       (0.02 )               (0.02 )       10.42         (3.53 )       2.39         0.61         (0.90 )       746         95  
2014(5)       10.00         0.00         0.82         0.82                                 10.82         8.20         33.62         0.61         0.01         3         35  

2050 Fund

                                                       
2015       11.74         0.09         (0.50 )       (0.41 )       (0.15 )       (0.23 )       (0.38 )       10.95         (3.57 )       1.09         0.61         0.81         5,072         39  
2014       10.00         0.11         1.82         1.93         (0.17 )       (0.02 )       (0.19 )       11.74         19.40         1.33         0.61         0.87         6,826         28  

2055 Fund

                                                       
2015       10.84         0.03         (0.41 )       (0.38 )       (0.06 )       (0.02 )       (0.08 )       10.38         (3.55 )       7.16         0.61         0.14         395         61  
2014(5)       10.00         0.01         0.83         0.84                                 10.84         8.40         50.30         0.61         0.44         54         123  

Conservative Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.14         0.20         (0.37 )       (0.17 )       (0.15 )       (0.08 )       (0.23 )       9.74         (1.72 )       0.82         0.58         1.74         7,624         39  
2014(6)       10.00         0.02         0.12         0.14                                 10.14         1.40         0.85         0.58         0.91         11,583         10  

Moderate Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.20         0.15         (0.37 )       (0.22 )       (0.16 )       (0.06 )       (0.22 )       9.76         (2.23 )       0.82         0.55         1.45         22,279         30  
2014(6)       10.00         0.03         0.17         0.20                                 10.20         2.00         0.85         0.55         1.33         19,949         8  

Balanced Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.25         0.12         (0.38 )       (0.26 )       (0.16 )       (0.07 )       (0.23 )       9.76         (2.64 )       0.72         0.58         1.15         38,677         29  
2014(6)       10.00         0.02         0.23         0.25                                 10.25         2.50         0.72         0.58         0.89         44,647         6  

Growth Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.30         0.09         (0.40 )       (0.31 )       (0.15 )       (0.03 )       (0.18 )       9.81         (3.10 )       0.82         0.55         0.83         28,903         20  
2014(6)       10.00         0.01         0.29         0.30                                 10.30         3.00         0.85         0.55         0.46         31,065         6  

Aggressive Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.35         0.10         (0.40 )       (0.30 )       (0.17 )       (0.04 )       (0.21 )       9.84         (2.94 )       0.78         0.59         0.48         22,578         44  
2014(6)       10.00         0.00         0.35         0.35                                 10.35         3.50         0.83         0.61         0.16         16,200         3  

 

(1) Based on net asset value as of end of period date.
(2) The contractual and voluntary expense waivers pursuant to Note 5 of the financial statements are reflected in both the net expense and net investment income (loss) ratios.
(3) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(4) Annualized for periods less than one year. Excludes acquired fund fees and expenses of underlying funds.
(5) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(6) Reflects operations for the period from May 30, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Period

Ended

August 31,

  Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
  Net realized
and

unrealized
gain
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions to
shareholders
from net
investment
income
  Distributions to
shareholders from
net realized gain
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (1)(3)
  Ratios to Average Net Assets (4)   Net assets,
end of period
(000 omitted)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (3)
                    Gross
Expenses
  Net
Expenses (2)(7)
  Net
investment
income (2)
   

2010 Fund

                                                       
2015     $ 11.08       $ 0.29       $ (0.45 )     $ (0.16 )     $ (0.34 )     $ (0.53 )     $ (0.87 )     $ 10.05         (1.54 )%       0.63 %       0.00 %       2.35 %     $ 16,611         53 %
2014       10.00         0.25         0.99         1.24         (0.14 )       (0.02 )       (0.16 )       11.08         12.47         0.68         0.00         2.31         20,128         45  

2015 Fund

                                                       
2015       10.78         0.13         (0.34 )       (0.21 )       (0.07 )               (0.07 )       10.50         (1.92 )       3.81         0.00         1.94         4,234         83  
2014(5)       10.00         0.08         0.70         0.78                                 10.78         7.80         73.14         0.00         1.75         174         29  

2020 Fund

                                                       
2015       11.38         0.25         (0.50 )       (0.25 )       (0.29 )       (0.32 )       (0.61 )       10.52         (2.28 )       0.19         0.00         1.98         53,085         37  
2014       10.00         0.22         1.36         1.58         (0.16 )       (0.04 )       (0.20 )       11.38         15.98         0.23         0.00         1.97         59,502         35  

2025 Fund

                                                       
2015       10.81         0.09         (0.35 )       (0.26 )       (0.07 )               (0.07 )       10.48         (2.45 )       0.86         0.00         1.48         26,042         53  
2014(5)       10.00         0.05         0.76         0.81                                 10.81         8.10         24.20         0.00         1.39         1,363         22  

2030 Fund

                                                       
2015       11.64         0.16         (0.46 )       (0.30 )       (0.22 )       (0.25 )       (0.47 )       10.87         (2.70 )       0.19         0.00         1.57         60,302         45  
2014       10.00         0.19         1.66         1.85         (0.19 )       (0.02 )       (0.21 )       11.64         18.70         0.26         0.00         1.50         48,829         29  

2035 Fund

                                                       
2015       10.73         0.04         (0.36 )       (0.32 )       (0.03 )               (0.03 )       10.38         (2.99 )       0.89         0.00         0.97         27,613         96  
2014(5)       10.00         0.04         0.69         0.73                                 10.73         7.30         23.23         0.00         1.06         1,201         29  

2040 Fund

                                                       
2015       11.78         0.16         (0.50 )       (0.34 )       (0.24 )       (0.24 )       (0.48 )       10.96         (2.98 )       0.27         0.00         1.45         40,193         36  
2014       10.00         0.18         1.83         2.01         (0.21 )       (0.02 )       (0.23 )       11.78         20.26         0.36         0.00         1.39         39,760         22  

2045 Fund

                                                       
2015       10.87         0.03         (0.35 )       (0.32 )       (0.02 )               (0.02 )       10.53         (2.91 )       1.74         0.00         0.85         13,046         95  
2014(5)       10.00         0.04         0.83         0.87                                 10.87         8.70         32.97         0.00         0.93         895         35  

2050 Fund

                                                       
2015       11.80         0.14         (0.48 )       (0.34 )       (0.23 )       (0.23 )       (0.46 )       11.00         (2.99 )       0.44         0.00         1.37         22,487         39  
2014       10.00         0.18         1.83         2.01         (0.19 )       (0.02 )       (0.21 )       11.80         20.24         0.68         0.00         1.39         17,346         28  

2055 Fund

                                                       
2015       10.89         0.07         (0.39 )       (0.32 )       (0.08 )       (0.02 )       (0.10 )       10.47         (2.96 )       6.51         0.00         0.90         2,809         61  
2014(5)       10.00         0.03         0.86         0.89                                 10.89         8.90         49.65         0.00         0.84         477         123  

Conservative Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.15         0.25         (0.34 )       (0.09 )       (0.19 )       (0.08 )       (0.27 )       9.79         (0.94 )       0.17         0.00         2.38         86,637         39  
2014(6)       10.00         0.04         0.11         0.15                                 10.15         1.50         0.20         0.00         1.57         92,207         10  

Moderate Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.21         0.21         (0.37 )       (0.16 )       (0.19 )       (0.06 )       (0.25 )       9.80         (1.56 )       0.17         0.00         2.11         93,206         30  
2014(6)       10.00         0.05         0.16         0.21                                 10.21         2.10         0.20         0.00         1.99         95,654         8  

Balanced Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.27         0.18         (0.39 )       (0.21 )       (0.19 )       (0.07 )       (0.26 )       9.80         (2.08 )       0.07         0.00         1.78         247,496         29  
2014(6)       10.00         0.04         0.23         0.27                                 10.27         2.70         0.07         0.00         1.54         284,021         6  

Growth Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.32         0.16         (0.41 )       (0.25 )       (0.19 )       (0.03 )       (0.22 )       9.85         (2.52 )       0.17         0.00         1.47         67,727         20  
2014(6)       10.00         0.03         0.29         0.32                                 10.32         3.20         0.20         0.00         1.11         56,647         6  

Aggressive Allocation Fund

  

                                               
2015       10.37         0.17         (0.41 )       (0.24 )       (0.21 )       (0.04 )       (0.25 )       9.88         (2.37 )       0.12         0.00         1.12         113,933         44  
2014(6)       10.00         0.02         0.35         0.37                                 10.37         3.70         0.18         0.00         0.82         73,040         3  

 

(1) Based on net asset value as of end of period date.
(2) The contractual and voluntary expense waivers pursuant to Note 5 of the financial statements are reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios.
(3) Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(4) Annualized for periods less than one year. Excludes acquired fund fees and expenses of underlying funds.
(5) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(6) Reflects operations for the period from May 30, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(7) Please refer to Note 5, subsection Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates, in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

(See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements)

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   BMO Funds

 

1.   Organization

BMO Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. As of August 31, 2015, the Corporation consisted of 43 portfolios. As of August 31, 2015, this annual report includes 10 target retirement and 5 target risk diversified portfolios (individually referred to as the “Fund,” or collectively as the “Funds”), each with Investor, Institutional, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 classes of shares. As of August 31, 2015, the Corporation also consisted of 28 other portfolios whose annual report is available under a separate cover. BMO Asset Management Corp. serves as the Funds’ investment adviser (the “Adviser”), a Delaware corporation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMO Financial Corp.

 

BMO Fund names as displayed

throughout this report

  Fund Inception
Date
  Investment Objective

Target Retirement

       

2010 Fund

  August 30, 2013   The investment objective of each Target Retirement Fund is to achieve growth, income, and conservation of capital to varying degrees depending on its proximity to its target date. As the Fund approaches its target date, the Fund will reduce its emphasis on growth and increase its emphasis on income and preservation of capital.

2015 Fund

  December 27, 2013  

2020 Fund

  August 30, 2013  

2025 Fund

  December 27, 2013  

2030 Fund

  August 30, 2013  

2035 Fund

  December 27, 2013  

2040 Fund

  August 30, 2013  

2045 Fund

  December 27, 2013  

2050 Fund

  August 30, 2013  

2055 Fund

  December 27, 2013    

Target Risk

       

Conservative Allocation Fund*

  May 30, 2014   To provide total return primarily from income, secondarily from appreciation.

Moderate Allocation Fund*

  May 30, 2014   To provide total investment return from income and appreciation.

Balanced Allocation Fund*

  May 30, 2014   To provide total investment return from income and appreciation.

Growth Allocation Fund*

  May 30, 2014   To provide total investment return from income and appreciation.

Aggressive Allocation Fund*

  May 30, 2014   To provide total investment return primarily from appreciation, secondarily from income.

 

* Name changes effective December 19, 2014. Prior to December 19, 2014, these Funds were known as the BMO Diversified Income Fund, BMO Moderate Balanced Fund, BMO Growth Balanced Fund, BMO Aggressive Allocation Fund and BMO Diversified Stock Fund, respectively.

The target investment allocation for each of the Target Risk Funds, based on each Fund’s total assets, is set forth below.

 

Target Risk Fund

   Equity      Fixed Income      Money Market Funds  

Conservative Allocation Fund

     10%–30%         70%–100%         0%–10%   

Moderate Allocation Fund

     30%–50%         50%–70%         0%–10%   

Balanced Allocation Fund

     50%–70%         30%–50%         0%–10%   

Growth Allocation Fund

     70%–90%         10%–30%         0%–10%   

Aggressive Allocation Fund

     90%–100%         0%         0%–10%   

Each Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a mix of BMO Funds and unaffiliated mutual funds. The Funds are designed to provide investors with investment management, asset allocation, and ongoing reallocation over time. Each Fund is considered a “fund of funds” because it invests in other mutual funds. A fund of funds bears its own direct expenses in addition to bearing a proportionate share of expenses charged to the underlying funds in which it invests.

 

2.   Significant Accounting Policies

The Funds are investment companies and follow the accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.

Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

Investment Valuations—Investments in other open-end registered investment companies are valued at net asset value.

Securities or other assets for which market valuations are not readily available, or are deemed to be inaccurate, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith using methods approved by the Board of Directors (the “Directors”). The Directors have established a Pricing Committee, which is responsible for determinations of fair value, subject to the supervision of the Directors. In determining fair value, the Pricing Committee takes into account all information available and any factors it deems appropriate. Consequently, the price of securities used by a Fund to calculate its NAV may differ from quoted or published prices for the same securities. Fair value pricing involves subjective judgments and it is possible that the fair value

 

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determined for a security is materially different than the value that would be realized upon the sale of that security and the differences may be material to the NAV of the respective Fund or the financial statements presented.

The Pricing Committee may determine that a security needs to be fair valued. In valuing underlying fund investments, the Funds use the NAVs reported by the underlying funds. An underlying fund may need to fair value one or more of its investments, which may, in turn, require a Fund to do the same because of delays in obtaining the underlying fund’s NAV.

Investment Income, Expenses, and Distributions—Investment income and expenses are accrued daily. The Funds distribute net investment income, if any, and net realized gains (net of any capital loss carryovers) annually. Dividend income, realized gain distributions from underlying funds, and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair market value.

The Funds offer multiple classes of shares which differ in their respective distribution, administration, and service fees. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Funds. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in class-specific expenses. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based on the value of total shares outstanding of each class without distinction between share classes. Expenses attributable to a particular class of shares, such as shareholder servicing fees, are allocated directly to that class.

Federal Income Taxes—The policies and procedures of the Funds require compliance with Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of their income. Accordingly, no provisions for federal tax are necessary. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.

Securities of Other Investment Companies & Underlying Fund Investment Risk—The Funds may invest in the securities of other investment companies, including exchange-traded funds, within the limits prescribed by the 1940 Act and the rules promulgated thereunder. Investments in the securities of other investment companies may involve duplication of advisory fees and certain other expenses. By investing in another investment company, a Fund becomes a shareholder of that investment company. As a result, Fund shareholders indirectly will bear the Fund’s proportionate share of the fees and expenses paid by shareholders of the other investment company, in addition to the fees and expenses Fund shareholders directly bear in connection with the Fund’s own operations. The Funds also may invest in investment companies that are not organized under the laws of the United States. The Fund’s risks are directly related to the risks of the underlying funds. It is important to understand the risks associated with investing in the underlying funds.

Commitments and Contingencies—In the normal course of business, the Corporation enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Corporation’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Corporation that have not yet occurred. However, the Corporation has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Other—Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Net realized gains and losses on securities are computed on the basis of specific security lot identification.

 

3.   Fair Value Measurement

Fair Valuation Measurement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and requires disclosure about fair value measurements. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between (1) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting issuer (observable inputs) and (2) the reporting issuer’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). It also provides guidance on determining when there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability, when a transaction is not orderly, and how that information must be incorporated into fair value measurement.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. An active market for the security is a market in which transactions occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. Common and preferred stocks, options and futures contracts, and U.S. registered mutual funds are generally categorized as Level 1.

Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Fixed income securities, repurchase agreements, cash collateral received as part of the securities lending program, and securities valued by an independent fair value pricing service are generally categorized as Level 2.

Level 3—significant unobservable inputs, including management’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments.

The Funds have adopted Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) which amends Fair Value Measurement to establish common requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Enhanced disclosure is required to detail any transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 measurements and Level 2 and Level 3 measurements and the reasons for the transfers. The Funds did not hold any Level 2 or Level 3 securities as of August 31, 2015.

 

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The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of August 31, 2015, in valuing the Funds’ assets:

 

    2010 Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 23,445,046      $     —      $     —      $ 23,445,046   

Short-Term Investments

    366,785                      366,785   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 23,811,831      $     —      $     —      $ 23,811,831   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    2015 Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 5,103,544      $     —      $     —      $ 5,103,544   

Short-Term Investments

    78,523                      78,523   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 5,182,067      $     —      $     —      $ 5,182,067   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    2020 Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 93,907,569      $     —      $     —      $ 93,907,569   

Short-Term Investments

    965,999                      965,999   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 94,873,568      $     —      $     —      $ 94,873,568   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    2025 Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 29,225,027      $     —      $     —      $ 29,225,027   

Short-Term Investments

    440,254                      440,254   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 29,665,281      $     —      $     —      $ 29,665,281   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    2030 Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 98,118,879      $     —      $     —      $ 98,118,879   

Short-Term Investments

    1,040,488                      1,040,488   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 99,159,367      $     —      $     —      $ 99,159,367   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    2035 Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 28,869,239      $     —      $     —      $ 28,869,239   

Short-Term Investments

    443,036                      443,036   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 29,312,275      $     —      $     —      $ 29,312,275   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    2040 Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 62,587,684      $     —      $     —      $ 62,587,684   

Short-Term Investments

    669,469                      669,469   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 63,257,153      $     —      $     —      $ 63,257,153   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    2045 Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 14,734,361      $     —      $     —      $ 14,734,361   

Short-Term Investments

    303,712                      303,712   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 15,038,073      $     —      $     —      $ 15,038,073   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    2050 Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 39,024,546      $     —      $     —      $ 39,024,546   

Short-Term Investments

    636,169                      636,169   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 39,660,715      $     —      $     —      $ 39,660,715   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    2055 Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 4,298,657      $     —      $     —      $ 4,298,657   

Short-Term Investments

    117,595                      117,595   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 4,416,252      $     —      $     —      $ 4,416,252   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Conservative Allocation Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 145,134,046      $     —      $     —      $ 145,134,046   

Short-Term Investments

    1,647,374                      1,647,374   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 146,781,420      $     —      $     —      $ 146,781,420   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Moderate Allocation Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 152,223,696      $     —      $     —      $ 152,223,696   

Short-Term Investments

    1,792,804                      1,792,804   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 154,016,500      $     —      $     —      $ 154,016,500   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Balanced Allocation Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 517,738,883      $     —      $     —      $ 517,738,883   

Short-Term Investments

    6,132,819                      6,132,819   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 523,871,702      $     —      $     —      $ 523,871,702   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Growth Allocation Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 153,015,539      $     —      $     —      $ 153,015,539   

Short-Term Investments

    1,633,049                      1,633,049   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 154,648,588      $     —      $     —      $ 154,648,588   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Aggressive Allocation Fund        
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Mutual Funds

  $ 248,944,681      $     —      $     —      $ 248,944,681   

Short-Term Investments

    2,652,702                      2,652,702   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 251,597,383      $     —      $     —      $ 251,597,383   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

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4.   Capital Stock

The Articles of Incorporation permit the Directors to issue an indefinite number of full and fractional shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share. Transactions in capital stock were as follows:

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
    2010 Fund     2015 Fund     2020 Fund  
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 

Capital stock transactions in dollars:

           

Proceeds from sale of shares:

           

Investor class of shares

  $ 2,553,201      $ 8,444,326 (2)    $ 429,164      $ 227,520      $ 5,536,279      $ 36,263,814 (2) 

Institutional class of shares

    252,410        923,868 (2)      5,628        102,500        3,913,111        3,583,055 (2) 

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    1,685,053        5,408,352 (2)      133,225        102,500        3,123,675        25,200,708 (2) 

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    4,826,780        23,584,300 (2)      6,535,738        442,187        15,778,753        61,485,469 (2) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

    9,317,444        38,360,846        7,103,755        874,707        28,351,818        126,533,046   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

           

Investor class of shares

    512,602        89,569        1,560               1,637,504        536,963   

Institutional class of shares

    31,528        11,473        637               177,322        53,586   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    283,852        61,234        574               1,003,886        336,026   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    1,350,769        307,966        36,070               2,758,969        955,502   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares issued

    2,178,751        470,242        38,841               5,577,681        1,882,077   

Cost of shares redeemed:

           

Investor class of shares

    (4,770,741     (2,064,040     (10,509     (1,167     (15,828,088     (8,518,577

Institutional class of shares

    (897,324     (86,766     (1            (1,742,714     (743,132

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (3,746,584     (1,649,534     (11,244            (10,627,609     (5,173,982

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (8,073,712     (5,872,291     (2,430,695     (274,889     (20,890,087     (9,692,245
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cost of shares redeemed

    (17,488,361     (9,672,631     (2,452,449     (276,056     (49,088,498     (24,127,936
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in dollars

  $ (5,992,166   $ 29,158,457      $ 4,690,147      $ 598,651      $ (15,158,999   $ 104,287,187   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital stock transactions in shares:

           

Sale of shares:

           

Investor class of shares

    242,367        830,271 (2)      39,990        21,482        502,747        3,561,428 (2) 

Institutional class of shares

    23,535        91,093 (2)      517        9,729        355,799        348,726 (2) 

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    157,157        536,623 (2)      12,414        9,756        283,520        2,480,350 (2) 

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    463,921        2,340,155 (2)      607,578        42,890        1,445,729        6,042,340 (2) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sale of shares

    886,980        3,798,142        660,499        83,857        2,587,795        12,432,844   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

           

Investor class of shares

    50,403        8,596        146               152,326        50,609   

Institutional class of shares

    3,097        1,101        60               16,495        5,051   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    27,883        5,877        54               93,298        31,670   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    132,819        29,555        3,374               256,410        90,057   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares issued

    214,202        45,129        3,634               518,529        177,387   

Shares redeemed:

           

Investor class of shares

    (457,492     (194,681     (976     (109     (1,447,608     (785,722

Institutional class of shares

    (83,315     (8,166                   (156,644     (68,669

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (358,566     (154,354     (1,040            (961,216     (479,196

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (759,711     (553,682     (223,913     (26,698     (1,887,513     (902,430
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares redeemed

    (1,659,084     (910,883     (225,929     (26,807     (4,452,981     (2,236,017
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in shares

    (557,902     2,932,388        438,204        57,050        (1,346,657     10,374,214   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(2) Includes paid-in-capital and shares, respectively per fund, received via non-taxable in-kind transfers of assets and liabilities of a corresponding affiliated unregistered collective investment trust previously managed by the Adviser effective as of September 1, 2013.

 

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    2025 Fund     2030 Fund     2035 Fund  
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(1)
 

Capital stock transactions in dollars:

           

Proceeds from sale of shares:

           

Investor class of shares

  $ 1,586,365      $ 298,772      $ 7,013,564      $ 34,938,990 (2)    $ 729,095      $ 375,467   

Institutional class of shares

    642,649        2,500        1,964,022        5,469,509 (2)      71,433        3,500   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    1,600,512        2,500        2,657,521        22,789,755 (2)      796,104        2,500   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    27,077,285        1,316,991        27,099,797        48,088,165 (2)      29,984,647        1,196,466   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

    30,906,811        1,620,763        38,734,904        111,286,419        31,581,279        1,577,933   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

           

Investor class of shares

    1,967               1,251,461        552,937        644          

Institutional class of shares

    13               118,666        101,230        5          

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    1,644               661,311        364,920        634          

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    140,483               2,463,598        675,055        70,546          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares issued

    144,107               4,495,036        1,694,142        71,829          

Cost of shares redeemed:

           

Investor class of shares

    (142,754     (14,966     (16,119,882     (6,916,070     (180,026     (34,900

Institutional class of shares

    (5,055            (4,314,720     (1,034,034     (4,526       

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (149,080            (9,870,793     (5,574,411     (32,471       

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (1,768,523     (8,506     (13,813,522     (5,613,581     (2,670,849     (49,221
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cost of shares redeemed

    (2,065,412     (23,472     (44,118,917     (19,138,096     (2,887,872     (84,121
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in dollars

  $ 28,985,506      $ 1,597,291      $ (888,977   $ 93,842,465      $ 28,765,236      $ 1,493,812   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital stock transactions in shares:

           

Sale of shares:

           

Investor class of shares

    146,929        28,228        615,955        3,417,671 (2)      68,499        35,809   

Institutional class of shares

    58,534        250        172,856        537,594 (2)      6,520        350   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    147,004        250        233,694        2,228,554 (2)      74,119        250   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    2,508,756        126,860        2,354,977        4,652,066 (2)      2,788,354        116,656   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sale of shares

    2,861,223        155,588        3,377,482        10,835,885        2,937,492        153,065   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

           

Investor class of shares

    184               112,038        51,245        60          

Institutional class of shares

    1               10,614        9,382        1          

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    154               59,151        33,820        59          

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    13,080               220,555        62,563        6,587          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares issued

    13,419               402,358        157,010        6,707          

Shares redeemed:

           

Investor class of shares

    (13,120     (1,421     (1,423,231     (620,827     (16,867     (3,324

Institutional class of shares

    (458            (374,363     (92,342     (409       

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (13,697            (863,781     (507,796     (2,969       

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (162,853     (800     (1,223,538     (519,721     (247,165     (4,677
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares redeemed

    (190,128     (2,221     (3,884,913     (1,740,686     (267,410     (8,001
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in shares

    2,684,514        153,367        (105,073     9,252,209        2,676,789        145,064   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(2) Includes paid-in-capital and shares, respectively per fund, received via non-taxable in-kind transfers of assets and liabilities of a corresponding affiliated unregistered collective investment trust previously managed by the Adviser effective as of September 1, 2013.

 

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    2040 Fund     2045 Fund     2050 Fund  
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Year Ended
August 31,
2014
 

Capital stock transactions in dollars:

           

Proceeds from sale of shares:

           

Investor class of shares

  $ 5,453,708      $ 21,764,442 (2)    $ 1,112,090      $ 152,476      $ 4,228,983      $ 13,318,979 (2) 

Institutional class of shares

    1,096,925        3,510,144 (2)      116,310        2,500        1,066,096        3,088,804 (2) 

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    2,439,717        12,049,884 (2)      812,631        2,500        1,786,394        7,322,551 (2) 

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    10,991,987        38,356,450 (2)      14,036,821        936,679        10,762,479        18,242,822 (2) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

    19,982,337        75,680,920        16,077,852        1,094,155        17,843,952        41,973,156   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

           

Investor class of shares

    699,560        376,202        138               427,602        191,364   

Institutional class of shares

    126,814        61,347        2               104,466        50,138   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    392,452        205,955        589               221,346        103,047   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    1,736,664        614,276        27,041               848,234        222,871   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares issued

    2,955,490        1,257,780        27,770               1,601,648        567,420   

Cost of shares redeemed:

           

Investor class of shares

    (10,354,982     (7,024,739     (80,294     (1,440     (4,855,407     (4,013,466

Institutional class of shares

    (2,201,952     (446,128     (783            (2,137,292     (578,907

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (5,937,625     (2,509,029     (35,159            (3,412,701     (1,590,524

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (9,249,501     (4,332,719     (1,423,812     (80,987     (4,838,011     (3,229,002
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cost of shares redeemed

    (27,744,060     (14,312,615     (1,540,048     (82,427     (15,243,411     (9,411,899
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in dollars

  $ (4,806,233   $ 62,626,085      $ 14,565,574      $ 1,011,728      $ 4,202,189      $ 33,128,677   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital stock transactions in shares:

           

Sale of shares:

           

Investor class of shares

    474,203        2,130,692 (2)      102,004        14,385        366,132        1,293,640 (2) 

Institutional class of shares

    94,942        340,527 (2)      10,445        250        92,321        301,847 (2) 

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    212,967        1,179,810 (2)      74,574        250        155,015        713,221 (2) 

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    951,253        3,708,666 (2)      1,283,748        89,874        923,693        1,743,673 (2) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sale of shares

    1,733,365        7,359,695        1,470,771        104,759        1,537,161        4,052,381   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

           

Investor class of shares

    61,853        34,577        13               37,674        17,556   

Institutional class of shares

    11,213        5,638                      9,204        4,600   

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    34,700        18,930        55               19,502        9,454   

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    153,551        56,459        2,485               74,734        20,447   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares issued

    261,317        115,604        2,553               141,114        52,057   

Shares redeemed:

           

Investor class of shares

    (899,332     (625,138     (7,291     (137     (421,096     (356,507

Institutional class of shares

    (188,879     (40,068     (69            (183,009     (51,293

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (512,014     (223,919     (3,238            (292,448     (141,433

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (811,474     (389,814     (129,275     (7,522     (424,080     (293,759
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares redeemed

    (2,411,699     (1,278,939     (139,873     (7,659     (1,320,633     (842,992
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in shares

    (417,017     6,196,360        1,333,451        97,100        357,642        3,261,446   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(2) Includes paid-in-capital and shares, respectively per fund, received via non-taxable in-kind transfers of assets and liabilities of a corresponding affiliated unregistered collective investment trust previously managed by the Adviser effective as of September 1, 2013.

 

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    2055 Fund     Conservative Allocation
Fund
    Moderate Allocation
Fund
 
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(2)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(2)
 

Capital stock transactions in dollars:

           

Proceeds from sale of shares:

           

Investor class of shares

  $ 1,098,199      $ 147,602      $ 4,306,416      $ 26,863,822 (3)    $ 2,881,305      $ 28,973,270 (3) 

Institutional class of shares

    98,627        102,500        3,370,800        29,561,175 (3)      2,705,694        17,641,173 (3) 

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    447,023        52,500        1,791,937        11,601,613 (3)      6,777,124        19,840,280 (3) 

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    3,149,793        814,463        19,287,498        96,324,136 (3)      17,226,521        97,323,814 (3) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

    4,793,642        1,117,065        28,756,651        164,350,746        29,590,644        163,778,537   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

           

Investor class of shares

    1,511               617,958               567,882          

Institutional class of shares

    891               749,367               375,169          

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    816               246,045               415,963          

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    15,600               2,352,643               2,399,998          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares issued

    18,818               3,966,013               3,759,012          

Cost of shares redeemed:

           

Investor class of shares

    (155,201     (8,169     (6,320,438     (1,300,117     (4,759,392     (4,580,688

Institutional class of shares

    (5,156            (3,012,964     (907,358     (4,019,821     (293,406

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (82,353            (5,634,372     (173,905     (3,930,130     (270,336

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (704,018     (358,788     (23,894,326     (5,488,415     (18,107,609     (3,618,822
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cost of shares redeemed

    (946,728     (366,957     (38,862,100     (7,869,795     (30,816,952     (8,763,252
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in dollars

  $ 3,865,732      $ 750,108      $ (6,139,436   $ 156,480,951      $ 2,532,704      $ 155,015,285   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital stock transactions in shares:

           

Sale of shares:

           

Investor class of shares

    101,616        13,900        430,479        2,686,197 (3)      284,984        2,896,349 (3) 

Institutional class of shares

    8,831        9,729        337,105        2,955,772 (3)      268,603        1,763,202 (3) 

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    40,547        4,998        179,833        1,159,950 (3)      674,343        1,983,149 (3) 

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    286,828        78,219        1,932,026        9,626,920 (3)      1,699,470        9,723,962 (3) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sale of shares

    437,822        106,846        2,879,443        16,428,839        2,927,400        16,366,662   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

           

Investor class of shares

    140               62,673               57,016          

Institutional class of shares

    83               76,001               37,668          

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    76               24,954               41,763          

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    1,446               238,604               240,964          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares issued

    1,745               402,232               377,411          

Shares redeemed:

           

Investor class of shares

    (14,049     (754     (631,714     (129,634     (474,178     (453,086

Institutional class of shares

    (460            (300,982     (90,373     (395,336     (29,109

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (7,545            (564,945     (17,272     (389,879     (26,717

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (63,795     (34,355     (2,398,228     (545,404     (1,799,149     (358,335
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares redeemed

    (85,849     (35,109     (3,895,869     (782,683     (3,058,542     (867,247
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in shares

    353,718        71,737        (614,194     15,646,156        246,269        15,499,415   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from December 27, 2013 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(2) Reflects operations for the period from May 30, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(3) Includes paid-in-capital and shares, respectively per fund, received via non-taxable in-kind transfers of assets and liabilities of a corresponding affiliated unregistered collective investment trust previously managed by the Adviser effective as of June 1, 2014.

 

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    Balanced Allocation
Fund
    Growth Allocation
Fund
    Aggressive Allocation
Fund
 
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(1)
    Year Ended
August 31,
2015
    Period Ended
August 31,
2014(1)
 

Capital stock transactions in dollars:

           

Proceeds from sale of shares:

           

Investor class of shares

  $ 9,913,030      $ 185,451,014 (2)    $ 5,133,135      $ 47,489,145 (2)    $ 38,844,900 (3)    $ 62,275,294 (2) 

Institutional class of shares

    22,559,749        78,542,686 (2)      2,658,620        18,535,936 (2)      10,021,134 (3)      26,737,271 (2) 

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    6,394,929        45,312,699 (2)      3,228,660        30,752,641 (2)      16,598,429 (3)      16,824,331 (2) 

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    38,133,382        283,465,048 (2)      22,740,439        57,692,283 (2)      64,305,867 (3)      73,362,859 (2) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

    77,001,090        592,771,447        33,760,854        154,470,005        129,770,330        179,199,755   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

           

Investor class of shares

    4,038,321               833,310               1,300,124          

Institutional class of shares

    1,862,671               312,513               601,742          

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    962,724               498,834               301,192          

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    7,421,000               1,272,251               1,768,443          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares issued

    14,284,716               2,916,908               3,971,501          

Cost of shares redeemed:

           

Investor class of shares

    (33,716,254     (5,264,270     (7,268,277     (2,404,890     (16,570,068     (1,417,088

Institutional class of shares

    (18,567,065     (995,252     (5,579,041     (495,283     (4,816,804     (296,705

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (11,427,399     (1,751,595     (4,448,513     (605,882     (9,647,034     (1,188,319

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (68,799,662     (6,870,055     (9,554,268     (2,783,677     (20,411,804     (2,939,951
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cost of shares redeemed

    (132,510,380     (14,881,172     (26,850,099     (6,289,732     (51,445,710     (5,842,063
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in dollars

  $ (41,224,574   $ 577,890,275      $ 9,827,663      $ 148,180,273      $ 82,296,121      $ 173,357,692   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital stock transactions in shares:

           

Sale of shares:

           

Investor class of shares

    973,466        18,542,806 (2)      495,656        4,747,721 (2)      3,811,043 (3)      6,224,504 (2) 

Institutional class of shares

    2,208,098        7,852,261 (2)      258,691        1,851,897 (2)      978,980 (3)      2,672,439 (2) 

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    631,978        4,529,729 (2)      313,743        3,074,328 (2)      1,622,915 (3)      1,681,553 (2) 

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    3,730,462        28,341,116 (2)      2,194,288        5,762,900 (2)      6,271,303 (3)      7,332,437 (2) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sale of shares

    7,544,004        59,265,912        3,262,378        15,436,846        12,684,241        17,910,933   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared:

           

Investor class of shares

    402,223               82,019               131,061          

Institutional class of shares

    185,710               30,729               60,660          

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    95,984               49,050               30,362          

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    739,880               125,221               178,271          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares issued

    1,423,797               287,019               400,354          

Shares redeemed:

           

Investor class of shares

    (3,321,043     (520,157     (709,849     (235,647     (1,598,806     (138,914

Institutional class of shares

    (1,828,408     (98,268     (542,103     (49,233     (464,405     (29,289

Retirement class R-3 of shares

    (1,120,626     (174,198     (430,551     (59,360     (922,935     (116,952

Retirement class R-6 of shares

    (6,888,647     (678,772     (931,824     (274,212     (1,965,741     (289,540
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net shares redeemed

    (13,158,724     (1,471,395     (2,614,327     (618,452     (4,951,887     (574,695
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change resulting from fund share transactions in shares

    (4,190,923     57,794,517        935,070        14,818,394        8,132,708        17,336,238   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects operations for the period from May 30, 2014 (inception date) to August 31, 2014.
(2) Includes paid-in-capital and shares, respectively per fund, received via non-taxable in-kind transfers of assets and liabilities of a corresponding affiliated unregistered collective investment trust previously managed by the Adviser effective as of June 1, 2014.
(3) Includes paid-in-capital and shares received from a non-taxable in-kind subscription merger of the BMO Aggressive Stock Fund effective as of the close of business on December 19, 2014. See Note 10, Reorganization Information, in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

In-Kind Transfers—On September 1, 2013, the 2010 Fund, 2020 Fund, 2030 Fund, 2040 Fund and 2050 Fund received an in-kind transfer of assets and liabilities from five corresponding affiliated unregistered collective investment trusts previously managed by the Adviser. The transfer was a non-taxable exchange whereby the Funds issued ownership shares equal to the value of the net assets received as of transfer date. For financial reporting purposes, net assets received and shares issued by the Funds were recorded at value and the collective Funds’ historical cost basis was retained as a result of the non-taxable nature of the transfer.

On June 1, 2014, the Conservative Allocation Fund, Moderate Allocation Fund, Balanced Allocation Fund, Growth Allocation Fund, and Aggressive Allocation Fund received an in-kind transfer of assets and liabilities from five corresponding affiliated unregistered collective investment trusts previously managed by the Adviser. The transfer was a non-taxable exchange whereby the Funds issued ownership shares equal to the value of the net assets received as of transfer date. For financial reporting purposes, net assets received and shares issued by the Funds were recorded at value and the collective Funds’ historical cost basis was retained as a result of the non-taxable nature of the transfer.

 

5.   Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fees—The Adviser does not receive an investment advisory fee for the services it performs for the Funds. However, the Adviser is entitled to receive an investment advisory fee from each of the BMO Funds that serve as underlying funds.

Contractual Expense Limitation—The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive or reduce fees and reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to prevent class total annual operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, other investment-related costs and extraordinary expenses, such as litigation and other

 

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expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of a Fund’s business) from exceeding the levels set out in the table below through December 31, 2016. This agreement may not be terminated prior to December 31, 2016 without the consent of the Funds’ Board of Directors, unless terminated due to the termination of the investment advisory agreement. Additionally, the agreement does not provide for recoupment by the Adviser of waived fees or reimbursed expenses.

 

    Annualized Contractual Expense Limitation
Exclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
    Annualized Contractual Expense Limitation
Inclusive of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses per
the Funds’ Prospectus Dated December 29, 2014
 

Fund

  Investor
Class
    Institutional
Class
    Retirement
Class R-3
    Retirement
Class R-6(1)
    Investor
Class
    Institutional
Class
    Retirement
Class R-3
    Retirement
Class R-6(1)
 

2010 Fund

    0.33     0.08     0.58     (0.07 )%      0.86     0.61     1.11     0.46

2015 Fund

    0.33        0.08        0.58        (0.07     0.89        0.64        1.14        0.49   

2020 Fund

    0.33        0.08        0.58        (0.07     0.92        0.67        1.17        0.52   

2025 Fund

    0.33        0.08        0.58        (0.07     0.93        0.68        1.18        0.53   

2030 Fund

    0.37        0.12        0.62        (0.03     1.00        0.75        1.25        0.60   

2035 Fund

    0.37        0.12        0.62        (0.03     0.99        0.74        1.24        0.59   

2040 Fund

    0.36        0.11        0.61        (0.04     1.00        0.75        1.25        0.60   

2045 Fund

    0.36        0.11        0.61        (0.04     0.99        0.74        1.24        0.59   

2050 Fund

    0.36        0.11        0.61        (0.04     1.00        0.75        1.25        0.60   

2055 Fund

    0.36        0.11        0.61        (0.04     1.00        0.75        1.25        0.60   

Conservative Allocation Fund

    0.33        0.08        0.58        (0.07     0.83        0.58        1.08        0.43   

Moderate Allocation Fund

    0.30        0.05        0.55        (0.10     0.84        0.59        1.09        0.44   

Balanced Allocation Fund

    0.33        0.08        0.58        (0.07     0.90        0.65        1.15        0.50   

Growth Allocation Fund

    0.30        0.05        0.55        (0.10     0.91        0.66        1.16        0.51   

Aggressive Allocation Fund

    0.33 (2)      0.08 (2)      0.58 (2)      (0.07 )(2)      0.97        0.72        1.22        0.57   

 

  (1) As a result of reimbursing expenses including acquired fund expenses, the Adviser reimbursed amounts in excess of the respective share classes operating expenses. The aggregate excess reimbursement is accounted for as “Excess expense reimbursement from investment adviser” on the Statements of Operations.
  (2) Effective December 22, 2014. Prior to December 22, 2014, the annualized contractual expense limitation rates were 0.36%, 0.11%, 0.61% and (0.04)%, respectively.

Shareholder Servicing Fees—Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with the Adviser, each Fund pays the Adviser at the annual rate of 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class shares for the period. The fee paid to the Adviser is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts.

Distribution Services Fees—The Funds are subject to a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. The Plan authorizes payments by the Fund to finance activities intended to result in the sale of its Retirement Class R-3 shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses of 0.50% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Retirement Class R-3 shares.

Administration Fees—Each Fund pays the Adviser at the annual rate of 0.15% of average daily net assets per class (except the Retirement class R-6, which does not pay an Administration Fee).

For the year ended August 31, 2015, the Funds were charged the following Administration Fees per class:

 

Fund

   Investor
Class
     Institutional
Class
     Retirement
Class R-3
 

2010 Fund

   $ 9,988       $ 600       $ 4,595   

2015 Fund

     628         162         236   

2020 Fund

     46,073         6,916         30,227   

2025 Fund

     1,284         462         910   

2030 Fund

     49,168         5,739         26,385   

2035 Fund

     1,000         52         623   

2040 Fund

     27,368         5,060         16,083   

2045 Fund

     996         86         595   

2050 Fund

     17,903         4,476         9,984   

2055 Fund

     871         210         306   

Conservative Allocation Fund

     37,371         44,572         15,306   

Moderate Allocation Fund

     36,310         24,806         30,751   

Balance Allocation Fund

     261,124         121,265         64,803   

Growth Allocation Fund

     67,828         24,755         45,408   

Aggressive Allocation Fund

     124,353         47,295         35,318   

Custodian Fees—BMO Harris Bank N.A. (“BMO Harris”) is the Funds’ custodian. BMO Harris receives fees based on 0.0050% on the first $10 billion average daily net assets, based on the collective net assets of the Corporation custodied by BMO Harris, and 0.0025% on all assets in excess of $10 billion.

Investments in Affiliated Issuers—An affiliated issuer is an entity in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities or any investment in a BMO Fund. Issuers that are affiliates of the Fund at period-end are noted in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. Additional security purchases and the reduction of certain securities shares outstanding of existing portfolio holdings that were not considered affiliated in prior years may result in the Funds owning in excess of 5% of the outstanding shares at period-end. The table below reflects transactions during the period with entities that are affiliates as of August 31, 2015.

 

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Fund/Security Description

  Value,
Beginning
of Period
    Purchases     Sales
Proceeds
    Value,
End
of Period
    Dividends
Credited
to
Income
    Net
Realized
Gain(Loss)
 

2010 Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 588,766      $ 336,067      $ 356,955      $ 559,319      $ 9,341      $ 56,355   

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    974,477       327,160       687,530       532,321       20,976       155,062  

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    817,009        407,184        480,061        672,975        5,681        103,932   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    586,074       177,118       343,681       351,756       1,273       131,110  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    420,327        139,232        202,272        303,635               88,861   

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    259,165       106,339       164,698       164,171              74,191  

BMO Micro-Cap Fund*

    97,311        4,472        93,374                      23,880   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    970,876       311,819       502,548       696,510       6,625       34,592  

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    584,976        190,605        272,209        427,272        7,236        (1,739

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    7,644,654       2,468,643       4,165,171       5,653,389       199,346       (10,855 )

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    583,404        134,104        297,579        367,353        24,505        4,719   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund

    134,934       2,884              112,594       2,057       827  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    464,442        15,598,503        15,696,160        366,785        62          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 14,126,415     $ 20,204,130     $ 23,262,238     $ 10,208,080     $ 277,102     $ 660,935  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2015 Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 12,978     $ 205,221     $ 63,468     $ 149,930     $ 1,613     $ 3,648  

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    18,502        215,912        101,040        118,893        2,896        2,116   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    19,761       284,798       88,654       201,412       1,201       5,446  

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    15,381        178,998        56,030        124,576        200        5,340   

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    12,837       152,567       47,574       108,046              5,064  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    7,959        95,995        29,930        67,851               3,841   

BMO Micro-Cap Fund*

    2,366       23,798       23,068                     2,308  

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    23,238        272,912        87,595        196,526        946        (536

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    15,945       203,975       68,964       133,737       1,183       (2,733 )

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    115,417        1,403,153        506,092        977,259        25,952        (4,088

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    8,575       88,210       33,200       59,146       2,822       (900 )

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund

    3,051        29,616               28,865        272        110   

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    18,590       3,165,008       3,105,075       78,523       12         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 274,600     $ 6,320,163     $ 4,210,690     $ 2,244,764     $ 37,097     $ 19,616   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2020 Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 3,528,590      $ 1,015,486      $ 1,282,702      $ 3,204,039      $ 55,656      $ 247,683   

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    3,544,190       587,982       1,669,542       2,140,209       80,841       356,094  

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    4,967,888        1,636,810        1,826,400        4,341,166        38,430        443,990   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    3,417,584       905,303       1,146,097       2,735,058       7,880       428,849  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    3,160,729        947,656        1,144,744        2,525,223               445,318   

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    2,110,646       699,266       782,062       1,701,108              414,259  

BMO Micro-Cap Fund*

    586,957        17,760        546,135                      149,898   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    5,270,909       1,433,616       1,955,246       4,265,286       38,336       715  

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    3,994,019        1,266,426        1,449,622        3,249,594        53,117        (30,178

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    17,756,318       4,034,844       6,687,546       14,372,788       494,219       (31,311 )

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    1,290,428        167,152        448,552        887,984        57,102        11,752   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund

    722,881       60,147              645,853       11,023       4,430  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    1,261,578        32,229,547        32,525,126        965,999        163          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 51,612,717     $ 45,001,995     $ 51,463,774     $ 41,034,307     $ 836,767     $ 2,441,499  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2025 Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 41,520     $ 889,165     $ 14,977     $ 883,175     $ 7,853     $ 17,048  

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    46,404        856,609        341,701        503,822        10,684        5,748   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    76,332       1,570,856       67,193       1,480,397       6,865       42,077  

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    54,560        1,047,833        30,016        982,075        871        38,331   

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    50,920       979,523       46,819       914,450              39,494  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    39,483        785,977        53,686        718,213               35,583   

BMO Micro-Cap Fund*

    9,883       149,329       137,420                     13,632  

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    82,163        1,626,704        128,373        1,482,521        4,142        (2,102

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    65,920       1,382,679       118,512       1,188,403       6,474       (4,551 )

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    183,111        3,701,158        474,685        3,307,937        69,976        (3,228

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    13,167       213,406       4,020       211,364       8,015       1,728  

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund

    13,116        222,117               213,270        882        355   

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    33,092       22,595,490       22,188,328       440,254       68         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 709,671     $ 36,020,846     $ 23,605,730     $ 12,325,881     $ 115,830     $ 184,115   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    BMO Funds

 

Fund/Security Description

  Value,
Beginning
of Period
    Purchases     Sales
Proceeds
    Value,
End
of Period
    Dividends
Credited
to
Income
    Net
Realized
Gain(Loss)
 

2030 Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 3,105,806      $ 1,518,780      $ 1,168,117      $ 3,386,413      $ 55,033      $ 207,894   

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    3,112,225       1,040,917       2,016,126       1,847,849       75,938       299,461  

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    5,614,766        2,550,094        1,991,376        5,635,981        47,291        497,763   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    3,984,303       1,383,090       1,127,799       3,671,221       9,568       470,336  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    3,637,172        1,269,170        1,028,213        3,347,520               478,279   

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    2,785,903       1,195,483       944,636       2,585,923              506,546  

BMO Micro-Cap Fund*

    836,814        115,958        862,939                      202,339   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    5,779,657       1,975,084       1,862,197       5,316,729       43,451       (33,034 )

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    4,685,900        2,016,522        1,632,802        4,346,997        64,791        (47,878

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    8,810,801       3,952,667       4,245,968       8,126,493       271,689       (24,594 )

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    643,178        153,699        220,529        513,438        31,914        2,434   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund

    985,573       223,454              1,011,963       15,028       6,040  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    948,046        42,781,925        42,689,483        1,040,488        180          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 44,930,144     $ 60,176,843     $ 59,790,185     $ 40,831,015     $ 614,883     $ 2,565,586  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2035 Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 49,817     $ 1,200,395     $ 149,374     $ 1,068,005     $ 9,173     $ 7,147  

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    49,727        1,033,814        411,434        608,260        11,093        369   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    88,843       2,020,021       194,831       1,814,616       6,918       9,885  

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    62,156        1,256,804        60,457        1,168,573        438        14,606   

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    58,843       1,201,172       93,297       1,108,128              11,909  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    43,426        921,002        100,324        828,294               5,400   

BMO Micro-Cap Fund*

    13,977       237,965       218,758                     18,881  

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    91,019        1,957,736        212,768        1,729,373        2,026        (3,509

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    74,123       1,676,263       205,232       1,399,299       3,018       (7,812 )

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    71,285        1,522,111        198,488        1,357,800        28,250        (3,062

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    4,655       93,677       2,960       91,929       3,292       56  

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund

    15,456        276,507               266,658        719        289   

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    30,479       30,405,587       29,993,030       443,036       73         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 653,806     $ 43,803,054     $ 31,840,953     $ 11,883,971     $ 65,000     $ 54,159   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2040 Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 2,415,768      $ 1,003,187      $ 835,537      $ 2,533,109      $ 42,183      $ 171,395   

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    2,410,670       510,727       1,307,253       1,385,086       57,606       226,967  

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    4,454,670        1,629,783        1,348,378        4,304,237        38,096        392,975   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    3,125,837       819,051       778,974       2,712,893       7,896       376,343  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    2,968,106        872,271        836,476        2,553,941               385,196   

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    2,175,278       731,577       636,706       1,900,739              399,242  

BMO Micro-Cap Fund*

    726,045        24,347        669,703                      185,598   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    4,490,735       1,127,764       1,315,809       3,862,162       35,284       (33,020 )

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    3,702,140        1,065,022        964,707        3,238,017        53,425        (37,520

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    1,745,261       463,774       607,401       1,525,740       52,096       (847 )

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    145,084        21,817        23,040        129,433        7,838        2,377   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund

    815,715       141,366              798,461       12,438       4,999  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    752,478        20,282,902        20,365,911        669,469        110          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 29,927,787     $ 28,693,588     $ 29,689,895     $ 25,613,287     $ 306,972     $ 2,073,705  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2045 Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 34,862     $ 636,489     $ 53,188     $ 600,150     $ 4,841     $ 2,419  

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    34,789        519,180        192,500        329,663        5,534        473   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    64,389       1,092,238       79,299       1,023,726       3,609       5,472  

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    45,222        678,764        30,306        647,725        147        4,588   

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    42,839       625,388       26,630       613,255              5,398  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    31,394        470,799        33,471        452,711               1,617   

BMO Micro-Cap Fund*

    10,479       127,885       120,186                     10,384  

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    64,808        1,033,386        107,182        932,013        666        (2,336

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    53,244       888,292       94,938       768,577       1,012       (2,054 )

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    25,181        390,527        43,328        362,869        7,342        (490

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    2,094       30,139              31,155       1,096       65  

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund

    12,092        150,247               148,983        253        101   

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    22,624       16,500,784       16,219,696       303,712       46         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 444,017     $ 23,144,118     $ 17,000,724     $ 6,214,539     $ 24,546     $ 25,637   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Fund/Security Description

  Value,
Beginning
of Period
    Purchases     Sales
Proceeds
    Value,
End
of Period
    Dividends
Credited
to
Income
    Net
Realized
Gain(Loss)
 

2050 Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 1,269,446      $ 844,389      $ 508,600      $ 1,572,621      $ 23,868      $ 84,698   

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    1,266,785       509,319       773,793       871,870       32,238       84,709  

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    2,344,547        1,442,201        838,714        2,701,317        21,166        207,729   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    1,646,624       809,398       485,474       1,708,869       4,254       185,905  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    1,569,758        755,875        459,440        1,614,662               197,948   

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    1,148,207       662,140       406,059       1,195,538              190,682  

BMO Micro-Cap Fund*

    381,526        61,003        394,987                      96,815   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    2,365,758       1,093,894       743,910       2,456,216       19,034       (22,656 )

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    1,942,676        1,054,092        651,539        2,013,302        28,669        (29,045

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    878,830       420,243       333,377       923,822       28,861       (249 )

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    76,240        22,827        9,573        81,506        4,504        1,318   

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund

    421,760       136,764              469,178       7,056       2,836  

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    607,458        14,788,248        14,759,537        636,169        100          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 15,919,615     $ 22,600,393     $ 20,365,003     $ 16,245,070     $ 169,750     $ 1,000,690  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2055 Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 25,676     $ 180,605     $ 24,831     $ 176,097     $ 1,320     $ 1,793  

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    25,622        132,368        52,402        96,842        1,579        1,151   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    47,421       311,096       40,754       300,194       987       4,211  

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    31,756        183,734        19,559        181,234        95        3,263   

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    33,088       189,666       21,696       188,404              3,469  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    23,121        138,410        19,219        133,359               2,415   

BMO Micro-Cap Fund*

    7,717       22,821       26,691                     2,961  

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    47,730        281,374        34,290        273,743        452        (1,351

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    39,275       246,657       34,068       225,398       685       (1,355 )

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    13,140        74,247        6,873        78,215        1,360        (24

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    1,542       8,276       215       9,193       283       26  

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund

    8,449        35,069               39,414        170        68   

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    19,730       3,488,001       3,390,136       117,595       11         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 324,267     $ 5,292,324     $ 3,670,734     $ 1,819,688     $ 6,942     $ 16,627   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Conservative Allocation Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 1,067,725      $ 253,265      $ 208,993      $ 1,084,588      $ 17,697      $ 78,590   

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    1,247,502       280,474       308,222       1,082,398       30,637       83,467  

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    1,604,220        689,128        403,471        1,713,288        14,447        153,143   

BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund

    1,759,302       802,129       576,345       1,846,140       4,712       285,493  

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    1,615,116        437,086        424,317        1,406,668        3,864        184,745   

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    1,413,145       398,678       368,330       1,235,616              175,355  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    1,554,352        510,809        423,022        1,363,464               205,974   

BMO Small-Cap Value Fund

           358,688       17,384       309,478              (1,155 )

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    2,202,175        458,240        480,349        1,963,073        16,338        (11,636

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    1,643,674       250,037       182,851       1,466,423       22,734       (10,270 )

BMO Short-Term Income

    3,160,408        15,971        3,162,921               14,177        (37,516

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    56,148,438       7,445,616       10,667,072       50,478,391       1,632,510       4,850  

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    4,266,506        634,377        488,500        3,980,152        230,009        73,477   

BMO Alternative Strategies Fund

           6,900,000              7,189,800                

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    4,098,825        32,985,880        35,437,331        1,647,374        312          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 81,781,388     $ 52,420,378     $ 53,149,108     $ 76,766,853     $ 1,987,437     $ 1,184,517  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Fund/Security Description

  Value,
Beginning
of Period
    Purchases     Sales
Proceeds
    Value,
End
of Period
    Dividends
Credited
to
Income
    Net
Realized
Gain(Loss)
 

Moderate Allocation Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 2,030,655     $ 376,126     $ 86,418     $ 2,250,337     $ 35,238     $ 147,161  

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    2,387,381        368,966        204,532        2,254,699        61,039        152,785   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    3,074,940       1,022,641       174,232       3,531,882       29,161       325,969  

BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund

    3,479,517        1,135,199        429,208        3,851,869        9,472        520,617   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    3,128,734       751,825       473,876       2,932,626       8,090       369,254  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    2,726,446        585,348        338,479        2,565,572               348,167   

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    2,916,706       963,561       549,469       2,802,097              452,984  

BMO Small-Cap Value Fund

           684,094               617,194                 

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    4,197,241       873,928       527,707       4,107,820       32,127       (1,087 )

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    3,132,954        528,781        134,219        3,025,977        43,771        (894

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    39,104,096       6,590,345       5,883,767       38,047,573       1,169,807       87,321  

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    3,890,538        335,896        941,394        2,971,865        165,261        60,272   

BMO Alternative Strategies Fund

           5,300,000              5,522,600                

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    4,993,805        26,339,389        29,540,390        1,792,804        355          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 75,063,013     $ 45,856,099     $ 39,283,691     $ 76,274,915     $ 1,554,321     $ 2,462,549  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balanced Allocation Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 11,536,771     $ 1,633,624     $ 1,161,585     $ 11,684,285     $ 193,753     $ 792,503  

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    13,445,494        1,178,089        1,365,695        11,665,936        338,576        846,308   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    17,357,314       4,738,702       1,875,181       18,330,481       153,415       1,635,548  

BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund

    19,238,467        5,810,571        3,695,026        19,852,259        47,573        2,893,119   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    17,674,818       2,364,550       2,456,960       14,988,454       43,851       2,045,545  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    15,031,135        2,527,895        1,964,993        13,252,263               1,941,351   

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    16,839,318       4,050,901       3,269,858       14,679,978              2,455,886  

BMO Small-Cap Value Fund

           3,827,951        78,558        3,373,049               (8,566

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    23,999,553       1,516,096       2,071,124       21,005,631       180,088       (98,411 )

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    17,971,113        1,471,674        965,164        15,679,321        248,561        (90,287

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    94,090,892       12,686,271       29,482,402       73,392,349       2,577,189       (197,175 )

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    7,127,846        541,887        1,041,164        5,905,033        366,214        93,985   

BMO Alternative Strategies Fund

           17,000,000              17,714,000                

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    8,145,234        65,200,674        67,213,089        6,132,819        1,071          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 262,457,955     $ 124,548,885     $ 116,640,799     $ 247,655,858     $ 4,150,291     $ 12,309,806  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Growth Allocation Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 3,947,196     $ 854,950     $ 47,962     $ 4,629,963     $ 67,383     $ 270,713  

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    4,607,989        860,712        306,784        4,593,963        116,766        302,203   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    5,911,360       1,991,855              7,243,404       52,146       560,124  

BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund

    6,570,875        2,021,297        90,940        7,965,505        16,278        937,582   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    6,045,422       1,403,443       588,241       5,932,435       15,115       697,161  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    5,239,598        1,150,565        336,391        5,191,593               665,327   

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    5,771,901       1,669,548       688,702       5,707,117              854,956  

BMO Small-Cap Value Fund

           1,464,886               1,324,247                 

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    8,227,080       1,292,226       309,499       8,305,854       61,734       (4,664 )

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    6,126,777        1,319,607        345,113        6,101,023        85,415        (4,253

BMO TCH Core Plus Bond Fund

    8,001,758       1,352,930       2,743,011       6,305,288       201,333       25,677  

BMO Monegy High Yield Bond Fund

    605,936        68,642        115,658        496,931        28,434        6,607   

BMO Alternative Strategies Fund

           3,600,000              3,751,200                

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    1,645,381        27,453,061        27,465,393        1,633,049        238          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 62,701,273     $ 46,503,722     $ 33,037,694     $ 69,181,572     $ 644,842     $ 4,311,433  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Fund/Security Description

  Value,
Beginning
of Period
    Purchases     Sales
Proceeds
    Value,
End
of Period
    Dividends
Credited
to
Income
    Net
Realized
Gain(Loss)
 

Aggressive Allocation Fund

           

BMO Low Volatility Equity Fund

  $ 5,417,377     $ 2,725,828     $ 1,395,315     $ 8,820,381     $ 117,953     $ 372,413  

BMO Dividend Income Fund

    6,303,538        2,731,115        1,051,787        8,805,913        201,434        399,778   

BMO Large-Cap Value Fund

    8,124,197       5,118,460       1,578,127       13,852,851       89,104       780,142  

BMO Large-Cap Growth Fund

    9,102,184        5,489,365        2,680,389        15,008,427        22,291        1,373,562   

BMO Mid-Cap Value Fund

    8,283,108       1,459,273       2,562,686       11,340,533       20,283       1,016,346  

BMO Mid-Cap Growth Fund

    7,162,487        1,403,039        2,942,683        10,000,148               832,966   

BMO Small-Cap Value Fund

           2,792,716       5,380,618       2,518,151              832,733  

BMO Small-Cap Growth Fund

    7,943,454        2,656,091        8,442,297        11,092,490               857,287   

BMO Pyrford International Stock Fund

    11,266,855       2,326,370       1,773,464       15,874,998       84,544       (44,378 )

BMO LGM Emerging Markets Equity Fund

    8,333,450        2,234,962        2,453,912        11,850,613        114,140        (132,088

BMO Prime Money Market Fund

    1,860,257       48,118,015       48,232,811       2,652,702       390         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 73,796,907     $ 77,055,234     $ 78,494,089     $ 111,817,207     $ 650,139     $ 6,288,761   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Fund is no longer active.

Interfund Borrowing and Lending—The Funds participate in an interfund lending program. This program allows the Funds to lend cash to and/or borrow cash from other Funds for temporary purposes. The program is subject to a number of conditions, including the requirement that the interfund loan rate to be charged to the Funds under the program is (i) more favorable to the lending Fund than the rate it could otherwise obtain from investing cash in repurchase agreements or purchasing shares of BMO Prime Money Market Fund or BMO Government Money Market Fund and (ii) more favorable to the borrowing Fund than the lowest interest rate at which bank short-term loans would be available to the Funds. In addition, a Fund may participate in the program only if its participation is consistent with the Fund’s investment policies and limitations. The Directors are responsible for the oversight of the interfund lending program. No interfund borrowing or lending balances existed as of August 31, 2015.

Funds utilizing the Interfund lending program, borrowing solely from the BMO Prime Money Market Fund during the period ended August 31, 2015, were as follows:

 

Fund

   Average Daily Loan
Balance Outstanding
     Weighted Average
Interest Rate
 

2010 Fund

   $ 3,913         0.688

2015 Fund

     10,749         0.681   

2025 Fund

     18,827         0.675   

2035 Fund

     8,258         0.682   

2040 Fund

     2,090         0.690   

2045 Fund

     173         0.687   

2055 Fund

     178         0.695   

Conservative Allocation

     15,287         0.700   

Growth Allocation Fund

     4,407         0.690   

Aggressive Allocation Fund

     31,985         0.695   

General—Certain of the Officers and Directors of the Corporation are also Officers and Directors/Trustees of one or more of the above companies, which are affiliates of the Corporation. None of the Fund officers or interested directors receives any compensation from the Funds.

 

6.   Line of Credit

Through January 15, 2015, the Corporation, on behalf of the respective Funds, participated in a $50 million unsecured, committed revolving line of credit (“LOC”) agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company. The LOC was made available for extraordinary or emergency purposes, primarily for financing redemption payments. Borrowings were charged interest at a rate of 1.25% per annum over the greater of the Federal Funds rate or the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and included a commitment fee of 0.12% per annum on the daily unused portion. Effective January 16, 2015, the LOC was renewed at $25 million, with a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum on the daily unused portion and an administrative fee of 0.025% per annum on the entire LOC. No borrowings were outstanding under the LOC at August 31, 2015. The Funds did not utilize the LOC during the year ended August 31, 2015.

 

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7.   Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term U.S. government securities, short-term obligations, and in-kind contributions, for the period ended August 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

     Other than
U.S. Government
Securities
     U.S. Government
Securities
 

Fund

   Purchases      Sales      Purchases      Sales  

2010 Fund

   $ 14,715,361       $ 21,609,729       $     —       $     —   

2015 Fund

     8,357,426         3,613,109                   

2020 Fund

     40,493,083         55,685,606                   

2025 Fund

     39,591,479         10,530,019                   

2030 Fund

     49,439,330         49,459,121                   

2035 Fund

     47,791,794         19,069,745                   

2040 Fund

     25,572,938         28,998,710                   

2045 Fund

     23,776,816         9,363,747                   

2050 Fund

     20,667,448         15,874,365                   

2055 Fund

     5,368,051         1,573,933                   

Conservative Allocation Fund

     60,284,299         61,984,216                   

Moderate Allocation Fund

     57,478,012         45,626,317                   

Balanced Allocation Fund

     164,502,612         189,996,524                   

Growth Allocation Fund

     46,099,463         31,265,608                   

Aggressive Allocation Fund

     82,381,465         85,148,062                   

 

8.   Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are due in part to differing treatment of wash sales.

To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts, on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, based on their Federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification and had no impact on the net asset value of the Funds.

The Funds complied with FASB interpretation Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes which provides guidance for how uncertain tax provisions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes requires the affirmative evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not,” (i.e., greater than 50 percent) of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold may result in a tax benefit or expense in the current year.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes requires management of the Funds to analyze all open tax years, as defined by the statutes of limitations, for all major jurisdictions, which includes federal and certain states. Open tax years are those that are open for exam by the taxing authorities (i.e., the last four tax years and the interim tax period since then). The Funds, have no examinations in progress. For all open tax years and all major taxing jurisdictions through the end of the reporting period, management of the Funds reviewed all tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the preparation of the Funds’ tax returns and concluded that Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes resulted in no effect on the Funds’ reported net assets or results of operations as of and during the period ended August 31, 2015. Management of the Funds also is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of recognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

The difference between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation/depreciation is attributable in part to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

 

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     Cost of
Investments
for Federal
Tax Purposes
     Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
for Federal

Tax Purposes
     Gross
Unrealized
(Depreciation)
for Federal
Tax Purposes
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
for Federal
Tax Purposes
 

2010 Fund

   $ 21,128,872       $ 3,256,162       $ (573,203    $ 2,682,959   

2015 Fund

     5,391,109         15,939         (224,981      (209,042

2020 Fund

     79,160,595         17,892,256         (2,179,283      15,712,973   

2025 Fund

     31,004,290         107,515         (1,446,524      (1,339,009

2030 Fund

     82,140,852         19,376,403         (2,357,888      17,018,515   

2035 Fund

     30,565,340         154,017         (1,407,082      (1,253,065

2040 Fund

     50,274,905         14,374,943         (1,392,695      12,982,248   

2045 Fund

     15,678,279         93,270         (733,476      (640,206

2050 Fund

     33,408,441         7,320,225         (1,067,951      6,252,274   

2055 Fund

     4,630,664         26,985         (241,397      (214,412

Conservative Allocation Fund

     138,737,751         11,422,133         (3,378,464      8,043,669   

Moderate Allocation Fund

     139,518,132         18,456,397         (3,958,029      14,498,368   

Balanced Allocation Fund

     426,685,431         109,521,395         (12,335,124      97,186,271   

Growth Allocation Fund

     124,111,858         34,830,217         (4,293,487      30,536,730   

Aggressive Allocation Fund

     183,980,138         72,020,222         (4,402,977      67,617,245   

The tax character of distributions reported on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended August 31, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:

 

     2015      2014  

Fund

   Ordinary
Income (1)
     Long-Term
Capital Gains
     Ordinary
Income (1)
     Long-Term
Capital Gains
 

2010 Fund

   $ 920,536       $ 1,258,215       $ 468,073       $ 2,170   

2015 Fund

     38,413         428                   

2020 Fund

     2,879,598         2,699,335         1,838,615         43,462   

2025 Fund

     142,313         1,794                   

2030 Fund

     2,387,859         2,107,177         1,687,505         6,637   

2035 Fund

     69,366         2,463                   

2040 Fund

     1,603,878         1,351,612         1,248,014         9,765   

2045 Fund

     25,677         2,093                   

2050 Fund

     881,509         720,139         566,270         1,149   

2055 Fund

     17,467         1,351                   

Conservative Allocation Fund

     2,754,573         1,211,440                   

Moderate Allocation Fund

     2,924,437         834,575                   

Balanced Allocation Fund

     11,258,227         3,026,489                   

Growth Allocation Fund

     2,621,083         329,073                   

Aggressive Allocation Fund

     3,503,157         468,344                   

 

  (1) For tax purposes, short-term capital gain distributions are considered ordinary income.

As of August 31, 2015, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis are as follows:

 

Fund

   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gains
     Accumulated

Capital and

Other Losses
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

2010 Fund

   $ 343,633       $ 1,370,028       $       $ 2,682,959   

2015 Fund

     69,961         45,055                 (209,042

2020 Fund

     1,322,956         5,022,689                 15,712,973   

2025 Fund

     234,683         248,669         (10,256      (1,339,009

2030 Fund

     917,471         3,990,966                 17,018,515   

2035 Fund

     197,368         80,199                 (1,253,065

2040 Fund

     475,422         3,627,185                 12,982,248   

2045 Fund

     75,536         41,095         (7,854      (640,206

2050 Fund

     201,986         1,380,197         (2,212      6,252,274   

2055 Fund

     15,451         28,367         (1,779      (214,412

Conservative Allocation Fund

     2,144,698         2,772,230                 8,043,669   

Moderate Allocation Fund

     1,686,550         4,857,344         (16,266      14,498,368   

Balanced Allocation Fund

     4,478,091         30,741,166                 97,186,271   

Growth Allocation Fund

     976,458         8,459,185                 30,536,730   

Aggressive Allocation Fund

     1,278,329         14,447,528                 67,617,245   

As of August 31, 2015, the 2025, 2045, 2050, 2055, and Moderate Allocation Funds had $10,256, $7,854, $2,212, $1,779, and $16,266, respectively, of post-October losses, which are deferred until fiscal year 2015 for tax purposes. Net capital losses incurred after October 31, and within the taxable year are deemed to arise on the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year.

 

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9.   Shareholder Tax Information (Unaudited)

Of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gain) distributions made by the Funds during the year ended August 31, 2015, the percentages that qualify for the dividend received deduction available to corporate shareholders were as follows:

 

2010 Fund

     4.81

2015 Fund

     2.99   

2020 Fund

     6.71   

2025 Fund

     3.46   

2030 Fund

     10.14   

2035 Fund

     4.13   

2040 Fund

     11.96   

2045 Fund

     7.49   

2050 Fund

     11.98

2055 Fund

     5.72   

Conservative Allocation Fund

     3.17   

Moderate Allocation Fund

     6.60   

Balanced Allocation Fund

     10.41   

Growth Allocation Fund

     15.13   

Aggressive Allocation Fund

     15.76   
 

 

Of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gain) distributions made by the Funds during the year ended August 31, 2015, the percentages that are designated as qualified dividend income were as follows:

 

2010 Fund

     20.91

2015 Fund

     21.69   

2020 Fund

     35.52   

2025 Fund

     29.20   

2030 Fund

     44.81   

2035 Fund

     23.14   

2040 Fund

     56.31   

2045 Fund

     49.99   

2050 Fund

     60.37

2055 Fund

     52.17   

Conservative Allocation Fund

     11.03   

Moderate Allocation Fund

     23.34   

Balanced Allocation Fund

     37.70   

Growth Allocation Fund

     54.38   

Aggressive Allocation Fund

     59.09   
 

 

For Federal tax purposes, the Funds designate long-term capital gain dividends, or the amounts determined to be necessary, for the year ended August 31 2015:

 

2010 Fund

   $ 1,258,215   

2015 Fund

     428   

2020 Fund

     2,699,335   

2025 Fund

     1,750   

2030 Fund

     2,107,177   

2035 Fund

     2,463   

2040 Fund

     1,351,612   

2045 Fund

     2,093   

2050 Fund

   $ 720,139   

2055 Fund

     1,351   

Conservative Allocation Fund

     1,211,440   

Moderate Allocation Fund

     834,575   

Balanced Allocation Fund

     3,026,489   

Growth Allocation Fund

     329,073   

Aggressive Allocation Fund

     468,344   
 

 

For Federal tax purposes, the Funds designate qualified short-term capital gain dividends, or the amounts determined to be necessary, for the year ended August 31 2015:

 

2010 Fund

   $ 116,381   

2015 Fund

     428   

2020 Fund

     341,941   

2025 Fund

     1,399   

2030 Fund

     447,254   

2035 Fund

     2,217   

2040 Fund

     167,024   

2045 Fund

     725   

2050 Fund

   $ 131,468   

2055 Fund

     1,874   

Conservative Allocation Fund

     88,941   

Moderate Allocation Fund

     150,950   

Balanced Allocation Fund

     760,881   

Growth Allocation Fund

     129,591   

Aggressive Allocation Fund

     279,303   
 

 

10.   Reorganization Information

On November 5, 2014, the Directors considered and approved the reorganization of the BMO Aggressive Stock Fund into the BMO Diversified Stock Fund (the “Reorganization”). On December 19, 2014, beneficial owners of the BMO Aggressive Stock Fund approved a proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization that provided for the reorganization into the BMO Diversified Stock Fund as detailed below. This tax-free reorganization was accomplished after the close of business on December 19, 2014 (the “Closing Date”), by exchanging the assets and liabilities of the BMO Aggressive Stock Fund for shares of the BMO Diversified Stock Fund. Shareholders holding Investor, Institutional, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 Class shares of the BMO Aggressive Stock Fund (3,632,290 shares, 605,301 shares, 1,232,124 shares and 4,323,308 shares, respectively) received corresponding Investor, Institutional, Retirement R-3 and Retirement R-6 Class shares of the BMO Diversified Stock Fund (3,378,013 shares, 562,969 shares, 1,146,051 shares and 4,020,693 shares, respectively) in the Reorganization. The BMO Aggressive Stock Fund’s net assets at that date of $92,698,653 included the following:

 

Assets:

  

Investments cost

   $ 67,252,317   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     25,028,087   

Dividends & interest receivable

     324,597   

Receivable for investments sold, capital stock sold & other

     89,832   

Receivable from affiliates

     35,892   
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     92,730,725   

Liabilities:

  

Other liabilities

     32,072   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     32,072   
  

 

 

 

Total Net Assets:

   $ 92,698,653   
  

 

 

 

 

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The net assets of the BMO Diversified Stock Fund and BMO Aggressive Stock Fund immediately prior to the Reorganization were $177,713,014 and $92,698,653, respectively. The aggregate net assets of the BMO Diversified Stock Fund immediately after the Reorganization was $270,411,667.

The Reorganization was considered and approved for the primary reasons: to streamline the BMO Funds portfolio offerings to be more consistent with industry practice; the potential exists to achieve economies of scale due to the combined larger asset base of the Funds; and the Funds have the same investment objectives and similar policies, strategies, and restrictions. The BMO Diversified Stock Fund is the accounting survivor for financial statement and performance reporting purposes.

Assuming the Reorganization had been completed on September 1, 2014, the beginning of the annual reporting period of the BMO Diversified Stock Fund, the BMO Diversified Stock Fund’s pro forma of operations (unaudited) for the period ended August 31, 2015, are as follows:

 

Net investment income

   $ 2,931,107   

Net realized gain on investments

     8,234,311   

Net realized gain on capital gains distributions

     13,838,862   

Change in net unrealized depreciation on investments

     (32,218,383
  

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (7,214,103
  

 

 

 

Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the Reorganization was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of the Aggressive Stock Fund that have been included in the BMO Diversified Stock Fund’s statement of operations since December 19, 2014.

Immediately following the Reorganization and effective December 19, 2014, the BMO Diversified Stock Fund’s name changed to the BMO Aggressive Allocation Fund.

 

11.   Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-11 Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU require an entity to modify accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and repurchase financing arrangements, as well as modify required disclosures for repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently evaluating the impact these changes will have on the Fund’s financial statement disclosures.

In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-07 (“ASU 2015-07”) eliminating the requirement for investments measured at net asset value to be categorized within the fair value hierarchy under GAAP and requiring the disclosure of sufficient information to reconcile the fair value of the remaining assets categorized within the fair value hierarchy to the financial statements. ASU 2015-07 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Management has reviewed the requirements and believes the adoption of ASU 2015-07 will not have a material impact on the financial statements.

 

12.   Subsequent Events

Management of the Funds have evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that here were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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The Shareholders and Board of Directors

BMO Funds, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of BMO Target Retirement 2010 Fund, BMO Target Retirement 2015 Fund, BMO Target Retirement 2020 Fund, BMO Target Retirement 2025 Fund, BMO Target Retirement 2030 Fund, BMO Target Retirement 2035 Fund, BMO Target Retirement 2040 Fund, BMO Target Retirement 2045 Fund, BMO Target Retirement 2050 Fund, BMO Target Retirement 2055 Fund, BMO Conservative Allocation Fund, BMO Moderate Allocation Fund, BMO Balanced Allocation Fund, BMO Growth Allocation Fund, and BMO Aggressive Allocation Fund (each a series of BMO Funds, Inc., collectively referred to as the Funds) as of August 31, 2015, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, and the statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for each of the years in the two-year period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2015, by correspondence with the custodian and transfer agents or by other appropriate auditing procedures. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds as of August 31, 2015, the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and the financial highlights for the periods specified in the first paragraph, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

October 26, 2015

 

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Directors and Officers of the Funds (Unaudited)

 

The following tables provide information about each director and officer of the Funds as of August 31, 2015. The address of each director is c/o BMO Funds, 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 200, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202. There are currently 44 separate portfolios or funds in the BMO Funds complex, of which 43 are registered as BMO Funds, Inc. and one is registered as BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the directors and is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-236-FUND (3863).

 

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Name and Age   Position(s) Held with
the Corporation
 

Term of

Office and

Length of

Time Served*

  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund

Complex

Overseen by

Director

  Other
Directorships
Held by
Director

Larry D. Armel

Age: 73

  Independent Director   Since September 2006   Retired; formerly, Chairman, Gold Bank Funds, from 2002 to 2005.   44   None
Ridge A. Braunschweig Age: 62   Independent Director   Since October 2009   President and Chief Executive Officer, CPL Industries, Inc. (a manufacturing holding company prior to May 2009 and a family office since May 2009), since January 2012; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, CPL Industries, Inc., from 2000 to 2012.   44   None

Benjamin M. Cutler

Age: 70

  Independent Director   Since July 2004   Chairman, CEO and President, USHEALTH Group, Inc. (a health insurance company), since September 2004.   44   None

John A. Lubs

Age: 67

  Independent Director   Since July 2004   Retired; formerly, Vice Chairman, Mason Companies, Inc. (a footwear distributor), from 2004 to 2010 and Chief Operating Officer, from 2003 to 2010.   44   None

James Mitchell

Age: 68

  Independent Director   Since March 1999   Chairman, Ayrshire Precision Engineering (a precision machining company), since 1992; Chief Executive Officer, NOG, Inc. (a metal processing and consulting company), from 1999 to 2015.   44    None

Barbara J. Pope

Age: 67

  Independent Director   Since March 1999   President of Barbara J. Pope, P.C. (a financial consulting firm), since 1992; President of Sedgwick Street Fund LLC (a private investment partnership), since 1996; formerly, Tax Partner, Price Waterhouse.   44    None
* Each director serves an indefinite term until he or she retires or otherwise resigns, is removed, dies, or until his or her successor is duly elected. Retirement for a director occurs no later than August 31 following his or her 75th birthday.

 

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INTERESTED DIRECTORS
Name and Age   Position(s) Held with
the Corporation
 

Term of

Office and

Length of

Time Served*

  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund

Complex

Overseen by

Director

  Other
Directorships
Held by
Director

John M. Blaser**

Age: 58

  Director and President   Since May 1999   Managing Director of the Adviser, since June 2012; Vice President of the Adviser, from 1998 to 2012.   44    None
Christopher B. Begy** Age: 61   Director   Since August 2013   President, CEO and a Director of BMO Financial Corp. and U.S. Country Head, since August 2013; Chair, BMO Harris Bank N.A., since August 2013; Director of the Adviser, since August 2013; Chief Auditor of BMO Financial Group, from 2001 to 2013.   44   None
* Each director serves an indefinite term until he or she retires or otherwise resigns, is removed, dies or until his or her successor is duly elected. Retirement for a director occurs no later than August 31 following his or her 75th birthday.
** Mr. Blaser is an “interested person” of the Corporation (as defined in the 1940 Act) due to the positions that he holds with the Corporation, and the Adviser. Mr. Begy is an “interested person” of the Corporation due to the positions that he holds with the Adviser and BMO.

 

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
Name and Age   Position(s) Held with
the Corporation
  Term of Office and Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5
Years

Timothy M. Bonin

Age: 42

  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   Elected by the Board annually; since February 2006   Vice President of the Adviser, since February 2006.

John D. Boritzke

Age: 59

  Vice President   Elected by the Board annually; since October 2001   Managing Director of the Adviser, since 2012; Vice President of BMO Harris Bank N.A., since 2008; Senior Vice President of the Adviser, 2008 to 2012.

Stephen R. Oliver

Age: 64

  Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer   Elected by the Board annually; Chief Compliance Officer, since July 2008; and Anti-Money Laundering Officer, since January 2009   Vice President of BMO Harris Bank N.A., since March 2006; Vice President of BMO Investment Distributors, LLC, 2007 to 2014.

Michele L. Racadio

Age: 40

  Secretary   Elected by the Board annually; since November 2012   Senior Counsel and Vice President of BMO Harris Bank N.A., since 2012; Associate, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C., 2006 to 2012.

 

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Shareholder Report Disclosure of Directors’ Approval of
Advisory Contracts

 

Approval of Continuation of Advisory Agreements

During the reporting period, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of BMO Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”), including the Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Corporation as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Directors”), approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between the Corporation and BMO Asset Management Corp. (the “Adviser”) on behalf of each portfolio of the Corporation (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) for an additional year ending August 29 or 31, 2016.

At Board meetings held on July 8, 2015 (“July Meeting”) and August 11-12, 2015 (“August Meeting”), the Board met with management of the Adviser regarding the annual approval of the continuation of the Funds’ Advisory Agreement. In connection with its consideration of the Advisory Agreement, the Board considered the information furnished and discussed throughout the year at regularly scheduled Board and Committee meetings, as applicable, and the information provided specifically in relation to the annual consideration of the approval of the Advisory Agreement in response to requests of the Independent Directors and their independent legal counsel. Information furnished in connection with Board or Committee meetings throughout the year included, among other things, presentations given by the portfolio managers of the Funds on each Fund’s investment strategies, risks and performance, comparative performance of each Fund against its benchmark indices; reports regarding each Fund’s asset levels including sales and redemption activities; and various reports on the monitoring of the Funds’ compliance with the securities laws, regulations, policies and procedures. In preparation for the Board’s annual consideration of the approval of the Advisory Agreement, the Directors requested and received a wide variety of information and reports concerning the Adviserand its affiliates including information on: (1) the nature, extent and quality of services provided to each Fund by the Adviser (and its affiliates); (2) the investment performance of each Fund and of a group of comparable funds; (3) the expense ratios of each Fund and of a group of comparable funds; (4) profitability information of the Adviser; and (5) the Adviser’s compliance program. The Board also considered information related to potential “fall out” or ancillary benefits enjoyed by the Adviser (and its affiliates) as a result of their relationships with the Funds. In addition to evaluating, among other things, the written information provided by the Adviser, the Board also considered the answers to questions posed by the Board to representatives of the Adviser at various meetings.

In evaluating the Advisory Agreement, the Board members took into account their accumulated experience in working with the Adviser on matters related to the Funds. The Independent Directors also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel to review and consider the information provided regarding the Advisory Agreement.

Based on their review, the Independent Directors and the full Board concluded that it was in the best interests of each Fund to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. Although the Advisory Agreement for all of the Funds were considered at the same Board meeting, the Directors considered each Fund separately. In their deliberations, the Board did not identify any single factor or group of factors as all-important or controlling but considered all factors together. The material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s determinations are discussed below.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to the Funds, the Board reviewed information describing the financial strength, experience, resources and key personnel of the Adviser, including the personnel who provide investment management services to the Funds. The Board considered the administrative services that are provided to each Fund, as well as other services performed by the Adviser, including the selection and monitoring of the underlying funds; monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions; monitoring the Funds’ compliance with their compliance policies and procedures and with applicable securities laws and regulations; producing shareholder reports; providing support services for the Board and Board committees; communicating with shareholders; and overseeing the activities of other service providers. The Board also considered the Adviser’s experience in providing investment advisory services to funds.

Based upon this review, the Board concluded that the nature, quality, and extent of the services to be provided to the Fund by the Adviser are expected to be satisfactory.

Review of Fund Performance

The Board reviewed the investment performance of each of the Funds. While consideration was given to performance reports provided in connection with, and discussions held at, regular Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention was given to the performance reports provided specifically in connection with the July and August Meetings. In particular, the Directors noted the performance of each Fund relative to its Lipper Inc. (“Lipper”) peer universe. The Directors also considered updated performance information for each Fund relative to its benchmark.

With respect to each Fund’s performance as compared to its Lipper peer universe (“peer group”), the Board reviewed each Fund’s performance percentile rankings over the year-to-date and one-, period through June 30, 2015, as provided by the Adviser. The Board considered that each Fund ranked in one of the top two quartiles for performance as compared to its peer group in either the one-year of year-to-date periods. The Board took into consideration that each Fund has a very limited performance history. The Board determined that it was generally satisfied with each Fund’s performance and would continue to monitor each Fund’s performance results.

 

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Shareholder Report Disclosure of Directors’ Approval of
Advisory Contracts
(continued)

 

Costs of Services Provided and Profits Realized by the Adviser

The Board considered the fees payable by each Fund under the Advisory Agreement, noting that the Funds do not pay a management fee to the Adviser. The Board reviewed information provided by the Adviser comparing each Fund’s net expense ratio to the median net expense ratio of its Lipper Inc. peer group (“Lipper peers”), noting that each Fund’s net expense ratio was lower than the average of its Lipper peers. The Board considered that the Adviser has agreed to contractual expense limitations for the Funds (the “Expense Limitations”), and that the net expense ratios for the Funds take into account the effect of the Expense Limitations.

The Board considered the methodology used by the Adviser in determining compensation payable to its portfolio managers and the competitive environment for investment management talent. The Board also considered the financial condition of the Adviser and certain of its affiliates, and particularly focused on the financial strength of the ultimate parent company of the Adviser, and the parent company’s commitment, financial and otherwise, to the global asset management business and the Funds.

The Board reviewed profitability information it received from the Adviser in connection with the services provided to each Fund and the Corporation as a whole. The materials provided in this regard showed, and the Directors acknowledged, that the Adviser has not yet had a positive net margin with respect to the Funds.

Economies of Scale

The Board did not consider the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Funds grow because the Funds would not be paying management fees to the Adviser.

Other Benefits to the Adviser

The Board considered benefits that accrue to the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds, including revenue in the form of administration fees and custody fees. The Board noted that the Adviser may potentially benefit from its relationship with each Fund in other ways. The Board also considered that the success of any Fund could attract other business to the Adviser and that the success of the Adviser could enhance the Adviser’s ability to serve the Funds.

The Board concluded that, taking into account all of the information reviewed, each Fund’s advisory fee was reasonable.

Overall Conclusions

Based on all of the information considered and the conclusions reached, the Board determined that the terms of the Advisory Agreement are fair and reasonable and that the approval of the continuation of the Advisory Agreement is in the best interests of each Fund.

 

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This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Funds’ prospectuses, which contain facts concerning each Fund’s objective and policies, management fees, expenses, and other information.

Proxy Voting

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll free, 1-800-236-FUND (3863) and by accessing the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information, which is available on the Funds’ website at http://www.bmofunds.com and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Each Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll free, 1-800-236-FUND (3863) and by accessing the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

The Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Shares of the BMO Funds are not bank deposits or other obligations of, or issued, endorsed or guaranteed by, BMO Harris Bank, NA, or any of its affiliates. Shares of the BMO Funds, like shares of all mutual funds, are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.


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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

The Registrant has a code of ethics (the “Code”) that applies to the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer. During the period covered by this report, there were no amendments to the provisions of the Code, nor were there any implicit or explicit waivers to the provisions of the Code. The Code is filed herewith.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

The Registrant’s Board of Directors has determined that the Registrant has four audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee, each of whom is “independent” within the meaning of Form N-CSR: Ridge A. Braunschweig, Barbara J. Pope, John A. Lubs, and Benjamin M. Cutler. Under applicable securities laws, a person who is determined to be an audit committee financial expert will not be deemed an “expert” for any purpose, including without limitation for purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as a result of being designated or identified as an audit committee financial expert. The designation or identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert does not impose on such person any duties, obligations, or liabilities that are greater than the duties, obligations, and liabilities imposed on such person as a member of the audit committee and Board of Directors in the absence of such designation or identification.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

The aggregate fees for professional services by KPMG LLP during the fiscal year 2015 and 2014 were as follows:

(a) Audit Fees for Registrant.

 

                

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2015

      $622,390   
 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2014

      $613,800   

(b) Audit-Related Fees for Registrant. These are fees by the Registrant’s independent auditors for assurance and related services that were reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Registrant’s financial statements.

 

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2015

      $75,730   
 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2014

      $77,180   

(c) Tax Fees for Registrant. These are fees for professional services rendered by the Registrant’s independent auditors for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning.

 

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2015

      $157,255   
 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2014

      $167,000   


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(d) All Other Fees.

 

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2015

      None   

                

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2014

      None   

(e) Audit Committee’s pre-approval policies and procedures.

 

  (1)

The Audit Committee has adopted pre-approval policies and procedures that require the Audit Committee to pre-approve all audit and non-audit services of the Registrant, including services provided to the Registrant’s investment adviser or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Registrant’s investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant with respect to any engagement that directly relates to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant.

 

  (2)

Services approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X: 100% of these fees were approved by the Audit Committee as required pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

(f) None.

 

(g)

During the last two fiscal years, other non-audit services rendered by the Registrant’s independent auditors to the Registrant, its investment adviser or any entity controlling, controlled by or under the common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant included the following:

Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16 (SSAE No. 16) examinations for BMO Harris Bank N.A.

 

                

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2015

      $198,000   
 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2014

      $173,000   

(h) Not applicable.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

Item 6. Investments.

Except as noted below, the schedules of investments are included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form. The schedules of investments for BMO Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund, BMO Short Tax-Free Fund, and BMO Intermediate Tax-Free Fund, are filed under this Item.


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Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – As of August 31, 2015

 

Description    Shares or
Principal
Amount
       Value  

Municipals — 98.1%

       

Alabama — 3.7%

       

Alabama Private Colleges & Universities Facilities Authority, AGC, 5.000%, 9/1/2015

     $190,000         $ 190,000   

Bessemer Governmental Utility Services Corp., 0.300%, 12/1/2030 (6) (7) (9)

     5,085,000           5,085,000   

Birmingham-Baptist Medical Centers Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, 5.000%, 11/15/2030, Call 11/15/2015

     350,000           352,285   

Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, 0.500%, 11/1/2042 (9)

     14,125,000           14,125,000   

Limestone County Water & Sewer Authority:

       

1.000%, 12/1/2015

     535,000           535,653   

1.000%, 12/1/2015

     150,000           150,183   

Rib Floater Trust Various States, 0.100%, 9/1/2026, Call 9/1/2022 (6) (7) (9)

     8,000,000           8,000,000   
       

 

 

 
          28,438,121   

Arizona — 1.6%

       

Arizona Health Facilities Authority:

       

1.870%, 2/5/2020, Call 8/9/2019 (9)

     3,250,000           3,344,867   

1.870%, 2/5/2020, Call 8/9/2019 (9)

     750,000           771,892   

3.000%, 2/1/2016

     1,500,000           1,513,005   

Arizona School Facilities Board, AMBAC, 5.000%, 7/1/2018

     300,000           328,608   

County of Mohave, AGC, 4.125%, 4/1/2017

     100,000           105,543   

Industrial Development Authority of the County of Pima:

       

4.000%, 7/1/2016

     305,000           308,968   

5.000%, 9/1/2017

     250,000           269,595   

Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, 2.000%, 1/1/2016

     310,000           311,225   

Maricopa County Pollution Control Corp., 1.750%, 5/30/2018 (9)

     500,000           502,805   

Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, 5.000%, 9/1/2016

     140,000           146,299   

Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, FSA, 1.720%, 9/1/2045 (9) (13)

     4,275,000           4,275,000   

Yuma County Elementary School District No. 1 Yuma, BAM, 3.000%, 7/1/2017

     175,000           181,743   
       

 

 

 
              12,059,550   

Arkansas — 2.3%

       

Arkansas Development Finance Authority:

       

0.730%, 9/1/2044, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     6,000,000           6,000,000   

1.120%, 9/1/2019, Call 3/1/2019 (9)

     3,000,000           3,007,860   

3.000%, 2/1/2016

     350,000           352,660   

3.000%, 2/1/2017

     345,000           352,780   

City of Cabot, 2.550%, 6/1/2043, Call 6/1/2023

     865,000           865,277   

City of Fort Smith, 2.375%, 5/1/2027, Call 5/1/2022

     245,000           245,260   

City of Little Rock, 1.250%, 4/1/2033, Call 10/1/2021

     40,000           39,988   

City of North Little Rock, 2.625%, 5/1/2016

     350,000           352,460   

County of Crawford, AGM:

       

1.850%, 9/1/2024, Call 9/1/2021

     200,000           200,792   

3.000%, 9/1/2017

     175,000           182,212   

Little Rock Metrocentere Improvement District No. 1, 0.020%, 12/1/2025, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     5,700,000           5,700,000   

University of Central Arkansas, BAM, 2.000%, 9/1/2015

     100,000           100,000   
       

 

 

 
          17,399,289   

California — 13.2%

       

Anaheim Public Financing Authority, 5.000%, 5/1/2017

     500,000           536,130   

Austin Trust:

       

0.210%, 1/1/2039, Call 1/1/2019 (6) (7) (9)

     10,000,000           10,000,000   

0.260%, 5/15/2036, Call 5/15/2018 (9)

     5,000,000           5,000,000   

Austin Trust, AGM NATL-RE, 0.240%, 8/1/2032 (9)

     6,920,000           6,920,000   

Bay Area Toll Authority:

       

1.000%, 4/3/2017, Call 10/1/2016 (9)

     8,000,000           8,024,000   

1.120%, 4/1/2024, Call 10/1/2023 (9)

     1,750,000           1,737,190   

BB&T Municipal Trust, 0.720%, 11/15/2017 (6) (7) (9)

     2,000,000           2,002,360   


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California County Tobacco Securitization Agency:

       

4.000%, 6/1/2016

     500,000           512,035   

4.000%, 6/1/2017

     565,000           591,419   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, NATL-RE, 0.138%, 7/1/2022, Call 9/1/2015 (9) (13)

     1,100,000           1,056,232   

California Housing Finance Agency, 0.850%, 8/1/2016

     50,000           49,924   

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, 0.300%, 4/2/2018, Call 1/2/2018 (9)

     550,000           550,187   

California Municipal Finance Authority, 5.000%, 7/1/2016

     100,000           103,043   

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, 0.450%, 11/2/2015 (6) (7) (9)

     1,500,000           1,500,000   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 3.500%, 11/1/2018

     900,000           903,078   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, AGM:

       

2.000%, 10/1/2015

     190,000           190,171   

2.000%, 10/1/2016

     120,000           121,141   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, CMI, 2.500%, 8/1/2020, Call 11/1/2016

     1,000,000           1,012,730   

Carson Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, 4.000%, 10/1/2017

     1,265,000           1,338,269   

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, AMBAC:

       

0.000%, 8/1/2020, Call 8/1/2016

     265,000           217,920   

0.000%, 8/1/2026, Call 8/1/2016

     175,000           106,484   

City of Sacramento:

       

2.000%, 9/1/2016

     150,000           151,884   

2.000%, 9/1/2017

     200,000           202,558   

City of Yucaipa, 3.000%, 9/1/2015

     345,000           345,000   

Compton Unified School District, AMBAC, 0.000%, 6/1/2016

     385,000           381,982   

County of San Joaquin, 3.000%, 4/1/2017

     150,000           155,067   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust:

       

0.230%, 8/15/2041, Call 8/15/2023 (6) (7) (9)

     250,000           250,000   

0.320%, 8/1/2047 (6) (7) (9)

     16,159,000           16,159,000   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, AMBAC, 0.220%, 10/1/2037 (6) (7) (9)

     2,615,000           2,615,000   

Florin Resource Conservation District, NATL-RE, 4.000%, 9/1/2016

     200,000           206,246   

Hemet Unified School District, 0.670%, 10/3/2016 (9)

     2,500,000           2,500,775   

Imperial Community College District, AGM, 0.000%, 8/1/2016

     180,000           178,346   

Inglewood Unified School District School Facilities Financing Authority, AGM, 5.000%, 10/15/2016

     100,000           104,430   

Kaweah Delta Health Care District, 4.000%, 6/1/2016

     490,000           502,872   

Long Beach Bond Finance Authority, 5.000%, 11/15/2015

     110,000           110,883   

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, AMBAC, 0.443%, 7/1/2027 (9) (13)

     225,000           212,177   

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 12/1/2015

     100,000           101,177   

Lynwood Unified School District, 5.000%, 8/1/2017

     1,500,000           1,616,550   

Marysville Joint Unified School District, NATL-RE FGIC, 3.875%, 8/1/2016, Call 10/2/2015

     40,000           40,508   

Mendota Unified School District, 0.000%, 8/1/2018, Call 10/2/2015

     1,275,000           1,165,630   

Montebello Unified School District, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 8/1/2016

     300,000           297,204   

Northern California Gas Authority No. 1:

       

0.790%, 7/1/2017 (9)

     65,000           64,797   

0.820%, 7/1/2019 (9)

     7,500,000           7,463,475   

Poway Unified School District Public Financing Authority, 2.000%, 9/15/2015

     640,000           640,058   

Puttable Floating Option Tax-Exempt Receipts, 0.450%, 8/1/2030, Call 10/2/2015 (6) (7) (9)

     4,045,000           4,045,000   

Puttable Floating Option Tax-Exempt Receipts, NATL-RE, 0.300%, 8/1/2037, Call 8/1/2017 (6) (7) (9)

     2,500,000           2,500,000   

Salida Area Public Facilities Financing Agency, 3.000%, 9/1/2015

     715,000           715,000   

State of California, 0.964%, 12/3/2018, Call 6/1/2018 (9)

     950,000           965,181   

State of California, FSA, 0.200%, 8/1/2027 (6) (7) (9)

     7,445,000           7,445,000   

Successor Agency to the Richmond County Redevelopment Agency, BAM, 4.000%, 9/1/2017

     400,000           423,964   

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts/Certificates, 0.120%, 4/1/2021 (6) (7) (9)

     5,000,000           5,000,000   

Twin Rivers Unified School District, AGM, 3.200%, 6/1/2020, Call 11/1/2015 (9)

     2,000,000           2,008,700   
       

 

 

 
              101,040,777   

Colorado — 1.5%

       

Auraria Higher Education Center:

       

6.000%, 5/1/2016

     149,000           154,513   

6.000%, 5/1/2017

     159,000           172,421   

City & County of Denver, 0.010%, 12/1/2029, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     650,000           650,000   

City & County of Denver, AGC, 0.570%, 11/15/2025, Call 9/1/2015 (9) (13)

     525,000           525,000   

City of Burlington, 2.000%, 11/1/2015

     80,000           80,153   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority:

       

3.000%, 6/1/2016

     255,000           257,116   

3.000%, 8/15/2016

     150,000           153,405   

3.000%, 8/15/2017

     175,000           182,018   

3.000%, 11/15/2017

     190,000           197,950   


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Colorado Health Facilities Authority:

       

4.000%, 2/1/2017

     310,000           319,281   

4.000%, 2/1/2018

     175,000           182,481   

5.000%, 9/1/2020

     670,000           670,000   

County of Montrose, 4.000%, 12/1/2017

     385,000           406,949   

Denver Health & Hospital Authority:

       

5.000%, 12/1/2019, Call 12/1/2016

     200,000           209,228   

5.000%, 12/1/2020, Call 12/1/2016

     1,730,000           1,808,732   

E-470 Public Highway Authority, 1.200%, 8/31/2017, Call 3/1/2017 (9)

     4,600,000           4,620,378   

E-470 Public Highway Authority, NATL-RE, 5.250%, 9/1/2016

     100,000           104,338   

El Paso County School District No. 20 Academy, SAW, 5.000%, 12/15/2016

     500,000           529,340   

Park Creek Metropolitan District, AGC, 5.000%, 12/1/2015

     100,000           101,197   

Rangely Hospital District, 5.000%, 11/1/2016

     330,000           342,695   
       

 

 

 
          11,667,195   

Connecticut — 0.8%

       

City of New Britain, AGM, 4.000%, 3/1/2017

     1,250,000           1,306,825   

State of Connecticut, 0.250%, 1/1/2017, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     5,000,000           5,000,000   
       

 

 

 
              6,306,825   

Delaware — 0.0%

       

Delaware State Health Facilities Authority, 3.000%, 6/1/2016 (10)

     200,000           202,822   

District of Columbia — 1.9%

       

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, 0.270%, 6/1/2031, Call 6/1/2021 (6) (7) (9)

     8,185,000           8,185,000   

District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, AGM, 5.000%, 7/1/2021, Call 10/2/2015

     390,000           391,096   

District of Columbia, AGC, 0.220%, 7/15/2017 (6) (7) (9)

     5,160,000           5,160,000   

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, AGC, 0.000%, 10/1/2015

     650,000           649,369   
       

 

 

 
          14,385,465   

Florida — 3.2%

       

Brevard County Health Facilities Authority, 5.000%, 4/1/2016

     175,000           179,485   

City of Gulf Breeze, 1.750%, 12/1/2015 (9)

     9,000,000               9,029,430   

City of Melbourne, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 10/1/2015

     120,000           119,891   

City of Miami, NATL-RE, 4.125%, 1/1/2016

     250,000           253,138   

City of Port Orange, 2.000%, 10/1/2016

     265,000           269,728   

City of Port St. Lucie, 4.000%, 9/1/2016

     100,000           103,569   

City of Sunrise, AMBAC, 5.500%, 10/1/2015

     410,000           411,800   

City of Tampa, 3.000%, 9/1/2016

     800,000           816,672   

County of Bay, 3.500%, 9/1/2016

     180,000           179,339   

County of Miami-Dade, XLCA, 4.000%, 10/1/2015

     150,000           150,476   

Dupree Lakes Community Development District, BAM, 3.000%, 5/1/2016

     100,000           101,460   

Florida Governmental Utility Authority, 2.000%, 10/1/2016

     245,000           247,911   

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, 4.000%, 4/1/2016

     100,000           101,835   

Florida Municipal Loan Council, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 10/1/2015

     250,000           250,955   

Florida Municipal Power Agency, AMBAC:

       

0.149%, 10/1/2021, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     250,000           237,667   

0.207%, 10/1/2021 (9) (13)

     325,000           308,967   

Highlands County Health Facilities Authority, 5.125%, 11/15/2023, Call 11/15/2016 (9)

     750,000           788,002   

Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority:

       

4.000%, 10/1/2015

     750,000           752,250   

5.000%, 10/1/2015

     130,000           130,495   

Manatee County School District, AGM, 4.000%, 7/1/2017, Call 10/2/2015

     200,000           200,482   

Miami Beach Health Facilities Authority, 3.000%, 11/15/2015

     750,000           753,952   

Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc., NATL-RE, 5.000%, 5/1/2018, Call 5/1/2017

     300,000           321,678   

North Sumter County Utility Dependent District, 5.000%, 10/1/2017

     225,000           242,492   

Orange County Health Facilities Authority, 3.000%, 8/1/2017

     625,000           643,550   

Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, 3.000%, 12/1/2016

     465,000           477,285   

Port St. Lucie Community Redevelopment Agency, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 1/1/2016

     250,000           253,728   

Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency, 4.000%, 3/1/2016 (6) (7)

     2,000,000           2,031,620   

Sumter County Industrial Development Authority:

       

3.000%, 7/1/2016

     1,620,000           1,647,848   

4.000%, 7/1/2017

     1,180,000           1,236,251   

4.000%, 7/1/2019

     620,000           666,171   

Suncoast Community Development District, 2.000%, 5/1/2016

     170,000           171,511   

Tradition Community Development District No. 1, AGM, 2.000%, 5/1/2016

     1,500,000           1,511,940   
       

 

 

 
          24,591,578   


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Georgia — 3.7%

       

Appling County Development Authority:

       

0.250%, 9/1/2029, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     9,200,000           9,200,000   

0.250%, 9/1/2041, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     6,000,000           6,000,000   

Bartow County Development Authority, 2.375%, 8/10/2017 (9)

     1,000,000           1,024,160   

Burke County Development Authority:

       

1.550%, 6/21/2016 (9)

     265,000           266,306   

1.750%, 6/1/2017 (9)

     500,000           507,165   

City of Atlanta, 1.633%, 11/1/2018, Call 5/1/2018 (9)

     2,750,000           2,813,058   

Downtown Dalton Development Authority, NATL-RE, 5.500%, 8/15/2017

     130,000           136,271   

Fulton County Development Authority, 5.000%, 3/15/2016

     1,465,000           1,499,589   

Georgia Housing & Finance Authority, FHA, 0.000%, 12/1/2016

     490,000           426,751   

Georgia School Boards Association, Inc., NATL-RE, 3.750%, 12/1/2015

     200,000           201,694   

Milledgeville & Baldwin County Development Authority, AMBAC, 0.690%, 10/1/2016 (9)

     450,000           449,118   

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, NATL-RE:

       

6.375%, 1/1/2016

     565,000           576,498   

6.500%, 1/1/2017

     30,000           30,566   

Private Colleges & Universities Authority, 4.000%, 10/1/2015

     1,535,000           1,539,482   

Puttable Floating Option Tax-Exempt Receipts, AMBAC, 0.250%, 10/1/2024, Call 10/1/2017 (6) (7) (9)

     4,000,000           4,000,000   
       

 

 

 
              28,670,658   

Guam — 0.0%

       

Territory of Guam, 3.000%, 11/15/2017 (10)

     300,000           311,952   

Idaho — 1.2%

       

Idaho Health Facilities Authority, 5.500%, 11/1/2015

     130,000           131,085   

Idaho Housing & Finance Association, 0.270%, 1/1/2038, Call 9/2/2015 (9)

     9,100,000           9,100,000   
       

 

 

 
          9,231,085   

Illinois — 7.4%

       

Chicago Board of Education, 4.020%, 3/1/2017, Call 9/1/2016 (9)

     4,250,000           4,178,217   

Chicago Board of Education, AGM, 5.000%, 12/1/2018, Call 12/1/2016

     250,000           256,330   

Chicago Housing Authority, FSA, 5.000%, 7/1/2026, Call 7/1/2016

     430,000           445,742   

City of Burbank, 3.450%, 12/1/2016

     500,000           516,435   

City of Burbank, BAM:

       

3.000%, 12/1/2016

     500,000           513,655   

3.000%, 12/1/2017

     1,040,000           1,080,144   

City of Chicago, AGM:

       

4.250%, 11/1/2018

     150,000           159,338   

5.000%, 1/1/2019, Call 10/2/2015

     250,000           250,893   

5.500%, 1/1/2016

     85,000           86,455   

City of Chicago, AMBAC, 5.000%, 11/1/2015

     275,000           276,851   

City of Chicago, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 1/1/2016

     150,000           148,680   

City of Decatur, 3.000%, 3/1/2016

     250,000           253,220   

City of Rockford, BAM, 5.000%, 12/15/2017

     1,600,000           1,738,400   

City of Springfield:

       

5.000%, 3/1/2016

     300,000           306,672   

5.000%, 3/1/2017

     350,000           370,877   

City of Waukegan:

       

3.000%, 12/30/2015

     405,000           408,054   

3.000%, 12/30/2016

     425,000           436,556   

City of Waukegan, AGM:

       

2.000%, 12/30/2016

     515,000           522,236   

4.000%, 12/30/2015

     535,000           540,767   

Cook & Du Page Counties Combined School District No. 113A Lemont Bromberek, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 12/1/2015

     65,000           64,789   

Cook County Community Consolidated School District No. 15 Palatine, NATL-RE, 0.000%, 12/1/2017

     250,000           241,808   

Cook County Community Unit School District No. 401 Elmwood Park, AGM, 0.000%, 12/1/2015

     625,000           623,706   

Cook County School District No. 123 Oak Lawn, NATL-RE, 0.000%, 12/1/2016

     210,000           206,004   

DeKalb Lee & LaSalle Counties Community Unit School District 425 Indian Creek, 2.750%, 12/1/2015

     405,000           406,960   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, FGIC, 0.250%, 1/1/2030 (6) (7) (9)

     9,085,000           9,085,000   

Illinois Finance Authority:

       

1.300%, 5/8/2017 (9)

     2,480,000           2,473,006   

2.700%, 5/15/2016

     375,000           377,411   


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4.600%, 11/1/2015 (9)

     145,000           145,812   

4.700%, 2/1/2025, Call 2/1/2017

     25,000           26,449   

5.000%, 8/15/2016

     280,000           290,209   

5.000%, 12/15/2016, Call 12/1/2015

     100,000           99,931   

5.000%, 7/1/2017

     140,000           147,913   

Illinois Finance Authority, NATL-RE, 5.500%, 11/15/2015 (9)

     75,000           75,816   

Illinois Housing Development Authority, 1.000%, 8/1/2017, Call 8/1/2016

     2,350,000           2,350,846   

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, AGM, 0.260%, 1/1/2016, Call 9/3/2015 (9)

     2,700,000           2,700,000   

Kane & DeKalb Counties Community Unit School District No. 302 Kaneland, NATL-RE, 0.000%, 2/1/2016

     125,000           124,785   

Kendall, Kane & Will Counties Community Unit School District No. 308, 4.000%, 10/1/2015

     70,000           70,214   

Lake County Forest Preserve District, 0.672%, 12/15/2020 (9)

     450,000           448,240   

Lee Ogle & De Kalb Counties Community Unit School District No. 271 Paw Paw, 5.250%, 12/1/2015

     265,000           267,830   

Lockport Township Park District, AMBAC, 0.000%, 11/1/2016

     125,000           122,991   

Mason Hospital District, RADIAN, 7.250%, 12/1/2015

     155,000           157,598   

McHenry County Community Consolidated School District No. 47 Crystal Lake, AGM, 5.000%, 2/1/2018

     210,000           230,595   

McHenry County Community Unit School District No. 12 Johnsburg, AGM, 4.000%, 1/1/2018

     125,000           131,826   

Memorial Park District, 2.500%, 12/30/2015

     65,000           65,468   

Northeastern Illinois University, BAM:

       

3.000%, 7/1/2016

     235,000           239,432   

3.000%, 7/1/2017

     120,000           124,291   

Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 1/1/2018

     1,150,000           1,251,108   

Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority, 3.000%, 10/1/2016

     200,000           202,442   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, 5.000%, 6/1/2017

     20,000           21,268   

Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, AGM:

       

5.250%, 12/1/2020, Call 12/1/2017

     275,000           297,798   

5.250%, 2/1/2023, Call 2/1/2017

     1,165,000           1,236,065   

St. Clair County Community Consolidated School District No. 90 O’Fallon, AGM, 2.800%, 12/1/2016

     145,000           148,692   

State of Illinois:

       

3.000%, 2/1/2016

     2,085,000           2,104,119   

4.000%, 4/1/2016

     350,000           356,423   

4.000%, 7/1/2016

     100,000           102,533   

5.000%, 1/1/2016

     300,000           304,173   

5.000%, 4/1/2016

     1,000,000           1,024,100   

5.000%, 5/1/2017

     500,000           527,575   

State of Illinois, AMBAC, 5.000%, 11/1/2015

     75,000           75,524   

Stephenson County School District No. 145 Freeport, BAM, 2.000%, 2/1/2016

     220,000           221,379   

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts/Certificates, 0.170%, 2/15/2017 (6) (7) (9)

     5,000,000           5,000,000   

Town of Cicero, 4.000%, 1/1/2016

     2,670,000           2,701,880   

Town of Cicero, AGM, 4.000%, 1/1/2017

     1,900,000           1,978,318   

Village of Bensenville, CIFG, 5.000%, 4/1/2016

     80,000           81,370   

Village of Bourbonnais, 4.500%, 11/1/2015

     210,000           211,071   

Village of Bridgeview, AMBAC, 3.300%, 12/1/2015, Call 10/2/2015

     330,000           330,294   

Village of Cary, RADIAN, 4.400%, 3/1/2016

     105,000           106,951   

Village of Franklin Park, BAM, 4.000%, 10/1/2017

     95,000           100,522   

Village of Gilberts, BAM, 1.500%, 3/1/2017

     300,000           300,441   

Village of Lansing, AGM, 3.000%, 3/1/2017

     860,000           886,488   

Village of Lyons, AGM, 5.000%, 12/1/2016

     325,000           339,047   

Village of Maywood, 3.000%, 1/1/2016

     2,000,000           2,004,940   

Village of Plainfield:

       

2.000%, 12/15/2015

     65,000           65,343   

2.000%, 12/15/2016

     125,000           127,234   

2.000%, 12/15/2017

     130,000           132,748   

Village of River Grove, 3.800%, 12/15/2015

     240,000           241,913   

Will County Elementary School District No. 122, AGM, 0.000%, 11/1/2016

     130,000           127,999   
       

 

 

 
              56,398,210   

Indiana — 3.1%

       

Center Grove Community School Corp.:

       

2.000%, 7/1/2016

     475,000           479,256   

2.000%, 1/1/2017

     495,000           500,722   

2.000%, 7/1/2017

     500,000           506,570   

City of Goshen, NATL-RE, 3.800%, 1/1/2018, Call 10/2/2015

     615,000           615,886   

City of Indianapolis Department of Public Utilities, NATL-RE, 3.500%, 6/1/2017

     200,000           209,192   


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County of Jasper, NATL-RE:

       

5.600%, 11/1/2016

     200,000           210,496   

5.600%, 11/1/2016

     600,000           631,488   

County of Lake:

       

2.000%, 1/15/2016

     245,000           246,551   

2.000%, 1/15/2016

     555,000           557,370   

2.000%, 7/15/2016

     555,000           562,720   

2.000%, 1/15/2017

     285,000           287,613   

Franklin Community Multi-School Building Corp., NATL-RE FGIC SAW, 5.000%, 1/15/2016

     250,000           254,255   

Gary Community School Corp., SAW:

       

2.000%, 1/15/2016

     255,000           256,673   

2.000%, 1/15/2017

     520,000           530,036   

Indiana Finance Authority:

       

2.200%, 2/1/2016, Call 10/2/2015

     4,450,000           4,454,984   

5.000%, 9/15/2016

     500,000           520,140   

5.000%, 3/1/2017

     930,000           969,618   

Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Financing Authority:

       

4.100%, 11/3/2016 (9)

     100,000           104,086   

5.250%, 3/1/2016

     590,000           604,656   

5.250%, 3/1/2016

     370,000           378,928   

Indiana Municipal Power Agency, NATL-RE, 5.500%, 1/1/2016

     10,000           10,171   

La Porte Community School Corp.:

       

2.000%, 6/30/2016

     960,000           970,166   

2.000%, 12/30/2016

     865,000           878,416   

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts/Certificates, 0.370%, 4/15/2018 (6) (7) (9)

     8,500,000           8,500,000   

Whitley County Multi School Building Corp.:

       

3.000%, 7/15/2017

     410,000           427,298   

3.000%, 1/15/2018

     250,000           260,528   
       

 

 

 
          23,927,819   

Iowa — 0.4%

       

City of Randall, 1.250%, 8/1/2016, Call 2/1/2016

     3,000,000           3,001,950   

Kansas — 0.2%

       

Bourbon County Unified School District No. 234-Fort Scott, 3.000%, 9/1/2017

     745,000           775,403   

Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government, 4.000%, 8/1/2017

     900,000           954,684   
       

 

 

 
          1,730,087   

Kentucky — 1.3%

       

City of Russell, 4.000%, 11/1/2015

     400,000           402,264   

Commonwealth of Kentucky, 2.000%, 6/15/2017

     275,000           280,830   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, NATL-RE, 0.280%, 9/1/2042, Call 9/1/2017 (6) (7) (9)

     3,000,000           3,000,000   

Kentucky State Property & Building Commission, AGC, 0.220%, 2/1/2027, Call 2/1/2019 (6) (7) (9)

     5,990,000           5,990,000   
       

 

 

 
              9,673,094   

Louisiana — 3.1%

       

City of Bossier City, 2.000%, 10/1/2016

     135,000           137,188   

City of New Orleans, 4.000%, 6/1/2016

     300,000           307,950   

City of New Orleans, AMBAC, 0.000%, 9/1/2015

     20,000           20,000   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, 0.230%, 10/1/2040, Call 10/1/2020 (6) (7) (9)

     7,000,000           7,000,000   

East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, 0.632%, 8/1/2018, Call 2/1/2018 (9)

     6,355,000           6,376,670   

Louisiana Housing Corp., FHA, 2.500%, 12/1/2031, Call 6/1/2020

     1,260,000           1,260,454   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, 0.270%, 7/1/2021, Call 9/3/2015 (9)

     1,665,000           1,665,000   

Louisiana State Citizens Property Insurance Corp., AMBAC, 5.000%, 6/1/2017, Call 6/1/2016

     200,000           206,968   

Parish of St. James, 0.210%, 11/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     4,000,000           4,000,000   

Regional Transit Authority, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 12/1/2015

     110,000           109,900   

State of Louisiana, 0.602%, 5/1/2018, Call 11/1/2017 (9)

     2,500,000           2,511,250   
       

 

 

 
          23,595,380   

Maryland — 0.1%

       

Maryland Community Development Administration:

       

4.100%, 9/1/2016

     60,000           62,134   

4.200%, 9/1/2015

     475,000           475,000   

4.300%, 9/1/2017, Call 3/1/2017

     75,000           78,903   
       

 

 

 
          616,037   

Massachusetts — 0.4%

       

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 0.661%, 11/1/2018, Call 11/1/2017 (9)

     750,000           756,435   

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, 6.200%, 3/1/2016

     35,000           36,046   


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Massachusetts Development Finance Agency:

       

0.500%, 1/29/2020, Call 8/1/2019 (9)

     500,000           488,975   

4.000%, 10/1/2015

     200,000           200,600   

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, AGM, 4.000%, 10/1/2015

     950,000           953,040   

Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co., MBIA, 0.228%, 7/1/2018 (9) (13)

     300,000           287,109   
       

 

 

 
          2,722,205   

Michigan — 3.3%

       

Bay De Noc Community College District, XLCA, 4.000%, 5/1/2016

     315,000           321,672   

Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities, NATL-RE, 4.000%, 11/1/2017, Call 11/1/2016

     100,000           103,065   

Carman-Ainsworth Community School District, BAM, 5.000%, 5/1/2016

     1,670,000           1,717,378   

Chippewa Hills School District, Q-SBLF:

       

4.000%, 5/1/2016

     685,000           700,152   

4.000%, 5/1/2017

     735,000           771,603   

City of Detroit Convention Facility Revenue, NATL-RE, 0.000%, 9/30/2015

     605,000           604,903   

City of Detroit Sewage Disposal System Revenue, NATL-RE FGIC, 5.250%, 7/1/2016

     265,000           274,302   

City of Detroit Water Supply System Revenue, BHAC FGIC, 5.750%, 7/1/2024, Call 7/1/2018

     100,000           110,083   

City of Detroit Water Supply System Revenue, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 7/1/2021, Call 10/2/2015

     1,500,000           1,504,725   

City of Wayne, AMBAC, 4.000%, 10/1/2017, Call 10/2/2015

     300,000           300,519   

City of Wyandotte, AGC, 4.000%, 10/1/2016

     215,000           221,779   

Ecorse Public School District, AGM Q-SBLF, 5.000%, 5/1/2016, Call 10/2/2015

     100,000           100,371   

Fitzgerald Public School District, BAM:

       

4.000%, 5/1/2016

     625,000           639,037   

4.000%, 5/1/2016

     1,490,000           1,523,465   

4.000%, 5/1/2017

     985,000           1,034,723   

Grand Traverse County Hospital Finance Authority:

       

3.000%, 7/1/2016

     310,000           316,730   

3.000%, 7/1/2017

     320,000           332,627   

4.000%, 7/1/2016

     180,000           185,395   

4.000%, 7/1/2017

     255,000           269,678   

Harbor Beach Community School District, Q-SBLF, 2.000%, 5/1/2017

     75,000           76,332   

Healthsource Saginaw, Inc., 4.000%, 5/1/2017

     200,000           211,256   

Michigan Finance Authority:

       

4.000%, 6/1/2017

     100,000           103,497   

5.000%, 7/1/2016

     1,000,000           1,030,350   

5.000%, 7/1/2016

     2,000,000           2,065,080   

Michigan State Building Authority, 5.000%, 10/15/2017

     30,000           32,606   

Michigan State Building Authority, AGC FGIC, 0.000%, 10/15/2018, Call 10/15/2016

     165,000           148,838   

Mount Clemens Community School District, Q-SBLF, 4.000%, 5/1/2017

     1,655,000           1,736,856   

New Lothrop Area Public Schools, AGM Q-SBLF, 5.000%, 5/1/2035, Call 11/1/2015

     1,200,000           1,209,444   

Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency, 2.000%, 5/1/2016

     75,000           75,677   

Roseville Community Schools, Q-SBLF, 5.000%, 5/1/2017

     250,000           266,345   

Star International Academy:

       

3.150%, 3/1/2016

     130,000           130,745   

3.400%, 3/1/2017

     375,000           378,817   

Taylor Tax Increment Finance Authority, AGM:

       

2.000%, 5/1/2016

     1,245,000           1,257,799   

4.000%, 5/1/2020, Call 10/2/2015

     785,000           786,586   

4.000%, 5/1/2021, Call 10/2/2015

     600,000           601,128   

Village of Holly, BAM, 2.000%, 10/1/2015

     160,000           160,240   

Waterford School District, AGM, 5.000%, 8/1/2017

     870,000           935,015   

Wayne-Westland Community Schools, Q-SBLF, 5.000%, 5/1/2017

     1,060,000           1,128,391   

White Cloud Public Schools, Q-SBLF:

       

4.000%, 5/1/2016

     110,000           112,500   

4.000%, 5/1/2017

     245,000           257,534   

4.000%, 5/1/2018

     215,000           230,777   

4.000%, 5/1/2019

     175,000           190,918   

Zeeland Public Schools:

       

4.000%, 5/1/2016

     300,000           306,516   

4.000%, 5/1/2017

     500,000           525,325   
       

 

 

 
              24,990,779   

Minnesota — 1.1%

       

Brooklyn Center Independent School District No. 286, NATL-RE, 4.250%, 2/1/2016

     300,000           304,389   

City of Crosslake, 2.000%, 12/1/2016

     335,000           338,296   

City of Hayward, 2.750%, 11/1/2017, Call 5/1/2017

     2,000,000           1,998,700   

City of Norwood Young America, 1.500%, 8/1/2016, Call 2/1/2016

     2,000,000           2,000,400   

City of Winona, 2.300%, 7/1/2016

     500,000           502,490   


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Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, 4.000%, 10/1/2015

     255,000           255,462   

St. Cloud Independent School District No. 742:

       

1.000%, 2/1/2016

     230,000           230,690   

1.250%, 2/1/2017

     170,000           171,095   

St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, 0.850%, 6/1/2017, Call 6/1/2016

     3,000,000           2,999,460   
       

 

 

 
              8,800,982   

Mississippi — 1.2%

       

City of D’Iberville, 2.000%, 4/1/2016

     265,000           265,986   

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., 0.960%, 12/1/2036, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     8,000,000           8,000,000   

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.000%, 4/1/2018

     300,000           328,206   

Mississippi Hospital Equipment & Facilities Authority, 0.750%, 1/7/2016 (9)

     1,000,000           1,000,340   
       

 

 

 
          9,594,532   

Missouri — 1.5%

       

City of St. Louis, NATL-RE, 5.500%, 7/1/2016

     360,000           374,634   

County of Jackson, AMBAC, 0.000%, 12/1/2015

     90,000           89,519   

Health & Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri, 3.000%, 2/1/2017

     185,000           189,120   

Howard Bend Levee District, XLCA, 0.280%, 3/1/2027 (9)

     7,130,000           7,130,000   

Joplin Industrial Development Authority, 4.000%, 2/15/2017

     400,000           416,228   

Missouri Development Finance Board, 3.000%, 4/1/2016

     300,000           304,197   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, GNMA/FNMA, 4.700%, 3/1/2035, Call 9/1/2019

     320,000           336,944   

Missouri State Environmental Improvement & Energy Resources Authority, NATL-RE, 0.035%, 12/1/2022, Call 9/1/2015 (9) (13)

     1,750,000           1,637,249   

St. Louis County Industrial Development Authority, 2.850%, 9/1/2018, Call 3/1/2016

     1,000,000           1,004,310   
       

 

 

 
              11,482,201   

Nebraska — 0.4%

       

Central Plains Energy Project, 5.000%, 6/1/2017

     3,000,000           3,223,800   

Nevada — 0.4%

       

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, FSA AMBAC, 0.270%, 6/15/2022, Call 6/15/2017 (6) (7) (9)

     2,720,000           2,720,000   

New Hampshire — 0.1%

       

New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority, 3.000%, 7/1/2016

     755,000           765,774   

New Jersey — 9.1%

       

Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 9/1/2015

     185,000           185,000   

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, 4.000%, 11/1/2016

     1,500,000           1,525,725   

City of Margate City, 5.000%, 2/1/2018

     200,000           218,858   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, 0.230%, 3/1/2034 (6) (7) (9)

     11,920,000           11,920,000   

New Jersey Economic Development Authority:

       

0.320%, 11/1/2031, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     7,610,000           7,610,000   

0.320%, 11/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     4,900,000           4,900,000   

0.320%, 11/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     5,970,000           5,970,000   

0.750%, 2/1/2017, Call 8/1/2016 (9)

     3,225,000           3,180,076   

1.720%, 2/1/2016, Call 9/22/2015 (9)

     3,300,000           3,300,198   

1.820%, 2/1/2018, Call 8/1/2017 (9)

     500,000           493,235   

2.032%, 2/1/2018, Call 8/1/2017 (9)

     1,750,000           1,758,138   

5.000%, 6/15/2017

     250,000           261,720   

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority:

       

0.150%, 7/1/2036, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     1,000,000           1,000,000   

3.000%, 7/1/2017

     125,000           129,701   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority:

       

0.270%, 7/1/2028, Call 9/2/2015 (9)

     400,000           400,000   

0.320%, 7/1/2038, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     3,900,000           3,900,000   

0.590%, 7/1/2018, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     100,000           100,000   

3.250%, 7/1/2016

     515,000           526,814   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, AGC, 0.410%, 7/1/2038, Call 7/1/2019 (6) (7) (9)

     7,002,902           7,002,902   

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, 5.000%, 6/1/2016

     180,000           185,969   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, 0.554%, 1/1/2017, Call 7/1/2016 (9)

     5,000,000           5,003,250   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority:

       

1.020%, 12/15/2019, Call 6/15/2019 (9)

     5,000,000           4,757,550   

5.000%, 12/15/2017

     1,200,000           1,262,040   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, AGM, 5.500%, 12/15/2018

     250,000           271,760   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, FGIC, 0.210%, 12/15/2030 (6) (7) (9)

     1,440,000           1,440,000   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, FSA, 5.500%, 12/15/2017

     135,000           144,053   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, NATL-RE, 5.500%, 12/15/2016

     2,405,000           2,538,477   

Newark Housing Authority, 4.000%, 12/1/2017

     100,000           105,929   
       

 

 

 
          70,091,395   


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New Mexico — 0.7%

       

New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, 0.876%, 8/1/2019, Call 2/1/2019 (9)

     5,500,000           5,509,240   

New York — 7.2%

       

Albany Capital Resource Corp.:

       

2.000%, 12/1/2015

     170,000           170,631   

3.000%, 12/1/2016

     175,000           180,110   

3.000%, 12/1/2017

     115,000           120,300   

Albany Industrial Development Agency, 0.400%, 7/1/2032, Call 9/3/2015 (9)

     1,340,000           1,340,000   

City of New York:

       

0.420%, 8/1/2027, Call 10/3/2016 (9)

     1,070,000           1,065,142   

0.580%, 8/1/2026 (9) (13)

     50,000           50,000   

5.000%, 8/1/2017

     250,000           270,570   

City of New York, AGC, 0.570%, 10/1/2021, Call 9/7/2015 (9) (13)

     100,000           100,000   

City of New York, AGM, 0.200%, 11/1/2026 (9)

     10,000,000           10,000,000   

City of Schenectady, BAM, 3.125%, 5/15/2017

     300,000           312,999   

City of Yonkers, AGM:

       

2.000%, 10/15/2016

     1,600,000           1,624,528   

4.000%, 9/1/2016

     95,000           98,207   

County of Monroe, AGM NATL-RE, 6.000%, 3/1/2017

     100,000           107,632   

County of Rockland, 5.000%, 3/1/2016

     350,000           357,452   

County of Suffolk, AGM, 5.000%, 2/1/2017

     1,000,000           1,059,250   

Long Island Power Authority, 0.782%, 11/1/2018, Call 5/1/2018 (9)

     1,600,000           1,602,112   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 0.626%, 11/1/2015 (9)

     300,000           299,979   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, AGM:

       

0.387%, 11/1/2022, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     3,250,000           3,140,377   

0.396%, 11/1/2022, Call 9/2/2015 (9) (13)

     3,800,000           3,671,685   

0.730%, 5/15/2018, Call 11/15/2017 (9)

     4,650,000           4,611,637   

New York City Transit Auth/Metropolitan Transportation Auth/Triborough Bridge & Tunnel, AMBAC, 0.542%, 1/1/2030, Call 10/2/2015 (9) (13)

     100,000           92,951   

New York City Transit Authority/Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Triborough Bridge & Tunnel, AMBAC, 0.545%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     800,000           741,744   

New York Local Government Assistance Corp., AGM, 5.250%, 4/1/2016

     530,000           545,508   

New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, 0.148%, 4/1/2020, Call 9/30/2015 (9) (13)

     145,000           136,627   

New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, NATL-RE, 0.159%, 12/1/2020, Call 9/9/2015 (9) (13)

     7,350,000           6,911,815   

Oswego City School District, SAW, 1.000%, 4/21/2016

     5,950,000           5,969,278   

Puttable Floating Option Tax-Exempt Receipts, AMBAC, 0.550%, 12/1/2025, Call 9/1/2015 (6) (7) (9)

     6,330,000           6,330,000   

Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency, 0.220%, 10/30/2035, Call 10/1/2015 (9)

     490,000           490,000   

State of New York, NATL-RE FGIC:

       

0.225%, 2/15/2022, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     1,930,000           1,857,438   

0.225%, 2/13/2032, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     1,595,000           1,442,748   

Upper Mohawk Valley Regional Water Finance Authority, 4.000%, 4/1/2018

     65,000           69,812   

Village of Freeport, AGM, 3.000%, 5/1/2017

     100,000           103,808   
       

 

 

 
          54,874,340   

North Carolina — 0.3%

       

North Carolina Medical Care Commission, 0.340%, 6/1/2029, Call 6/1/2020 (6) (7) (9)

     1,000,000           1,000,000   

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 0.876%, 12/1/2017, Call 6/1/2017 (9)

     925,000           935,823   
       

 

 

 
          1,935,823   

North Dakota — 1.2%

       

Barnes County North Public School District Building Authority:

       

4.000%, 5/1/2016

     520,000           527,062   

4.000%, 5/1/2017

     545,000           560,543   

4.000%, 5/1/2018

     565,000           583,577   

4.000%, 5/1/2019

     590,000           614,874   

City of Bowman, 2.500%, 2/15/2017, Call 8/15/2016

     1,650,000           1,650,446   

City of Williston, 5.000%, 5/1/2016

     255,000           262,719   

City of Williston, AGM, 2.650%, 11/1/2020, Call 10/2/2015

     1,865,000           1,865,877   

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, 3.600%, 7/1/2032, Call 7/1/2022

     650,000           655,863   

Williston Parks & Recreation District, 3.250%, 3/1/2032, Call 9/17/2015

     2,305,000           2,318,576   
       

 

 

 
              9,039,537   


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Ohio — 2.5%

       

City of Cleveland, AMBAC, 5.000%, 1/1/2016

     220,000           223,230   

City of Trenton, AGM, 2.000%, 12/1/2015

     275,000           276,155   

County of Montgomery, 0.190%, 5/1/2034, Call 5/1/2019 (6) (7) (9)

     7,000,000           7,000,000   

County of Richland, AGM, 1.500%, 12/1/2015

     130,000           130,407   

Lancaster Port Authority, 0.846%, 8/1/2019, Call 2/1/2019 (9)

     5,000,000           4,977,150   

Montpelier Exempted Village School District, 0.000%, 12/1/2015

     145,000           144,756   

Painesville City Local School District, 0.000%, 12/1/2016

     840,000           827,484   

State of Ohio, 0.350%, 1/15/2045, Call 10/2/2015 (9)

     5,500,000           5,500,000   
       

 

 

 
              19,079,182   

Oklahoma — 0.1%

       

Enid Municipal Authority, AMBAC, 0.000%, 2/1/2016

     485,000           483,429   

Stephens County Educational Facilities Authority, 3.000%, 9/1/2015

     160,000           160,000   
       

 

 

 
          643,429   

Oregon — 0.5%

       

Oregon State Facilities Authority, 0.250%, 9/30/2016 (9)

     3,675,000           3,675,661   

Port of Morrow:

       

2.000%, 6/1/2016

     200,000           201,314   

2.000%, 6/1/2017

     200,000           203,554   

2.000%, 6/1/2017

     75,000           75,967   

2.000%, 6/1/2018

     70,000           70,485   
       

 

 

 
          4,226,981   

Pennsylvania — 7.0%

       

Bethlehem Area School District, SAW, 0.562%, 1/1/2018, Call 7/1/2017 (9)

     3,075,000           3,084,440   

Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School Authority, MAC SAW:

       

0.400%, 9/15/2015

     125,000           125,007   

0.700%, 9/15/2016

     180,000           180,167   

1.500%, 9/15/2017

     185,000           186,708   

Butler County Hospital Authority:

       

0.220%, 10/1/2032, Call 10/1/2015 (9)

     10,645,000           10,645,000   

0.220%, 10/1/2042, Call 10/1/2015 (9)

     1,570,000           1,570,000   

County of Cambria, BAM, 4.000%, 8/1/2016

     1,035,000           1,065,864   

Cumberland County Municipal Authority, RADIAN, 5.000%, 12/1/2015

     150,000           151,612   

Hanover Area School District, AGM SAW, 3.750%, 2/1/2016

     830,000           841,163   

Jim Thorpe Area School District, BAM SAW, 3.000%, 3/15/2017

     180,000           185,967   

Lehigh County General Purpose Authority:

       

0.220%, 5/15/2021, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     1,720,000           1,720,000   

3.000%, 11/1/2015

     410,000           411,386   

3.000%, 11/1/2016

     455,000           464,041   

Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority:

       

5.000%, 11/15/2015

     1,000,000           1,008,560   

5.000%, 11/15/2016

     1,000,000           1,048,690   

North Penn Water Authority, 0.626%, 11/1/2019, Call 5/1/2019 (9)

     2,000,000           1,986,700   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, 4.000%, 3/1/2016

     500,000           509,035   

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, RADIAN, 5.000%, 12/15/2017, Call 6/15/2016

     300,000           309,504   

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, XLCA, 5.000%, 7/1/2017, Call 10/2/2015

     545,000           546,739   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission:

       

0.470%, 12/1/2017, Call 6/1/2017 (9)

     560,000           556,892   

0.620%, 12/1/2017, Call 6/1/2017 (9)

     100,000           99,776   

0.700%, 12/1/2018, Call 6/1/2018 (9)

     6,000,000           5,977,380   

0.900%, 12/1/2020, Call 6/1/2020 (9)

     1,800,000           1,787,688   

1.170%, 12/1/2019, Call 6/1/2019 (9)

     2,225,000           2,245,381   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, AGC, 5.000%, 6/1/2017

     600,000           643,128   

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, 4.000%, 10/1/2017

     1,250,000           1,328,775   

Philadelphia Gas Works Co., AMBAC, 5.000%, 10/1/2016

     345,000           361,281   

Pittsburgh Public Parking Authority, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 12/1/2020, Call 12/1/2015

     1,815,000           1,834,511   

Pittsburgh Public Parking Authority, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 12/1/2015

     725,000           722,491   

Pittsburgh School District, NATL-RE FGIC SAW, 3.500%, 9/1/2015

     30,000           30,000   

Puttable Floating Option Tax-Exempt Receipts, FGIC, 0.260%, 6/1/2034 (6) (7) (9)

     7,020,000           7,020,000   

Scranton School District, AGM SAW, 2.000%, 6/15/2017

     250,000           255,570   

Scranton School District, SAW, 1.128%, 4/2/2018, Call 10/2/2017 (9)

     3,000,000           3,014,730   

State Public School Building Authority, AGM, 3.000%, 10/15/2015

     210,000           210,735   

University Area Joint Authority, 0.420%, 11/1/2017, Call 5/1/2017 (9)

     1,070,000           1,070,867   


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Wayne Highlands School District, BAM:

       

2.000%, 4/1/2016

     360,000           363,071   

3.000%, 4/1/2017

     120,000           124,054   
       

 

 

 
              53,686,913   

Puerto Rico — 0.2%

       

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, AGM, 5.250%, 7/1/2016

     100,000           100,799   

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, NATL-RE, 0.000%, 7/1/2016

     270,000           261,079   

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, 0.000%, 7/1/2017

     385,000           366,416   

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, NATL-RE, 0.000%, 7/1/2017

     40,000           38,069   

Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority:

       

5.000%, 4/1/2016

     500,000           496,790   

5.000%, 7/1/2018

     300,000           307,419   
       

 

 

 
          1,570,572   

Rhode Island — 0.1%

       

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., NATL-RE, 5.500%, 4/1/2017

     1,000,000           1,070,910   

South Carolina — 0.4%

       

Newberry Investing in Children’s Education, 5.250%, 12/1/2015

     1,560,000           1,579,126   

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, 4.000%, 11/1/2015

     800,000           804,528   

South Carolina State Public Service Authority, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 1/1/2022, Call 1/1/2016

     340,000           345,321   
       

 

 

 
          2,728,975   

South Dakota — 0.0%

       

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 3.500%, 9/1/2015

     355,000           355,000   

Tennessee — 0.1%

       

Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facilities Board, 3.000%, 11/1/2016

     510,000           519,955   

Tennessee Housing Development Agency, 4.500%, 7/1/2028, Call 1/1/2020

     170,000           178,590   
       

 

 

 
          698,545   

Texas — 7.6%

       

Alamito Public Facility Corp., 1.000%, 10/1/2017, Call 4/1/2017 (9)

     2,000,000           1,997,540   

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, 3.000%, 1/4/2016, Call 10/2/2015 (9)

     3,000,000           3,005,070   

City of Houston:

       

0.770%, 6/1/2017, Call 12/1/2016 (9)

     300,000           300,576   

4.000%, 9/1/2017

     200,000           211,696   

City of Irving, 2.000%, 8/15/2016

     140,000           141,627   

City of Lewisville, AGM:

       

2.000%, 9/1/2016

     325,000           329,277   

2.000%, 9/1/2017

     335,000           341,000   

4.000%, 9/1/2018

     340,000           365,626   

City of San Marcos, BAM, 2.000%, 11/1/2015

     320,000           320,579   

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., 3.750%, 8/15/2016

     485,000           493,958   

County of Jones:

       

3.000%, 9/1/2015

     85,000           85,000   

4.000%, 9/1/2016

     165,000           170,537   

Denton Independent School District, PSF, 2.000%, 8/1/2016 (9)

     250,000           253,172   

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 138, BAM:

       

2.000%, 9/1/2016

     200,000           202,054   

2.000%, 9/1/2017

     200,000           204,820   

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 151, MAC:

       

2.000%, 9/1/2016

     165,000           167,006   

2.000%, 9/1/2017

     180,000           182,936   

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 50, MAC:

       

2.000%, 9/1/2016

     180,000           181,975   

2.000%, 9/1/2017

     340,000           345,345   

Gainesville Hospital District, AMBAC, 4.000%, 8/15/2016

     100,000           103,342   

Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, PSF, 1.350%, 8/15/2018 (9)

     700,000           700,805   

Grand Mission Municipal Utility District No. 1, BAM, 2.000%, 9/1/2016

     340,000           343,730   

Gulf Coast Industrial Development Authority, 0.650%, 11/1/2019, Call 10/1/2015 (9)

     2,350,000           2,350,000   

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 0.420%, 6/1/2016 (9)

     1,000,000           1,001,180   

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 165, BAM, 2.000%, 3/1/2016

     125,000           125,869   

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 276, BAM, 2.000%, 9/1/2015

     200,000           200,000   

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 383, BAM, 2.000%, 9/1/2015

     140,000           140,000   

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 391, AGM, 2.000%, 9/1/2015

     125,000           125,000   

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 468, AGM, 2.000%, 9/1/2017

     100,000           102,010   


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Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District No. 386, 5.000%, 9/1/2015

     290,000           290,000   

Meadowhill Regional Municipal Utility District, AGM, 2.000%, 10/1/2015

     165,000           165,234   

Nolan County Hospital District, 3.000%, 8/15/2016

     200,000           204,328   

North Texas Health Facilities Development Corp., AGM, 5.000%, 9/1/2015

     180,000           180,000   

North Texas Tollway Authority:

       

6.000%, 1/1/2020, Call 1/1/2018

     220,000           246,545   

6.000%, 1/1/2020, Call 1/1/2018

     30,000           33,215   

Northpointe Water Control & Improvement District, AGM, 2.000%, 9/1/2016

     300,000           303,828   

Northside Independent School District, PSF:

       

1.200%, 8/1/2017 (9)

     90,000           90,391   

2.125%, 8/1/2020, Call 2/1/2016 (9)

     1,980,000           1,993,939   

Panhandle-Plains Higher Education Authority, Inc., 1.084%, 10/1/2020, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     150,000           151,352   

Port of Port Arthur Navigation District:

       

0.300%, 12/1/2039, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     9,700,000           9,700,000   

0.300%, 4/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     1,250,000           1,250,000   

0.300%, 11/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     10,000,000           10,000,000   

Spring Creek Utility District of Montgomery County, BAM, 2.000%, 10/1/2017

     375,000           380,981   

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp.:

       

2.500%, 12/1/2018, Call 5/1/2017

     2,525,000           2,552,522   

4.000%, 9/1/2017

     550,000           579,144   

5.000%, 10/1/2017

     1,025,000           1,113,078   

5.250%, 8/15/2028, Call 8/15/2018

     230,000           257,416   

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. I, 5.000%, 12/15/2015

     150,000           151,877   

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. II:

       

0.490%, 9/15/2017 (9)

     145,000           145,028   

0.892%, 9/15/2017 (9)

     2,350,000           2,351,433   

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, 5.000%, 12/15/2015

     1,500,000           1,518,420   

Texas Transportation Commission, 0.250%, 4/1/2026, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     9,000,000           9,000,000   

Travis County Water Control & Improvement District No. 17, BAM:

       

0.000%, 11/1/2016

     390,000           386,712   

0.000%, 11/1/2017

     250,000           244,880   

Walnut Creek Special Utility District, MAC, 2.000%, 1/10/2017

     255,000           258,866   
       

 

 

 
              58,040,919   

Utah — 0.2%

       

Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems, 5.000%, 6/1/2017

     1,670,000           1,791,543   

Vermont — 0.0%

       

City of Burlington, AGM, 5.000%, 7/1/2016

     125,000           129,279   

Virginia — 0.2%

       

City of Richmond, AGM, 5.000%, 7/15/2016, Call 10/2/2015

     250,000           250,950   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, 5.000%, 11/1/2017

     1,215,000           1,322,734   
       

 

 

 
          1,573,684   

Washington — 1.8%

       

Barclays Capital Municipal Trust Receipts, 0.150%, 6/1/2034, Call 6/1/2019 (6) (7) (9)

     11,320,000           11,320,000   

Grant County Public Hospital District No. 1, RADIAN, 5.000%, 12/1/2016

     325,000           340,616   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 2.500%, 12/1/2017 (6) (7)

     600,000           602,736   

Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority:

       

3.000%, 10/1/2015

     170,000           170,257   

5.000%, 10/1/2016

     1,000,000           1,039,350   
       

 

 

 
          13,472,959   

West Virginia — 0.0%

       

Berkeley County Building Commission:

       

3.000%, 9/1/2015

     100,000           100,000   

3.000%, 9/1/2016

     140,000           143,171   

3.000%, 9/1/2017

     50,000           51,708   
       

 

 

 
          294,879   

Wisconsin — 1.8%

       

City of Edgerton, 1.750%, 6/1/2017, Call 6/1/2016

     1,925,000           1,937,243   

City of Menasha:

       

4.300%, 9/1/2015

     265,000           265,000   

4.400%, 9/1/2017

     100,000           100,000   

City of Sheboygan, FGIC, 5.000%, 9/1/2015

     375,000           375,000   

City of South Milwaukee, 4.000%, 9/1/2017, Call 9/1/2016

     100,000           103,457   

City of Weyauwega, 1.500%, 8/1/2016, Call 2/1/2016

     2,840,000           2,841,363   


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County of Langlade:

       

2.000%, 10/1/2016

     350,000           355,064   

2.000%, 10/1/2017

     365,000           370,446   

2.000%, 10/1/2018

     100,000           101,226   

Maple School District, 1.000%, 10/30/2015

     1,400,000           1,400,644   

Raymond School District No. 14, 3.000%, 4/1/2016

     75,000           76,159   

Town of Somers:

       

4.000%, 8/1/2016

     400,000           410,632   

4.000%, 8/1/2017

     435,000           456,250   

Wisconsin Center District:

       

3.000%, 12/15/2015

     200,000           201,034   

3.000%, 12/15/2016

     615,000           626,913   

3.000%, 12/15/2017

     635,000           649,662   

Wisconsin Center District, NATL-RE, 0.000%, 12/15/2015

     135,000           134,745   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority:

       

2.250%, 5/1/2016

     100,000           100,228   

2.500%, 10/15/2015

     180,000           180,499   

3.000%, 8/15/2016

     320,000           324,874   

3.000%, 8/15/2017

     410,000           421,373   

3.300%, 10/1/2016

     50,000           51,509   

5.000%, 9/1/2016

     375,000           390,225   

5.000%, 8/15/2021, Call 8/15/2018

     150,000           165,597   

Wisconsin-Dells School District, 1.000%, 10/29/2015

     1,750,000           1,750,962   
       

 

 

 
          13,790,105   
       

 

 

 

Total Municipals
(identified cost $751,772,605)

              752,152,377   

Mutual Funds — 0.3%

       

New York — 0.3%

       

Nuveen New York AMT-Free Municipal Income Fund, Preferred Shares, 0.640%, 10/1/2017, Call 10/2/2015 (6) (7) (9)

     2,000,000           2,000,840   
       

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $2,000,000)

          2,000,840   

Short-Term Investments — 1.3%

       

Mutual Funds — 0.4%

       

BMO Tax-Free Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.040% (4)

     2,807,077           2,807,077   

Short-Term Municipals — 0.9%

       

Alabama — 0.1%

       

Limestone County Water & Sewer Authority, 1.000%, 9/1/2015

   $ 400,000           400,000   

Colorado — 0.0%

       

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, 2.000%, 10/1/2015

     215,000           215,264   

Illinois — 0.1%

       

Village of Gilberts, BAM, 1.000%, 3/1/2016

     180,000           180,088   

Village of Lyons, AGM, 4.000%, 12/1/2015

     300,000           302,262   
       

 

 

 
          482,350   

New Jersey — 0.0%

       

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, 2.000%, 7/1/2016

     200,000           202,524   

New York — 0.3%

       

City of Yonkers, AGM, 4.000%, 9/1/2015

     95,000           95,000   

Nassau Health Care Corp., 2.250%, 1/15/2016

     2,250,000           2,258,955   
       

 

 

 
          2,353,955   

Ohio — 0.3%

       

City of Garfield Heights, 1.500%, 6/22/2016

     300,000           301,680   

City of Harrison, 1.750%, 10/21/2015

     1,025,000           1,026,579   

Sylvania City School District, BAM, 2.000%, 12/1/2015

     1,545,000           1,551,489   
       

 

 

 
          2,879,748   


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Wisconsin — 0.1%

       

City of Juneau, 2.000%, 3/1/2016

     565,000           568,028   
       

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Municipals

          7,101,869   
       

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $9,906,294)

          9,908,946   
       

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.7%
(identified cost $763,678,899)

          764,062,163   

Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.3%

          2,619,633   
       

 

 

 

Total Net Assets — 100.0%

        $     766,681,796   
       

 

 

 

(4) Denotes an investment in an affiliated entity. Please refer to Note 5, subsection Investments in Affiliated Issuers, in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(6) Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities law. At August 31, 2015, these securities amounted to:

 

Fund

 

  

Amount

 

    

% of Total
Net Assets

 

Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund

   $180,909,458      23.60%

(7) Denotes a restricted security which has been deemed liquid based on criteria approved by the Board of Directors of the BMO Funds.

(9) Denotes a variable or floating rate security. Floating rate securities are securities whose yields vary with a designated market index or market rate. These securities are shown at their current rates as of August 31, 2015.

 

(10) Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

(13) Issue represents an Auction Rate Security. An Auction Rate Security is a corporate or municipal bond debt instrument with a long nominal maturity for which the interest rate is regularly reset through a Dutch auction. The rate presented is either the rate set through the auction or the maximum interest rate provided for in the security issuance provision.


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Short Tax-Free Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – As of August 31, 2015

 

Description

   Shares or
Principal
Amount
       Value  

Municipals — 96.7%

       

Alabama — 0.4%

       

Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University, AMBAC, 3.700%, 11/1/2015

     $200,000         $ 200,194   

Alabama State Docks Department, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 10/1/2019, Call 10/1/2016

     100,000           104,498   

County of Jefferson, AGM, 0.396%, 2/1/2042, Call 9/24/2015 (9) (13)

     259,832           213,848   
       

 

 

 
          518,540   

Alaska — 0.7%

       

Alaska Housing Finance Corp., NATL-RE, 5.250%, 12/1/2021, Call 12/1/2017

     100,000           109,925   

Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority, 4.000%, 4/1/2017

     200,000           210,046   

City of Valdez, 5.000%, 1/1/2021

     500,000           564,370   
       

 

 

 
          884,341   

Arizona — 1.7%

       

Arizona Health Facilities Authority:

       

1.870%, 2/5/2020, Call 8/9/2019 (9)

     250,000           257,297   

1.870%, 2/5/2020, Call 8/9/2019 (9)

     250,000           257,298   

Arizona School Facilities Board, AMBAC, 5.000%, 7/1/2017

     130,000           138,706   

Greater Arizona Development Authority, 5.000%, 8/1/2024, Call 8/1/2018

     25,000           27,461   

Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, 3.000%, 7/1/2020 (6) (7)

     185,000           183,844   

McAllister Academic Village LLC, 5.750%, 7/1/2016

     95,000           99,220   

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., 5.500%, 7/1/2019 (16)

     100,000           113,664   

Pinal County School District No. 1 Florence, BAM, 4.000%, 7/1/2020

     250,000           274,587   

Prescott Valley Municipal Property Corp., AMBAC, 3.750%, 1/1/2018, Call 1/1/2016

     250,000           252,125   

Salt Verde Financial Corp., 5.000%, 12/1/2016

     30,000           31,365   

Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, FSA, 1.720%, 9/1/2045 (9) (13)

     575,000           575,000   
       

 

 

 
              2,210,567   

Arkansas — 0.8%

       

City of Cabot, 2.550%, 6/1/2043, Call 6/1/2023

     270,000           270,086   

City of Hot Springs, 5.000%, 12/1/2020

     245,000           281,547   

City of Little Rock, 1.800%, 4/1/2030, Call 10/1/2021

     150,000           151,474   

City of Rogers, 2.125%, 11/1/2029, Call 11/1/2021 (10)

     230,000           230,458   

City of Springdale, 2.600%, 7/1/2027, Call 7/1/2018

     50,000           50,033   

DeWitt School District No. 1, SAW, 3.000%, 6/1/2017

     100,000           103,998   
       

 

 

 
          1,087,596   

California — 8.2%

       

Abag Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps., 5.000%, 7/1/2020

     500,000           566,225   

Bay Area Toll Authority, 1.120%, 4/1/2024, Call 10/1/2023 (9)

     500,000           496,340   

BB&T Municipal Trust, 0.820%, 11/15/2019 (6) (7) (9)

     500,000           502,180   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, 5.000%, 11/15/2021, Call 11/15/2015

     100,000           100,910   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, NATL-RE:

       

0.045%, 7/15/2018, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     100,000           96,853   

0.138%, 7/1/2022, Call 9/1/2015 (9) (13)

     500,000           480,105   

California Housing Finance Agency, AGM GO, 0.381%, 2/1/2037, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     10,000           9,032   

California Housing Finance Agency, NATL-RE GO, 0.505%, 8/1/2038, Call 9/24/2015 (9) (13) (15)

     5,000           4,459   

California State Public Works Board:

       

5.000%, 4/1/2020

     320,000           371,523   

5.000%, 11/1/2020, Call 11/1/2019

     35,000           40,244   

5.125%, 10/1/2022, Call 10/1/2019

     245,000           280,523   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, 3.500%, 11/1/2018

     100,000           100,342   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, AGM, 3.000%, 10/1/2017

     200,000           206,488   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, CMI, 2.500%, 8/1/2020, Call 11/1/2016

     500,000           506,365   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, NATL-RE, 0.520%, 4/1/2028 (9) (13)

     75,000           64,533   

Carson Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, AGM, 5.000%, 10/1/2020

     675,000           777,944   


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Chino Redevelopment Agency, AMBAC, 4.000%, 9/1/2019, Call 9/1/2016

     250,000           258,862   

City of Redding, NATL-RE, 0.207%, 7/1/2022 (9) (13)

     150,000           150,000   

Contra Costa Transportation Authority, 0.496%, 12/15/2015, Call 9/22/2015 (9)

     150,000           150,003   

County of San Joaquin, 4.000%, 4/1/2019

     225,000           245,014   

County of Yolo, AGM, 5.000%, 12/1/2015

     180,000           182,155   

Florin Resource Conservation District, NATL-RE, 4.000%, 9/1/2018

     500,000           534,645   

Imperial Unified School District, XLCA, 5.000%, 8/1/2023, Call 10/2/2015

     50,000           50,673   

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, AMBAC, 0.443%, 7/1/2027 (9) (13)

     150,000           141,451   

Lynwood Unified School District, 5.000%, 8/1/2017

     500,000           538,850   

Mendota Unified School District, 0.000%, 8/1/2018, Call 10/2/2015

     350,000           319,977   

Northern California Gas Authority No. 1:

       

0.790%, 7/1/2017 (9)

     70,000           69,781   

0.820%, 7/1/2019 (9)

     1,040,000           1,034,935   

Northern California Transmission Agency, NATL-RE:

       

0.446%, 5/1/2024, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     50,000           47,889   

0.448%, 5/1/2024, Call 9/7/2015 (9) (13)

     200,000           191,360   

Ravenswood City School District, AMBAC, 5.000%, 8/15/2016, Call 10/2/2015

     340,000           344,617   

State of California:

       

0.834%, 12/1/2017, Call 6/1/2017 (9)

     250,000           252,840   

0.920%, 5/1/2018, Call 11/1/2017 (9)

     180,000           181,082   

0.964%, 12/3/2018, Call 6/1/2018 (9)

     610,000           619,748   

State of California, NATL-RE, 4.000%, 9/1/2015

     35,000           35,000   

Stockton Unified School District, AGM, 5.000%, 8/1/2018, Call 8/1/2017

     200,000           215,778   

Twin Rivers Unified School District, AGM:

       

3.200%, 6/1/2020, Call 11/1/2015 (9)

     295,000           296,283   

3.200%, 6/1/2020, Call 11/1/2015 (9)

     245,000           245,806   
       

 

 

 
              10,710,815   

Colorado — 4.0%

       

Auraria Higher Education Center:

       

6.000%, 5/1/2018

     169,000           185,183   

6.000%, 5/1/2019

     178,000           199,328   

City of Burlington, 3.000%, 11/1/2019

     100,000           102,002   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority:

       

2.500%, 12/15/2019 (6) (7)

     590,000           585,953   

3.000%, 10/1/2017

     380,000           393,277   

3.000%, 11/15/2017

     200,000           208,368   

Colorado Health Facilities Authority:

       

1.875%, 11/6/2019 (9)

     400,000           398,160   

4.000%, 12/1/2018

     250,000           265,625   

4.500%, 2/1/2019

     250,000           265,993   

5.000%, 6/1/2016

     55,000           56,460   

5.125%, 11/15/2021, Call 11/15/2016 (9)

     50,000           52,559   

County of Montrose:

       

4.000%, 12/1/2018

     175,000           186,506   

4.000%, 12/1/2019

     200,000           213,418   

Denver Health & Hospital Authority:

       

5.000%, 12/1/2017, Call 12/1/2016

     275,000           288,530   

5.000%, 12/1/2020, Call 12/1/2016

     250,000           261,378   

E-470 Public Highway Authority, 1.200%, 8/31/2017, Call 3/1/2017 (9)

     550,000           552,436   

E-470 Public Highway Authority, NATL-RE:

       

4.500%, 9/1/2016

     120,000           124,267   

5.000%, 9/1/2017, Call 9/1/2016

     300,000           311,814   

Regional Transportation District, 5.000%, 6/1/2025, Call 6/1/2020

     500,000           570,480   
       

 

 

 
          5,221,737   

Connecticut — 0.5%

       

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 7/1/2023, Call 7/1/2017

     150,000           160,527   

State of Connecticut:

       

0.900%, 8/15/2018 (9)

     250,000           250,035   

0.940%, 5/15/2018 (9)

     150,000           150,161   

0.940%, 9/15/2019 (9)

     115,000           115,330   
       

 

 

 
          676,053   

Delaware — 0.1%

       

Delaware State Housing Authority, 4.800%, 1/1/2023, Call 7/1/2018

     180,000           185,555   


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Florida — 6.2%

       

Brevard County Health Facilities Authority:

       

5.000%, 4/1/2020

     500,000           569,290   

5.000%, 4/1/2021

     400,000           460,296   

Citizens Property Insurance Corp., 4.250%, 6/1/2017

     50,000           52,874   

Citizens Property Insurance Corp., AGM, 5.000%, 6/1/2016

     50,000           51,711   

City of Cape Coral, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 7/1/2016

     185,000           192,010   

City of Gulf Breeze, FGIC, 5.125%, 12/1/2015 (9)

     30,000           30,196   

City of Margate, AGM, 4.375%, 7/1/2019, Call 10/2/2015

     50,000           50,139   

City of Miami Gardens, 3.000%, 7/1/2017

     250,000           260,237   

City of Port St. Lucie, 5.000%, 7/1/2020

     295,000           342,607   

City of Tampa, 5.000%, 11/15/2020, Call 5/15/2020

     25,000           28,735   

County of Brevard, AMBAC, 4.000%, 7/1/2017, Call 7/1/2016

     250,000           254,765   

County of Broward, 5.000%, 10/1/2020

     100,000           117,210   

County of Broward, AMBAC, 5.000%, 9/1/2020, Call 9/1/2016

     100,000           104,387   

County of Miami-Dade, AGC, 5.000%, 6/1/2017

     50,000           53,757   

County of Osceola, AGC, 4.000%, 10/1/2015

     65,000           65,196   

County of Sarasota, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 10/1/2021, Call 10/1/2015

     150,000           150,570   

Florida Governmental Utility Authority, 2.000%, 10/1/2015

     240,000           240,286   

Florida HomeLoan Corp., GNMA/FNMA COLL, 3.100%, 1/1/2017

     310,000           319,604   

Florida HomeLoan Corp., GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC, 4.600%, 1/1/2029, Call 1/1/2020

     90,000           93,792   

Florida Municipal Power Agency, AMBAC, 0.149%, 10/1/2027, Call 9/2/2015 (9) (13)

     575,000           515,206   

Florida Municipal Power Agency, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.317%, 10/1/2027 (9) (13)

     25,000           22,583   

Highlands County Health Facilities Authority, 6.500%, 11/17/2015 (9)

     25,000           25,318   

Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, 5.000%, 10/1/2021, Call 10/1/2016

     200,000           209,084   

Hillsborough County School Board, AMBAC, 4.125%, 10/1/2020, Call 4/1/2016

     200,000           204,506   

Miami-Dade County Educational Facilities Authority, AMBAC, 5.250%, 4/1/2020

     40,000           46,094   

Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc.:

       

5.000%, 5/1/2018

     300,000           329,682   

5.000%, 5/1/2019

     225,000           252,862   

Miami-Dade County School Board, AMBAC, 5.000%, 8/1/2023, Call 8/1/2018

     100,000           110,203   

Orange County Health Facilities Authority, 3.000%, 8/1/2017

     350,000           360,388   

Orange County School Board, AGM FGIC, 5.000%, 8/1/2021, Call 8/1/2016

     50,000           52,052   

Orlando Community Redevelopment Agency, 4.000%, 9/1/2017

     85,000           87,835   

Pinellas County Educational Facilities Authority, 5.000%, 10/1/2017

     300,000           321,333   

Pinellas County Health Facilities Authority, NATL-RE, 0.230%, 11/15/2023, Call 9/1/2015 (9) (13)

     200,000           186,407   

Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency, 5.000%, 3/1/2019 (6) (7)

     250,000           273,772   

St. Lucie County School Board, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 10/1/2020, Call 10/1/2016

     70,000           73,529   

St. Lucie County School Board, NATL-RE FGIC, 4.300%, 10/1/2019, Call 10/1/2016

     250,000           260,725   

Sumter County Industrial Development Authority:

       

4.000%, 7/1/2017

     500,000           523,835   

5.000%, 7/1/2020

     235,000           262,575   

5.000%, 7/1/2020

     300,000           337,533   

Tampa Bay Water:

       

5.000%, 10/1/2017

     15,000           16,299   

5.000%, 10/1/2017

     25,000           27,165   

Tradition Community Development District No. 1, AGM, 2.000%, 5/1/2016

     235,000           236,871   
       

 

 

 
              8,173,519   

Georgia — 2.8%

       

Atlanta Development Authority, 4.000%, 9/1/2020

     500,000           562,755   

Burke County Development Authority, AGM, 0.340%, 1/1/2024, Call 9/17/2015 (9) (13)

     410,000           384,371   

City of Atlanta:

       

1.633%, 11/1/2018, Call 5/1/2018 (9)

     250,000           255,732   

6.000%, 11/1/2029, Call 11/1/2019

     290,000           346,330   

County of DeKalb, 5.000%, 10/1/2020

     150,000           174,775   

DeKalb Private Hospital Authority, 5.000%, 11/15/2021, Call 11/15/2019

     420,000           482,013   

Fulton County Development Authority:

       

3.000%, 11/1/2015

     25,000           25,118   

4.000%, 3/15/2016

     50,000           50,915   

5.000%, 3/15/2016

     150,000           153,542   

Gainesville & Hall County Development Authority, 5.250%, 11/15/2015

     70,000           70,634   

Gainesville & Hall County Hospital Authority, 0.970%, 2/18/2020, Call 8/22/2019 (9)

     350,000           350,119   

Heard County Development Authority, AGM, 0.340%, 1/1/2024, Call 9/17/2015 (9) (13)

     25,000           23,504   


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Main Street Natural Gas, Inc.:

       

5.000%, 3/15/2016

     165,000           168,742   

5.250%, 9/15/2018

     100,000           109,984   

Monroe County Development Authority, AGM, 0.347%, 1/1/2020, Call 10/1/2015 (9) (13)

     500,000           472,563   
       

 

 

 
              3,631,097   

Idaho — 0.2%

       

Idaho Health Facilities Authority, 6.500%, 11/1/2023, Call 11/1/2018

     150,000           172,815   

Idaho Housing & Finance Association, 5.000%, 7/15/2022, Call 7/15/2019

     75,000           84,583   
       

 

 

 
          257,398   

Illinois — 9.4%

       

Chicago Board of Education, 4.020%, 3/1/2017, Call 9/1/2016 (9)

     1,000,000           983,110   

Chicago Transit Authority, 5.500%, 6/1/2019, Call 12/1/2018

     105,000           117,258   

City of Chicago, 5.000%, 1/1/2018

     50,000           51,480   

City of Chicago, AGM, 5.000%, 1/1/2022, Call 10/2/2015

     100,000           100,287   

City of Chicago, AMBAC, 4.000%, 1/1/2017, Call 10/2/2015

     50,000           50,140   

City of Chicago, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 1/1/2020, Call 1/1/2018

     175,000           182,245   

City of Springfield, 5.000%, 3/1/2016

     350,000           357,784   

City of Waukegan, 5.000%, 12/30/2020

     250,000           281,105   

Clyde Park District, AGM, 4.250%, 2/1/2019

     500,000           520,305   

Cook County High School District No. 209 Proviso Township, AGM, 5.000%, 12/1/2019, Call 12/1/2016 (16)

     50,000           52,710   

Cook County School District No. 100 South Berwyn, BAM, 2.000%, 12/1/2017

     65,000           65,959   

Cook County Township High School District No. 201 J Sterling Morton, AMBAC:

       

0.000%, 12/1/2018

     170,000           150,984   

0.000%, 12/1/2019

     100,000           84,632   

Cook County Township High School District No. 220 Reavis, 4.000%, 12/1/2017

     100,000           107,289   

County of Cook, 5.000%, 11/15/2020, Call 11/15/2019

     250,000           268,865   

County of St. Clair, NATL-RE FGIC:

       

0.000%, 10/1/2016

     120,000           119,472   

0.000%, 10/1/2016

     485,000           480,072   

County of Winnebago, NATL-RE, 4.250%, 12/30/2019, Call 12/30/2016

     50,000           52,310   

DeKalb County Community Unit School District No. 424 Genoa-Kingston, AMBAC, 0.000%, 1/1/2018

     350,000           336,864   

Du Page & Will Counties Community School District No. 204 Indian Prairie, 2.000%, 12/30/2019, Call 12/30/2017

     575,000           583,257   

Illinois Finance Authority:

       

4.000%, 10/1/2018

     275,000           290,911   

5.000%, 8/15/2016

     195,000           201,318   

5.000%, 7/1/2017

     250,000           264,130   

5.000%, 2/15/2018

     40,000           43,395   

5.500%, 8/15/2018

     100,000           109,255   

Illinois Finance Authority, AGM:

       

0.000%, 1/1/2018

     40,000           39,118   

0.000%, 1/1/2018

     55,000           53,316   

Illinois Housing Development Authority, AGM, 4.400%, 9/1/2020, Call 10/2/2015

     200,000           200,604   

Kane County Forest Preserve District, CIFG, 0.000%, 12/15/2024, Call 12/15/2016

     500,000           337,960   

Kendall, Kane, & Will Counties Community Unit School District No. 308, NATL-RE FGIC, 4.250%, 10/1/2020, Call 10/1/2017

     50,000           53,141   

Lake County Community High School District No. 117 Antioch, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 12/1/2016

     235,000           231,040   

Lake County Forest Preserve District, 0.672%, 12/15/2020 (9)

     300,000           298,827   

McHenry & Lake Counties Community Consolidated School District No. 15, AGM, 0.000%, 1/1/2018

     100,000           96,070   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 6/15/2020

     30,000           26,079   

Montgomery & Bond Counties Community Unit School District No. 3 Hillsboro, AGM, 4.100%, 12/1/2016

     200,000           202,670   

Northern Illinois University, FGIC, 0.000%, 10/1/2015

     100,000           99,964   

Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority, 4.000%, 10/1/2019

     400,000           428,576   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority:

       

5.000%, 6/1/2016

     50,000           51,422   

5.000%, 6/1/2018

     40,000           43,603   

6.250%, 6/1/2024, Call 6/1/2016

     200,000           207,704   

Rock Island County Public Building Commission, 3.700%, 12/1/2018

     275,000           277,115   

Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, AGM, 5.250%, 2/1/2023, Call 2/1/2017

     250,000           265,250   

State of Illinois:

       

3.875%, 9/1/2017

     100,000           103,847   

5.000%, 5/1/2017

     250,000           263,787   

5.000%, 4/1/2020

     100,000           107,827   


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State of Illinois, AGM, 4.500%, 9/1/2020, Call 10/2/2015

     100,000           100,238   

State of Illinois, NATL-RE FGIC, 5.500%, 6/15/2017

     30,000           32,391   

Town of Cicero, 5.000%, 1/1/2020

     500,000           557,695   

Town of Cicero, AGM, 4.000%, 1/1/2017

     250,000           260,305   

United City of Yorkville, AMBAC, 4.000%, 12/30/2018, Call 12/30/2016

     145,000           151,102   

Village of Bensenville, CIFG, 5.000%, 4/1/2016

     150,000           152,569   

Village of Maywood, 4.000%, 1/1/2017

     500,000           509,590   

Village of Oak Lawn, NATL-RE, 3.850%, 12/1/2017, Call 10/2/2015

     480,000           480,874   

Wabash General Hospital District, AMBAC, 4.750%, 9/1/2016

     450,000           464,562   

Wayne County Public School District No. 112 Fairfield, 3.000%, 12/1/2017

     205,000           210,252   

Will County School District No. 88A Richland, 1.100%, 1/1/2017

     60,000           60,113   

Winnebago County School District No. 122 Harlem-Loves Park, AGM, 0.000%, 1/1/2017

     25,000           24,227   
       

 

 

 
              12,246,975   

Indiana — 3.4%

       

Center Grove Community School Corp., 2.000%, 1/1/2018

     505,000           511,797   

City of Whiting, 1.850%, 10/1/2019 (9)

     1,000,000           997,650   

County of Jasper, NATL-RE, 5.600%, 11/1/2016

     175,000           184,184   

County of Lake:

       

2.000%, 7/15/2017

     245,000           244,998   

2.000%, 1/15/2018

     520,000           528,944   

Griffith Multi-School Building Corp., AGM SAW, 5.000%, 7/15/2019, Call 9/14/2015

     100,000           100,149   

Hammond Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, 5.000%, 8/1/2018, Call 2/1/2018

     150,000           159,029   

Indiana Finance Authority:

       

2.200%, 2/1/2016, Call 10/2/2015

     200,000           200,224   

4.000%, 10/1/2017

     250,000           265,382   

5.000%, 5/1/2020

     100,000           114,291   

5.000%, 8/15/2020

     250,000           280,955   

5.250%, 10/1/2022, Call 10/1/2021

     150,000           177,672   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, 5.000%, 6/1/2020

     100,000           115,522   

Jasper Hospital Authority, 5.000%, 11/1/2020

     250,000           282,015   

Vigo County Building Corp., AMBAC, 4.200%, 7/15/2017, Call 10/2/2015

     255,000           255,658   
       

 

 

 
          4,418,470   

Kansas — 0.7%

       

Bourbon County Unified School District No. 234 Fort Scott, 5.000%, 9/1/2020

     420,000           484,138   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, AMBAC, 0.000%, 7/1/2019

     100,000           90,962   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, BAM, 5.000%, 12/1/2019

     200,000           224,948   

Miami County Unified School District No. 416 Louisburg, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 9/1/2016

     120,000           125,399   
       

 

 

 
          925,447   

Kentucky — 0.9%

       

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, NATL-RE, 0.280%, 9/1/2042, Call 9/1/2017 (6) (7) (9)

     1,000,000           1,000,000   

Kentucky Asset Liability Commission, NATL-RE, 0.601%, 11/1/2017 (9)

     70,000           70,238   

Kentucky Housing Corp., 4.000%, 7/1/2028, Call 1/1/2023

     125,000           128,719   

Kentucky State Property & Building Commission, 5.375%, 11/1/2023, Call 11/1/2018

     25,000           28,153   
       

 

 

 
          1,227,110   

Louisiana — 1.1%

       

Evangeline Parish Road & Drain Sales Tax District No. 1, AGM, 5.000%, 12/1/2020

     400,000           457,736   

Louisiana Housing Corp., FHA, 2.500%, 12/1/2031, Call 6/1/2020

     90,000           90,032   

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority:

       

0.832%, 8/1/2018, Call 2/1/2018 (9)

     450,000           455,850   

4.000%, 8/1/2016

     180,000           185,551   

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, AMBAC, 0.205%, 9/1/2027, Call 9/22/2015 (9) (13)

     50,000           44,041   

St. Charles Parish Consolidated Waterworks & Wastewater District No. 1, AMBAC, 5.000%, 7/1/2025, Call 7/1/2017

     100,000           107,909   

State of Louisiana, 5.000%, 11/15/2020, Call 5/15/2020

     110,000           126,920   
       

 

 

 
          1,468,039   

Maine — 0.2%

       

City of Portland:

       

4.000%, 7/1/2019

     130,000           137,805   

4.000%, 7/1/2020

     110,000           117,096   
       

 

 

 
          254,901   

Maryland — 0.3%

       

City of Baltimore, 0.135%, 7/1/2037, Call 9/2/2015 (9) (13)

     25,000           20,517   

City of Baltimore, NATL-RE, 0.090%, 7/1/2020 (9) (13)

     50,000           48,057   


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Howard County Housing Commission, 1.270%, 7/1/2018, Call 1/1/2018 (9)

     150,000           150,120   

Maryland Community Development Administration, 4.300%, 9/1/2017, Call 3/1/2017

     150,000           157,806   

Maryland Community Development Administration, GNMA/FNMA, 4.500%, 3/1/2027, Call 3/1/2021

     65,000           67,341   
       

 

 

 
          443,841   

Massachusetts — 0.6%

       

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.150%, 12/1/2030, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     100,000           92,857   

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, 4.000%, 4/15/2020

     500,000           535,660   

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, 3.250%, 7/1/2016

     100,000           101,408   

Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co., MBIA, 0.228%, 7/1/2018 (9) (13)

     100,000           95,703   
       

 

 

 
          825,628   

Michigan — 4.7%

       

Charter Township of Canton, AGM, 5.000%, 4/1/2020, Call 4/1/2017

     200,000           212,718   

City of Ann Arbor, AMBAC, 4.500%, 3/1/2020, Call 3/1/2016

     400,000           408,072   

City of Detroit Convention Facility Revenue, NATL-RE, 0.000%, 9/30/2015

     25,000           24,996   

City of Detroit Water Supply System Revenue, AGM, 5.000%, 7/1/2020, Call 7/1/2016

     25,000           25,748   

City of Detroit Water Supply System Revenue, BHAC, 4.000%, 7/1/2017

     100,000           105,494   

City of Detroit Water Supply System Revenue, BHAC FGIC, 5.750%, 7/1/2024, Call 7/1/2018

     200,000           220,166   

City of Grand Haven, NATL-RE, 5.500%, 7/1/2016

     100,000           104,150   

City of Port Huron, AMBAC, 4.250%, 10/1/2016

     100,000           102,526   

County of Allegan, 3.000%, 5/1/2018

     150,000           157,170   

Dexter Community Schools, NATL-RE Q-SBLF, 5.100%, 5/1/2018

     225,000           244,114   

East Branch of the Willow Creek and Branches Drainage District, AGM, 3.800%, 6/1/2017, Call 10/2/2015

     40,000           40,092   

Grand Rapids & Kent County Joint Building Authority, 0.000%, 12/1/2015

     25,000           24,969   

Grosse Ile Township School District, Q-SBLF, 5.000%, 5/1/2020

     595,000           682,042   

Jackson County Hospital Finance Authority, AGM, 4.000%, 6/1/2016

     25,000           25,691   

Kalamazoo Hospital Finance Authority, 4.000%, 5/15/2016

     55,000           56,387   

Lake St. Claire Clean Water Initiative, 5.000%, 10/1/2020

     150,000           172,248   

Lawrence Public Schools, Q-SBLF, 4.000%, 5/1/2018 (10)

     255,000           272,531   

Michigan Finance Authority, 5.000%, 7/1/2016

     725,000           747,004   

Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, 5.000%, 10/1/2015

     20,000           20,082   

Michigan State Building Authority, AGC FGIC, 0.000%, 10/15/2021, Call 10/15/2016

     250,000           193,100   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority:

       

5.000%, 11/15/2018, Call 11/15/2016

     200,000           210,356   

5.000%, 11/15/2020, Call 11/15/2019

     520,000           588,583   

Michigan State Housing Development Authority, 4.600%, 12/1/2026, Call 6/1/2021

     40,000           41,972   

Montrose Community Schools, NATL-RE Q-SBLF, 6.200%, 5/1/2017

     385,000           407,769   

Muskegon Public Schools, Q-SBLF, 4.250%, 5/1/2021, Call 5/1/2019

     200,000           218,994   

Romulus Community Schools, AGM:

       

3.000%, 11/1/2016

     110,000           112,224   

4.000%, 11/1/2017

     100,000           105,844   

State of Michigan, 5.500%, 11/1/2021, Call 5/1/2019

     300,000           344,670   

Taylor Tax Increment Finance Authority, AGM, 4.000%, 5/1/2021, Call 10/2/2015

     270,000           270,508   
       

 

 

 
              6,140,220   

Minnesota — 0.6%

       

City of Minneapolis/ St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, AMBAC, 0.030%, 11/15/2017, Call 9/7/2015 (9) (13)

     100,000           98,169   

City of Norwood Young America, 1.500%, 8/1/2016, Call 2/1/2016

     500,000           500,100   

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, 2.750%, 1/1/2018

     175,000           181,043   

St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 11/15/2021, Call 11/15/2017

     50,000           54,249   
       

 

 

 
          833,561   

Mississippi — 1.4%

       

City of D’Iberville, 2.125%, 4/1/2017

     190,000           191,518   

Jackson Public School District, AGM, 5.000%, 10/1/2020, Call 10/2/2015

     50,000           50,156   

Lee County School District, 3.000%, 9/1/2015

     40,000           40,000   

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., 0.960%, 12/1/2036, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     500,000           500,000   

Mississippi Development Bank, 5.000%, 8/1/2019

     155,000           176,037   

Mississippi Development Bank, AGC, 4.000%, 7/1/2017

     480,000           499,622   

Mississippi Development Bank, AMBAC, 4.375%, 8/1/2021, Call 8/1/2016

     50,000           50,504   

State of Mississippi, 0.550%, 9/1/2017, Call 3/1/2017 (9)

     320,000           320,141   
       

 

 

 
          1,827,978   


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Missouri — 2.4%

       

Chesterfield Valley Transportation Development District, 3.250%, 5/15/2028, Call 5/15/2023

     250,000           244,380   

Health & Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri:

       

3.750%, 2/1/2017

     45,000           46,382   

4.000%, 2/1/2018

     255,000           268,176   

5.000%, 2/1/2024, Call 2/1/2021

     250,000           273,228   

Health & Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri, AMBAC, 0.158%, 6/1/2020, Call 9/1/2015 (9) (13)

     50,000           48,067   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, GNMA/FNMA, 4.700%, 3/1/2035, Call 9/1/2019

     330,000           347,473   

Missouri State Environmental Improvement & Energy Resources Authority, NATL-RE, 0.035%, 12/1/2022, Call 9/1/2015 (9) (13)

     805,000           753,135   

St. Joseph Industrial Development Authority, AMBAC, 0.138%, 12/10/2026, Call 9/24/2015 (9) (13)

     125,000           115,231   

St. Louis County Industrial Development Authority, 2.850%, 9/1/2018, Call 3/1/2016

     600,000           602,586   

St. Louis Municipal Finance Corp., AMBAC, 5.000%, 2/15/2019, Call 2/15/2017

     450,000           463,252   
       

 

 

 
              3,161,910   

Nebraska — 0.2%

       

Central Plains Energy Project, 0.689%, 12/1/2017 (9)

     310,000           305,933   

Nevada — 1.1%

       

Clark County School District, NATL-RE FGIC:

       

5.000%, 6/15/2021, Call 6/15/2017

     100,000           110,017   

5.000%, 6/15/2023, Call 6/15/2017

     175,000           192,463   

County of Clark, AMBAC, 4.125%, 11/1/2020, Call 11/1/2015

     75,000           75,434   

Las Vegas Valley Water District, 0.250%, 6/1/2036, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     1,000,000           1,000,000   
       

 

 

 
          1,377,914   

New Hampshire — 0.2%

       

New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority Act, 5.250%, 10/1/2023, Call 10/1/2017

     250,000           270,930   

New Jersey — 3.7%

       

New Jersey Economic Development Authority:

       

1.720%, 2/1/2016, Call 9/22/2015 (9)

     850,000           850,051   

2.032%, 2/1/2018, Call 8/1/2017 (9)

     250,000           251,162   

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, 5.000%, 7/1/2020, Call 7/1/2018

     20,000           22,362   

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority:

       

5.000%, 7/1/2016

     15,000           15,575   

5.125%, 7/1/2019, Call 7/1/2018

     130,000           143,645   

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority:

       

4.875%, 12/1/2024, Call 12/1/2019

     435,000           466,181   

5.000%, 12/1/2017

     370,000           399,023   

5.000%, 6/1/2018

     100,000           108,767   

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, 4.350%, 10/1/2017, Call 9/17/2015

     200,000           200,222   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, NATL-RE:

       

0.126%, 1/1/2030 (9) (13)

     25,000           22,694   

0.149%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     500,000           453,875   

0.158%, 1/1/2030 (9) (13)

     25,000           22,694   

0.158%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     100,000           90,775   

0.207%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/4/2015 (9) (13)

     25,000           22,694   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority:

       

1.020%, 12/15/2019, Call 6/15/2019 (9)

     475,000           451,967   

4.000%, 12/15/2019

     75,000           76,957   

5.000%, 6/15/2019

     150,000           159,267   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, AGM-CR, 5.250%, 12/15/2019

     250,000           272,125   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, FSA, 5.500%, 12/15/2017

     300,000           320,118   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, NATL-RE:

       

5.500%, 12/15/2019

     135,000           147,443   

5.500%, 12/15/2020

     10,000           11,012   

Township of Lopatcong, NATL-RE, 4.000%, 9/1/2018, Call 9/1/2017

     30,000           31,957   

Township of Lyndhurst, XLCA, 3.550%, 10/1/2016

     90,000           92,523   

West Orange School District, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 10/1/2017, Call 10/1/2016

     200,000           207,560   
       

 

 

 
          4,840,649   

New Mexico — 1.7%

       

City of Farmington, 1.875%, 4/1/2020 (9)

     1,000,000           998,470   

County of Bernalillo, 5.750%, 10/1/2017

     300,000           319,371   

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, 0.983%, 12/1/2020 (9)

     255,000           253,057   

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, 5.300%, 9/1/2040, Call 9/1/2019

     40,000           40,567   

New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, 0.876%, 8/1/2019, Call 2/1/2019 (9)

     650,000           651,092   
       

 

 

 
          2,262,557   


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New York — 8.7%

       

City of Buffalo, AGM SAW, 2.375%, 11/15/2017

     100,000           103,605   

City of New York, AGM, 0.200%, 11/1/2026 (9)

     595,000           595,000   

City of Yonkers, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 8/1/2018, Call 10/13/2015

     100,000           100,546   

Erie County Industrial Development Agency, SAW, 5.250%, 5/1/2025, Call 5/1/2019

     400,000           457,540   

Long Island Power Authority, 0.782%, 11/1/2018, Call 5/1/2018 (9)

     1,000,000           1,001,320   

Long Island Power Authority, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 5/1/2017

     150,000           160,296   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.000%, 11/15/2021, Call 11/15/2016

     150,000           158,177   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, AGM:

       

0.387%, 11/1/2022, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     525,000           507,292   

0.396%, 11/1/2022, Call 9/2/2015 (9) (13)

     950,000           917,921   

0.730%, 5/15/2018, Call 11/15/2017 (9)

     250,000           247,937   

New York City Transit Auth/Metropolitan Transportation Auth/Triborough Bridge & Tunnel, AMBAC:

       

0.527%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/7/2015 (9) (13)

     600,000           561,254   

0.542%, 1/1/2030, Call 10/2/2015 (9) (13)

     125,000           116,188   

0.544%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/2/2015 (9) (13)

     125,000           116,845   

0.546%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/7/2015 (9) (13)

     625,000           581,203   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 0.140%, 11/1/2022 (9)

     1,000,000           1,000,000   

New York Local Government Assistance Corp., AGM:

       

0.210%, 4/1/2017, Call 9/2/2015 (9) (13)

     225,000           220,565   

0.210%, 4/1/2017, Call 9/2/2015 (9) (13)

     25,000           24,420   

0.225%, 4/1/2017, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     75,000           73,211   

New York Mortgage Agency, 5.000%, 10/1/2019

     600,000           681,228   

New York State Dormitory Authority, 5.250%, 2/15/2024, Call 2/15/2019

     400,000           455,460   

New York State Dormitory Authority, NATL-RE, 0.180%, 7/1/2029, Call 9/7/2015 (9) (13)

     625,000           565,757   

New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, 2.000%, 5/1/2020 (9)

     350,000           346,759   

New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, NATL-RE, 0.159%, 12/1/2020, Call 9/9/2015 (9) (13)

     1,000,000           940,383   

New York State Housing Finance Agency, FNMA/FHLMC COLL, 0.900%, 11/1/2017

     705,000           703,942   

State of New York, AGM, 0.225%, 3/15/2021, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     25,000           24,294   

State of New York, NATL-RE FGIC:

       

0.225%, 2/15/2022, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     630,000           606,314   

0.225%, 2/13/2032, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     70,000           63,318   
       

 

 

 
              11,330,775   

North Carolina — 1.7%

       

County of Halifax, NATL-RE, 4.125%, 6/1/2019, Call 6/1/2016

     165,000           168,901   

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, AGC, 6.000%, 1/1/2019

     180,000           196,346   

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, AMBAC, 4.000%, 1/1/2016

     15,000           15,186   

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, FGIC, 0.138%, 1/1/2025 (9) (13)

     600,000           451,777   

State of North Carolina, State Appropriation, 5.000%, 5/1/2019, Call 5/1/2018

     700,000           775,292   

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill:

       

0.576%, 12/1/2015, Call 9/22/2015 (9)

     75,000           74,991   

0.876%, 12/1/2017, Call 6/1/2017 (9)

     525,000           531,142   
       

 

 

 
          2,213,635   

North Dakota — 1.1%

       

City of Williston, 5.000%, 5/1/2020

     240,000           275,343   

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency:

       

3.600%, 7/1/2032, Call 7/1/2022

     265,000           267,390   

3.750%, 7/1/2034, Call 7/1/2022

     190,000           193,319   

3.750%, 7/1/2042, Call 7/1/2022

     190,000           197,870   

Williston Parks & Recreation District, 3.250%, 3/1/2032, Call 9/17/2015

     545,000           548,210   
       

 

 

 
          1,482,132   

Ohio — 1.2%

       

Bucyrus City School District, School District Credit Program, 0.000%, 12/1/2017

     155,000           150,457   

City of Cleveland, AMBAC, 5.250%, 1/1/2018

     50,000           54,321   

City of Harrison:

       

2.000%, 10/1/2018

     245,000           242,082   

4.000%, 11/1/2016

     50,000           52,012   

City of Marysville, XLCA:

       

5.250%, 12/1/2021, Call 12/1/2016

     105,000           111,193   

5.250%, 12/1/2021, Call 12/1/2016

     45,000           47,526   


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Lancaster Port Authority, 0.746%, 8/1/2019, Call 2/1/2019 (9)

     145,000           143,222   

New Lexington City School District, BAM, 1.200%, 12/1/2017

     110,000           109,157   

Ohio Housing Finance Agency, GNMA/FNMA COLL, 4.000%, 5/1/2022, Call 5/1/2021

     125,000           132,731   

Pickerington Local School District, NATL-RE, 4.300%, 12/1/2024, Call 12/1/2016

     35,000           36,243   

University of Toledo, 5.000%, 6/1/2020

     375,000           428,959   
       

 

 

 
          1,507,903   

Oklahoma — 0.3%

       

Enid Municipal Authority, AMBAC, 0.000%, 2/1/2016

     175,000           174,433   

Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority, 0.820%, 8/1/2018, Call 2/1/2018 (9)

     170,000           170,539   
       

 

 

 
          344,972   

Oregon — 0.1%

       

Port of Morrow, 2.000%, 6/1/2016

     100,000           100,866   

Pennsylvania — 6.8%

       

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority:

       

0.921%, 2/1/2021, Call 11/1/2015 (9)

     155,000           152,892   

5.375%, 8/15/2029, Call 8/15/2019

     225,000           253,609   

Allentown City School District, 5.000%, 2/15/2020, Call 2/15/2018

     50,000           54,408   

Berks County Municipal Authority, 1.520%, 7/1/2022, Call 7/1/2017 (9)

     350,000           358,977   

City of Philadelphia, 5.250%, 8/1/2018

     100,000           111,095   

City of Philadelphia, AGC, 5.125%, 8/1/2025, Call 8/1/2019

     100,000           113,474   

City of Philadelphia, AMBAC:

       

5.000%, 10/1/2017

     250,000           270,350   

5.000%, 10/1/2023, Call 10/1/2017

     100,000           108,984   

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

       

5.000%, 4/15/2020, Call 4/15/2019

     600,000           676,134   

5.000%, 3/15/2022

     275,000           320,345   

Cumberland County Municipal Authority, 5.000%, 1/1/2017

     70,000           71,536   

Delaware County Vocational & Technical School Authority, BAM:

       

1.200%, 11/1/2016

     140,000           141,329   

3.000%, 11/1/2018

     120,000           123,731   

Delaware Valley Regional Financial Authority, AMBAC, 5.500%, 8/1/2018

     130,000           144,127   

Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, 5.000%, 12/15/2020

     200,000           230,802   

Lancaster Industrial Development Authority, 5.000%, 5/1/2020

     285,000           305,888   

Monroe County Hospital Authority, 5.000%, 1/1/2017

     175,000           180,684   

North Penn Water Authority, 0.626%, 11/1/2019, Call 5/1/2019 (9)

     800,000           794,680   

Northampton County General Purpose Authority, 1.420%, 8/15/2020, Call 2/15/2020 (9)

     150,000           150,964   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, 5.000%, 3/1/2020

     200,000           224,478   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission:

       

0.700%, 12/1/2018, Call 6/1/2018 (9)

     90,000           89,661   

0.900%, 12/1/2020, Call 6/1/2020 (9)

     325,000           322,777   

1.000%, 12/1/2021, Call 6/1/2021 (9)

     80,000           79,214   

1.170%, 12/1/2019, Call 6/1/2019 (9)

     600,000           605,496   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, AMBAC, 5.000%, 12/1/2024, Call 6/1/2016

     250,000           258,710   

Pittsburgh Public Parking Authority, NATL-RE:

       

0.000%, 12/1/2017

     50,000           46,809   

5.000%, 12/1/2020, Call 12/1/2015

     575,000           581,181   

School District of Philadelphia, 5.000%, 9/1/2018

     65,000           72,041   

Scranton School District, SAW, 1.128%, 4/2/2018, Call 10/2/2017 (9)

     1,000,000           1,004,910   

State Public School Building Authority, AGM, 5.000%, 6/1/2019, Call 12/1/2016

     100,000           105,588   

State Public School Building Authority, FSA, 5.375%, 10/1/2023, Call 10/1/2018

     160,000           179,142   

State Public School Building Authority, SAW, 0.926%, 9/1/2018, Call 3/1/2018 (9)

     750,000           749,415   
       

 

 

 
              8,883,431   

Puerto Rico — 0.2%

       

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, NATL-RE, 0.000%, 7/1/2016

     120,000           116,035   

Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, 5.000%, 7/1/2018

     75,000           76,855   
       

 

 

 
          192,890   

Rhode Island — 0.5%

       

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 2.250%, 6/1/2041, Call 6/1/2025

     720,000           710,258   

South Carolina — 0.9%

       

RBC Municipal Products, Inc. Trust, 0.170%, 7/1/2018 (6) (7) (9)

     1,000,000           1,000,000   

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, 4.000%, 7/1/2017

     100,000           103,720   

South Carolina State Public Service Authority, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 1/1/2021, Call 1/1/2016

     80,000           81,252   
       

 

 

 
          1,184,972   


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Tennessee — 0.7%

       

Clarksville Natural Gas Acquisition Corp.:

       

5.000%, 12/15/2015

     80,000           80,902   

5.000%, 12/15/2019

     125,000           138,850   

Knox County Health Educational & Housing Facility Board, NATL-RE, 0.170%, 1/1/2023, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     50,000           46,050   

Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facility Board, 5.000%, 7/1/2018

     220,000           239,637   

Public Building Authority of Sevier County, AMBAC, 0.149%, 6/1/2018 (9) (13)

     200,000           196,550   

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp.:

       

5.000%, 9/1/2016

     95,000           98,847   

5.250%, 9/1/2020

     10,000           11,374   

5.250%, 9/1/2021

     55,000           62,878   
       

 

 

 
              875,088   

Texas — 7.6%

       

Alamito Public Facility Corp., 1.000%, 10/1/2017, Call 4/1/2017 (9)

     500,000           499,385   

Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 1, BAM, 2.000%, 12/1/2017

     310,000           314,436   

City of Austin, 4.000%, 11/15/2016

     200,000           208,462   

City of Coppell, 5.750%, 2/1/2023, Call 2/1/2018

     50,000           55,950   

City of Mission, BAM, 3.000%, 2/15/2017

     125,000           129,195   

City of The Colony, 6.000%, 2/15/2019

     795,000           922,113   

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp.:

       

1.950%, 12/1/2015

     185,000           185,403   

5.000%, 8/15/2017

     225,000           237,622   

County of Cameron, BAM, 5.000%, 2/15/2020

     240,000           274,469   

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., 0.850%, 6/1/2021 (9)

     350,000           347,347   

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 156, AGM, 4.750%, 9/1/2016

     100,000           103,691   

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 167, AGM, 0.000%, 9/1/2015

     70,000           70,000   

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., 0.420%, 11/16/2016, Call 5/15/2016 (9)

     75,000           75,005   

Midland Independent School District, PSF, 5.000%, 2/15/2032, Call 2/15/2016

     200,000           203,774   

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 83, 2.000%, 9/1/2015

     100,000           100,000   

Nacogdoches County Hospital District, AGM, 2.000%, 5/15/2016

     175,000           177,202   

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Corp., 4.000%, 4/1/2018

     225,000           237,294   

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Corp., AGM, 4.000%, 4/1/2020

     250,000           269,605   

North Texas Higher Education Authority, Inc., 1.184%, 7/1/2030 (9)

     175,000           176,885   

North Texas Tollway Authority:

       

0.690%, 1/1/2020, Call 7/1/2019 (9)

     350,000           351,081   

0.820%, 1/1/2019, Call 7/1/2018 (9)

     250,000           250,480   

Northside Independent School District, PSF, 2.125%, 8/1/2020, Call 2/1/2016 (9)

     730,000           735,139   

Nueces River Authority, AGM:

       

5.000%, 7/15/2022, Call 10/20/2015

     150,000           150,957   

5.250%, 7/15/2018, Call 10/20/2015

     45,000           45,302   

Panhandle-Plains Higher Education Authority, Inc.:

       

1.084%, 10/1/2020, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     190,000           191,712   

1.534%, 4/1/2035, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     250,000           242,482   

Port of Port Arthur Navigation District, 0.300%, 12/1/2039, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     1,000,000           1,000,000   

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp.:

       

2.500%, 12/1/2018, Call 5/1/2017

     700,000           707,630   

5.000%, 2/15/2022, Call 2/15/2017

     90,000           95,384   

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., NATL-RE, 5.000%, 2/15/2021, Call 2/15/2017

     180,000           190,742   

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp., 5.625%, 12/15/2017

     735,000           775,609   

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. I, 0.742%, 12/15/2017, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     25,000           24,613   

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. II, 0.892%, 9/15/2017 (9)

     620,000           620,378   
       

 

 

 
              9,969,347   

Utah — 0.6%

       

Salt Lake City Corp., AMBAC, 0.114%, 5/15/2020, Call 9/1/2015 (9) (13)

     800,000           771,162   

Vermont — 0.3%

       

City of Burlington, AGM:

       

5.000%, 7/1/2018

     250,000           272,460   

5.000%, 7/1/2019

     100,000           110,726   
       

 

 

 
          383,186   


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Virgin Islands — 0.1%

       

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, 2.250%, 10/1/2017

     155,000           155,778   

Virginia — 2.1%

       

County of Chesterfield, 5.000%, 1/1/2017, Call 10/3/2015

     400,000           401,648   

Henrico County Economic Development Authority, 4.000%, 11/1/2016

     100,000           103,643   

Henrico County Economic Development Authority, AGM, 0.334%, 8/23/2027, Call 9/1/2015 (9) (13)

     1,350,000           1,266,590   

Peninsula Ports Authority, 0.010%, 7/1/2016 (9)

     1,000,000           1,000,000   
       

 

 

 
          2,771,881   

Washington — 1.1%

       

City of Tacoma, 5.750%, 12/1/2017

     100,000           110,373   

FYI Properties, 5.000%, 6/1/2020, Call 6/1/2019

     360,000           408,096   

Marysville Local Improvement District, 3.350%, 6/1/2036, Call 6/1/2024

     285,000           286,713   

NJB Properties, County Guarantee, 5.000%, 12/1/2021, Call 12/1/2016

     100,000           105,601   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, 0.000%, 12/1/2017 (6) (7)

     125,000           116,841   

Washington State Housing Finance Commission, GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC COLL, 5.000%, 10/1/2020

     320,000           365,795   
       

 

 

 
          1,393,419   

Wisconsin — 4.5%

       

Arcadia School District, 3.000%, 3/15/2019, Call 3/15/2017

     700,000           720,818   

City of Menasha:

       

4.300%, 9/1/2015

     200,000           200,000   

4.400%, 9/1/2017

     500,000           500,000   

City of Two Rivers, 3.500%, 4/1/2017

     250,000           257,527   

County of Juneau, AMBAC, 4.200%, 2/15/2020, Call 2/15/2016

     275,000           279,114   

State of Wisconsin:

       

5.000%, 9/1/2020

     175,000           202,178   

5.000%, 3/1/2021

     300,000           348,813   

Town of Somers, 4.125%, 8/1/2019, Call 8/1/2017

     375,000           389,220   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority:

       

2.750%, 5/1/2017

     130,000           130,988   

3.000%, 8/15/2019

     105,000           111,600   

3.250%, 5/1/2018

     200,000           202,390   

4.000%, 8/15/2016

     750,000           768,120   

4.000%, 3/1/2017

     150,000           156,203   

4.000%, 8/15/2018

     300,000           317,190   

5.000%, 3/1/2020

     200,000           222,480   

5.000%, 8/15/2020

     260,000           301,907   

5.250%, 8/15/2017, Call 8/15/2016

     65,000           67,662   

5.500%, 12/15/2020, Call 12/15/2019

     80,000           93,117   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, NATL-RE, 0.125%, 6/1/2019, Call 9/1/2015 (9) (13)

     350,000           337,199   

Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority, 3.625%, 12/1/2019, Call 6/1/2016 (9)

     240,000           242,832   
       

 

 

 
          5,849,358   
       

 

 

 

Total Municipals
(identified cost $125,798,868)

          126,510,334   

Mutual Funds — 0.6%

       

BMO Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund (4)

     84,425           851,005   
       

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $851,848)

          851,005   

Short-Term Investments — 2.3%

       

Mutual Funds — 2.3%

       

BMO Tax-Free Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.040% (4)

     2,946,935           2,946,935   
       

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $2,946,935)

          2,946,935   
       

 

 

 

 


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Total Investments — 99.6%
(identified cost $129,597,651)

        130,308,274   

Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.4%

        567,676   
     

 

 

 

Total Net Assets — 100.0%

      $     130,875,950   
     

 

 

 

(4) Denotes an investment in an affiliated entity. Please refer to Note 5, subsection Investments in Affiliated Issuers, in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(6) Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities law. At August 31, 2015, these securities amounted to:

 

Fund

 

  

Amount

 

    

% of Total
Net Assets

 

Short Tax-Free Fund

   $3,662,590      2.80%

(7) Denotes a restricted security which has been deemed liquid based on criteria approved by the Board of Directors of the BMO Funds.

(9) Denotes a variable or floating rate security. Floating rate securities are securities whose yields vary with a designated market index or market rate. These securities are shown at their current rates as of August 31, 2015.

 

(10) Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

(13) Issue represents an Auction Rate Security. An Auction Rate Security is a corporate or municipal bond debt instrument with a long nominal maturity for which the interest rate is regularly reset through a Dutch auction. The rate presented is either the rate set through the auction or the maximum interest rate provided for in the security issuance provision.

(15) Securities that are subject to alternative minimum tax represent 0.00% of the Short Tax-Free Fund’s portfolio as calculated based upon total portfolio market value.

(16) Issue represents a convertible capital appreciation bond. These securities are tax-exempt bonds that originate as capital appreciation bonds with zero coupon features at time of issuance and convert to an interest paying bond at a pre-specified rate determined at time of issuance.


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Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – As of August 31, 2015

 

Description    Shares or
Principal
Amount
       Value  

Municipals — 97.2%

       

Alabama — 0.9%

       

Alabama Board of Education:

       

3.000%, 6/1/2021

     $305,000         $ 312,448   

4.000%, 7/1/2021

     1,895,000           2,096,969   

4.375%, 10/1/2017

     200,000           212,310   

5.000%, 10/1/2020, Call 10/1/2018

     230,000           257,591   

Alabama Housing Finance Authority, GNMA, 4.800%, 6/20/2032, Call 12/20/2016 (15)

     205,000           209,467   

Butler County Board of Education, AGM:

       

2.000%, 7/1/2017

     375,000           382,665   

4.000%, 7/1/2020

     585,000           643,108   

City of Alexander City, AGC, 5.000%, 5/1/2018

     1,000,000           1,081,400   

City of Birmingham, 0.000%, 3/1/2022 (16)

     1,945,000           1,988,412   

County of Jefferson, AGM, 0.396%, 2/1/2042, Call 9/24/2015 (9) (13)

     454,517           374,078   

Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, 0.500%, 11/1/2042 (9)

     2,700,000           2,700,000   

Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, AGC, 0.600%, 11/15/2037, Call 9/4/2015 (9) (13)

     2,175,000           2,175,000   

Pell City Special Care Facilities, 5.000%, 12/1/2025, Call 12/1/2021

     4,000,000           4,500,760   
       

 

 

 
              16,934,208   

Alaska — 0.6%

       

Alaska Housing Finance Corp.:

       

5.000%, 12/1/2027, Call 6/1/2022

     1,375,000           1,590,779   

5.000%, 12/1/2028, Call 12/1/2024

     2,500,000           2,916,325   

5.000%, 6/1/2029, Call 12/1/2024

     1,000,000           1,160,380   

Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority, AMBAC, 5.100%, 4/1/2033, Call 4/1/2018

     200,000           219,256   

Borough of Matanuska-Susitna:

       

5.000%, 11/1/2021

     500,000           586,215   

5.000%, 11/1/2022

     500,000           591,185   

5.000%, 4/1/2031, Call 4/1/2021

     150,000           171,423   

Borough of North Slope, 5.000%, 6/30/2024, Call 6/1/2021

     1,020,000           1,175,081   

City of Anchorage, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 12/1/2024, Call 12/1/2015

     305,000           308,315   

City of Valdez, 5.000%, 1/1/2021

     1,190,000           1,343,200   
       

 

 

 
          10,062,159   

Arizona — 3.1%

       

Arizona Department of Transportation State Highway, 5.250%, 7/1/2029, Call 7/1/2021

     3,000,000           3,508,560   

Arizona Health Facilities Authority:

       

1.870%, 2/5/2020, Call 8/9/2019 (9)

     4,500,000           4,631,355   

5.000%, 1/1/2020, Call 1/1/2017

     1,400,000           1,478,834   

5.000%, 2/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,120,170   

Arizona School Facilities Board, AMBAC, 4.000%, 7/1/2016

     250,000           256,523   

Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority, 4.000%, 7/1/2018

     765,000           809,661   

Arizona State University, 6.250%, 7/1/2028, Call 7/1/2018

     1,050,000           1,192,569   

Arizona Transportation Board:

       

5.000%, 7/1/2022, Call 7/1/2020

     1,260,000           1,456,346   

5.000%, 7/1/2023, Call 7/1/2020

     1,405,000           1,624,644   

City of Glendale, 5.000%, 7/1/2021, Call 7/1/2017

     400,000           431,636   

City of Goodyear, 5.125%, 7/1/2025, Call 7/1/2020

     345,000           397,288   

City of Peoria, 4.000%, 7/1/2019

     515,000           566,546   

City of Tucson, AGM, 5.000%, 7/1/2020

     500,000           575,155   

County of Pima, 5.000%, 7/1/2027, Call 7/1/2022

     1,450,000           1,681,130   

Gilbert Public Facilities Municipal Property Corp., 5.500%, 7/1/2026, Call 7/1/2019

     825,000           956,645   

Glendale Industrial Development Authority, 5.000%, 5/15/2023, Call 5/15/2020

     500,000           568,155   

Greater Arizona Development Authority, NATL-RE:

       

5.000%, 8/1/2019, Call 8/1/2017

     250,000           268,830   

5.000%, 8/1/2027, Call 8/1/2017

     975,000           1,047,481   

Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix, 3.000%, 7/1/2020 (6) (7)

     500,000           496,875   

Industrial Development Authority of the County of Pima, 4.950%, 10/1/2020

     3,000,000           3,391,200   


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Maricopa County Elementary School District No. 33 Buckeye, 5.250%, 7/1/2018

     365,000           401,361   

Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority:

       

3.000%, 1/1/2017

     315,000           322,569   

3.000%, 1/1/2018

     325,000           335,504   

4.000%, 1/1/2019

     200,000           213,144   

Maricopa County Unified School District No. 60 Higley, AGM:

       

4.000%, 7/1/2022

     500,000           555,415   

5.000%, 7/1/2023

     1,000,000           1,183,730   

5.000%, 7/1/2024

     575,000           684,210   

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp.:

       

5.000%, 7/1/2019

     615,000           695,996   

5.000%, 7/1/2020, Call 7/1/2018

     600,000           664,080   

5.000%, 7/1/2026, Call 7/1/2020

     1,050,000           1,185,471   

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., BHAC, 5.500%, 7/1/2027 (16)

     500,000           619,725   

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., NATL-RE FGIC:

       

5.500%, 7/1/2021 (16)

     555,000           652,319   

5.500%, 7/1/2036 (16)

     530,000           659,696   

Pima County Industrial Development Authority:

       

4.500%, 7/1/2020

     535,000           557,588   

4.500%, 7/1/2021, Call 7/1/2020

     1,320,000           1,368,536   

4.500%, 7/1/2022, Call 7/1/2020

     1,385,000           1,422,617   

6.375%, 7/1/2028, Call 7/1/2018

     270,000           286,743   

Pinal County School District No. 1 Florence, BAM, 5.000%, 7/1/2023

     350,000           410,218   

Rio Nuevo Multipurpose Facilities District, AGC, 6.000%, 7/15/2020, Call 7/15/2018

     240,000           271,634   

Salt Verde Financial Corp., 5.250%, 12/1/2022

     110,000           126,157   

Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, 5.000%, 9/1/2018

     250,000           276,458   

Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, FSA, 1.720%, 9/1/2045 (9) (13)

     2,175,000           2,175,000   

State of Arizona, AGM:

       

5.000%, 10/1/2023, Call 4/1/2020

     1,000,000           1,137,170   

5.250%, 10/1/2024, Call 10/1/2019

     5,000,000           5,726,100   

Town of Marana, 5.000%, 7/1/2023

     450,000           538,709   

Tucson & Pima Counties Industrial Development Authorities, GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC, 5.400%, 6/1/2040, Call 12/1/2017 (15)

     200,000           211,050   

University Medical Center Corp., 5.000%, 7/1/2021

     425,000           501,976   

University of Arizona, 5.000%, 8/1/2026, Call 8/1/2021

     455,000           523,882   

Yuma Municipal Property Corp., XLCA:

       

5.000%, 7/1/2021, Call 7/1/2017

     1,900,000           2,037,997   

5.000%, 7/1/2023, Call 7/1/2017

     1,950,000           2,091,628   

5.000%, 7/1/2025, Call 7/1/2017

     1,000,000           1,071,880   
       

 

 

 
              55,368,166   

Arkansas — 1.3%

       

Arkansas Development Finance Authority:

       

5.000%, 2/1/2020

     255,000           283,718   

5.000%, 2/1/2021

     315,000           353,940   

5.000%, 2/1/2022

     150,000           169,710   

Arkansas Development Finance Authority, BAM, 1.000%, 12/1/2021

     255,000           257,632   

Arkansas Development Finance Authority, GNMA/FNMA:

       

4.000%, 1/1/2025, Call 7/1/2021

     285,000           296,870   

4.000%, 7/1/2025, Call 7/1/2021

     595,000           619,782   

4.750%, 7/1/2032, Call 1/1/2017 (15)

     240,000           242,323   

Arkansas State University:

       

4.000%, 3/1/2021

     390,000           424,667   

4.000%, 3/1/2022

     1,140,000           1,238,359   

4.000%, 3/1/2023

     985,000           1,078,349   

Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs, AGC, 5.000%, 5/1/2026, Call 5/1/2016

     1,140,000           1,175,979   

City of Fayetteville, 3.300%, 11/1/2023

     2,985,000           3,113,086   

City of Little Rock, 1.250%, 4/1/2033, Call 10/1/2021

     10,000           9,997   

City of Maumelle, 2.600%, 3/1/2030, Call 3/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,005,960   

City of Rogers:

       

2.125%, 11/1/2029, Call 11/1/2021 (10)

     1,900,000           1,903,781   

4.125%, 11/1/2031, Call 11/1/2021

     165,000           165,815   

City of Springdale:

       

3.000%, 11/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,044,080   

5.000%, 11/1/2028, Call 11/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,162,240   

City of Stuttgart, AGM, 3.800%, 6/1/2042, Call 6/1/2020

     2,030,000           2,021,129   

Conway Health Facilities Board, 4.250%, 8/1/2021

     605,000           645,789   


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County of Greene, AGM:

       

4.000%, 3/1/2019, Call 3/1/2017

     840,000           875,498   

4.000%, 3/1/2020, Call 3/1/2017

     1,430,000           1,488,916   

County of Jefferson, AGM, 5.000%, 6/1/2026, Call 12/1/2019

     20,000           22,525   

Henderson State University, BAM:

       

5.000%, 11/1/2022

     905,000           1,060,895   

5.000%, 11/1/2023, Call 11/1/2022

     860,000           998,305   

University of Arkansas:

       

5.000%, 12/1/2021

     300,000           354,120   

5.000%, 12/1/2022

     520,000           620,064   

5.000%, 12/1/2023, Call 12/1/2022

     500,000           600,680   
       

 

 

 
              23,234,209   

California — 6.8%

       

Abag Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps., 5.000%, 7/1/2020

     515,000           583,212   

Abag Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps., CMI, 5.000%, 4/1/2020

     1,000,000           1,148,540   

ABC Unified School District, MBIA, 5.000%, 2/1/2021

     1,250,000           1,440,012   

Alvord Unified School District, AGM, 0.000%, 8/1/2046, Call 8/1/2036 (16)

     1,150,000           889,283   

Anaheim Public Financing Authority, 5.000%, 10/1/2030, Call 4/1/2019

     225,000           248,027   

Anaheim Public Financing Authority, AMBAC, 4.500%, 10/1/2015

     350,000           351,047   

Baldwin Park Unified School District, AMBAC, 0.000%, 8/1/2020, Call 8/1/2016

     240,000           196,642   

Bay Area Toll Authority:

       

1.000%, 4/3/2017, Call 10/1/2016 (9)

     2,000,000           2,006,000   

1.270%, 4/1/2027, Call 10/1/2026 (9)

     5,000,000           4,980,550   

BB&T Municipal Trust, 0.820%, 11/15/2019 (6) (7) (9)

     1,500,000           1,506,540   

Bellevue Union School District, AGM:

       

0.000%, 8/1/2030

     585,000           277,284   

0.000%, 8/1/2031

     615,000           273,847   

Bonita Unified School District, 5.500%, 8/1/2035, Call 8/1/2021

     940,000           1,103,635   

Burbank Unified School District, 0.000%, 8/1/2031, Call 2/1/2025 (16)

     1,325,000           965,554   

California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, 4.000%, 6/1/2029, Call 10/2/2015

     4,855,000           4,854,854   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, 5.000%, 7/1/2037, Call 7/1/2023

     2,000,000           2,228,400   

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, NATL-RE, 0.138%, 7/1/2022, Call 9/1/2015 (9) (13)

     2,300,000           2,208,485   

California Municipal Finance Authority, 2.120%, 11/1/2016, Call 11/1/2015 (9)

     330,000           330,026   

California State Public Works Board, 5.000%, 4/1/2037, Call 4/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,109,110   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, AGM, 0.550%, 7/1/2040, Call 9/4/2015 (9) (13)

     475,000           475,000   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, CMI, 2.500%, 8/1/2020, Call 11/1/2016

     2,100,000           2,126,733   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, NATL-RE, 5.125%, 7/1/2024, Call 7/1/2018

     1,500,000           1,665,840   

Carson Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, AGM, 5.000%, 10/1/2021

     850,000           985,218   

Central Union High School District-Imperial County, NATL-RE, 4.000%, 8/1/2019, Call 2/1/2016

     670,000           671,166   

City of Fairfield, XLCA, 0.000%, 4/1/2022

     1,205,000           972,857   

City of Madera:

       

5.750%, 1/1/2026, Call 1/1/2020

     1,550,000           1,791,164   

6.500%, 1/1/2040, Call 1/1/2020

     1,280,000           1,492,723   

Contra Costa Transportation Authority, 0.496%, 12/15/2015, Call 9/22/2015 (9)

     1,000,000           1,000,020   

Corcoran Joint Unified School District, AGM, 2.700%, 12/1/2039, Call 12/1/2016 (9)

     2,000,000           2,000,440   

County of Los Angeles, 0.000%, 9/1/2018

     750,000           717,818   

County of Los Angeles, AMBAC, 0.000%, 9/1/2020

     600,000           542,964   

County of San Joaquin, 5.000%, 4/1/2022

     350,000           408,538   

Delhi Unified School District, AMBAC, 0.000%, 8/1/2019

     510,000           444,572   

Desert Community College District, AGM, 0.000%, 8/1/2026, Call 8/1/2017

     400,000           243,660   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, 0.320%, 8/1/2047 (6) (7) (9)

     8,000,000           8,000,000   

Duarte Unified School District, 0.000%, 8/1/2026 (16)

     585,000           656,048   

El Centro Financing Authority, AGM:

       

4.000%, 10/1/2021

     460,000           510,729   

5.000%, 10/1/2022

     515,000           607,546   

5.000%, 10/1/2022

     580,000           689,661   

5.000%, 10/1/2023

     800,000           949,312   

Encinitas Union School District, 0.000%, 8/1/2035, Call 8/1/2032 (16)

     500,000           464,440   

Escondido Union High School District, 0.000%, 8/1/2032, Call 8/1/2025 (16)

     1,250,000           1,105,175   

Escondido Union High School District, AGC, 0.000%, 8/1/2031

     480,000           255,202   

Fresno Unified School District, 0.000%, 8/1/2034, Call 8/1/2021

     1,045,000           361,100   

Fresno Unified School District, MBIA, 6.000%, 8/1/2026

     2,890,000           3,597,385   


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Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, AGM:

       

5.000%, 6/1/2022

     400,000           469,284   

5.000%, 6/1/2023

     400,000           472,776   

5.000%, 6/1/2024

     775,000           921,614   

5.000%, 6/1/2025

     425,000           507,442   

Imperial Community College District, AGC, 0.000%, 8/1/2028

     330,000           194,175   

Imperial County Local Transportation Authority, 5.000%, 6/1/2032, Call 6/1/2022

     2,000,000           2,228,280   

Jefferson School District/San Joaquin County, 0.000%, 8/1/2029, Call 8/1/2024

     170,000           94,078   

Jurupa Community Services District, 5.000%, 9/1/2029, Call 9/1/2020

     375,000           429,758   

Lakeside Union School District/San Diego County, AGC, 0.000%, 9/1/2027

     295,000           184,098   

Long Beach Bond Finance Authority:

       

5.000%, 11/1/2025, Call 11/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,162,980   

5.000%, 11/1/2030, Call 11/1/2021

     1,750,000           1,943,392   

Lynwood Unified School District, AGM:

       

5.000%, 8/1/2024, Call 8/1/2023

     620,000           733,547   

5.000%, 8/1/2025, Call 8/1/2023

     760,000           889,648   

McFarland Unified School District, BAM, 5.000%, 11/1/2039, Call 11/1/2024

     300,000           339,519   

McKinleyville Union School District, AGM, 0.000%, 8/1/2041, Call 8/1/2026 (16)

     165,000           144,471   

McKinleyville Union School District, BAM:

       

0.000%, 8/1/2036, Call 8/1/2021

     1,200,000           442,464   

0.000%, 8/1/2037, Call 8/1/2021

     1,980,000           684,169   

Mendocino-Lake Community College District, AGM, 0.000%, 8/1/2031, Call 8/1/2026 (16)

     300,000           341,496   

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, 5.000%, 9/1/2029, Call 9/1/2022

     2,000,000           2,342,820   

Modesto Irrigation District, 5.000%, 7/1/2021

     500,000           586,320   

Mount Diablo Unified School District, AGM, 0.000%, 8/1/2035, Call 8/1/2025 (16)

     2,125,000           1,732,937   

Murrieta Valley Unified School District Public Financing Authority, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 9/1/2020

     500,000           444,715   

New Haven Unified School District, NATL-RE, 0.000%, 8/1/2025, Call 10/2/2015

     1,455,000           864,037   

Northern California Gas Authority No. 1:

       

0.820%, 7/1/2019 (9)

     3,000,000           2,985,390   

0.910%, 7/1/2027 (9)

     1,915,000           1,765,324   

Northern California Power Agency:

       

5.000%, 7/1/2031, Call 7/1/2022

     500,000           573,940   

5.000%, 7/1/2032, Call 7/1/2022

     700,000           799,750   

Orchard School District, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 8/1/2023

     590,000           463,994   

Pasadena Public Financing Authority, 0.000%, 3/1/2029

     2,000,000           1,164,260   

Porterville Unified School District Facilities Improvement District, AGM, 0.000%, 8/1/2034, Call 8/1/2017

     1,500,000           620,730   

Roseville Joint Union High School District, 0.000%, 8/1/2022

     305,000           250,820   

San Francisco International Airport, 5.000%, 5/1/2024, Call 5/1/2021

     1,040,000           1,222,010   

San Jose Financing Authority, 5.000%, 6/1/2039, Call 6/1/2023

     1,435,000           1,607,731   

San Jose Unified School District, NATL, 0.000%, 8/1/2027

     1,495,000           1,021,877   

San Juan Unified School District, 5.000%, 8/1/2030, Call 8/1/2023

     2,535,000           2,928,229   

San Miguel Joint Union Elementary School District, AGM:

       

0.000%, 6/15/2020

     415,000           349,887   

0.000%, 6/15/2021

     490,000           393,465   

0.000%, 6/15/2022

     505,000           385,002   

Santa Ana Unified School District, 0.000%, 8/1/2021

     500,000           432,970   

Santa Ana Unified School District, AGM, 5.500%, 8/1/2030, Call 8/1/2018

     930,000           1,040,651   

Santa Barbara County College Elementary School District:

       

0.000%, 8/1/2027

     365,000           237,239   

0.000%, 8/1/2031

     470,000           248,719   

Santaluz Community Facilities District No. 2, 3.000%, 9/1/2015

     995,000           995,000   

Sierra View Local Health Care District:

       

3.800%, 7/1/2017

     370,000           382,158   

4.875%, 7/1/2018, Call 7/1/2017

     900,000           961,470   

5.250%, 7/1/2022, Call 7/1/2017

     1,580,000           1,698,010   

5.250%, 7/1/2023, Call 7/1/2017

     250,000           268,673   

5.300%, 7/1/2026, Call 7/1/2017

     350,000           375,333   

State of California:

       

0.834%, 12/1/2017, Call 6/1/2017 (9)

     2,500,000           2,528,400   

5.250%, 9/1/2025, Call 9/1/2021

     2,045,000           2,448,049   

6.000%, 3/1/2033, Call 3/1/2020

     1,550,000           1,861,023   

Tahoe Forest Hospital District:

       

5.500%, 8/1/2027, Call 8/1/2018

     1,345,000           1,513,663   

5.500%, 8/1/2035, Call 8/1/2018

     1,000,000           1,121,730   

Twin Rivers Unified School District, AGM, 3.200%, 6/1/2020, Call 11/1/2015 (9)

     1,625,000           1,630,346   


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Upland Community Facilities District, 3.000%, 9/1/2017

     530,000           542,826   

Vallejo City Unified School District, MBIA, 5.900%, 8/1/2025

     1,225,000           1,478,967   

Walnut Creek Elementary School District Contra Costa County, 0.000%, 9/1/2023

     1,560,000           1,173,775   

Watereuse Finance Authority, BAM, 5.500%, 5/1/2036, Call 5/1/2024

     2,635,000           3,112,014   

West Contra Costa Unified School District, AGM-CR NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 8/1/2025

     310,000           224,775   

West Kern Water District, 5.000%, 6/1/2028, Call 6/1/2021

     2,000,000           2,271,660   

Westminster School District, BAM, 0.000%, 8/1/2048, Call 8/1/2023

     7,045,000           953,400   

Whittier Union High School District, 0.000%, 8/1/2034, Call 8/1/2019

     500,000           175,825   

Windsor Unified School District, AGM:

       

0.000%, 8/1/2020

     105,000           91,865   

0.000%, 8/1/2023

     240,000           182,957   

0.000%, 8/1/2024, Call 8/1/2023

     330,000           231,046   

0.000%, 8/1/2025, Call 8/1/2023

     270,000           178,262   

0.000%, 8/1/2026, Call 8/1/2023

     330,000           204,976   

0.000%, 8/1/2028, Call 8/1/2023

     420,000           231,525   

Yosemite Community College District, AGM, 5.000%, 8/1/2032, Call 8/1/2018

     75,000           83,861   
       

 

 

 
              123,003,956   

Colorado — 2.5%

       

Adams County School District No. 14, SAW:

       

5.000%, 12/1/2024

     500,000           610,900   

5.000%, 12/1/2026, Call 12/1/2024

     355,000           425,567   

5.000%, 12/1/2027, Call 12/1/2024

     500,000           595,310   

City & County of Denver, 5.000%, 11/15/2021

     500,000           588,320   

City & County of Denver, XLCA, 5.000%, 11/15/2023, Call 11/15/2015

     1,410,000           1,422,634   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority:

       

0.370%, 6/1/2029, Call 9/3/2015 (9)

     3,855,000           3,855,000   

3.000%, 12/1/2016

     120,000           122,869   

4.000%, 12/1/2017

     120,000           127,142   

4.000%, 12/15/2025 (6) (7)

     535,000           533,186   

5.000%, 9/1/2020 (16)

     1,060,000           1,201,266   

5.000%, 9/1/2021 (16)

     865,000           987,795   

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Moral Obligation, 2.000%, 12/1/2015

     500,000           501,790   

Colorado Health Facilities Authority:

       

3.000%, 12/1/2015

     490,000           492,548   

4.000%, 12/1/2016

     505,000           523,877   

4.500%, 2/1/2020

     455,000           488,443   

5.000%, 9/1/2018

     530,000           583,138   

5.000%, 9/1/2019

     560,000           627,390   

5.000%, 2/1/2021

     475,000           520,871   

5.000%, 9/1/2022

     750,000           858,247   

5.000%, 12/1/2023

     215,000           241,845   

5.000%, 2/1/2024

     420,000           463,294   

5.125%, 11/15/2020, Call 11/15/2016 (9)

     555,000           584,082   

5.250%, 1/1/2025, Call 1/1/2020

     460,000           523,310   

Colorado Mountain Junior College District, NATL-RE, 3.750%, 8/1/2016

     400,000           411,876   

Commerce City Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District, AGM:

       

5.000%, 12/1/2020

     785,000           906,330   

5.000%, 12/1/2021

     725,000           844,190   

5.000%, 12/1/2022

     1,185,000           1,396,475   

County of Boulder:

       

5.000%, 12/1/2023, Call 12/1/2020

     500,000           579,990   

5.000%, 12/1/2025, Call 12/1/2020

     475,000           550,216   

County of El Paso, GNMA/FNMA, 5.450%, 12/1/2039, Call 12/1/2016 (15)

     181,392           188,668   

Denver City & County School District No. 1, SAW, 5.000%, 12/1/2032, Call 12/1/2022

     1,500,000           1,719,195   

Denver Health & Hospital Authority, 5.500%, 12/1/2019

     1,195,000           1,363,961   

E-470 Public Highway Authority, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 9/1/2016

     250,000           260,228   

Public Authority for Colorado Energy, 5.750%, 11/15/2018

     625,000           670,200   

Rangely Hospital District, 6.000%, 11/1/2026, Call 11/1/2021

     2,000,000           2,373,460   

Rib Floater Trust Various States, 0.170%, 8/1/2018 (6) (7) (9)

     15,000,000           15,000,000   

Weld County School District No. RE-7 Platte Valley, SAW:

       

4.000%, 12/1/2021, Call 12/1/2020

     625,000           693,837   

4.000%, 12/1/2022, Call 12/1/2020

     400,000           440,472   

4.000%, 12/1/2023, Call 12/1/2020

     1,140,000           1,252,951   
       

 

 

 
          45,530,873   

Connecticut — 0.2%

       

City of New Haven, AGM, 5.000%, 8/1/2023

     2,060,000           2,397,016   

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, 3.600%, 11/15/2030, Call 11/15/2024

     845,000           846,944   
       

 

 

 
          3,243,960   


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Delaware — 0.5%

       

City of Wilmington, 5.000%, 10/1/2025, Call 10/1/2023

     3,715,000           4,414,349   

Delaware State Housing Authority:

       

0.000%, 7/1/2031, Call 7/1/2021

     1,585,000           755,474   

5.000%, 1/1/2026, Call 7/1/2019 (15)

     250,000           263,498   

5.200%, 7/1/2029, Call 7/1/2018

     1,475,000           1,545,534   

Sustainable Energy Utility, Inc., 5.000%, 9/15/2034, Call 9/15/2021

     1,580,000           1,775,446   
       

 

 

 
              8,754,301   

District of Columbia — 0.3%

       

District of Columbia:

       

5.000%, 10/1/2025, Call 10/1/2021

     1,865,000           2,109,502   

5.000%, 12/1/2036, Call 12/1/2021

     500,000           561,990   

Washington Convention & Sports Authority, 4.500%, 10/1/2030, Call 10/1/2020

     2,125,000           2,265,802   
       

 

 

 
          4,937,294   

Florida — 7.7%

       

Citizens Property Insurance Corp.:

       

5.000%, 6/1/2016

     1,265,000           1,308,301   

5.000%, 6/1/2019

     2,615,000           2,948,020   

Citizens Property Insurance Corp., AGM, 5.000%, 6/1/2016

     1,040,000           1,075,599   

City of Boynton Beach, AGM, 5.000%, 11/1/2027, Call 11/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,148,670   

City of Fort Pierce, AGC, 5.875%, 9/1/2028, Call 9/1/2018

     1,000,000           1,132,990   

City of Gainesville, AMBAC, 5.500%, 8/1/2017

     1,000,000           1,088,750   

City of Gulf Breeze:

       

1.750%, 12/1/2015 (9)

     11,795,000           11,833,570   

5.000%, 12/1/2023, Call 12/1/2020

     2,000,000           2,316,700   

City of Lakeland, AGM, 5.250%, 10/1/2028

     1,250,000           1,541,662   

City of North Port, 5.000%, 7/1/2022

     200,000           232,288   

City of Port St. Lucie, AGC, 6.250%, 9/1/2027, Call 9/1/2018

     500,000           569,450   

City of Sunrise, 4.000%, 10/1/2019

     540,000           576,180   

City of Sunrise, NATL-RE:

       

0.000%, 10/1/2019

     905,000           853,225   

0.000%, 10/1/2020

     975,000           897,400   

0.000%, 10/1/2021

     175,000           155,811   

City of Tampa, 5.250%, 11/15/2026, Call 5/15/2020

     2,000,000           2,288,200   

City of Tampa, AMBAC, 0.000%, 4/1/2021

     460,000           404,690   

County of Bay, 3.500%, 9/1/2016

     190,000           189,303   

County of Brevard, AMBAC, 5.000%, 7/1/2016

     910,000           939,839   

County of Broward, AGM, 5.000%, 4/1/2033, Call 4/1/2023 (15)

     740,000           785,458   

County of Hillsborough, 5.000%, 8/1/2024, Call 8/1/2022

     3,540,000           4,209,662   

County of Jackson, 0.200%, 7/1/2022, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     3,930,000           3,930,000   

County of Lee, 5.000%, 10/1/2029, Call 10/1/2022

     2,000,000           2,325,280   

County of Lee, AMBAC, 5.125%, 10/1/2024, Call 10/1/2016 (15)

     7,975,000           8,324,943   

County of Miami-Dade:

       

5.000%, 10/1/2025, Call 10/1/2024

     800,000           947,952   

5.250%, 10/1/2029, Call 10/1/2023

     100,000           116,265   

5.500%, 10/1/2026, Call 10/1/2020

     1,900,000           2,231,588   

County of Miami-Dade, AGC:

       

0.000%, 10/1/2021

     610,000           506,587   

5.000%, 10/1/2029, Call 10/1/2019

     400,000           446,596   

County of Miami-Dade, BHAC, 6.000%, 10/1/2023, Call 10/1/2018

     1,000,000           1,153,470   

County of Miami-Dade, NATL-RE BHAC-CR, 5.000%, 10/1/2030, Call 10/1/2017 (16)

     475,000           512,948   

County of Orange, 5.000%, 1/1/2027, Call 1/1/2022

     5,810,000           6,695,444   

County of Polk, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 12/1/2016

     625,000           659,119   

County of Sarasota, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 10/1/2021, Call 10/1/2015

     930,000           933,534   

County of St. Johns, AGM:

       

5.000%, 10/1/2020

     1,625,000           1,881,360   

5.000%, 10/1/2021

     1,110,000           1,294,138   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust:

       

0.230%, 11/1/2032, Call 9/1/2015 (6) (7) (9)

     16,500,000           16,500,000   

0.230%, 10/1/2041, Call 10/1/2020 (6) (7) (9)

     15,755,000           15,755,000   

Dupree Lakes Community Development District, BAM:

       

3.000%, 5/1/2018

     230,000           237,622   

3.000%, 5/1/2019

     190,000           196,399   


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Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, NATL-RE FGIC:

       

5.000%, 1/1/2020, Call 1/1/2017

     1,000,000           1,052,210   

5.000%, 1/1/2022, Call 1/1/2017

     970,000           1,020,372   

5.250%, 1/1/2026, Call 1/1/2016

     1,000,000           1,014,830   

Florida HomeLoan Corp., GNMA/FHLMC/FNMA, 5.000%, 7/1/2028, Call 1/1/2020

     440,000           455,435   

Florida HomeLoan Corp., GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC:

       

4.450%, 1/1/2030, Call 7/1/2021

     475,000           496,926   

5.000%, 7/1/2021, Call 1/1/2016 (15)

     285,000           288,594   

Florida Municipal Loan Council, AGM, 5.000%, 5/1/2021

     1,745,000           2,023,834   

Highlands County Health Facilities Authority, 5.125%, 11/15/2023, Call 11/15/2016 (9)

     500,000           525,335   

Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, 5.000%, 10/1/2021, Call 10/1/2016

     295,000           308,399   

Lee County Industrial Development Authority, 5.000%, 11/1/2025, Call 11/1/2020

     2,000,000           2,330,140   

Lee County School Board, 5.000%, 8/1/2028, Call 8/1/2024

     2,500,000           2,861,025   

Orange County Health Facilities Authority, 5.250%, 10/1/2035, Call 10/1/2018

     440,000           477,664   

Orange County Housing Finance Authority, GMNA FNMA FHLMC COLL, 4.000%, 9/1/2040, Call 9/1/2024

     4,000,000           4,323,600   

Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, AGM, 5.000%, 7/1/2025, Call 7/1/2022

     4,780,000           5,577,878   

Pinellas County Educational Facilities Authority, 4.000%, 10/1/2016

     350,000           360,804   

Polk County Housing Finance Authority, GNMA, 5.000%, 9/1/2029, Call 8/1/2020

     150,000           161,223   

Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency, 5.000%, 3/1/2018 (6) (7)

     2,405,000           2,592,518   

St. Lucie County School Board, AGM, 5.000%, 7/1/2022, Call 7/1/2021

     2,500,000           2,857,300   

Sumter County Industrial Development Authority:

       

4.000%, 7/1/2019

     1,000,000           1,074,470   

5.000%, 7/1/2020

     500,000           562,555   

Suncoast Community Development District, 2.000%, 5/1/2017

     170,000           172,820   

Town of Davie:

       

5.000%, 4/1/2019

     75,000           83,004   

5.000%, 4/1/2021

     615,000           692,865   

5.000%, 4/1/2022

     830,000           936,331   

Tradition Community Development District No. 1, AGM, 2.000%, 5/1/2017

     1,000,000           1,011,950   

University of North Florida Financing Corp., 5.000%, 11/1/2026, Call 11/1/2017

     4,285,000           4,633,199   

Volusia County Educational Facility Authority, AGM, 5.000%, 10/15/2029, Call 10/15/2021

     730,000           833,346   

Volusia County Educational Facility Authority, RADIAN, 4.625%, 10/15/2028, Call 10/15/2015

     500,000           502,630   
       

 

 

 
              140,375,270   

Georgia — 4.7%

       

Appling County Development Authority:

       

0.250%, 9/1/2029, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     7,000,000           7,000,000   

0.250%, 9/1/2041, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     6,600,000           6,600,000   

Atlanta Development Authority, 4.000%, 9/1/2020

     2,065,000           2,324,178   

Carroll City-County Hospital Authority, County Guarantee:

       

5.000%, 7/1/2023, Call 7/1/2020

     2,790,000           3,210,760   

5.000%, 7/1/2024, Call 7/1/2020

     1,640,000           1,933,134   

Chatham County Hospital Authority, County Guarantee, 5.000%, 1/1/2027, Call 1/1/2022

     6,820,000           7,803,308   

City of Atlanta Department of Aviation:

       

5.000%, 1/1/2031, Call 1/1/2024

     1,000,000           1,132,200   

5.000%, 1/1/2032, Call 1/1/2024

     2,500,000           2,820,750   

5.000%, 1/1/2033, Call 1/1/2024

     1,000,000           1,124,410   

5.000%, 1/1/2034, Call 1/1/2024

     1,000,000           1,121,310   

City of Atlanta, NATL-RE FGIC, 5.500%, 11/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,212,760   

Cobb County Kennestone Hospital Authority, 5.000%, 4/1/2031, Call 4/1/2021

     3,000,000           3,345,120   

County of DeKalb, 4.500%, 12/1/2024, Call 12/1/2015

     250,000           252,458   

East Point Building Authority, XLCA:

       

4.500%, 2/1/2025, Call 2/1/2016

     500,000           501,100   

5.000%, 2/1/2017

     875,000           902,046   

Floyd County Hospital Authority, County Guarantee:

       

5.000%, 7/1/2020

     1,335,000           1,543,033   

5.000%, 7/1/2021

     1,155,000           1,352,309   

5.000%, 7/1/2027, Call 7/1/2022

     1,250,000           1,444,137   

Fulton County Development Authority:

       

5.000%, 3/15/2016

     1,715,000           1,755,491   

5.250%, 3/15/2024, Call 3/15/2019

     1,120,000           1,256,192   

Jefferson City School District, SAW, 5.250%, 2/1/2029, Call 2/1/2021

     1,350,000           1,583,010   

Main Street Natural Gas, Inc.:

       

5.000%, 3/15/2017

     1,320,000           1,399,094   

5.000%, 3/15/2021

     5,400,000           6,069,762   

5.250%, 9/15/2018

     250,000           274,960   


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Monroe County Development Authority, 0.250%, 11/1/2048, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     11,000,000           11,000,000   

Private Colleges & Universities Authority, 5.000%, 10/1/2020

     575,000           653,125   

Richmond County Hospital Authority:

       

5.250%, 1/1/2029, Call 1/1/2019

     1,150,000           1,266,978   

5.375%, 1/1/2029, Call 1/1/2019

     940,000           1,039,377   

Savannah Economic Development Authority, 0.250%, 1/1/2016, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     4,085,000           4,085,000   

South Fulton Municipal Regional Water & Sewer Authority, BAM:

       

5.000%, 1/1/2023

     800,000           936,632   

5.000%, 1/1/2024

     1,000,000           1,180,280   

5.000%, 1/1/2025, Call 1/1/2024

     700,000           818,195   

South Georgia Governmental Services Authority, MBIA, 5.000%, 1/1/2020, Call 10/2/2015

     300,000           303,978   

South Regional Joint Development Authority, 5.250%, 8/1/2023

     25,000           29,280   

Spalding County, 6.125%, 9/1/2028, Call 9/1/2018

     700,000           807,142   

Valdosta & Lowndes County Hospital Authority, County Guarantee, 5.000%, 10/1/2025, Call 10/1/2021

     2,940,000           3,414,957   

Winder-Barrow Industrial Building Authority, AGM, 5.000%, 12/1/2029, Call 12/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,131,930   
       

 

 

 
              84,628,396   

Hawaii — 0.1%

       

City & County of Honolulu:

       

5.000%, 10/1/2022

     500,000           599,260   

5.000%, 10/1/2023

     500,000           605,555   
       

 

 

 
              1,204,815   

Idaho — 0.3%

       

Boise-Kuna Irrigation District:

       

5.875%, 6/1/2022, Call 6/1/2018

     200,000           226,734   

7.375%, 6/1/2034, Call 6/1/2018

     340,000           399,235   

Canyon County School District No. 131 Nampa, School Bond Gty, 5.000%, 9/15/2023

     1,000,000           1,183,320   

Idaho Health Facilities Authority, 6.500%, 11/1/2023, Call 11/1/2018

     515,000           593,331   

Idaho Housing & Finance Association, AGC, 5.250%, 7/15/2026, Call 7/15/2018

     2,965,000           3,326,463   
       

 

 

 
          5,729,083   

Illinois — 8.7%

       

Bureau County Township High School District No. 502, BAM, 6.625%, 10/1/2043, Call 12/1/2023

     3,400,000           4,212,736   

Chicago Board of Education, 4.020%, 3/1/2017, Call 9/1/2016 (9)

     6,750,000           6,635,992   

Chicago Board of Education, NATL:

       

0.000%, 12/1/2015

     535,000           531,143   

0.000%, 12/1/2022

     365,000           251,817   

5.250%, 12/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,041,470   

Chicago Board of Education, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 12/1/2019

     70,000           74,874   

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, AGC, 5.250%, 1/1/2026, Call 1/1/2020

     775,000           878,214   

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, NATL-RE, 5.250%, 1/1/2024, Call 1/1/2016

     1,925,000           1,956,512   

Chicago Park District:

       

5.000%, 1/1/2023, Call 1/1/2022

     1,060,000           1,157,043   

5.000%, 1/1/2025, Call 7/1/2020

     230,000           244,143   

5.000%, 1/1/2026, Call 1/1/2021

     730,000           774,749   

5.000%, 11/15/2029, Call 11/15/2018

     130,000           133,665   

Chicago Transit Authority, AGC:

       

5.250%, 6/1/2019, Call 6/1/2018

     375,000           409,586   

5.250%, 6/1/2022, Call 6/1/2018

     3,250,000           3,484,617   

City of Calumet City, AGM:

       

2.500%, 3/1/2016

     275,000           276,988   

4.000%, 3/1/2017

     435,000           451,143   

City of Chicago, 5.000%, 1/1/2019

     455,000           481,968   

City of Chicago, AGM, 5.000%, 11/1/2027, Call 11/1/2018

     200,000           209,566   

City of Chicago, AGM-CR FGIC, 5.000%, 1/1/2023, Call 1/1/2017

     200,000           205,504   

City of Chicago, NATL-RE, 5.530%, 1/1/2020, Call 1/1/2016 (16)

     1,000,000           1,018,460   

City of Rochelle, AGM, 3.000%, 5/1/2017

     250,000           257,210   

City of Springfield:

       

5.000%, 12/1/2022

     905,000           1,037,890   

5.500%, 3/1/2032, Call 3/1/2018

     1,000,000           1,102,760   

City of Springfield, NATL-RE:

       

5.000%, 3/1/2018, Call 3/1/2017

     1,000,000           1,063,510   

5.000%, 3/1/2022, Call 3/1/2017

     650,000           689,773   

City of Waukegan, NATL-RE, 4.500%, 12/30/2015

     150,000           151,860   


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Cook County Community Consolidated School District No. 65 Evanston:

       

0.000%, 12/1/2027, Call 12/1/2024

     300,000           188,919   

0.000%, 12/1/2029, Call 12/1/2024

     400,000           225,040   

0.000%, 12/1/2030, Call 12/1/2024

     1,130,000           602,708   

0.000%, 12/1/2031, Call 12/1/2024

     1,500,000           752,715   

Cook County Community High School District No. 219-Niles Township, FSA, 5.000%, 12/1/2025, Call 12/1/2017

     1,405,000           1,540,611   

Cook County School District No. 103 Lyons, AGM, 0.000%, 12/1/2021

     850,000           717,604   

Cook County School District No. 124 Evergreen Park, BAM, 4.000%, 12/1/2020

     450,000           499,324   

Cook County School District No. 144 Prairie Hills, AGM:

       

0.000%, 12/1/2028

     2,830,000           1,537,511   

0.000%, 12/1/2029

     2,580,000           1,321,915   

Cook County School District No. 159 Matteson-Richton Park, FSA, 0.000%, 12/1/2016

     300,000           291,369   

Cook County School District No. 83 Mannheim, 5.625%, 6/1/2033

     2,980,000           3,474,233   

Cook County Township High School District No. 201 J Sterling Morton, AMBAC, 0.000%, 12/1/2019

     675,000           571,266   

Cook County Township High School District No. 220 Reavis:

       

6.000%, 12/1/2030, Call 12/1/2023

     1,000,000           1,208,690   

6.000%, 12/1/2031, Call 12/1/2023

     2,035,000           2,448,207   

6.000%, 12/1/2032, Call 12/1/2023

     2,160,000           2,593,382   

6.000%, 6/1/2033, Call 12/1/2023

     2,235,000           2,676,256   

County of Cook, 5.250%, 11/15/2023, Call 11/15/2020

     350,000           377,489   

County of Cook, AMBAC, 5.000%, 11/15/2023, Call 5/15/2016

     270,000           275,975   

County of Cook, BAM, 5.000%, 11/15/2023

     1,000,000           1,109,080   

County of St. Clair:

       

5.250%, 10/1/2024, Call 10/1/2019

     485,000           561,887   

5.250%, 10/1/2024, Call 10/1/2019

     215,000           243,853   

5.250%, 10/1/2027, Call 10/1/2019

     835,000           967,373   

5.250%, 10/1/2027, Call 10/1/2019

     315,000           355,289   

5.500%, 1/1/2038, Call 1/1/2023

     825,000           940,516   

DeKalb County Community Unit School District No. 424 Genoa-Kingston, AMBAC, 0.000%, 1/1/2020

     600,000           541,140   

DeKalb County Community Unit School District No. 428 DeKalb:

       

0.000%, 1/1/2025, Call 7/1/2020

     400,000           267,712   

0.000%, 1/1/2028, Call 7/1/2020

     1,000,000           544,900   

DeKalb Kane & LaSalle Counties Etc Community College District No. 523 Kishwaukee, 0.000%, 2/1/2035, Call 2/1/2021

     470,000           150,184   

Du Page County School District No. 12 Roselle, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 1/1/2016

     440,000           446,472   

DuPage County School District No. 16 Queen Bee, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 11/1/2019

     530,000           468,234   

Frankfort Square Park District, AMBAC, 0.000%, 1/1/2022

     670,000           520,831   

Illinois Finance Authority:

       

1.300%, 5/8/2017 (9)

     995,000           992,194   

2.700%, 5/15/2016

     375,000           377,411   

4.000%, 10/1/2016

     345,000           355,008   

4.300%, 3/1/2016, Call 3/1/2016 (9)

     250,000           253,688   

5.000%, 11/15/2023, Call 11/15/2022

     215,000           249,286   

5.000%, 8/15/2024

     250,000           280,435   

5.250%, 11/15/2022, Call 11/15/2017

     1,450,000           1,577,759   

5.250%, 2/15/2030, Call 2/15/2020

     250,000           280,460   

5.750%, 11/1/2039, Call 11/1/2019

     5,000,000           5,760,050   

6.000%, 10/1/2024, Call 10/1/2021

     1,010,000           1,137,714   

6.000%, 8/15/2041, Call 8/15/2021

     2,665,000           3,119,809   

6.875%, 10/1/2043, Call 10/1/2021

     3,000,000           3,546,300   

Illinois Finance Authority, AGC:

       

5.250%, 8/15/2019

     250,000           287,380   

5.250%, 8/15/2033, Call 8/15/2018

     880,000           956,771   

Illinois Finance Authority, AGM:

       

0.000%, 1/1/2020

     450,000           422,905   

0.000%, 1/1/2020

     500,000           458,345   

0.000%, 1/1/2021

     255,000           222,212   

5.150%, 1/1/2019

     420,000           472,487   

Illinois Finance Authority, AMBAC, 6.000%, 2/1/2022, Call 2/1/2018

     335,000           370,560   

Illinois Housing Development Authority, 4.950%, 8/1/2021, Call 2/1/2016 (15)

     1,820,000           1,838,218   

Illinois Housing Development Authority, GNMA/FNMA COLL, 2.450%, 6/1/2043, Call 1/1/2023

     883,196           871,609   

Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, MBIA, 5.250%, 2/1/2019, Call 2/1/2017

     1,000,000           1,065,680   

Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, NATL-RE FGIC, 5.250%, 2/1/2024, Call 2/1/2017

     1,830,000           1,950,194   


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Illinois State Toll Highway Authority:

       

5.000%, 1/1/2028, Call 1/1/2023

     1,000,000           1,132,050   

5.000%, 1/1/2029, Call 1/1/2023

     1,000,000           1,123,650   

5.500%, 1/1/2033, Call 1/1/2018

     490,000           533,483   

Kane & DeKalb Counties Community Unit School District No. 302 Kaneland, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 2/1/2023

     5,450,000           4,310,568   

Kane Cook & DuPage Counties School District No. U-46 Elgin, AMBAC:

       

0.000%, 1/1/2023

     350,000           297,504   

0.000%, 1/1/2023

     650,000           516,204   

Kane McHenry Cook & De Kalb Counties Unit School District No. 300, 5.250%, 1/1/2033, Call 1/1/2023

     900,000           1,001,592   

Knox & Warren Counties Community Unit School District No. 205 Galesburg, 6.125%, 1/1/2036, Call 1/1/2021

     1,435,000           1,690,559   

La Salle & Grundy Counties Township High School District No. 160 Seneca, 4.000%, 2/1/2017

     325,000           339,609   

Lake County School District No. 33, XLCA:

       

0.000%, 12/1/2026

     525,000           311,042   

0.000%, 12/1/2028

     335,000           178,505   

Lake County School District No. 38 Big Hollow, AMBAC, 0.000%, 2/1/2019

     200,000           182,822   

Lake County School District No. 56 Gurnee, 5.000%, 1/1/2024

     440,000           515,724   

Madison County Community Unit School District No. 7 Edwardsville, AGM, 5.000%, 12/1/2016

     225,000           236,070   

McHenry & Kane Counties Community Consolidated School District No. 158 Huntley, AGM-CR FGIC, 0.000%, 1/1/2024

     500,000           372,080   

McHenry & Kane Counties Community Consolidated School District No. 158 Huntley, NATL, 0.000%, 1/1/2021

     1,900,000           1,601,814   

McHenry & Kane Counties Community Consolidated School District No. 158 Huntley, NATL-RE:

       

0.000%, 1/1/2017

     20,000           19,823   

0.000%, 1/1/2017

     190,000           185,045   

McHenry County Community High School District No. 154 Marengo, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 1/1/2018

     325,000           313,817   

McHenry County Community Unit School District No. 12 Johnsburg, AGM:

       

4.000%, 1/1/2019

     265,000           282,241   

5.000%, 1/1/2020

     550,000           610,346   

5.000%, 1/1/2021

     810,000           900,145   

5.000%, 1/1/2022

     895,000           996,341   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, NATL-RE:

       

0.000%, 6/15/2023 (16)

     3,530,000           3,850,983   

0.000%, 12/15/2023

     855,000           619,884   

0.000%, 6/15/2024

     1,000,000           703,770   

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 6/15/2020

     440,000           382,488   

Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 1/1/2020, Call 1/1/2018

     2,215,000           2,396,962   

Peoria Public Building Commission, AGC, 0.000%, 12/1/2019, Call 12/1/2018

     1,000,000           915,280   

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, 5.250%, 6/1/2021

     1,120,000           1,291,584   

South Suburban College Community School District No. 510, AGC, 0.000%, 12/1/2025

     1,000,000           662,480   

Southern Illinois University, BAM, 5.000%, 4/1/2026, Call 4/1/2025

     1,175,000           1,348,254   

Southern Illinois University, NATL-RE, 0.000%, 4/1/2017

     500,000           484,240   

Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, AGC, 5.750%, 2/1/2029, Call 2/1/2019

     1,025,000           1,163,816   

St. Clair County Community Unit School District No. 187 Cahokia, AGM, 5.000%, 1/1/2020

     630,000           671,788   

St. Louis Regional Airport Authority, 6.000%, 12/1/2024, Call 12/1/2018 (15)

     745,000           852,034   

State of Illinois:

       

5.000%, 1/1/2016

     500,000           506,955   

5.000%, 3/1/2020

     500,000           538,915   

5.000%, 4/1/2024, Call 4/1/2023

     500,000           530,715   

5.000%, 6/1/2024, Call 12/1/2016

     360,000           372,611   

5.000%, 1/1/2025, Call 1/1/2016

     275,000           277,461   

5.250%, 6/15/2034, Call 6/15/2019

     3,715,000           4,122,610   

6.500%, 6/15/2022

     395,000           462,205   

State of Illinois, AGM, 5.000%, 4/1/2028, Call 4/1/2023

     3,205,000           3,348,680   

Stephenson County School District No. 145 Freeport, AMBAC, 0.000%, 1/1/2018

     425,000           410,847   

Tazewell County School District No. 51 Washington Central, NATL-RE FGIC, 9.000%, 12/1/2025

     165,000           246,177   

Town of Cicero:

       

5.000%, 1/1/2020

     1,000,000           1,115,390   

5.000%, 1/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,126,610   

Village of Bolingbrook, AGM, 5.000%, 1/1/2025, Call 1/1/2020

     1,425,000           1,599,463   

Village of Elwood, RADIAN:

       

0.000%, 3/1/2024, Call 3/1/2016

     250,000           160,078   

0.000%, 3/1/2026, Call 3/1/2016

     1,280,000           730,381   


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Village of Franklin Park, BAM:

       

4.000%, 10/1/2018

     425,000           455,906   

4.000%, 10/1/2019

     420,000           454,104   

4.000%, 10/1/2020

     615,000           669,753   

5.000%, 10/1/2022, Call 10/1/2021

     730,000           840,296   

5.000%, 10/1/2023, Call 10/1/2021

     685,000           784,736   

5.000%, 10/1/2024, Call 10/1/2021

     425,000           486,361   

5.000%, 10/1/2025, Call 10/1/2021

     920,000           1,051,707   

Village of Justice, AMBAC, 0.000%, 1/1/2021

     635,000           520,148   

Village of Maywood, 4.000%, 1/1/2017

     1,635,000           1,666,359   

Village of Melrose Park, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 12/15/2015

     155,000           153,872   

Village of South Chicago Heights, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 11/1/2016

     505,000           491,653   

Will County Community School District No. 161 Summit Hill, NATL-RE FGIC:

       

0.000%, 1/1/2017

     750,000           724,335   

0.000%, 1/1/2019

     695,000           624,708   

Will County Community Unit School District No. 201-U Crete-Monee, NATL-RE FGIC:

       

0.000%, 11/1/2020

     2,000,000           1,773,720   

0.000%, 11/1/2021

     300,000           253,074   

0.000%, 11/1/2022

     250,000           200,713   

Will County Community Unit School District No. 209-U Wilmington, NATL-RE, 5.750%, 1/1/2023, Call 1/1/2016

     1,025,000           1,042,804   

Will County School District No. 114 Manhattan, NATL, 0.000%, 12/1/2017

     375,000           357,506   

Will County School District No. 114, NATL-RE FGIC:

       

0.000%, 12/1/2020

     1,180,000           1,006,788   

0.000%, 12/1/2023

     1,600,000           1,157,088   

Will County Township High School District No. 204 Joliet, 6.250%, 1/1/2031, Call 1/1/2021

     500,000           604,055   

Will County Unit School District No. 200-U Beecher, AMBAC, 5.000%, 11/1/2018, Call 11/1/2015

     545,000           549,077   

Will, Grundy, Etc. Counties Community College District No. 525:

       

5.250%, 6/1/2036, Call 12/1/2023

     3,400,000           3,817,554   

5.750%, 6/1/2028, Call 6/1/2018

     170,000           190,278   

Williamson County Community Unit School District No. 5 Carterville, AGC:

       

0.000%, 1/1/2029, Call 1/1/2019

     300,000           154,302   

0.000%, 1/1/2033, Call 1/1/2019

     1,000,000           383,500   

0.000%, 1/1/2034, Call 1/1/2019

     1,000,000           354,830   

Winnebago & Boone Counties School District No. 205 Rockford:

       

0.000%, 2/1/2020

     500,000           448,490   

4.000%, 2/1/2027, Call 2/1/2023

     4,680,000           4,853,160   
       

 

 

 
              158,614,925   

Indiana — 3.3%

       

Anderson School Building Corp., AMBAC, 5.000%, 7/15/2026, Call 1/15/2016

     680,000           691,519   

Barclays Capital Municipal Trust Receipts, 0.200%, 4/1/2030 (6) (7) (9)

     7,770,000           7,770,000   

Carmel Redevelopment Authority, 5.000%, 7/1/2023, Call 7/1/2020

     350,000           400,687   

City of Greenwood:

       

4.000%, 10/1/2017

     225,000           234,880   

4.250%, 10/1/2020, Call 10/1/2018

     820,000           893,062   

4.625%, 10/1/2024, Call 10/1/2018

     520,000           571,672   

City of Rockport:

       

1.750%, 6/1/2018 (9)

     1,500,000           1,506,405   

1.750%, 6/1/2018 (9)

     700,000           702,954   

City of Whiting, 1.850%, 10/1/2019 (9)

     1,150,000           1,147,297   

Concord Community Schools Building Corp., AGM, 5.000%, 7/15/2025, Call 7/15/2018

     1,000,000           1,107,350   

County of Knox, 4.000%, 4/1/2018

     250,000           261,728   

County of Lake:

       

2.000%, 1/15/2017

     560,000           570,114   

2.000%, 7/15/2017

     285,000           291,216   

Crown Point Multi School Building Corp., AGM SAW, 5.000%, 1/15/2022, Call 7/15/2017

     1,000,000           1,074,940   

Damon Run Conservancy District:

       

4.500%, 1/1/2018

     215,000           228,730   

4.500%, 7/1/2018

     220,000           236,995   

East Chicago Multi School Building Corp., SAW, 6.000%, 7/15/2016

     670,000           701,704   

Fishers Redevelopment District:

       

5.125%, 7/15/2026, Call 1/15/2020

     1,875,000           2,158,631   

5.250%, 7/15/2023, Call 1/15/2020

     1,605,000           1,864,352   

Frankfort High School Elementary School Building Corp., 5.000%, 7/15/2025

     115,000           137,333   

Franklin Township-Marion County Multiple School Building Corp., SAW:

       

5.000%, 7/10/2021

     580,000           675,990   

5.000%, 7/15/2029, Call 1/15/2023

     2,565,000           2,910,788   


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Gary Chicago International Airport Authority:

       

5.000%, 2/1/2016 (15)

     240,000           243,415   

5.000%, 2/1/2017 (15)

     210,000           219,169   

5.000%, 2/1/2018 (15)

     885,000           940,720   

Greencastle School Building Corp., SAW, 3.000%, 1/15/2016

     625,000           630,831   

Indiana Bond Bank, 0.680%, 10/15/2022 (9)

     1,650,000           1,592,481   

Indiana Finance Authority:

       

3.000%, 7/1/2019

     250,000           257,578   

5.000%, 8/15/2020

     700,000           786,674   

5.000%, 10/1/2022

     300,000           338,406   

5.000%, 10/1/2023

     400,000           451,796   

5.000%, 10/1/2024, Call 10/1/2023

     275,000           307,698   

5.000%, 5/1/2029, Call 5/1/2022

     4,070,000           4,542,405   

5.250%, 10/1/2024, Call 10/1/2021

     710,000           834,321   

5.250%, 10/1/2031, Call 10/1/2021

     2,190,000           2,538,298   

5.500%, 5/1/2024, Call 5/1/2019

     1,000,000           1,135,830   

Indiana Finance Authority, AMBAC, 4.550%, 12/1/2024, Call 12/1/2016

     1,750,000           1,789,287   

Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Financing Authority, AGM, 5.250%, 11/1/2023, Call 5/1/2018

     500,000           550,100   

Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, AMBAC, 0.175%, 5/1/2031, Call 9/7/2015 (9) (13)

     600,000           504,615   

Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority, GNMA/FNMA, 4.000%, 12/1/2027, Call 6/1/2021

     1,005,000           1,046,577   

Indiana Municipal Power Agency, 5.250%, 1/1/2024, Call 1/1/2019

     500,000           558,215   

Indiana Municipal Power Agency, NATL-RE, 5.000%, 1/1/2037, Call 1/1/2017

     1,850,000           1,927,533   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank:

       

5.000%, 1/1/2021

     175,000           199,502   

5.000%, 1/1/2022, Call 1/1/2021

     200,000           227,140   

5.750%, 1/1/2038, Call 1/1/2019

     1,790,000           2,031,006   

Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, NATL-RE, 5.250%, 7/1/2022

     500,000           587,855   

Lafayette Redevelopment Authority, 3.000%, 2/1/2018

     95,000           99,121   

Marion High School Building Corp.:

       

4.000%, 7/15/2019

     455,000           494,530   

4.000%, 7/15/2020, Call 1/15/2020

     935,000           1,018,121   

4.000%, 7/15/2021, Call 1/15/2020

     375,000           409,159   

Michigan City School Building Corp., NATL-RE SAW, 5.000%, 1/15/2025, Call 7/15/2017

     2,000,000           2,148,720   

North Central Campus School Building Corp., AGM, 5.250%, 7/15/2022, Call 7/15/2018

     1,000,000           1,110,780   

Portage Redevelopment District:

       

5.000%, 1/15/2023

     280,000           321,944   

5.000%, 1/15/2024

     215,000           247,977   

Porter County Jail Building Corp., AGM, 5.500%, 7/10/2021

     200,000           222,882   

Rush County Elementary School Building Corp., SAW, 5.250%, 7/15/2021, Call 1/15/2019

     565,000           636,478   

South Bend Community School Corp., NATL-RE SAW, 4.125%, 7/15/2019, Call 7/15/2017

     450,000           475,852   

Steuben Lakes Regional Waste District, 5.000%, 9/1/2024, Call 9/1/2023

     1,225,000           1,437,917   
       

 

 

 
              59,003,280   

Iowa — 0.4%

       

City of Randall, 1.250%, 8/1/2016, Call 2/1/2016

     5,500,000           5,503,575   

Iowa Finance Authority, GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC, 5.000%, 1/1/2038, Call 1/1/2019

     390,000           400,725   

Johnston Community School District, AGM, 5.000%, 7/1/2027, Call 7/1/2022

     1,455,000           1,644,907   
       

 

 

 
          7,549,207   

Kansas — 0.2%

       

City of Salina, 5.000%, 10/1/2018, Call 4/1/2016

     350,000           358,950   

County of Sedgwick/County of Shawnee, GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC, 5.875%, 6/1/2039, Call 6/1/2017 (15)

     50,000           53,814   

Kansas Development Finance Authority:

       

4.000%, 11/15/2015

     75,000           75,589   

5.000%, 11/15/2020, Call 11/15/2019

     800,000           924,848   

5.000%, 3/1/2031, Call 3/1/2020

     1,000,000           1,103,420   

Kansas Development Finance Authority, FSA, 5.250%, 11/1/2028, Call 11/1/2018

     475,000           533,857   

Wyandotte County-Kansas City, 5.000%, 9/1/2032, Call 9/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,113,990   
       

 

 

 
          4,164,468   

Kentucky — 0.7%

       

City of Winchester, BAM, 3.000%, 7/1/2017

     105,000           109,377   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, NATL-RE, 0.280%, 9/1/2042, Call 9/1/2017 (6) (7) (9)

     9,150,000           9,150,000   

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, 5.000%, 6/1/2016

     855,000           881,984   

Kentucky State Property & Building Commission, AGC, 0.220%, 2/1/2027, Call 2/1/2019 (6) (7) (9)

     2,000,000           2,000,000   


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Kentucky State Property & Building Commission, NATL, 5.000%, 3/1/2022, Call 3/1/2017

     35,000           37,163   

Paducah Electric Plant Board, AGC, 5.000%, 10/1/2023, Call 4/1/2019

     100,000           109,581   

Pulaski County Public Properties Corp., 5.500%, 12/1/2024, Call 12/1/2018

     260,000           296,897   
       

 

 

 
              12,585,002   

Louisiana — 2.7%

       

City of Bossier, 5.000%, 10/1/2031, Call 10/1/2024

     1,160,000           1,318,444   

City of New Orleans:

       

5.000%, 6/1/2021

     800,000           919,296   

5.000%, 12/1/2021

     500,000           576,520   

5.000%, 6/1/2022

     450,000           518,202   

5.000%, 12/1/2022

     725,000           836,084   

5.000%, 6/1/2023

     500,000           581,000   

5.000%, 12/1/2024

     765,000           887,691   

City of Shreveport, BAM, 4.000%, 12/1/2025, Call 12/1/2024

     2,210,000           2,372,413   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, 0.230%, 10/1/2040, Call 10/1/2020 (6) (7) (9)

     11,560,000           11,560,000   

Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority, AGM:

       

4.000%, 10/1/2020

     690,000           743,841   

4.000%, 10/1/2021

     675,000           724,653   

Louisiana Housing Corp., GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC:

       

4.750%, 6/1/2027, Call 6/1/2020

     995,000           1,058,511   

5.200%, 6/1/2039, Call 6/1/2017 (15)

     65,000           65,393   

6.550%, 6/1/2040, Call 6/1/2018

     20,000           20,721   

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, AGM, 4.100%, 10/1/2038, Call 10/1/2024

     550,000           560,434   

Louisiana Stadium & Exposition District, 5.000%, 7/1/2023

     800,000           950,752   

Louisiana State Citizens Property Insurance Corp.:

       

3.000%, 6/1/2016

     545,000           555,148   

5.000%, 6/1/2020

     650,000           742,892   

Parish of St. Bernard:

       

4.000%, 3/1/2020

     3,470,000           3,770,016   

4.000%, 3/1/2021

     3,585,000           3,895,927   

Parish of St. James, 0.210%, 11/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     7,000,000           7,000,000   

Port New Orleans Board of Commissioners, 5.000%, 4/1/2032, Call 4/1/2023 (15)

     725,000           772,458   

Regional Transit Authority, NATL-RE FGIC, 0.000%, 12/1/2021

     300,000           220,962   

State of Louisiana, 0.602%, 5/1/2018, Call 11/1/2017 (9)

     7,000,000           7,031,500   

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, 5.875%, 3/1/2024, Call 3/1/2019

     495,000           575,997   
       

 

 

 
          48,258,855   

Maine — 0.5%

       

City of Portland, 5.000%, 7/1/2022

     300,000           335,997   

Maine State Housing Authority, 3.850%, 11/15/2029, Call 11/15/2021

     7,500,000           7,573,950   

Maine Turnpike Authority, 5.000%, 7/1/2029, Call 7/1/2022

     1,500,000           1,722,825   
       

 

 

 
          9,632,772   

Maryland — 0.3%

       

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority:

       

3.000%, 7/1/2016

     450,000           456,908   

5.750%, 7/1/2034, Call 7/1/2021

     775,000           904,371   

Montgomery County Housing Opportunites Commission:

       

5.000%, 7/1/2031, Call 7/1/2020

     655,000           702,022   

5.000%, 1/1/2043, Call 7/1/2022

     405,000           432,086   

5.125%, 7/1/2037, Call 7/1/2020

     3,110,000           3,334,698   
       

 

 

 
          5,830,085   

Massachusetts — 1.2%

       

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, NATL-RE FGIC:

       

0.150%, 12/1/2030, Call 9/7/2015 (9) (13)

     1,450,000           1,346,416   

0.150%, 12/1/2030, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     7,375,000           6,848,159   

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency:

       

5.000%, 1/1/2023, Call 1/1/2017

     650,000           688,032   

5.000%, 7/1/2025, Call 7/1/2021

     1,425,000           1,668,433   

5.000%, 7/1/2027, Call 7/1/2025

     125,000           146,953   

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority:

       

4.000%, 1/1/2016

     360,000           363,928   

5.000%, 1/1/2017

     330,000           343,586   

5.000%, 7/1/2025, Call 7/1/2022 (15)

     660,000           717,545   

5.250%, 1/1/2019

     520,000           560,966   

5.250%, 1/1/2019 (15)

     1,355,000           1,482,506   


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Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority:

       

5.000%, 7/1/2024, Call 7/1/2019

     3,105,000           3,521,380   

5.750%, 7/1/2036, Call 7/1/2019

     805,000           907,436   

Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, 3.700%, 12/1/2027, Call 6/1/2022 (15)

     2,385,000           2,404,080   

Massachusetts School Building Authority, 5.000%, 8/15/2030, Call 8/15/2022

     815,000           952,735   
       

 

 

 
              21,952,155   

Michigan — 5.0%

       

Alma Public Schools, Q-SBLF, 5.000%, 5/1/2021

     890,000           1,032,213   

Bay City School District, Q-SBLF:

       

5.000%, 11/1/2027, Call 5/1/2024

     645,000           738,493   

5.000%, 11/1/2028, Call 5/1/2024

     1,305,000           1,483,524   

Berrien Springs Public Schools, NATL-RE, 4.250%, 5/1/2016, Call 10/2/2015

     560,000           561,680   

Caledonia Community Schools, Q-SBLF:

       

5.000%, 5/1/2025

     600,000           721,170   

5.000%, 5/1/2026

     500,000           602,815   

Carman-Ainsworth Community School District, BAM:

       

5.000%, 5/1/2018

     950,000           1,037,704   

5.000%, 5/1/2020

     375,000           424,819   

Charter Township of Northville:

       

2.000%, 4/1/2016

     370,000           373,885   

4.000%, 4/1/2021

     400,000           435,180   

4.000%, 4/1/2022

     240,000           260,342   

Chippewa Valley Schools, Q-SBLF, 5.000%, 5/1/2031, Call 5/1/2023

     765,000           857,320   

City of Battle Creek, BAM, 5.000%, 6/1/2033, Call 6/1/2018

     1,000,000           1,097,430   

City of Detroit Sewage Disposal System Revenue, AGC NATL-RE, 5.250%, 7/1/2023, Call 7/1/2017

     95,000           100,477   

City of Detroit Sewage Disposal System Revenue, NATL, 0.000%, 7/1/2020

     110,000           89,007   

City of Detroit Sewage Disposal System Revenue, NATL-RE, 0.180%, 7/1/2032, Call 9/24/2015 (9) (13)

     15,000           12,540   

City of Detroit Water Supply System Revenue, AGM:

       

5.000%, 7/1/2018, Call 7/1/2016

     250,000           257,860   

5.000%, 7/1/2019, Call 7/1/2016

     50,000           51,547   

5.000%, 7/1/2020, Call 7/1/2016

     720,000           741,550   

5.000%, 7/1/2020, Call 7/1/2016

     50,000           51,497   

5.000%, 7/1/2023, Call 7/1/2016

     200,000           205,398   

City of Detroit Water Supply System Revenue, BHAC FGIC, 5.500%, 7/1/2035, Call 7/1/2018

     1,035,000           1,118,928   

City of Detroit Water Supply System Revenue, NATL-RE:

       

5.000%, 7/1/2016 (9)

     725,000           748,961   

5.000%, 7/1/2021, Call 10/2/2015

     1,530,000           1,534,820   

5.000%, 7/1/2027, Call 7/1/2016

     5,000,000           5,112,000   

Coloma Community School District, Q-SBLF, 3.000%, 5/1/2021

     905,000           945,779   

Comstock Park Public Schools, Q-SBLF, 5.000%, 5/1/2028, Call 5/1/2021

     400,000           452,468   

Detroit City School District, AGM Q-SBLF, 5.250%, 5/1/2026

     300,000           350,442   

Dundee Community Schools, Q-SBLF:

       

5.000%, 5/1/2022

     1,200,000           1,402,236   

5.000%, 5/1/2025

     1,000,000           1,191,590   

Fitzgerald Public School District, BAM, 4.000%, 5/1/2019

     2,065,000           2,242,817   

Forest Hills Public Schools:

       

5.000%, 5/1/2019

     1,375,000           1,557,875   

5.000%, 5/1/2020

     1,600,000           1,845,696   

5.000%, 5/1/2021

     1,600,000           1,860,320   

Fraser Public School District, Q-SBLF:

       

5.000%, 5/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,156,890   

5.000%, 5/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,168,530   

5.000%, 5/1/2025

     1,700,000           2,025,703   

Grosse Ile Township School District, Q-SBLF:

       

5.000%, 5/1/2021

     535,000           618,936   

5.000%, 5/1/2026, Call 5/1/2025

     200,000           235,898   

5.000%, 5/1/2027, Call 5/1/2025

     230,000           269,376   

5.000%, 5/1/2030, Call 5/1/2025

     1,100,000           1,255,529   

5.000%, 5/1/2032, Call 5/1/2025

     1,025,000           1,162,658   

Hartland Consolidated Schools, AGM Q-SBLF:

       

5.250%, 5/1/2026, Call 5/1/2021

     1,625,000           1,860,397   

5.250%, 5/1/2027, Call 5/1/2021

     600,000           684,534   

5.250%, 5/1/2028, Call 5/1/2021

     1,575,000           1,790,680   


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Howell Public Schools, Q-SBLF, 4.250%, 5/1/2024, Call 5/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,101,580   

Jackson County Hospital Finance Authority, AGC, 4.500%, 6/1/2026, Call 6/1/2020 (9)

     415,000           448,619   

Jenison Public Schools:

       

5.000%, 5/1/2021

     500,000           578,445   

5.000%, 5/1/2022, Call 5/1/2021

     560,000           644,946   

Kent Hospital Finance Authority, 5.000%, 11/15/2029, Call 11/15/2021

     1,000,000           1,139,640   

Laingsburg Community School District, Q-SBLF:

       

3.000%, 5/1/2017

     540,000           558,014   

3.000%, 5/1/2018

     510,000           533,419   

Lansing Board of Water & Light, 5.000%, 7/1/2037, Call 7/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,114,660   

Lansing School District, Q-SBLF:

       

5.000%, 5/1/2019

     1,000,000           1,125,730   

5.000%, 5/1/2020

     1,825,000           2,095,501   

Livonia Public Schools School District, BAM, 5.000%, 5/1/2021

     1,600,000           1,846,400   

Marshall Public Schools, Q-SBLF:

       

4.000%, 11/1/2027, Call 5/1/2025

     260,000           279,622   

4.000%, 11/1/2028, Call 5/1/2025

     1,380,000           1,467,533   

4.000%, 11/1/2029, Call 5/1/2025

     940,000           998,017   

Mattawan Consolidated School District, Q-SBLF:

       

4.000%, 5/1/2021

     600,000           662,220   

5.000%, 5/1/2019

     1,215,000           1,369,621   

5.000%, 5/1/2020

     1,205,000           1,384,196   

Michigan Finance Authority:

       

3.000%, 11/1/2015

     150,000           150,681   

5.000%, 6/1/2016

     1,450,000           1,486,743   

5.000%, 11/1/2020

     2,000,000           2,307,640   

Michigan Finance Authority, AGM:

       

5.000%, 7/1/2029, Call 7/1/2024

     1,500,000           1,669,530   

5.000%, 7/1/2030, Call 7/1/2024

     1,500,000           1,659,930   

Michigan State Building Authority, NATL-RE FGIC:

       

0.000%, 10/15/2021, Call 10/15/2016

     1,500,000           1,158,600   

0.000%, 10/15/2023, Call 10/15/2016

     1,600,000           1,114,560   

Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, 5.000%, 12/1/2028, Call 6/1/2022

     3,500,000           3,963,190   

Michigan State Housing Development Authority, 5.625%, 10/1/2031, Call 10/1/2020

     850,000           919,165   

Mount Clemens Community School District, Q-SBLF, 4.000%, 5/1/2017

     1,000,000           1,049,460   

North Branch Area Schools, Q-SBLF:

       

4.000%, 5/1/2016

     585,000           597,747   

5.000%, 5/1/2024

     200,000           234,970   

Plymouth-Canton Community School District, Q-SBLF:

       

4.000%, 5/1/2019

     1,000,000           1,091,710   

5.000%, 5/1/2021

     450,000           522,689   

Redford Union School District No. 1, AMBAC Q-SBLF, 5.000%, 5/1/2022

     250,000           284,255   

River Rouge School District, Q-SBLF:

       

5.000%, 5/1/2020

     1,700,000           1,932,339   

5.000%, 5/1/2021

     1,155,000           1,316,319   

State of Michigan, FSA, 5.250%, 9/15/2021, Call 9/15/2017

     2,100,000           2,280,075   

Taylor Tax Increment Finance Authority, AGM:

       

3.000%, 5/1/2017

     875,000           906,990   

3.000%, 5/1/2018

     855,000           880,633   

3.000%, 5/1/2019

     340,000           350,965   

3.250%, 5/1/2020

     90,000           93,716   

Wayland Union School District, AGM Q-SBLF:

       

5.000%, 5/1/2024, Call 5/1/2018

     500,000           549,745   

5.250%, 5/1/2019, Call 5/1/2018

     400,000           442,852   

Wayne State University, AGM, 5.000%, 11/15/2025, Call 11/15/2018

     515,000           578,839   

Western Township Utilities Authority, 4.000%, 1/1/2021

     1,200,000           1,313,064   
       

 

 

 
              89,934,084   

Minnesota — 0.7%

       

City of Howard Lake, 2.000%, 2/1/2017

     105,000           106,571   

City of Minneapolis, AGC, 6.500%, 11/15/2038, Call 11/15/2018

     1,070,000           1,200,433   

City of Minneapolis/St Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, 4.000%, 8/15/2019

     445,000           485,539   

City of Minneapolis/St Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, AGM, 5.000%, 8/15/2025, Call 8/15/2020 (9)

     215,000           244,492   

City of Minneapolis/St Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, NATL-RE, 0.210%, 8/1/2027, Call 9/7/2015 (9) (13)

     375,000           344,185   

City of Norwood Young America, 1.500%, 8/1/2016, Call 2/1/2016

     1,715,000           1,715,343   

City of Winona, 3.750%, 7/1/2021

     170,000           177,599   


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Dakota County Community Development Agency, GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC COLL:

       

3.450%, 6/1/2020

     100,000           105,693   

3.650%, 6/1/2021, Call 12/1/2020

     65,000           64,747   

Minneapolis & St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, 5.250%, 8/15/2025, Call 8/15/2020

     275,000           318,043   

Minnesota Agricultural & Economic Development Board, AGC, 5.000%, 2/15/2017

     1,400,000           1,483,958   

Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority:

       

4.000%, 10/1/2016

     250,000           255,248   

4.000%, 10/1/2016

     440,000           449,808   

5.000%, 10/1/2019

     400,000           446,596   

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency:

       

3.900%, 7/1/2030, Call 1/1/2022

     740,000           762,792   

4.000%, 7/1/2040, Call 1/1/2022

     975,000           1,003,645   

5.000%, 7/1/2038, Call 7/1/2018

     5,000           5,054   

5.500%, 7/1/2048, Call 1/1/2017 (15)

     190,000           195,586   

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, GNMA, 2.600%, 9/1/2042, Call 7/1/2022

     1,288,086           1,277,794   

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, GNMA/FNMA COLL:

       

2.250%, 12/1/2042, Call 1/1/2022

     793,914           782,505   

5.000%, 1/1/2031, Call 7/1/2021

     825,000           870,771   

Northfield Hospital & Skilled Nursing, 5.500%, 11/1/2015

     900,000           905,031   
       

 

 

 
              13,201,433   

Mississippi — 0.8%

       

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., 0.960%, 12/1/2036, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     8,500,000           8,500,000   

Mississippi Development Bank:

       

3.125%, 10/1/2023

     200,000           204,246   

5.000%, 10/1/2023

     2,750,000           3,101,395   

5.000%, 1/1/2027, Call 1/1/2022

     1,200,000           1,361,004   

Mississippi Home Corp., GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC, 6.750%, 6/1/2039, Call 6/1/2018

     330,000           338,253   

Mississippi Hospital Equipment & Facilities Authority, 0.750%, 1/7/2016, Call 1/7/2016 (9)

     1,000,000           1,000,340   

Mississippi State University Educational Building Corp.:

       

5.000%, 11/1/2021

     225,000           264,510   

5.000%, 11/1/2022

     135,000           160,307   
       

 

 

 
              14,930,055   

Missouri — 1.8%

       

Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District, 5.000%, 10/1/2033, Call 10/1/2022

     4,000,000           4,503,920   

Chesterfield Valley Transportation Development District:

       

3.250%, 5/15/2028, Call 5/15/2023

     1,000,000           977,520   

4.000%, 5/15/2019

     475,000           511,528   

5.000%, 5/15/2020

     125,000           141,199   

5.000%, 5/15/2021

     490,000           556,914   

City of Kansas City:

       

5.000%, 9/1/2021, Call 9/1/2019

     500,000           566,980   

5.000%, 9/1/2023, Call 9/1/2019

     300,000           339,939   

5.000%, 9/1/2032, Call 9/1/2019

     1,000,000           1,115,840   

City of St. Louis, AGM, 5.000%, 7/1/2020, Call 7/1/2017

     1,885,000           2,019,778   

Health & Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri, 5.000%, 2/1/2024, Call 2/1/2021

     1,050,000           1,147,556   

Independence School District, SAW, 5.250%, 3/1/2030, Call 3/1/2021

     2,000,000           2,330,960   

Joplin Industrial Development Authority:

       

3.125%, 2/15/2016

     885,000           894,257   

5.000%, 2/15/2020

     330,000           369,557   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, 5.000%, 11/1/2027, Call 11/1/2019

     520,000           545,048   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, GNMA/FNMA/COLL, 5.000%, 9/1/2039, Call 3/1/2019

     100,000           102,356   

Missouri Housing Development Commission, GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC:

       

3.800%, 5/1/2025, Call 5/1/2021

     875,000           913,028   

4.000%, 5/1/2027, Call 5/1/2021

     860,000           902,845   

Missouri State Environmental Improvement & Energy Resources Authority, 5.750%, 1/1/2029, Call 1/1/2019

     750,000           858,600   

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority:

       

3.500%, 2/15/2017

     1,430,000           1,472,528   

3.750%, 2/15/2018

     950,000           992,332   

5.250%, 10/1/2031, Call 10/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,119,420   

St. Louis County Industrial Development Authority, 2.850%, 9/1/2018, Call 3/1/2016

     2,900,000           2,912,499   

St. Louis Regional Convention & Sports Complex Authority, 5.000%, 8/15/2020

     3,050,000           3,518,022   


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Stone County Reorganized School District No. 4 Reeds Spring, SAW:

       

5.000%, 3/1/2030, Call 3/1/2020

     1,000,000           1,137,560   

5.000%, 3/1/2031, Call 3/1/2020

     750,000           849,360   

5.000%, 3/1/2032, Call 3/1/2020

     1,000,000           1,132,480   
       

 

 

 
              31,932,026   

Nebraska — 0.6%

       

Central Plains Energy Project, 5.000%, 12/1/2019, Call 12/1/2019 (9)

     4,000,000           4,538,240   

Lancaster County Hospital Authority No. 1, 5.500%, 1/1/2030, Call 1/1/2020

     1,000,000           1,132,390   

Nebraska Public Power District:

       

5.000%, 1/1/2025, Call 1/1/2018

     750,000           816,848   

5.000%, 1/1/2026, Call 1/1/2018

     750,000           813,773   

5.000%, 1/1/2032, Call 1/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,116,890   

Omaha-Douglas Public Building Commission:

       

5.000%, 5/1/2026, Call 5/1/2022

     825,000           974,102   

5.000%, 5/1/2027, Call 5/1/2022

     585,000           689,931   

5.000%, 5/1/2028, Call 5/1/2022

     550,000           644,919   

5.000%, 5/1/2029, Call 5/1/2022

     660,000           769,454   
       

 

 

 
          11,496,547   

Nevada — 1.7%

       

City of Reno, 5.250%, 6/1/2032, Call 6/1/2017

     105,000           113,287   

Clark County School District, AMBAC, 5.000%, 6/15/2019, Call 6/15/2017

     1,600,000           1,716,656   

County of Clark, 5.000%, 7/1/2028, Call 7/1/2019

     2,180,000           2,451,497   

County of Clark Department of Aviation:

       

5.000%, 7/1/2029, Call 7/1/2024

     1,200,000           1,363,932   

5.000%, 7/1/2030, Call 7/1/2024

     1,000,000           1,130,040   

County of Clark, AMBAC, 5.000%, 11/1/2024, Call 11/1/2016

     410,000           431,972   

County of Washoe:

       

5.000%, 2/1/2033, Call 2/1/2019

     3,920,000           4,289,538   

5.500%, 2/1/2028, Call 2/1/2019

     1,000,000           1,131,090   

Las Vegas Valley Water District:

       

0.250%, 6/1/2036, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     7,200,000           7,200,000   

5.000%, 6/1/2028, Call 6/1/2022

     5,115,000           5,903,938   

Las Vegas Valley Water District, AGM, 5.000%, 6/1/2028, Call 6/1/2016

     2,815,000           2,903,841   

Nevada Housing Division, GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC:

       

4.400%, 4/1/2029, Call 10/1/2021

     2,045,000           2,156,964   

5.375%, 10/1/2039, Call 4/1/2019

     595,000           614,831   
       

 

 

 
          31,407,586   

New Hampshire — 0.3%

       

New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority, 0.220%, 10/1/2030, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     2,915,000           2,915,000   

New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority:

       

4.500%, 1/1/2029, Call 7/1/2020

     740,000           743,441   

4.800%, 7/1/2028, Call 1/1/2022

     1,640,000           1,775,185   

6.000%, 7/1/2038, Call 1/1/2018 (15)

     335,000           343,831   
       

 

 

 
          5,777,457   

New Jersey — 3.6%

       

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, 5.000%, 11/1/2022

     4,775,000           5,180,923   

City of Passaic, 4.000%, 5/1/2017

     280,000           294,896   

New Jersey Economic Development Authority:

       

0.320%, 11/1/2031, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     790,000           790,000   

1.720%, 2/1/2016, Call 9/22/2015 (9)

     3,000,000           3,000,180   

5.000%, 6/15/2019

     3,000,000           3,227,430   

5.000%, 6/15/2020

     1,500,000           1,620,180   

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority:

       

3.250%, 12/1/2027, Call 12/1/2022 (15)

     1,875,000           1,864,012   

4.875%, 12/1/2024, Call 12/1/2019

     8,395,000           8,996,754   

New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, 4.250%, 10/1/2032, Call 10/1/2021

     690,000           707,671   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority:

       

5.000%, 1/1/2032, Call 7/1/2022

     3,440,000           3,850,495   

5.000%, 1/1/2035, Call 1/1/2022

     1,685,000           1,848,310   

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, NATL-RE:

       

0.126%, 1/1/2030 (9) (13)

     350,000           317,713   

0.149%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     475,000           431,181   

0.207%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/4/2015 (9) (13)

     1,900,000           1,724,725   

0.207%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/4/2015 (9) (13)

     500,000           453,875   


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New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority:

       

1.020%, 12/15/2019, Call 6/15/2019 (9)

     5,000,000           4,757,550   

5.000%, 6/15/2022

     500,000           529,725   

5.000%, 6/15/2032, Call 12/15/2024

     5,000,000           5,107,650   

5.250%, 12/15/2023, Call 12/15/2018

     1,355,000           1,458,387   

5.250%, 12/15/2023

     240,000           257,808   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, BAM:

       

5.000%, 6/15/2028, Call 6/15/2022

     5,000,000           5,340,100   

5.000%, 6/15/2033, Call 6/15/2022

     3,000,000           3,169,200   

5.250%, 6/15/2033, Call 6/15/2023

     5,635,000           5,879,446   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, BHAC, 0.000%, 12/15/2024

     440,000           304,911   

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, State Appropriation, 5.000%, 6/15/2017

     250,000           263,925   

Salem County Pollution Control Financing Authority, 0.140%, 11/1/2033, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     4,150,000           4,150,000   
       

 

 

 
              65,527,047   

New Mexico — 1.7%

       

City of Farmington:

       

1.875%, 4/1/2020 (9)

     3,000,000           2,999,190   

1.875%, 4/1/2020 (9)

     3,000,000           2,995,410   

1.875%, 4/1/2020 (9)

     3,750,000           3,744,262   

City of Santa Fe, 4.000%, 6/1/2025, Call 6/1/2022

     655,000           698,826   

New Mexico Finance Authority:

       

5.000%, 6/1/2026, Call 6/1/2018

     2,395,000           2,646,116   

5.700%, 6/1/2026, Call 6/1/2018

     465,000           522,930   

5.800%, 6/1/2027, Call 6/1/2018

     825,000           934,807   

New Mexico Finance Authority, NATL-RE, 5.250%, 6/15/2023, Call 6/15/2017

     1,000,000           1,079,180   

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, GNMA, 2.600%, 2/1/2043, Call 1/1/2023

     1,190,449           1,193,699   

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC:

       

4.200%, 7/1/2028, Call 1/1/2017 (15)

     345,000           348,029   

4.500%, 9/1/2024, Call 9/1/2019

     230,000           238,331   

5.650%, 9/1/2039, Call 3/1/2019

     510,000           534,679   

6.000%, 9/1/2039, Call 3/1/2019

     635,000           655,333   

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC COLL:

       

4.625%, 3/1/2028, Call 9/1/2021

     870,000           913,430   

5.350%, 3/1/2030, Call 9/1/2020

     2,090,000           2,202,128   

New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, 0.876%, 8/1/2019, Call 2/1/2019 (9)

     10,000,000           10,016,800   
       

 

 

 
          31,723,150   

New York — 5.8%

       

Albany Capital Resource Corp.:

       

5.000%, 12/1/2023

     150,000           173,421   

5.000%, 12/1/2024

     200,000           232,954   

Byron-Bergen Central School District, AGM SAW, 3.000%, 6/15/2018

     1,215,000           1,273,308   

City of New York, 0.580%, 8/1/2026 (9) (13)

     100,000           100,000   

City of New York, AGC:

       

0.570%, 10/1/2021, Call 9/7/2015 (9) (13)

     400,000           400,000   

0.570%, 10/1/2027, Call 9/4/2015 (9) (13)

     850,000           850,000   

City of Newburgh:

       

2.000%, 5/15/2016

     565,000           569,362   

2.000%, 5/15/2017

     575,000           582,032   

Deutsche Bank Spears/Lifers Trust, AMBAC, 0.230%, 7/1/2037, Call 7/1/2017 (6) (7) (9)

     5,600,000           5,600,000   

Long Island Power Authority, 0.782%, 11/1/2018, Call 5/1/2018 (9)

     2,500,000           2,503,300   

Long Island Power Authority, BHAC, 5.000%, 12/1/2021, Call 12/1/2016

     600,000           633,912   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 0.476%, 11/1/2017, Call 5/1/2017 (9)

     2,800,000           2,768,948   

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, AGM:

       

0.387%, 11/1/2022, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     425,000           410,665   

0.396%, 11/1/2022, Call 9/2/2015 (9) (13)

     225,000           217,402   

0.730%, 5/15/2018, Call 11/15/2017 (9)

     4,000,000           3,967,000   

New York City Industrial Development Agency, ACA, 4.400%, 11/1/2016

     675,000           706,563   

New York City Transit Auth/Metropolitan Transportation Auth/Triborough Bridge & Tunnel, AMBAC:

       

0.542%, 1/1/2030, Call 10/2/2015 (9) (13)

     350,000           325,328   

0.544%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/2/2015 (9) (13)

     175,000           163,582   

0.546%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/7/2015 (9) (13)

     225,000           209,233   

New York City Transit Authority/Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Triborough Bridge & Tunnel, AMBAC, 0.545%, 1/1/2030, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     175,000           162,257   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority:

       

0.140%, 11/1/2022 (9)

     8,500,000           8,500,000   

5.000%, 11/1/2024, Call 11/1/2022

     5,715,000           6,849,256   


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5.000%, 11/1/2024

     2,215,000           2,702,322   

5.000%, 11/1/2025, Call 5/1/2025

     2,475,000           3,007,818   

5.000%, 11/1/2026, Call 5/1/2025

     1,000,000           1,203,840   

5.000%, 11/1/2026, Call 5/1/2025

     2,000,000           2,405,780   

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, NATL-RE FGIC, 5.000%, 7/15/2024, Call 1/15/2017

     435,000           460,456   

New York City Water & Sewer System:

       

0.130%, 6/15/2032, Call 9/15/2015 (9)

     2,500,000           2,500,000   

5.000%, 6/15/2028, Call 6/15/2024

     500,000           586,810   

5.000%, 6/15/2029, Call 6/15/2024

     600,000           699,078   

New York Liberty Development Corp., 5.000%, 10/1/2015

     560,000           562,156   

New York Mortgage Agency:

       

4.000%, 10/1/2026, Call 4/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,040,030   

5.000%, 10/1/2019

     500,000           567,690   

New York State Dormitory Authority:

       

5.000%, 12/15/2023, Call 12/15/2022

     4,590,000           5,508,505   

5.000%, 3/15/2027, Call 3/15/2022

     16,555,000           19,175,822   

5.000%, 3/15/2028, Call 3/15/2019

     625,000           700,000   

6.000%, 7/1/2038, Call 7/1/2020

     1,000,000           1,144,490   

New York State Dormitory Authority, NATL-RE, 0.180%, 7/1/2029, Call 9/7/2015 (9) (13)

     3,150,000           2,851,415   

New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, AMBAC, 1.000%, 10/1/2028, Call 9/4/2015 (9) (13)

     500,000           500,000   

New York State Energy Research & Development Authority, NATL-RE, 0.159%, 12/1/2020, Call 9/9/2015 (9) (13)

     6,450,000           6,065,470   

New York State Thruway Authority, 5.000%, 3/15/2026, Call 9/15/2021

     8,490,000           9,983,561   

New York State Urban Development Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2028, Call 3/15/2023

     1,000,000           1,167,690   

Niagara Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp.:

       

4.000%, 5/15/2016

     395,000           404,140   

5.000%, 5/15/2017

     300,000           320,649   

State of New York, NATL-RE FGIC:

       

0.225%, 2/15/2022, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     1,420,000           1,366,612   

0.225%, 2/13/2032, Call 9/3/2015 (9) (13)

     2,505,000           2,265,883   

Suffolk County Judicial Facilities Agency, 5.000%, 11/1/2015

     1,000,000           1,006,510   
       

 

 

 
              105,395,250   

North Carolina — 0.7%

       

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, 5.000%, 1/15/2021, Call 1/15/2017

     850,000           896,265   

County of Catawba:

       

4.000%, 10/1/2025, Call 10/1/2021

     585,000           635,907   

5.000%, 10/1/2023, Call 10/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,162,170   

5.000%, 10/1/2024, Call 10/1/2021

     835,000           971,439   

County of Cumberland, 5.125%, 12/1/2028, Call 12/1/2019

     250,000           286,350   

County of Union:

       

5.000%, 12/1/2026, Call 6/1/2023

     1,390,000           1,627,898   

5.000%, 12/1/2027, Call 6/1/2023

     1,645,000           1,916,491   

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, AGC, 6.000%, 1/1/2019

     350,000           381,784   

North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, 4.250%, 1/1/2028, Call 7/1/2021

     705,000           751,389   

North Carolina Medical Care Commission:

       

4.000%, 10/1/2016

     595,000           618,080   

4.000%, 6/1/2020

     470,000           515,237   

5.000%, 6/1/2027, Call 6/1/2022

     500,000           569,465   

Orange County Public Facilities, 5.000%, 10/1/2026, Call 10/1/2022

     1,130,000           1,321,784   

Raleigh Durham Airport Authority, 5.000%, 5/1/2036, Call 5/1/2020

     1,690,000           1,854,454   
       

 

 

 
          13,508,713   

North Dakota — 1.8%

       

Barnes County North Public School District Building Authority:

       

4.000%, 5/1/2021

     635,000           658,425   

4.500%, 5/1/2030, Call 5/1/2021

     1,515,000           1,559,935   

4.500%, 5/1/2033, Call 5/1/2021

     1,850,000           1,896,361   

City of Bowman, 2.500%, 2/15/2017, Call 8/15/2016

     3,000,000           3,000,810   

City of Dickinson, 5.000%, 10/1/2025, Call 10/1/2021

     2,240,000           2,564,778   

City of Grand Forks:

       

4.000%, 12/1/2019

     535,000           572,236   

5.000%, 12/1/2032, Call 12/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,055,850   

City of West Fargo, 3.000%, 5/1/2023, Call 5/1/2017

     185,000           186,071   


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North Dakota Housing Finance Agency:

       

3.600%, 7/1/2032, Call 7/1/2022

     1,290,000           1,301,636   

3.750%, 7/1/2034, Call 7/1/2022

     420,000           427,337   

4.125%, 1/1/2026, Call 1/1/2021

     705,000           735,280   

North Dakota Public Finance Authority:

       

4.000%, 6/1/2022

     2,345,000           2,603,513   

4.000%, 6/1/2023

     2,440,000           2,732,653   

4.000%, 6/1/2024, Call 6/1/2023

     2,190,000           2,439,507   

4.000%, 6/1/2025, Call 6/1/2023

     1,145,000           1,266,061   

North Dakota State Housing Finance Agency, 5.250%, 1/1/2029, Call 7/1/2019

     1,115,000           1,128,804   

Williston Parks & Recreation District:

       

3.000%, 3/1/2017

     805,000           826,727   

4.000%, 3/1/2023, Call 3/1/2021

     420,000           441,781   

4.500%, 3/1/2020

     1,455,000           1,580,086   

4.500%, 3/1/2025, Call 3/1/2021

     2,525,000           2,770,506   

4.625%, 3/1/2026, Call 3/1/2021

     2,620,000           2,877,336   
       

 

 

 
              32,625,693   

Ohio — 3.4%

       

Apollo Joint Vocational School District:

       

5.250%, 12/1/2032, Call 12/1/2021

     600,000           688,098   

5.250%, 12/1/2033, Call 12/1/2021

     500,000           571,870   

Brookfield Local School District, AGM, 5.000%, 1/15/2030, Call 1/15/2018

     400,000           432,524   

City of Cleveland:

       

5.000%, 1/1/2022, Call 1/1/2021

     2,320,000           2,623,642   

5.000%, 10/1/2024, Call 10/1/2022

     460,000           535,790   

5.000%, 10/1/2028, Call 10/1/2022

     1,075,000           1,228,091   

5.000%, 10/1/2029, Call 10/1/2022

     1,130,000           1,283,149   

5.000%, 10/1/2029, Call 10/1/2022

     2,290,000           2,600,364   

5.000%, 1/1/2031, Call 1/1/2022

     1,270,000           1,382,497   

City of Cleveland, AGM:

       

5.000%, 1/1/2030, Call 1/1/2022

     3,900,000           4,306,146   

5.000%, 1/1/2031, Call 1/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,099,320   

City of Middleburg Heights, 5.125%, 8/1/2031, Call 8/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,109,720   

Cleveland Department of Public Utilities Division of Water:

       

4.000%, 1/1/2028, Call 1/1/2024

     500,000           532,790   

4.000%, 1/1/2029, Call 1/1/2024

     1,000,000           1,053,550   

4.000%, 1/1/2030, Call 1/1/2024

     1,000,000           1,043,160   

Cleveland Heights & University Heights City School District:

       

0.000%, 12/1/2024

     400,000           311,596   

0.000%, 12/1/2025

     600,000           447,642   

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, 5.000%, 10/1/2022, Call 10/1/2020

     1,000,000           1,154,080   

County of Franklin:

       

5.000%, 5/15/2028, Call 5/15/2023

     2,000,000           2,302,780   

5.000%, 5/15/2031, Call 5/15/2023

     405,000           456,151   

County of Hamilton, 5.000%, 12/1/2029, Call 12/1/2021

     975,000           1,086,423   

County of Hancock, 5.750%, 12/1/2026, Call 6/1/2021

     1,120,000           1,323,459   

County of Lorain, AMBAC:

       

0.392%, 10/1/2030 (9) (13)

     500,000           463,688   

0.416%, 10/1/2030 (9) (13)

     4,350,000           4,017,973   

County of Lucas, 5.000%, 11/15/2022, Call 11/15/2021

     925,000           1,079,567   

Delaware City School District, 5.250%, 12/1/2038, Call 6/1/2023

     1,240,000           1,398,571   

Elyria City School District, School District Credit Program:

       

4.000%, 12/1/2026, Call 12/1/2022

     480,000           519,806   

4.000%, 12/1/2027, Call 12/1/2022

     1,160,000           1,249,877   

4.000%, 12/1/2028, Call 12/1/2022

     1,130,000           1,209,123   

4.000%, 12/1/2032, Call 12/1/2022

     1,015,000           1,061,071   

4.000%, 12/1/2033, Call 12/1/2022

     1,550,000           1,615,286   

4.000%, 12/1/2034, Call 12/1/2022

     1,435,000           1,490,750   

Johnstown-Monroe Local School District, 5.000%, 12/1/2030, Call 12/1/2021

     715,000           806,699   

Lake County Community College District:

       

4.000%, 12/1/2022, Call 12/1/2019

     695,000           761,671   

4.000%, 12/1/2024, Call 12/1/2019

     835,000           909,014   

4.000%, 12/1/2025, Call 12/1/2019

     855,000           926,410   

Lake Local School District/Stark County, School District Credit Program:

       

4.000%, 12/1/2023, Call 12/1/2021

     1,550,000           1,699,575   

4.000%, 12/1/2025, Call 12/1/2021

     1,660,000           1,792,103   

Liberty Local School District, AGM:

       

2.500%, 12/1/2016

     555,000           568,403   

4.500%, 12/1/2018

     885,000           962,880   


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New Albany Community Authority:

       

4.000%, 10/1/2020

     590,000           643,124   

5.000%, 10/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,154,920   

5.000%, 10/1/2023, Call 10/1/2022

     1,105,000           1,290,971   

North Olmsted City School District:

       

5.000%, 12/1/2027, Call 12/1/2023

     220,000           258,410   

5.000%, 12/1/2028, Call 12/1/2023

     365,000           425,783   

5.000%, 12/1/2029, Call 12/1/2023

     500,000           580,460   

Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission:

       

4.000%, 12/1/2020

     1,050,000           1,145,277   

4.000%, 12/1/2021

     795,000           866,407   

4.000%, 12/1/2022

     845,000           921,464   

Ohio Housing Finance Agency, GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC COLL, 5.200%, 9/1/2029, Call 9/1/2018

     1,475,000           1,573,589   

Ohio State Turnpike Commission, 5.250%, 2/15/2033, Call 2/15/2023

     1,330,000           1,514,152   

Ohio State Water Development Authority, 5.000%, 6/1/2022

     1,100,000           1,314,104   

Ohio University, 5.000%, 12/1/2028, Call 6/1/2022

     225,000           257,152   

University of Toledo, 5.000%, 6/1/2030, Call 6/1/2021

     250,000           278,705   
       

 

 

 
              62,329,827   

Oklahoma — 0.7%

       

Blanchard Municipal Improvement Authority, BAM, 4.000%, 5/1/2039, Call 5/1/2022

     315,000           319,407   

Cushing Educational Facilities Authority, 5.000%, 9/1/2022

     2,000,000           2,362,620   

Delaware County Justice Authority:

       

3.750%, 9/1/2029, Call 9/1/2017

     2,900,000           2,851,396   

4.000%, 9/1/2018

     415,000           443,755   

4.000%, 9/1/2019

     740,000           798,319   

4.000%, 9/1/2020

     700,000           759,290   

4.000%, 9/1/2021

     805,000           872,765   

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, GNMA:

       

2.500%, 3/1/2022

     655,000           660,168   

3.300%, 3/1/2031, Call 3/1/2022

     1,560,000           1,574,555   

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC, 6.500%, 9/1/2038, Call 9/1/2018

     290,000           296,896   

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC COLL, 5.250%, 9/1/2029, Call 3/1/2019

     50,000           53,274   

Pittsburg County Economic Development Authority, AMBAC, 4.000%, 12/1/2017, Call 12/1/2015

     300,000           302,799   

Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, BAM, 5.000%, 6/1/2028, Call 6/1/2023 (15)

     1,405,000           1,557,864   
       

 

 

 
          12,853,108   

Oregon — 0.8%

       

City of Portland, 5.000%, 6/15/2027, Call 6/15/2022

     1,000,000           1,140,990   

City of Tigard:

       

5.000%, 8/1/2029, Call 8/1/2022

     690,000           789,429   

5.000%, 8/1/2037, Call 8/1/2025

     650,000           742,748   

City of Woodburn:

       

0.000%, 3/1/2020

     1,380,000           1,254,089   

0.000%, 3/1/2021

     1,215,000           1,060,537   

Clackamas & Washington Counties School District No. 3, NATL-RE FGIC School Bond Gty, 0.000%, 6/15/2023

     2,000,000           1,648,340   

Klamath Falls Intercommunity Hospital Authority:

       

5.000%, 9/1/2021

     250,000           287,748   

5.000%, 9/1/2022

     505,000           584,154   

Multnomah County School District No. 3 Park Rose, School Bond Gty, 5.000%, 6/30/2036, Call 6/30/2021

     475,000           537,334   

Port of Morrow:

       

3.500%, 6/1/2020, Call 6/1/2019

     210,000           219,139   

3.750%, 6/1/2021, Call 6/1/2019

     220,000           229,205   

4.000%, 6/1/2022, Call 6/1/2019

     235,000           244,865   

Port of Portland, 5.500%, 7/1/2031, Call 7/1/2021

     3,000,000           3,398,130   

State of Oregon Housing & Community Services Department:

       

4.450%, 7/1/2023, Call 1/1/2020 (15)

     1,625,000           1,721,265   

4.750%, 7/1/2036, Call 7/1/2016 (15)

     530,000           532,512   
       

 

 

 
          14,390,485   


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Pennsylvania — 2.8%

       

Butler County Hospital Authority, 0.220%, 10/1/2032, Call 10/1/2015 (9)

     500,000           500,000   

Central Bradford Progress Authority, 5.375%, 12/1/2041, Call 12/1/2021

     500,000           553,625   

City of Philadelphia, AGM, 5.250%, 12/15/2023, Call 12/15/2018

     755,000           839,703   

City of Pittsburgh:

       

4.000%, 9/1/2016

     415,000           429,811   

4.000%, 9/1/2021

     750,000           818,820   

Clarion County Industrial Development Authority, 1.050%, 5/1/2016, Call 11/1/2015

     3,000,000           3,001,680   

Kiski Area School District, AGM SAW, 4.000%, 3/1/2021

     1,450,000           1,584,386   

Lancaster Industrial Development Authority:

       

5.000%, 5/1/2021

     360,000           385,970   

5.000%, 5/1/2022

     430,000           458,268   

Lehigh County General Purpose Authority, 4.000%, 11/1/2019

     555,000           598,867   

Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority:

       

5.000%, 11/15/2016

     1,500,000           1,573,035   

6.250%, 11/15/2029, Call 11/15/2019

     715,000           803,017   

Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, FHA, 5.000%, 8/1/2024, Call 8/1/2020

     1,350,000           1,545,791   

Nazareth Area School District, SAW, 0.648%, 2/1/2018, Call 8/1/2017 (9)

     500,000           502,145   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority:

       

1.250%, 5/1/2017 (9)

     500,000           500,385   

1.750%, 12/1/2015 (9)

     1,400,000           1,403,990   

5.000%, 1/1/2023, Call 1/1/2016

     3,200,000           3,249,760   

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, AGM:

       

0.000%, 1/1/2020

     600,000           534,708   

0.000%, 1/1/2021

     600,000           510,636   

5.000%, 1/1/2022

     305,000           344,784   

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, 4.200%, 10/1/2033, Call 10/1/2022 (15)

     2,300,000           2,366,401   

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission:

       

0.000%, 12/1/2030, Call 12/1/2020 (16)

     585,000           624,868   

0.000%, 12/1/2034, Call 12/1/2020 (16)

     395,000           432,414   

0.570%, 12/1/2016, Call 6/1/2016 (9)

     1,450,000           1,450,087   

0.700%, 12/1/2018, Call 6/1/2018 (9)

     2,850,000           2,839,256   

1.000%, 12/1/2021, Call 6/1/2021 (9)

     5,000,000           4,950,850   

4.000%, 12/1/2023, Call 12/1/2019

     200,000           216,110   

5.000%, 6/1/2021, Call 6/1/2019

     715,000           801,608   

6.000%, 12/1/2036, Call 12/1/2020

     975,000           1,153,289   

Pittsburgh Public Schools, BAM SAW, 5.000%, 9/1/2024, Call 9/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,163,700   

Pocono Mountain School District, AGM SAW, 4.000%, 6/15/2021

     4,630,000           5,127,910   

Puttable Floating Option Tax-Exempt Receipts, FGIC, 0.260%, 6/1/2034 (6) (7) (9)

     3,390,000           3,390,000   

Sayre Health Care Facilities Authority, 0.969%, 12/1/2024, Call 12/1/2017 (9)

     225,000           217,422   

Scranton School District, AGM SAW:

       

2.000%, 6/15/2017

     255,000           260,681   

3.000%, 6/15/2017

     350,000           363,986   

Scranton School District, SAW, 1.128%, 4/2/2018, Call 10/2/2017 (9)

     3,325,000           3,341,326   

State Public School Building Authority, SAW, 0.926%, 9/1/2018, Call 3/1/2018 (9)

     1,675,000           1,673,694   
       

 

 

 
              50,512,983   

Puerto Rico — 0.2%

       

Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority:

       

5.000%, 4/1/2016

     2,255,000           2,240,523   

5.000%, 7/1/2018

     150,000           153,709   

5.000%, 7/1/2021

     125,000           123,471   

6.250%, 7/1/2026, Call 7/1/2016

     225,000           225,785   

Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, NATL-RE, 4.250%, 10/1/2024, Call 10/19/2015

     150,000           146,213   

Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, BHAC, 5.500%, 7/1/2021

     275,000           315,447   
       

 

 

 
          3,205,148   

Rhode Island — 1.2%

       

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., 0.010%, 6/1/2035, Call 10/1/2015 (9)

     4,100,000           4,100,000   

Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp.:

       

3.625%, 10/1/2029, Call 10/1/2021

     760,000           763,754   

4.000%, 10/1/2040, Call 10/1/2021

     1,155,000           1,185,631   

Rhode Island Student Loan Authority:

       

3.375%, 12/1/2023, Call 12/1/2020 (15)

     300,000           294,915   

3.950%, 12/1/2017

     250,000           265,377   

4.000%, 12/1/2022, Call 12/1/2021 (15)

     2,885,000           3,003,141   

4.200%, 12/1/2018, Call 12/1/2017

     600,000           635,820   

4.250%, 12/1/2020, Call 12/1/2017

     500,000           523,265   


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4.250%, 12/1/2025, Call 12/1/2021 (15)

     2,205,000           2,250,489   

4.500%, 12/1/2021, Call 12/1/2017

     1,000,000           1,048,270   

4.750%, 12/1/2028, Call 12/1/2021 (15)

     1,000,000           1,032,700   

4.750%, 12/1/2029, Call 12/1/2021 (15)

     680,000           698,469   

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 2.250%, 6/1/2041, Call 6/1/2025

     4,055,000           4,000,136   

Town of Cumberland:

       

4.000%, 3/15/2024

     795,000           882,251   

4.000%, 3/15/2026, Call 3/15/2024

     460,000           502,003   
       

 

 

 
              21,186,221   

South Carolina — 1.5%

       

City of Rock Hill, AGM:

       

5.250%, 1/1/2026, Call 1/1/2022

     730,000           846,793   

5.250%, 1/1/2028, Call 1/1/2022

     475,000           544,112   

County of Dorchester:

       

5.000%, 10/1/2022

     480,000           564,538   

5.000%, 10/1/2026, Call 10/1/2022

     400,000           467,036   

County of Florence:

       

5.000%, 11/1/2025, Call 11/1/2020

     2,000,000           2,298,080   

5.000%, 11/1/2030, Call 11/1/2020

     500,000           554,785   

5.000%, 11/1/2031, Call 11/1/2024

     360,000           407,725   

Fort Mill School Facilities Corp., 5.250%, 12/1/2024, Call 12/1/2016

     250,000           264,905   

Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission:

       

5.000%, 3/1/2029, Call 3/1/2017

     415,000           437,717   

5.000%, 3/1/2032, Call 3/1/2017

     1,000,000           1,051,840   

Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, AGM:

       

5.000%, 1/1/2030, Call 7/1/2021

     450,000           492,732   

5.750%, 1/1/2034, Call 7/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,165,750   

RBC Municipal Products, Inc. Trust, 0.170%, 7/1/2018 (6) (7) (9)

     9,300,000           9,300,000   

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, 5.000%, 7/1/2022

     1,735,000           1,978,750   

South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority, 5.000%, 1/1/2028, Call 7/1/2019

     175,000           186,855   

South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority, AGM, 5.500%, 7/1/2037, Call 7/1/2016 (15)

     435,000           451,621   

South Carolina State Public Service Authority:

       

0.140%, 1/1/2038, Call 1/1/2019 (6) (7) (9)

     1,840,000           1,840,000   

5.000%, 12/1/2028, Call 12/1/2024

     500,000           581,065   

5.500%, 1/1/2038, Call 1/1/2019

     920,000           1,030,713   

Spartanburg Sanitation Sewer District, 5.000%, 3/1/2030, Call 3/1/2023

     1,500,000           1,692,495   

St. Peters Parish-Jasper County Public Facilities Corp., AGM, 5.000%, 4/1/2031, Call 4/1/2021

     900,000           991,800   
       

 

 

 
          27,149,312   

South Dakota — 1.0%

       

City of Rapid City:

       

5.500%, 12/1/2022, Call 12/1/2019

     225,000           249,428   

6.750%, 12/1/2031, Call 12/1/2019

     500,000           571,815   

7.000%, 12/1/2035, Call 12/1/2019

     750,000           860,295   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority:

       

4.000%, 11/1/2021

     500,000           557,990   

4.250%, 9/1/2023

     740,000           797,676   

4.500%, 9/1/2018

     500,000           528,380   

4.500%, 9/1/2020

     900,000           967,806   

4.500%, 9/1/2021, Call 9/1/2020

     1,080,000           1,151,518   

4.500%, 9/1/2022, Call 9/1/2020

     1,005,000           1,062,014   

5.000%, 9/1/2019

     200,000           226,046   

5.000%, 11/1/2022

     715,000           845,395   

5.000%, 8/1/2023

     375,000           442,793   

5.000%, 11/1/2023

     625,000           743,237   

5.000%, 8/1/2024

     195,000           231,837   

5.000%, 11/1/2024, Call 11/1/2019

     1,000,000           1,130,720   

5.000%, 11/1/2024

     650,000           775,833   

5.000%, 11/1/2025, Call 11/1/2024

     600,000           709,182   

5.000%, 11/1/2026, Call 11/1/2024

     550,000           641,355   

5.000%, 9/1/2027, Call 9/1/2024

     720,000           789,329   

South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority, AMBAC, 5.000%, 8/1/2022, Call 8/1/2017

     980,000           1,053,039   


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South Dakota Housing Development Authority:

       

3.750%, 5/1/2018

     500,000           523,220   

3.900%, 11/1/2030, Call 11/1/2023

     515,000           525,274   

South Dakota Housing Development Authority, FHLMC COLL, 3.550%, 11/1/2033, Call 11/1/2022

     2,355,000           2,355,659   
       

 

 

 
              17,739,841   

Tennessee — 1.0%

       

Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facilities Board, 5.000%, 11/1/2027, Call 11/1/2021

     500,000           553,775   

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, 5.000%, 7/1/2017

     585,000           628,711   

Public Building Authority of Sevier County, AMBAC, 0.149%, 6/1/2018 (9) (13)

     550,000           540,513   

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp.:

       

5.000%, 2/1/2023

     5,310,000           5,973,325   

5.250%, 9/1/2021

     3,810,000           4,355,706   

5.250%, 9/1/2022

     250,000           285,760   

Tennessee Housing Development Agency:

       

4.000%, 7/1/2025, Call 1/1/2020

     960,000           988,032   

4.000%, 7/1/2025, Call 1/1/2021

     925,000           955,451   

4.000%, 7/1/2039, Call 1/1/2024

     950,000           1,017,745   

4.125%, 1/1/2025, Call 1/1/2021

     865,000           910,378   

4.500%, 7/1/2028, Call 1/1/2020

     400,000           420,212   

4.750%, 7/1/2027, Call 1/1/2017 (15)

     185,000           187,725   

5.000%, 1/1/2027, Call 7/1/2019

     395,000           413,925   
       

 

 

 
          17,231,258   

Texas — 6.6%

       

Alamito Public Facility Corp., 1.000%, 10/1/2017, Call 4/1/2017 (9)

     7,875,000           7,865,314   

Brazoria-Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 1, MAC:

       

2.000%, 9/1/2017

     1,145,000           1,165,724   

3.000%, 9/1/2020

     700,000           732,095   

Capital Area Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp.:

       

5.000%, 4/1/2019

     1,000,000           1,103,070   

5.250%, 4/1/2021, Call 4/1/2020

     400,000           448,768   

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, 0.000%, 1/1/2025

     1,000,000           686,720   

City of Galveston, 4.625%, 2/1/2024, Call 2/1/2021

     1,130,000           1,203,608   

City of Houston, 5.000%, 9/1/2026, Call 9/1/2024

     250,000           290,443   

City of Houston, AMBAC, 0.000%, 9/1/2019

     400,000           373,996   

City of Houston, XLCA, 0.396%, 7/1/2032 (9) (13) (15)

     450,000           419,669   

City of Laredo International Toll Bridge, AGM:

       

5.000%, 10/1/2026, Call 10/1/2024

     225,000           262,665   

5.000%, 10/1/2027, Call 10/1/2024

     240,000           277,478   

City of San Antonio, 0.420%, 11/1/2017 (9)

     1,600,000           1,604,624   

City of San Marcos:

       

4.500%, 11/1/2028, Call 11/1/2022

     600,000           637,302   

5.000%, 11/1/2033, Call 11/1/2022

     1,215,000           1,348,176   

Corpus Christi Business & Job Development Corp., 5.000%, 9/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,165,090   

County of Bowie, AGM:

       

4.000%, 8/1/2021, Call 8/1/2016

     1,275,000           1,310,419   

4.000%, 8/1/2024, Call 8/1/2016

     1,315,000           1,347,888   

County of Wise, 8.000%, 8/15/2034, Call 8/15/2021

     4,000,000           4,648,840   

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, PSF, 5.000%, 2/15/2034, Call 2/15/2021

     675,000           756,088   

Dallas Independent School District, PSF, 5.000%, 8/15/2034, Call 10/2/2015

     1,000,000           1,003,750   

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:

       

5.000%, 11/1/2023, Call 11/1/2020

     2,400,000           2,765,328   

5.000%, 11/1/2024, Call 11/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,173,690   

5.000%, 11/1/2032, Call 11/1/2020

     5,000,000           5,606,700   

5.000%, 11/1/2033, Call 11/1/2023

     2,000,000           2,259,760   

5.250%, 11/1/2033, Call 11/1/2023

     1,200,000           1,389,408   

Denver City Independent School District, PSF, 5.000%, 2/15/2032, Call 8/15/2016

     1,000,000           1,038,890   

Forney Independent School District, PSF, 6.000%, 8/15/2037, Call 8/15/2018

     1,840,000           2,113,737   

Georgetown Independent School District, PSF, 5.000%, 8/15/2025, Call 8/15/2020

     645,000           746,297   

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., 0.000%, 10/1/2030, Call 10/1/2028 (16)

     1,000,000           810,870   

Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, AGM:

       

5.000%, 10/1/2029, Call 10/1/2022

     1,430,000           1,621,849   

5.000%, 10/1/2030, Call 10/1/2022

     1,505,000           1,691,545   

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp.:

       

0.770%, 6/1/2020 (9)

     2,000,000           1,987,040   

0.850%, 6/1/2021 (9)

     2,400,000           2,381,808   

5.250%, 10/1/2029, Call 10/1/2019

     1,550,000           1,776,424   


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Harris County Hospital District, NATL-RE, 5.250%, 2/15/2027, Call 2/15/2017

     5,615,000           5,939,210   

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 165, BAM, 5.000%, 3/1/2025

     400,000           473,288   

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 374, AGM, 5.000%, 9/1/2036, Call 9/1/2019

     550,000           604,379   

La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp.:

       

4.750%, 8/15/2016

     180,000           187,135   

5.000%, 8/15/2017

     150,000           161,891   

5.000%, 8/15/2018

     150,000           166,563   

Little Elm Independent School District, PSF:

       

5.000%, 8/15/2020, Call 8/15/2016

     95,000           99,176   

5.000%, 8/15/2020, Call 8/15/2016

     1,050,000           1,094,719   

Lower Colorado River Authority, BHAC, 5.250%, 5/15/2028, Call 5/15/2018

     675,000           746,071   

Mesquite Independent School District, PSF, 0.000%, 8/15/2021

     635,000           567,093   

Midland Independent School District, PSF:

       

5.000%, 2/15/2031, Call 2/15/2016

     1,405,000           1,431,765   

5.000%, 2/15/2032, Call 2/15/2016

     1,050,000           1,069,813   

Nacogdoches County Hospital District, AGM:

       

3.000%, 5/15/2018

     495,000           510,048   

3.000%, 5/15/2019

     510,000           525,331   

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Corp., 5.000%, 7/1/2030, Call 7/1/2025

     750,000           799,733   

New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Corp., AGM, 4.000%, 4/1/2024

     440,000           465,199   

Nolan County Hospital District:

       

5.000%, 8/15/2022

     310,000           355,961   

5.000%, 8/15/2023

     250,000           288,375   

5.000%, 8/15/2024

     200,000           231,700   

North Texas Tollway Authority, 0.820%, 1/1/2019, Call 7/1/2018 (9)

     1,750,000           1,753,360   

North Texas Tollway Authority, AGC, 5.750%, 1/1/2038, Call 1/1/2019

     1,725,000           1,942,298   

North Texas Tollway Authority, BHAC, 5.125%, 1/1/2028, Call 1/1/2018

     500,000           542,980   

Northside Independent School District, PSF, 2.125%, 8/1/2020, Call 2/1/2016 (9)

     2,190,000           2,205,418   

Pasadena Independent School District, AGM, 0.030%, 2/1/2035, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     5,000,000           5,000,000   

Pleasanton Independent School District, PSF, 5.000%, 8/15/2029, Call 8/15/2024

     1,000,000           1,171,360   

Port of Port Arthur Navigation District:

       

0.300%, 12/1/2039, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     4,500,000           4,500,000   

0.300%, 12/1/2039, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     3,420,000           3,420,000   

0.300%, 4/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     1,240,000           1,240,000   

0.300%, 11/1/2040, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     14,700,000           14,700,000   

Sabine River Authority, MBIA, 4.950%, 3/1/2018

     370,000           399,718   

San Antonio Municipal Facilities Corp., 5.000%, 8/15/2036, Call 8/15/2021

     500,000           556,995   

Sienna Plantation Levee Improvement District, BAM, 4.000%, 9/1/2020

     400,000           440,848   

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp.:

       

2.500%, 12/1/2018, Call 5/1/2017

     1,000,000           1,010,900   

5.000%, 10/1/2028, Call 10/1/2023

     2,030,000           2,327,111   

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, 5.000%, 12/15/2021

     2,000,000           2,292,760   

Waco Independent School District, PSF:

       

4.000%, 8/15/2028, Call 8/15/2024

     1,000,000           1,073,910   

4.000%, 8/15/2029, Call 8/15/2024

     2,380,000           2,534,771   
       

 

 

 
              118,844,952   

Utah — 1.1%

       

Central Utah Water Conservancy District:

       

5.000%, 10/1/2026, Call 10/1/2019

     850,000           970,861   

5.000%, 10/1/2028, Call 10/1/2019

     1,000,000           1,134,540   

City of Draper, 5.000%, 5/1/2032, Call 5/1/2022

     325,000           362,515   

City of Riverton:

       

5.250%, 12/1/2034, Call 6/1/2023

     1,455,000           1,634,736   

5.250%, 12/1/2036, Call 6/1/2023

     2,150,000           2,403,184   

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, 5.000%, 10/1/2035, Call 4/1/2021

     920,000           1,038,018   

Uintah County Municipal Building Authority, 5.300%, 6/1/2028, Call 6/1/2018

     1,350,000           1,482,408   

Utah Housing Corp., 5.250%, 7/1/2028, Call 1/1/2017 (15)

     405,000           411,286   

Utah Infrastructure Agency, AGM:

       

5.400%, 10/15/2036, Call 10/15/2021

     1,000,000           1,135,570   

5.500%, 10/15/2030, Call 10/15/2021

     1,300,000           1,532,011   

Utah State Board of Regents, 5.000%, 8/1/2031, Call 8/1/2020

     1,030,000           1,205,914   

Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, 5.250%, 10/15/2028, Call 10/15/2023

     480,000           552,422   

Utah Transit Authority, AGM, 0.230%, 6/15/2036, Call 6/15/2018 (6) (7) (9)

     6,645,000           6,645,000   
       

 

 

 
          20,508,465   


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Vermont — 0.1%

       

Vermont Housing Finance Agency, 4.000%, 11/1/2043, Call 5/1/2023

     1,640,000           1,738,810   

Vermont Student Assistance Corp.:

       

5.000%, 6/15/2019 (15)

     130,000           142,669   

5.000%, 6/15/2020 (15)

     125,000           139,510   
       

 

 

 
              2,020,989   

Virginia — 0.3%

       

City of Chesapeake, 5.000%, 7/15/2022

     500,000           574,665   

Henrico County Economic Development Authority, AGM, 0.334%, 8/23/2027, Call 9/1/2015 (9) (13)

     50,000           46,911   

Virginia College Building Authority:

       

5.000%, 3/1/2023, Call 3/1/2020

     745,000           859,320   

5.000%, 3/1/2024, Call 3/1/2020

     1,755,000           2,022,655   

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, 4.250%, 11/1/2021, Call 5/1/2020

     1,000,000           1,109,520   
       

 

 

 
          4,613,071   

Washington — 1.0%

       

Chelan County Public Utility District No. 1, NATL-RE, 0.000%, 6/1/2024

     210,000           165,814   

King County Housing Authority:

       

5.200%, 5/1/2028, Call 11/1/2018

     660,000           718,331   

5.500%, 12/1/2028, Call 12/1/2018

     1,000,000           1,099,950   

King County Public Hospital District No. 2, 5.250%, 12/1/2028, Call 12/1/2020

     200,000           231,448   

Marysville Local Improvement District:

       

2.050%, 6/1/2036, Call 6/1/2024

     245,000           246,370   

3.350%, 6/1/2036, Call 6/1/2024

     350,000           352,103   

Mason & Kitsap Counties School District No. 403 North Mason, School Bond Gty, 5.000%, 12/1/2035, Call 12/1/2023

     2,025,000           2,276,282   

Port of Bellingham, 5.250%, 12/1/2022, Call 12/1/2020

     1,060,000           1,239,893   

Spokane County School District No. 81 Spokane, School Bond Gty, 5.000%, 12/1/2030, Call 12/1/2021

     650,000           752,336   

State of Washington, 4.100%, 7/1/2022, Call 1/1/2019

     440,000           469,154   

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority:

       

0.000%, 12/1/2017 (6) (7)

     375,000           350,524   

5.000%, 8/15/2020, Call 8/15/2017

     4,460,000           4,689,155   

5.000%, 2/1/2023, Call 2/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,134,440   

5.000%, 10/1/2030, Call 10/1/2022

     750,000           845,505   

Washington State Housing Finance Commission, GNMA/FNMA COLL, 3.500%, 10/1/2022, Call 4/1/2021

     510,000           529,380   

Washington State Housing Finance Commission, GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC COLL:

       

3.050%, 6/1/2022 (15)

     750,000           767,467   

3.050%, 12/1/2022 (15)

     200,000           204,970   

3.150%, 6/1/2023, Call 12/1/2022 (15)

     330,000           334,699   

3.150%, 12/1/2023, Call 12/1/2022 (15)

     150,000           152,136   

3.300%, 6/1/2024, Call 12/1/2022 (15)

     20,000           20,025   

3.450%, 6/1/2025, Call 12/1/2022 (15)

     845,000           865,686   

Whidbey Island Public Hospital District:

       

5.000%, 12/1/2021

     520,000           572,265   

5.000%, 12/1/2022

     510,000           561,296   
       

 

 

 
          18,579,229   

West Virginia — 0.5%

       

Berkeley County Public Service Sewer District, BAM:

       

4.500%, 10/1/2029, Call 10/1/2023

     1,000,000           1,106,870   

4.500%, 10/1/2032, Call 10/1/2023

     1,220,000           1,331,179   

City of Princeton:

       

4.000%, 5/1/2016

     715,000           729,329   

5.000%, 5/1/2017

     875,000           928,611   

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, 5.750%, 1/1/2044, Call 1/1/2019

     2,500,000           2,879,675   

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, AMBAC, 5.000%, 6/1/2019, Call 6/1/2016

     1,565,000           1,616,050   

West Virginia State Hospital Finance Authority, AMBAC, 5.000%, 6/1/2018, Call 6/1/2016

     600,000           619,530   
       

 

 

 
          9,211,244   

Wisconsin — 3.4%

       

City of Menasha, 4.400%, 9/1/2017

     900,000           900,000   

City of Oak Creek, 3.000%, 6/1/2027, Call 6/1/2025

     100,000           99,997   

Maple School District, 5.000%, 4/1/2022

     1,070,000           1,249,674   

Monroe Redevelopment Authority, 5.500%, 2/15/2029, Call 2/15/2019

     500,000           557,700   

State of Wisconsin:

       

4.000%, 5/1/2027, Call 5/1/2022

     800,000           859,960   

5.000%, 3/1/2023, Call 9/1/2021

     2,000,000           2,323,860   


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5.000%, 11/1/2025, Call 11/1/2022

     3,500,000           4,168,920   

5.000%, 5/1/2027, Call 5/1/2022

     1,605,000           1,874,415   

5.750%, 5/1/2029, Call 5/1/2019

     1,155,000           1,327,869   

6.000%, 5/1/2033, Call 5/1/2019

     1,415,000           1,637,141   

6.000%, 5/1/2036, Call 5/1/2019

     1,965,000           2,262,128   

Wisconsin Center District, AGM:

       

5.250%, 12/15/2023

     520,000           600,018   

5.250%, 12/15/2027

     1,930,000           2,257,868   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority:

       

4.500%, 10/15/2026, Call 10/15/2021

     20,000           21,981   

4.750%, 10/15/2029, Call 10/15/2021

     605,000           663,745   

5.000%, 4/15/2016

     1,000,000           1,028,490   

5.000%, 8/15/2018

     1,000,000           1,103,670   

5.000%, 6/1/2019

     645,000           679,424   

5.000%, 6/1/2019

     2,860,000           3,210,865   

5.000%, 7/1/2019

     990,000           1,091,960   

5.000%, 8/15/2019

     250,000           281,387   

5.000%, 8/15/2019

     955,000           1,076,457   

5.000%, 8/15/2020

     1,060,000           1,217,230   

5.000%, 3/1/2021

     240,000           269,446   

5.000%, 8/15/2021

     1,160,000           1,346,516   

5.000%, 3/1/2022

     205,000           231,351   

5.000%, 10/1/2022

     750,000           879,952   

5.000%, 12/15/2022

     500,000           588,935   

5.000%, 12/15/2023

     500,000           594,630   

5.000%, 12/15/2024

     500,000           599,760   

5.000%, 3/1/2025, Call 3/1/2024

     315,000           349,949   

5.000%, 6/1/2026, Call 6/1/2020

     135,000           152,261   

5.000%, 8/15/2027, Call 8/15/2022

     500,000           562,640   

5.000%, 12/15/2028, Call 12/15/2024

     100,000           114,353   

5.000%, 8/15/2029, Call 8/15/2022

     1,700,000           1,908,437   

5.000%, 4/1/2032, Call 10/1/2022

     4,560,000           5,069,945   

5.000%, 6/1/2032, Call 6/1/2022

     1,000,000           1,098,820   

5.000%, 8/15/2032, Call 8/15/2022

     5,000,000           5,520,700   

5.125%, 4/15/2031, Call 4/15/2023

     250,000           275,540   

5.250%, 8/15/2018, Call 8/15/2016

     500,000           518,920   

5.250%, 4/1/2023, Call 4/1/2018

     365,000           406,256   

5.250%, 6/1/2034, Call 6/1/2020

     300,000           337,539   

5.375%, 8/15/2024, Call 2/15/2020

     1,625,000           1,861,860   

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, AGM, 5.000%, 7/15/2027, Call 7/15/2021

     3,655,000           4,039,214   

Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority, 5.750%, 11/1/2025, Call 5/1/2020 (15)

     1,605,000           1,733,898   

Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority, AGM, 0.110%, 5/1/2043, Call 9/1/2015 (9)

     3,165,000           3,165,000   
       

 

 

 
              62,120,681   

Wyoming — 0.1%

       

County of Laramie, 5.000%, 5/1/2027, Call 5/1/2021

     1,000,000           1,134,000   

Wyoming Municipal Power Agency, Inc., 5.500%, 1/1/2028, Call 1/1/2018

     500,000           546,055   
       

 

 

 
          1,680,055   
       

 

 

 

Total Municipals
(identified cost $1,715,780,164)

          1,762,233,349   

Mutual Funds — 0.9%

       

BlackRock Long-Term Municipal Advantage Trust

     121,500           1,329,210   

BlackRock Muni Intermediate Duration Fund, Inc.

     110,000           1,522,400   

BlackRock Municipal Bond Trust

     93,400           1,422,482   

BlackRock Municipal Income Quality Trust

     107,800           1,473,626   

BlackRock Municipal Income Trust

     107,000           1,461,620   

BlackRock MuniHoldings Quality Fund, Inc.

     93,400           1,193,652   

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund, Inc.

     105,000           1,603,350   

BMO Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund (4)

     497,944           5,019,275   

Eaton Vance Municipal Income Term Trust

     42,000           724,500   
       

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(identified cost $15,626,310)

          15,750,115   


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Short-Term Investments — 1.2%

       

Mutual Funds — 1.1%

       

BMO Tax-Free Money Market Fund, Class I, 0.040% (4)

     19,318,314           19,318,314   

Short-Term Municipals — 0.1%

       

Wisconsin — 0.1%

       

Grantsburg School District, 1.000%, 10/30/2015

   $ 2,200,000           2,201,232   
       

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $21,519,358)

          21,519,546   
       

 

 

 

Total Investments — 99.3%
(identified cost $1,752,925,832)

          1,799,503,010   
       

 

 

 

Other Assets and Liabilities — 0.7%

          13,344,057   
       

 

 

 

Total Net Assets — 100.0%

        $     1,812,847,067   
       

 

 

 

(4) Denotes an investment in an affiliated entity. Please refer to Note 5, subsection Investments in Affiliated Issuers, in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(6) Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities law. At August 31, 2015, these securities amounted to:

 

Fund

 

  

Amount

 

    

% of Total
Net Assets

 

Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

   $117,989,643      6.51%

(7) Denotes a restricted security which has been deemed liquid based on criteria approved by the Board of Directors of the BMO Funds.

(9) Denotes a variable or floating rate security. Floating rate securities are securities whose yields vary with a designated market index or market rate. These securities are shown at their current rates as of August 31, 2015.

 

(10) Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

(13) Issue represents an Auction Rate Security. An Auction Rate Security is a corporate or municipal bond debt instrument with a long nominal maturity for which the interest rate is regularly reset through a Dutch auction. The rate presented is either the rate set through the auction or the maximum interest rate provided for in the security issuance provision.

(15) Securities that are subject to alternative minimum tax represent 2.34% of the Intermediate Tax-Free Fund’s portfolio as calculated based upon total portfolio market value.

(16) Issue represents a convertible capital appreciation bond. These securities are tax-exempt bonds that originate as capital appreciation bonds with zero coupon features at time of issuance and convert to an interest paying bond at a pre-specified rate determined at time of issuance.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Shareholders and Board of Directors

BMO Funds, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of BMO Ultra Short Tax-Free Fund, BMO Short Tax-Free Fund, and BMO Intermediate Tax-Free Fund (each a series of BMO Funds, Inc., collectively referred to as the Funds), including the summary schedules of investments, as of August 31, 2015, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended (collectively, the financial statements), the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended (the financial statements and financial highlights are included in Item 1 of this Form NCSR), and the schedules of investments in securities as of August 31, 2015 (included in Item 6 of this Form NCSR). These financial statements, financial highlights, and schedules of investments in securities are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements, financial highlights, and schedules of investments in securities based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements, financial highlights, and schedules of investments in securities are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and schedules of investments in securities. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2015, by correspondence with custodians and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements, financial highlights, and schedules of investments in securities referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of August 31, 2015, and the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and the financial highlights for the periods specified in the first paragraph, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

October 26, 2015


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Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Not applicable.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)

The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have reviewed the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, as required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act. Based on their review, such officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made known to them by others within the Registrant and by the Registrant’s service providers.

 

(b)

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

Item 12. Exhibits.

 

(a) (1)    

 

Code of Ethics. Filed herewith.

(a) (2)   Certifications required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  Filed herewith.
(a) (3)   Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
(b)   Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.


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SIGNATURES

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

BMO Funds, Inc.

 

/s/ John M. Blaser            

By: John M. Blaser

President

(Principal Executive Officer)

October 26, 2015

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.

 

/s/ John M. Blaser            

By: John M. Blaser

President

(Principal Executive Officer)

October 26, 2015

/s/ Timothy M. Bonin        

By: Timothy M. Bonin

Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

October 26, 2015