N-CSRS 1 brhc20054592_ncsrs.htm N-CSRS
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-07986

The Alger Institutional Funds
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

100 Pearl Street, New York, New York 10004
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Mr. Hal Liebes
Fred Alger Management, LLC
100 Pearl Street
New York, New York 10004
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 212-806-8800

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

Date of reporting period: April 30, 2023

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ITEM 1.
REPORT(S) TO STOCKHOLDERS.

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

  


Table of Contents

 

 

The Alger Institutional Funds

 

 

Shareholders’ Letter 1
Fund Highlights  11
Portfolio Summary 19
Schedules of Investments 20
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 36
Statements of Operations 40
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 42
Financial Highlights 46
Notes to Financial Statements 61
Additional Information 86

Shareholders’ Letter (Unaudited)
April 30, 2023
 

 

Dear Shareholders,

 

The Pendulum of Market Sentiment

“In the short run, the market is a voting machine but in the long run, it is a weighing machine.” – Benjamin Graham.

 

Stock prices may have fluctuated over the six month period ended April 30, 2023, mostly based on interest rate movements, but we agree with Graham that over the longer term, company earnings and cash flows ultimately determine stock prices. We believe the rise in interest rates and the corresponding decline in equity valuations are subsiding, leaving Graham’s proverbial scale to determine where stocks are headed. In the final two months of 2022, optimism surrounding the potential peak of the Federal Reserve Bank’s (Fed) tightening cycle was reinforced by lower-than-expected core Consumer Price Index (CPI) readings for both November and December. Persistent inflation, particularly in wages, remained a focal point for the Fed, and the inverted yield curve amplified fears of a policy misstep or a looming economic downturn. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated in December 2022, that the institution would maintain its “higher-for-longer” approach for interest rates and projected a long-run terminal rate exceeding 5.0%, which sparked concerns about the sustainability of a stock market rebound.

 

The first quarter of 2023 saw a reversal in the bearish investor sentiment that had marked much of the previous year. In February, the Fed reduced the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points (bps), after a 50 bps hike in December. Powell, acknowledging the disinflation trend, did not resist the easing of financial conditions, and U.S. Treasury yields fell during the first quarter. In March, concerns around bank funding and liquidity emerged following the collapse of two regional banks, leading to significant deposit outflows at the regional level. However, the Fed, U.S. Treasury, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) took steps to contain market concerns. These steps included announcing an emergency liquidity program, guaranteeing uninsured deposits at the impacted regional banks, and allowing some bank mergers and acquisitions to take place. At the end of March, the Fed raised rates by another 25 bps, bringing the Federal Funds rate to 5.0%. In April, U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 1.1%, missing the 2.0% forecast and falling from the prior quarter’s 2.6%, despite robust consumer spending.

 

Among non-U.S. equities, developed markets saw strong performance during the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2023. Notable strength was driven by Europe avoiding an energy crisis due to a mild winter, and global supply chain bottlenecks seeing continued relief. As such, the MSCI EAFE Index was up 24.6%, driven by strong performance in the Financials and Industrials sectors, while the Real Estate and Energy sectors experienced relative weakness. From a broader perspective, the MSCI ACWI Index rose 13.0% during the fiscal six-month period, where the Communication Services and Information Technology sectors showed strong results, while the Health Care and Energy sectors saw weaker performance. Within Emerging Markets, notable strength was driven by China reopening its borders, and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index was up 16.5% during the fiscal six-month period. Strong performance within the Communication Services and Information Technology sectors was slightly offset by relative weakness in the Real Estate and Energy sectors.

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During the fiscal six-month period, growth outperformed value, with the Russell 3000 Growth Index returning 10.8%, outperforming the Russell 3000 Value Index, which posted a return of 3.4% for the period. There was also a notable bifurcation between small- and large-cap stocks, where the -3.5% return of the Russell 2000 Index considerably underperformed the 7.2% return of the Russell 1000 Index during the fiscal six-month period.

 

Slow Dance into Recession

The Conference Board’s Index of Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) – a composite of economic information that includes housing, consumer confidence and durable goods orders – has historically proven to be a strong predictor of recessions, particularly when the index moves into negative territory. The LEI fell into negative territory in August 2022, and as of March 2023, it shows a year-over-year decline of 7.8%.

 

Further, over the past thirteen tightening cycles, the United States has only achieved a soft landing (i.e., an economic slowdown without a recession) on three occasions (1984, 1994-1995 and 2020). In each of these instances, interest rates were increased by only 300 bps. As of April 30, 2023, the Fed has increased rates by approximately 500 bps since it began its hiking cycle in March 2022. If history is any guide, we find it unlikely that the Fed can successfully orchestrate a soft landing, given the Fed has now hiked well above the approximate “soft landing” rate increase of 300 bps.

 

Further challenging the ability for a soft landing is the lagged impact of the Fed’s aggressive tightening cycle. It is important to note the strong historical relationship between small bank lending standards and U.S. corporate business spending, known as capital expenditures. As bank lending standards tighten, fewer loans are made and companies’ cost of capital rises. As a result, companies reduce their capital projects, either due to a lack of funds or because the higher cost makes these projects less financially attractive. In our view, bank lending standards will likely continue to tighten and slow business capital expenditures, pressuring earnings for more economically sensitive companies that rely on capital expansion projects.

 

As of the writing of this letter, the Fed has continued to tighten financial conditions via its interest rate increases and the roll-off of debt from its balance sheet. Further, the broader money supply growth is decelerating and is now in outright contraction for the first time since 1938, which is likely to slow economic activity. For these reasons, we believe the United States may have already entered a recession.

 

Going Forward

We continue to believe that unprecedented levels of innovation are creating compelling investment opportunities - corporations are digitizing their operations, cloud computing growth continues to support future innovation, and artificial intelligence, which is at an inflection point in our view, potentially enabling significant increases in productivity. In the Health Care sector, we believe that advances in surgical technologies and innovations within biotechnology offer attractive opportunities ahead. As such, we intend to continue to focus on conducting in-depth fundamental research as we seek leaders of innovation rather than taking short-term bets on market sentiment. We believe doing so is the best strategy for helping our valued shareholders reach their investment goals.

  

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Portfolio Matters

Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund

The Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund returned 9.57% for the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2023, compared to the 11.51% return of the Russell 1000 Growth Index. During the reporting period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology and Health Care. The largest sector overweight was Health Care and the largest sector underweight was Information Technology.

 

Contributors to Performance

The Consumer Discretionary and Industrials sectors provided the largest contributions to relative performance. Regarding individual positions, Microsoft Corporation; NVIDIA Corporation; TransDigm Group Incorporated; MercadoLibre, Inc.; and Apple Inc. were among the top contributors to absolute performance.

 

TransDigm Group specializes in the production of engineered aerospace components, systems and subsystems. Its core Power and Control segment includes operations that primarily develop, produce and market systems and components that provide power to or control power of aircrafts utilizing electronic, fluid, power and mechanical motion control technologies. During the period, the company reported solid fiscal first quarter results, where both revenues and earnings beat analyst estimates. Better-than-expected results were driven by strength in all three of their major market channels – commercial original equipment manufacturing (OEM), commercial aftermarket and defense – as well as strong order bookings. Moreover, management raised their fiscal full year guidance, noting favorable trends in the commercial aerospace market recovery.

 

Detractors from Performance

The Health Care and Communication Services sectors were the largest detractors from relative performance. Regarding individual positions, Tesla, Inc.; UnitedHealth Group Incorporated; Albemarle Corporation; Signature Bank; and Humana Inc. were among the top detractors from absolute performance.

 

UnitedHealth Group is an integrated healthcare benefits company uniquely positioned to address rising healthcare costs for its customers, due to its vertical integration, size, and scale. The Optum health benefits services unit, which accounts for approximately 45% of the company’s operating earnings, in our view, has the potential to grow even further as customers look for ways to manage rising healthcare costs. During the period, shares detracted from performance due to several factors: (1) many 2022 healthcare winners with shorter duration profiles and persistent earnings profiles, such as UnitedHealth Group, underperformed in the first quarter of 2023, (2) uncertainty surrounding Medicare Advantage reimbursement levels from the Federal government in 2023, which will be determined later in the year, and (3) increased regulatory scrutiny in the form of potential Medicare Advantage audits across the industry. While these concerns have impacted UnitedHealth in the near-term, we believe company fundamentals remain intact given its large-scale business model, competitive advantages, and medium- to long-term growth prospects.

 

Alger Focus Equity Fund

The Alger Focus Equity Fund returned 10.87% for the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2023, compared to the 11.51% return of the Russell 1000 Growth Index. During the reporting period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology and Health Care. The largest sector overweight was Health Care and the largest sector underweight was Information Technology.

 

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Contributors to Performance

The Consumer Discretionary and Industrials sectors provided the largest contributions to relative performance. Regarding individual positions, Microsoft Corporation; NVIDIA Corporation; TransDigm Group Incorporated; MercadoLibre, Inc.; and Flutter Entertainment Plc were among the top contributors to absolute performance.

 

MercadoLibre is the largest e-commerce company in Latin America, with its largest markets being Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including an online marketplace for buyers and sellers, payment solutions through Mercado Pago, merchant and buyer financing through Mercado Credito, shipping services through Mercado Envios, and asset management through Mercado Fondo, among other services. We believe the e-commerce market within Latin America remains underpenetrated, creating a favorable backdrop for MercadoLibre, as they have been growing and investing heavily to expand its first mover advantage. Moreover, we believe that the company’s growing fintech payments business, Mercado Pago, is well-positioned to potentially emerge as a leader in Latin America, as well as an emerging online advertising presence that offers attractive margin expansion potential, in our view. During the period, shares contributed to performance after the company reported resilient fiscal fourth quarter earnings that exceeded analyst estimates. Notable drivers that contributed to the earnings beat included strong gross-merchandise-value and an increase in the average take-rate within both e-commerce and Mercado Pago.

 

Detractors from Performance

The Information Technology and Communication Services sectors were the largest detractors from relative performance. Regarding individual positions, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated; Tesla, Inc.; Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.; Signature Bank; and EOG Resources, Inc. were among the top detractors from absolute performance. Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated detracted from performance in response to developments identified in the Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund discussion.

 

Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund

The Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund returned 5.25% for the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2023, compared to the 6.60% return of the Russell Midcap Growth Index. During the reporting period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology and Industrials. The largest sector overweight was Information Technology and the largest sector underweight was Consumer Discretionary.

 

Contributors to Performance

The Information Technology and Energy sectors provided the largest contributions to relative performance. Regarding individual positions, Prometheus Biosciences, Inc.; Constellation Software Inc.; Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.; Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; and TransDigm Group Incorporated were among the top contributors to absolute performance.

 

Prometheus Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on developing precision-based medicines to treat autoimmune conditions, primarily those afflicting the intestines such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) indications, like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, by leveraging a proprietary bioinformatics database. Shares contributed to performance during the period as the company reported positive Phase 2 clinical trial results from its IBD study, as the drug PRA023 demonstrated significant patient improvement that was well above expectations. On April 15, 2023, the company entered into an agreement to be acquired by Merck & Co. Inc. for $9.6 billion in cash, which was approximately a 75% premium from the prior trading day’s value. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023.

 

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Detractors from Performance

The Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples sectors were the largest detractors from relative performance. Regarding individual positions, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.; First Republic Bank; Aritzia, Inc.; Enphase Energy, Inc.; and BILL Holdings, Inc. were among the top detractors from absolute performance.

 

BILL Holdings is the leading provider of business-to-business (B2B) commerce solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), including streamlining financial operations such as accounts payables (AP) and accounts receivables (AR). Their target market is primarily U.S. SMBs with revenues up to $100 million. The company earns revenue from: (1) subscription fees charged for access to its cloud-based services; (2) usage-based transaction fees, including payments-related fees; and (3) interest earned on funds held on behalf of customers. The company is positioned as a back-office financial operations and an AP automation software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for the SMB segment of B2B payments. According to our analysis, roughly 42% of B2B payments are still made via physical check, and 93% of businesses with less than $1 billion of annual revenue reported receiving physical checks as payment. During the period, shares detracted from performance, as the company reported weaker than expected results. Specifically, growth in total payment volume and transaction growth weakened due to the challenging macroeconomic backdrop, along with fewer net-customer additions. Despite these events, we believe company fundamentals remain intact and are well positioned to continue to penetrate the underserved SMB market with its differentiated product offerings over the long-term.

 

Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund

The Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund returned -2.85% for the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2023, compared to the -0.29% return of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. During the reporting period, the largest sector weightings were Health Care and Information Technology. The largest sector overweight was Information Technology and the largest sector underweight was Industrials.

 

Contributors to Performance

The Information Technology and Real Estate sectors provided the largest contributions to relative performance. Regarding individual positions, NeoGenomics, Inc.; Manhattan Associates, Inc.; Wingstop, Inc.; HubSpot, Inc.; and Insulet Corporation were among the top contributors to absolute performance.

 

Hubspot is a cloud-based marketing and sales platform for SMBs, focusing on inbound marketing strategies to attract, engage, and convert website visitors into customers. Its platform provides a comprehensive suite of applications including search engine optimization (SEO), blogging, marketing automation, customer relationship management (CRM), and analytics, utilizing a centralized database for personalized interactions. In our view, this approach fosters warmer prospect engagement compared to traditional methods like cold calling and email blasts. Over the years, the company has evolved from a small business CRM vendor to a comprehensive provider of marketing, sales and content management solutions for global SMBs. With an approximate 3% combined market share, a large customer base, robust partner network and extensive HubSpot suite, we believe the company is well positioned to capture additional market share in the large SMB front office applications industry, as well as expand in the upmarket segment (i.e., companies with 200 to 2,000 employees). Shares contributed to performance during the period, as the company reported better-than-expected operating results, noting strong quarterly execution against a difficult macroeconomic environment.

 

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Detractors from Performance

The Health Care and Industrials sectors were the largest detractors from relative performance. Regarding individual positions, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp.; Xometry, Inc.; HealthEquity Inc.; BILL Holdings, Inc.; and CareDx, Inc. were among the top detractors from absolute performance.

 

Xometry is a leading two-sided marketplace for on-demand manufacturing services. The company provides real-time access to global manufacturing demand and capacity, with sourcing and pricing available across a network of buyers and sellers. This marketplace enables buyers (e.g., engineers and product designers) to efficiently source manufacturing processes and sellers of manufacturing services to grow their businesses. Xometry’s AI-enabled technology platform is powered by proprietary machine learning algorithms, resulting in a sophisticated marketplace for manufacturing. During the period, the company reported weaker-than-expected revenues and revised their forward guidance below consensus. Management noted that suppliers accepted orders more quickly than usual on the Xometry platform due to a challenging macroeconomic environment, causing the proprietary algorithm to reduce market pricing, resulting in weaker revenue growth and gross margin compression. The company adjusted their proprietary algorithm in January and the company stated that it expects gross margins to improve throughout the year.

 

I thank you for putting your trust in Alger.

Sincerely,

  

 

Daniel C. Chung, CFA

Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer

Fred Alger Management, LLC

 

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Index performance does not reflect the deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.

 

This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of shareholders of the funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in a fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus for the fund. Performance of funds discussed above represents the six-month period return of Class I shares.

 

The performance data quoted in this material represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results.

 

Standard performance results can be found on the following pages. The investment return and principal value of an investment in a Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, visit us at www.alger.com, or call us at (800) 992-3863.

 

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The views and opinions of the funds’ management in this report are as of the date of the Shareholders’ Letter and are subject to change at any time subsequent to this date. There is no guarantee that any of the assumptions that formed the basis for the opinions stated herein are accurate or that they will materialize. Moreover, the information forming the basis for such assumptions is from sources believed to be reliable; however, there is no guarantee that such information is accurate. Any securities mentioned, whether owned in a fund or otherwise, are considered in the context of the construction of an overall portfolio of securities and therefore reference to them should not be construed as a recommendation or offer to purchase or sell any such security. Inclusion of such securities in a fund and transactions in such securities, if any, may be for a variety of reasons, including, without limitation, in response to cash flows, inclusion in a benchmark, and risk control. The reference to a specific security should also be understood in such context and not viewed as a statement that the security is a significant holding in a fund. Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for each fund which is included in this report for a complete list of fund holdings as of April 30, 2023. Securities mentioned in the Shareholders’ Letter, if not found in the Schedules of Investments, may have been held by the funds during the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2023.

 

Risk Disclosures

Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund 

Investing in the stock market involves risks, including the potential loss of principal. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. Local, regional or global events such as environmental or natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases and similar public health threats, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on investments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in securities of companies in related sectors, and may be similarly affected by economic, political, or market events and conditions and may be more vulnerable to unfavorable sector developments. Foreign securities involve special risks including currency fluctuations, inefficient trading, political and economic instability, and increased volatility. Active trading may increase transaction costs, brokerage commissions, and taxes, which can lower the return on investment. At times, cash may be a larger position in the portfolio and may underperform relative to equity securities.

 

Alger Focus Equity Fund

Investing in the stock market involves risks, including the potential loss of principal. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. Local, regional or global events such as environmental or natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases and similar public health threats, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on investments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in securities of companies in related sectors, and may be similarly affected by economic, political, or market events and conditions and may be more vulnerable to unfavorable sector developments. Foreign securities involve special risks including currency fluctuations, inefficient trading, political and economic instability, and increased volatility. Active trading may increase transaction costs, brokerage commissions, and taxes, which can lower the return on investment. At times, cash may be a larger position in the portfolio and may underperform relative to equity securities.

 

 

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Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund

Investing in the stock market involves risks, including the potential loss of principal. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. Local, regional or global events such as environmental or natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases and similar public health threats, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on investments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in securities of companies in related sectors, and may be similarly affected by economic, political, or market events and conditions and may be more vulnerable to unfavorable sector developments. Investing in companies of medium capitalizations involves the risk that such issuers may have limited product lines or financial resources, lack management depth, or have limited liquidity. Foreign securities involve special risks including currency fluctuations, inefficient trading, political and economic instability, and increased volatility. Active trading may increase transaction costs, brokerage commissions, and taxes, which can lower the return on investment. At times, cash may be a larger position in the portfolio and may underperform relative to equity securities.

 

Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund

Investing in the stock market involves risks, including the potential loss of principal. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. Local, regional or global events such as environmental or natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases and similar public health threats, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on investments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in securities of companies in related sectors, and may be similarly affected by economic, political, or market events and conditions and may be more vulnerable to unfavorable sector developments. Investing in companies of small and medium capitalizations involves the risk that such issuers may have limited product lines or financial resources, lack management depth, or have limited liquidity. Foreign securities involve special risks including currency fluctuations, inefficient trading, political and economic instability, and increased volatility. At times, cash may be a larger position in the portfolio and may underperform relative to equity securities.

 

For a more detailed discussion of the risks associated with a fund, please see the prospectus.

 

Before investing, carefully consider a fund’s investment objective, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus and summary prospectus containing this and other information or for The Alger Institutional Funds’ most recent month-end performance data, visit www.alger.com, call (800) 992-3863 or consult your financial advisor. Read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.

 

Distributor: Fred Alger & Company, LLC

  

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NOT FDIC INSURED. NOT BANK GUARANTEED. MAY LOSE VALUE.

 

Definitions:

 


Earnings per share (EPS) is calculated as a company’s profit divided by the outstanding shares of its common stock.

 


The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the monthly change in prices paid by U.S. consumers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) calculates the CPI as a weighted average of prices for a basket of goods and services representative of aggregate U.S. consumer spending.

 


The MSCI ACWI captures large- and mid-cap representation across developed markets and emerging markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set.

 


The MSCI EAFE Index is designed to represent the performance of large and mid-cap securities across developed markets, including countries in Europe, Australasia and the Far East, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

 


The MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large-and mid-cap representation across Emerging Markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

 


The Russell 1000 Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000 companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell 1000 Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the large-cap growth segment.

 


The Russell 1000 Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the US equity universe. It is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index and includes approximately 1,000 of the largest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership.

 


The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell 2000 Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small-cap growth segment.

 


The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the US equity universe. The Russell 2000 Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the small-cap segment.

 


The Russell 3000 Growth Index combines the large-cap Russell 1000 Growth, the small-cap Russell 2000 Growth and the Russell Microcap Growth Index. It includes companies that are considered more growth oriented relative to the overall market as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell 3000 Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive, unbiased, and stable barometer of the growth opportunities within the broad market.

 

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The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 US companies of the investable US equity market. The Russell 3000 Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive, unbiased and stable barometer of the broad market

 


The Russell 3000 Value Index measures the performance of the broad value segment of the US equity value universe. It includes those Russell 3000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 3000 Value Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive, unbiased and stable barometer of the broad value market.

  


The Russell Microcap Growth Index measures the performance of the microcap growth segment of the US equity market. It includes Russell Microcap companies with relatively higher price-to-book ratios, higher I/B/E/S forecast medium term (2 year) growth and higher sales per share historical growth (5 years).

 


The Russell Microcap Index measures the performance of the microcap segment of the US equity market. The Russell Microcap Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the microcap segment trading on national exchanges.

 


The Russell Midcap Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap Index companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell Midcap Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the mid-cap growth market.

 


The Russell Midcap Index measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the US equity universe. The Russell Midcap Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the mid-cap segment.

 

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ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION INSTITUTIONAL FUND

Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

  

 

  

The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund Class I shares and the Russell 1000 Growth Index (an unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2023. Figures for the Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund Class I shares and the Russell 1000 Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Figures for the Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund Class I shares also include reinvestment of capital gains. Performance for the Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund Class R, Class Y and Class Z-2 shares may vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses each class bears. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.

 

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ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION INSTITUTIONAL FUND

Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued) 

 

 

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/23

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS 10 YEARS  
Class I (2.78)% 8.89% 12.02%  
Class R (3.21)% 8.41% 11.50%  
Russell 1000 Growth Index 2.34% 13.80% 14.46%  
         
         
      Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS Inception  
Class Y (Inception 2/28/17) (2.38)% 9.33% 11.56%  
Russell 1000 Growth Index 2.34% 13.80% 14.86%  
         
         
      Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS Inception  
Class Z-2 (Inception 10/14/16) (2.45)% 9.25% 12.28%  
Russell 1000 Growth Index 2.34% 13.80% 15.75%  
         

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.

  

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ALGER FOCUS EQUITY FUND

Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Focus Equity Fund Class I shares and the Russell 1000 Growth Index (an unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2023. On October 15, 2018, Alger Capital Appreciation Focus Fund changed its name to Alger Focus Equity Fund. Figures for Alger Focus Equity Fund Class I shares and the Russell 1000 Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Figures for the Alger Focus Equity Fund Class I shares also include reinvestment of capital gains. Performance for Alger Focus Equity Fund Class A, Class C, Class Y and Class Z shares may vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses and sales charges that those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.

 

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ALGER FOCUS EQUITY FUND

Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued) 

 

 

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/23

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS 10 YEARS  
Class A (6.42)% 9.42% 13.10%  
Class C (2.98)% 9.77% 12.86%  
Class I (1.22)% 10.66% 13.79%  
Class Z (0.93)% 10.97% 14.10%  
Russell 1000 Growth Index 2.34% 13.80% 14.46%  
         
         
      Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS Inception  
Class Y (Inception 2/28/17) (0.87)% 10.99% 13.72%  
Russell 1000 Growth Index 2.34% 13.80% 14.86%  
         

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum initial sales charge and Class C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. On October 15, 2018, the Fund changed its name from Alger Capital Appreciation Focus Fund to Alger Focus Equity Fund. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.

 

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ALGER MID CAP GROWTH INSTITUTIONAL FUND

Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund Class I shares and the Russell Midcap Growth Index (an unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2023. Figures for Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund Class I shares and the Russell Midcap Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Figures for the Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund Class I shares also include reinvestment of capital gains. Performance for the Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund Class R and Class Z-2 shares may vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses each class bears. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.

  

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ALGER MID CAP GROWTH INSTITUTIONAL FUND

Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/23

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS 10 YEARS  
Class I (2.43)% 7.52% 9.59%  
Class R (2.88)% 7.01% 9.05%  
Russell Midcap Growth Index 1.60% 8.96% 10.84%  
         
         
      Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS Inception  
Class Z-2 (Inception 10/14/16) (1.99)% 7.89% 11.04%  
Russell Midcap Growth Index 1.60% 8.96% 11.32%  
         

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.

 

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ALGER SMALL CAP GROWTH INSTITUTIONAL FUND

Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund Class I shares and the Russell 2000 Growth Index (an unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2023. Figures for the Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund Class I shares and the Russell 2000 Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Figures for the Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund Class I shares also include reinvestment of capital gains. Performance for the Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund Class R and Class Z-2 shares may vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses each class bears. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.

  

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ALGER SMALL CAP GROWTH INSTITUTIONAL FUND

Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/23

 AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS 
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS 10 YEARS  
Class I (11.63)% 4.64% 7.83%  
Class R (12.10)% 4.14% 7.32%  
Russell 2000 Growth Index 0.72% 4.00% 8.44%  
         
         
      Since  
  1 YEAR 5 YEARS Inception  
Class Z-2 (Inception 8/1/16) (11.31)% 4.99% 9.34%  
Russell 2000 Growth Index 0.72% 4.00% 7.33%  
         

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.

  

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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY†

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

  Alger Capital     Alger Small Cap
  Appreciation Alger Focus Equity Alger Mid Cap Growth Growth Institutional
SECTORS Institutional Fund Fund Institutional Fund Fund
Communication Services 10.1 % 10.1 % 4.3 % 4.0 %
Consumer Discretionary 17.4   15.2   15.0   10.8  
Consumer Staples 0.0   0.0   1.0   6.3  
Energy 3.8   3.4   3.8   5.0  
Financials 7.7   8.9   4.6   2.4  
Healthcare 16.0   14.3   17.9   29.5  
Industrials 6.3   7.9   16.9   7.0  
Information Technology 36.2   32.8   27.9   31.4  
Materials 2.1   2.7   3.4   1.7  
Real Estate 0.0   0.0   3.5   1.6  
Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets 0.4   4.7   1.7   0.3  
  100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %

 

Based on net assets for each Fund.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION INSTITUTIONAL FUND 

Schedule of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—99.3%   SHARES     VALUE  
ADVERTISING—0.8%            
The Trade Desk, Inc., Cl. A*     240,238     $ 15,456,913  
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—3.5%            
HEICO Corp.     99,930       16,852,195  
TransDigm Group, Inc.     71,832       54,951,480  
              71,803,675  
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—1.3%            
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE     27,263       26,223,770  
APPAREL RETAIL—0.3%            
The TJX Cos., Inc.     64,974       5,121,251  
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—4.3%            
Adobe, Inc.*     34,144       12,891,409  
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.*     69,050       14,462,522  
Datadog, Inc., Cl. A*     162,793       10,968,992  
Intuit, Inc.     82,170       36,479,372  
Salesforce, Inc.*     66,214       13,134,871  
              87,937,166  
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS—1.1%            
Tesla, Inc.*     143,359       23,555,317  
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS & EQUIPMENT—0.1%            
Mobileye Global, Inc., Cl. A*     29,491       1,110,041  
BIOTECHNOLOGY—7.0%            
AbbVie, Inc.     174,084       26,307,574  
Biogen, Inc.*     50,103       15,242,836  
Natera, Inc.*     711,517       36,088,142  
Prometheus Biosciences, Inc.*     142,821       27,700,133  
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     13,140       10,535,521  
Vaxcyte, Inc.*     412,593       17,671,358  
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     31,837       10,847,821  
              144,393,385  
BROADLINE RETAIL—8.0%            
Amazon.com, Inc.*     1,018,236       107,372,986  
MercadoLibre, Inc.*     44,982       57,464,055  
              164,837,041  
CARGO GROUND TRANSPORTATION—0.4%            
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.     23,158       7,419,592  
CASINOS & GAMING—3.6%              
Flutter Entertainment PLC*     111,723       22,324,219  
Las Vegas Sands Corp.*     520,735       33,248,930  
MGM Resorts International     407,995       18,327,135  
              73,900,284  
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—0.7%            
Arista Networks, Inc.*     93,518       14,977,843  
CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY & HEAVY TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT—0.5%            
 
Wabtec Corp.     115,047       11,236,640  
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—1.3%            
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.     70,756       25,698,579  
COPPER—0.1%            
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.     77,979       2,956,184  

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION INSTITUTIONAL FUND

Schedule of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—99.3% (CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE  
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.0%            
JPMorgan Chase & Co.     149,022     $ 20,600,801  
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT—0.3%            
Eaton Corp. PLC     31,382       5,244,560  
ENVIRONMENTAL & FACILITIES SERVICES—1.1%            
GFL Environmental, Inc.     329,855       11,973,736  
Waste Management, Inc.     62,134       10,317,351  
              22,291,087  
FINANCIAL EXCHANGES & DATA—2.1%            
CME Group, Inc., Cl. A     68,582       12,740,478  
S&P Global, Inc.     85,196       30,890,366  
              43,630,844  
FOOTWEAR—0.9%            
NIKE, Inc., Cl. B     137,758       17,456,694  
HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTORS—0.5%            
McKesson Corp.     30,137       10,977,101  
HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT—2.9%            
Boston Scientific Corp.*     439,489       22,906,167  
Dexcom, Inc.*     94,480       11,464,203  
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*     80,776       24,331,347  
              58,701,717  
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES—1.1%            
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.*     304,303       21,998,064  
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—1.6%            
Booking Holdings, Inc.*     5,892       15,827,738  
Trip.com Group Ltd.#,*     503,066       17,863,874  
              33,691,612  
INTERACTIVE HOME ENTERTAINMENT—0.0%            
Roblox Corp., Cl. A*     28,525       1,015,490  
INTERACTIVE MEDIA & SERVICES—5.8%            
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. C*     660,122       71,438,403  
Meta Platforms, Inc., Cl. A*     195,987       47,099,596  
              118,537,999  
INTERNET SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE—0.2%            
MongoDB, Inc., Cl. A*     16,704       4,008,292  
INVESTMENT BANKING & BROKERAGE—0.1%            
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.     11,745       2,452,826  
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—1.3%            
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*     24,127       4,587,025  
Danaher Corp.     94,929       22,489,630  
              27,076,655  
MANAGED HEALTHCARE—1.9%            
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     80,798       39,759,888  
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—3.5%            
Liberty Media Corp. Series C Liberty Formula One*     161,462       11,655,942  
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*     132,969       9,012,639  
Netflix, Inc.*     94,557       31,197,191  
The Walt Disney Co.*     192,404       19,721,410  

            71,587,182  

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION INSTITUTIONAL FUND

Schedule of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—99.3% (CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE  
OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—1.1%            
Schlumberger Ltd.     452,341     $ 22,323,028  
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—2.2%              
Diamondback Energy, Inc.     147,408       20,961,417  
Hess Corp.     52,845       7,665,696  
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.     71,840       15,628,792  
              44,255,905  
OIL & GAS STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION—0.5%            
Cheniere Energy, Inc.     72,822       11,141,766  
PASSENGER GROUND TRANSPORTATION—0.5%            
Uber Technologies, Inc.*     354,520       11,007,846  
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.3%            
AstraZeneca PLC#     204,968       15,007,757  
Catalent, Inc.*     55,588       2,786,071  
Eli Lilly & Co.     15,669       6,202,730  
Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cl. A*     20,443       2,020,995  
              26,017,553  
PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE—0.5%            
The Progressive Corp.     78,252       10,673,573  
RESTAURANTS—0.5%            
Yum China Holdings, Inc.     170,808       10,450,033  
SEMICONDUCTORS—9.2%            
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*     172,928       15,454,575  
First Solar, Inc.*     50,273       9,178,844  
Marvell Technology, Inc.     786,990       31,070,365  
NVIDIA Corp.     381,352       105,821,367  
ON Semiconductor Corp.*     119,098       8,570,292  
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.#     206,837       17,436,359  
              187,531,802  
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—0.7%            
Albemarle Corp.     75,862       14,069,366  
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—14.3%            
Microsoft Corp.     853,109       262,126,271  
Oracle Corp.     104,288       9,878,159  
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*     59,641       10,882,097  
ServiceNow, Inc.*     22,206       10,201,881  
              293,088,408  
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & PERIPHERALS—7.2%            
Apple, Inc.     865,978       146,939,147  
TRANSACTION & PAYMENT PROCESSING SERVICES—4.0%            
PayPal Holdings, Inc.*     126,813       9,637,788  
Visa, Inc., Cl. A     313,112       72,870,556  
              82,508,344  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS            
 
(Cost $1,312,698,732)           2,035,665,264  

 

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ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION INSTITUTIONAL FUND

Schedule of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS—0.1%   SHARES     VALUE  
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—0.1%            
Chime Financial, Inc., Series G*,@,(a)     38,919     $ 1,673,906  
(Cost $2,688,128)             1,673,906  

 

SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE—0.2%           VALUE  
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—0.2%            
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. A*,@,(a),(b)             3,210,054  
(Cost $3,075,000)             3,210,054  
Total Investments                
(Cost $1,318,461,860)     99.6 %   $ 2,040,549,224  
Affiliated Securities (Cost $3,075,000)             3,210,054  
Unaffiliated Securities (Cost $1,315,386,860)             2,037,339,170  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities     0.4 %     8,664,429  
NET ASSETS     100.0 %   $ 2,049,213,653  

 


# American Depositary Receipts.

(a) Security is valued in good faith at fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs pursuant to procedures established by the Valuation Designee (as defined in Note 2).

(b) Deemed an affiliate of the Fund in accordance with Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Note 11 - Affiliated Securities.

* Non-income producing security.

@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. Sales or transfers of the investment may be restricted only to qualified buyers.

 

Security   Acquisition
Date(s)
    Acquisition
Cost
    % of net assets
(Acquisition
Date)
    Market
Value
    % of net assets
as of
4/30/2023
 
Chime Financial, Inc., Series G   8/24/21     $ 2,688,128       0.06 %   $ 1,673,906       0.08 %
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. A   10/2/20       3,075,000       0.08 %     3,210,054       0.16 %
Total    
                    $ 4,883,960       0.24 %

 

See Notes to Financial Statements. 

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—95.3%   SHARES     VALUE  
ADVERTISING—0.7%            
The Trade Desk, Inc., Cl. A*     132,943     $ 8,553,553  
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—3.5%            
TransDigm Group, Inc.     52,889       40,460,085  
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—1.3%            
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE     15,944       15,336,236  
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—3.0%            
Datadog, Inc., Cl. A*     102,796       6,926,394  
Intuit, Inc.     62,326       27,669,628  
              34,596,022  
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS—1.1%            
Tesla, Inc.*     78,085       12,830,146  
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS & EQUIPMENT—0.3%            
Mobileye Global, Inc., Cl. A*     95,406       3,591,082  
BIOTECHNOLOGY—5.4%            
AbbVie, Inc.     105,136       15,888,152  
Biogen, Inc.*     30,460       9,266,846  
Natera, Inc.*     500,216       25,370,956  
Vaxcyte, Inc.*     272,559       11,673,702  
              62,199,656  
BROADLINE RETAIL—8.0%            
Amazon.com, Inc.*     545,373       57,509,583  
MercadoLibre, Inc.*     27,795       35,507,834  
              93,017,417  
CASINOS & GAMING—3.4%            
Flutter Entertainment PLC*     134,676       26,910,632  
MGM Resorts International     270,921       12,169,771  
              39,080,403  
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—0.8%            
Arista Networks, Inc.*     60,290       9,656,046  
CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY & HEAVY TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT—1.2%                
Wabtec Corp.     145,397       14,200,925  
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—1.9%            
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.     60,273       21,891,154  
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.0%            
JPMorgan Chase & Co.     85,098       11,763,948  
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT—0.5%            
Eaton Corp., PLC     31,987       5,345,667  
ENVIRONMENTAL & FACILITIES SERVICES—2.0%            
GFL Environmental, Inc.     656,770       23,840,751  
FINANCIAL EXCHANGES & DATA—3.1%            
CME Group, Inc., Cl. A     71,127       13,213,263  
S&P Global, Inc.     62,227       22,562,266  
              35,775,529  
HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTORS—0.6%            
McKesson Corp.     18,179       6,621,519  

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—95.3% (CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE  
HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT—2.8%            
Boston Scientific Corp.*     271,899     $ 14,171,376  
TransMedics Group, Inc.*     226,854       17,944,151  
              32,115,527  
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES—1.1%            
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.*     174,808       12,636,870  
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—1.1%            
Trip.com Group Ltd.#,*     351,582       12,484,677  
INTERACTIVE MEDIA & SERVICES—6.2%            
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. C*     362,365       39,215,140  
Meta Platforms, Inc., Cl. A*     134,637       32,355,964  
              71,571,104  
INVESTMENT BANKING & BROKERAGE—0.3%            
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.     16,214       3,386,132  
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—1.1%            
Danaher Corp.     52,446       12,424,982  
MANAGED HEALTHCARE—2.0%            
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     47,536       23,391,990  
METAL, GLASS & PLASTIC CONTAINERS—0.8%            
Ball Corp.     166,257       8,841,547  
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—3.2%            
Liberty Media Corp. Series C Liberty Formula One*     271,711       19,614,817  
Netflix, Inc.*     54,200       17,882,206  
              37,497,023  
OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—1.0%            
Schlumberger Ltd.     243,292       12,006,460  
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—2.4%            
EOG Resources, Inc.     237,973       28,430,634  
PASSENGER GROUND TRANSPORTATION—0.7%            
Uber Technologies, Inc.*     255,997       7,948,707  
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.3%            
AstraZeneca PLC#     203,319       14,887,017  
SEMICONDUCTORS—8.7%            
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*     101,844       9,101,798  
First Solar, Inc.*     27,751       5,066,778  
Marvell Technology, Inc.     470,666       18,581,894  
NVIDIA Corp.     225,783       62,652,525  
ON Semiconductor Corp.*     74,894       5,389,372  
              100,792,367  
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—13.4%            
Microsoft Corp.     485,324       149,120,652  
ServiceNow, Inc.*     13,418       6,164,498  
              155,285,150  
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & PERIPHERALS—6.9%            
Apple, Inc.     471,571       80,016,167  

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—95.3% (CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE  
TRANSACTION & PAYMENT PROCESSING SERVICES—4.5%            
PayPal Holdings, Inc.*     87,788     $ 6,671,888  
Visa, Inc., Cl. A     198,307       46,151,988  
              52,823,876  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS            
 
(Cost $855,114,159)             1,105,300,369  
PREFERRED STOCKS—0.0%   SHARES     VALUE  
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.0%            
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D*,@,(a),(b)     76,825        
(Cost $345,713)              
SHORT—TERM INVESTMENTS—3.1%   SHARES     VALUE  
U.S. GOVERNMENT—3.1%            
 
U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.0%, 5/2/23     36,000,000       35,996,632  
(Cost $35,996,632)             35,996,632  
Total Investments                
(Cost $891,456,504)     98.4 %   $ 1,141,297,001  
Affiliated Securities (Cost $345,713)              
Unaffiliated Securities (Cost $891,110,791)             1,141,297,001  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities     1.6 %     19,082,170  
NET ASSETS     100.0 %   $ 1,160,379,171  

 


# American Depositary Receipts.

(a) Deemed an affiliate of the Fund in accordance with Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Note 11 -  Affiliated Securities.

(b) Security is valued in good faith at fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs pursuant to procedures established by the Valuation Designee (as defined in Note 2).

* Non-income producing security.

@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. Sales or transfers of the investment may be restricted only to qualified buyers.

 

               
         
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Security   Acquisition
Date(s)
    Acquisition
Cost
    % of net assets
(Acquisition
Date)
    Market
Value
    % of net assets
as of
4/30/2023
 
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D   2/6/15     $ 345,713       0.80 %   $ 0       0.00 %
Total                           $ 0       0.00 %

 

See Notes to Financial Statements. 

 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—96.4%   SHARES     VALUE  
ADVERTISING—2.1%            
The Trade Desk, Inc., Cl. A*     18,952     $ 1,219,372  
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—4.7%            
HEICO Corp.     7,444       1,255,356  
TransDigm Group, Inc.     1,969       1,506,285  
              2,761,641  
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—1.4%            
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.*     2,134       810,771  
APPAREL RETAIL—0.5%            
Burlington Stores, Inc.*     1,496       288,444  
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—13.1%            
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.*     7,104       1,487,933  
Constellation Software, Inc.     916       1,793,000  
Datadog, Inc., Cl. A*     9,228       621,783  
Guidewire Software, Inc.*     13,519       1,030,013  
Manhattan Associates, Inc.*     5,921       980,991  
Paycom Software, Inc.*     2,763       802,292  
The Descartes Systems Group, Inc.*     11,763       932,184  
              7,648,196  
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS & EQUIPMENT—0.6%            
Mobileye Global, Inc., Cl. A*     8,632       324,909  
AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL—2.9%            
AutoZone, Inc.*     623       1,659,242  
BIOTECHNOLOGY—4.6%            
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     4,356       363,421  
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.*     10,445       328,391  
Natera, Inc.*     22,654       1,149,011  
Prometheus Biosciences, Inc.*     3,716       720,718  
Vaxcyte, Inc.*     3,354       143,652  
              2,705,193  
BUILDING PRODUCTS—0.5%            
Trex Co., Inc.*     5,548       303,254  
CARGO GROUND TRANSPORTATION—1.8%            
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.     3,261       1,044,792  
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING—1.5%            
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.*     19,497       885,164  
CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY & HEAVY TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT—1.4%                
Wabtec Corp.     8,572       837,227  
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—2.0%            
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.     3,249       1,180,037  
CONSUMER STAPLES MERCHANDISE RETAIL—1.0%            
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.*     7,525       574,684  
DIVERSIFIED METALS & MINING—0.4%            
MP Materials Corp.*     10,314       223,504  
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS—1.7%            
Amphenol Corp., Cl. A     13,142       991,827  
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—1.8%            
Novanta, Inc.*     6,727       1,028,155  
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COMMON STOCKS—96.4% (CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE  
ENVIRONMENTAL & FACILITIES SERVICES—3.6%            
GFL Environmental, Inc.     58,362     $ 2,118,541  
FINANCIAL EXCHANGES & DATA—2.5%            
MSCI, Inc., Cl. A     2,980       1,437,701  
HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT—3.4%            
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.*     2,114       1,040,426  
Insulet Corp.*     3,014       958,573  
              1,998,999  
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES—1.8%            
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.*     14,705       1,063,024  
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY—1.7%            
Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A*     5,593       1,001,594  
HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL—2.3%            
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Cl. A*     13,444       1,335,527  
HOMEBUILDING—2.0%            
NVR, Inc.*     195       1,138,800  
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—1.9%            
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.     7,755       1,116,875  
INSURANCE BROKERS—0.5%            
Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc., Cl. A*     6,795       277,644  
INTERNET SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE—1.3%            
MongoDB, Inc., Cl. A*     3,164       759,233  
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—0.5%            
EPAM Systems, Inc.*     935       264,081  
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—5.9%            
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*     638       951,577  
Repligen Corp.*     6,300       955,269  
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.     4,231       1,528,406  
              3,435,252  
METAL, GLASS & PLASTIC CONTAINERS—1.0%            
Ball Corp.     10,997       584,820  
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—2.2%            
Liberty Media Corp. Series C Liberty Formula One*     14,466       1,044,300  
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*     3,864       261,902  
              1,306,202  
OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—1.0%            
Baker Hughes Co., Cl. A     18,941       553,835  
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—2.8%            
Diamondback Energy, Inc.     11,245       1,599,039  
PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE—1.6%            
Intact Financial Corp.     5,984       905,230  
REAL ESTATE SERVICES—3.5%            
FirstService Corp.     13,561       2,044,185  
RESEARCH & CONSULTING SERVICES—3.4%            
CoStar Group, Inc.*     13,489       1,037,978  
Verisk Analytics, Inc., Cl. A     4,917       954,439  

            1,992,417  
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COMMON STOCKS—96.4% (CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE  
RESTAURANTS—3.4%            
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., Cl. A*     696     $ 1,439,064  
Domino’s Pizza, Inc.     1,681       533,667  
              1,972,731  
SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT—2.3%            
KLA Corp.     1,966       759,938  
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.*     2,003       572,117  
              1,332,055  
SEMICONDUCTORS—4.2%            
Marvell Technology, Inc.     15,750       621,810  
Microchip Technology, Inc.     11,648       850,187  
ON Semiconductor Corp.*     13,656       982,686  
              2,454,683  
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—1.6%            
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*     5,231       954,448  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS            
 
(Cost $50,669,261)             56,133,328  
                 
PREFERRED STOCKS—0.0%   SHARES     VALUE  
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.0%            
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D*,@,(a),(b)     166,009        
(Cost $747,040)              
                 
RIGHTS—0.5%   SHARES     VALUE  
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.5%            
Tolero CDR*,@,(b),(c)     422,928       283,362  
(Cost $226,186)             283,362  
                 
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE—1.4%         VALUE  
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—1.4%            
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. A*,@,(a),(b)             574,156  
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. B*,@,(a),(b)             236,313  
              810,469  
TOTAL SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE            
 
(Cost $775,000)             810,469  
Total Investments                
(Cost $52,417,487)     98.3 %   $ 57,227,159  
Affiliated Securities (Cost $1,522,040)             810,469  
Unaffiliated Securities (Cost $50,895,447)             56,416,690  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities     1.7 %     992,211  
NET ASSETS     100.0 %   $ 58,219,370  

 


(a) Deemed an affiliate of the Fund in accordance with Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Note 11 - Affiliated Securities.

(b) Security is valued in good faith at fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs pursuant to procedures established by the Valuation Designee (as defined in Note 2).

(c) Contingent Deferred Rights.

* Non-income producing security.
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 


@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. Sales or transfers of the investment may be restricted only to qualified buyers.

 

Security   Acquisition
Date(s)
    Acquisition
Cost
    % of net assets
(Acquisition
Date)
    Market
Value
    % of net assets
as of
4/30/2023
 
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. A   10/2/20     $ 550,000       0.50 %   $ 574,156       0.99 %
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. B   12/16/20       225,000       0.19 %     236,313       0.40 %
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D   2/6/15       747,040       0.50 %     0       0.00 %
Tolero CDR   2/6/17       226,186       0.23 %     283,362       0.49 %
Total  
                    $ 1,093,831       1.88 %

 

See Notes to Financial Statements. 

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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—93.0%   SHARES     VALUE  
ADVERTISING—0.4%            
Magnite, Inc.*     60,701     $ 570,589  
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—4.7%            
HEICO Corp.     22,868       3,856,460  
Hexcel Corp.     11,302       814,648  
Mercury Systems, Inc.*     39,485       1,882,250  
              6,553,358  
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—1.3%            
Capri Holdings Ltd.*     42,573       1,766,780  
APPAREL RETAIL—0.8%            
Aritzia, Inc.*     11,340       360,436  
Victoria’s Secret & Co.*     22,305       691,678  
              1,052,114  
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—23.6%            
ACI Worldwide, Inc.*     94,568       2,395,407  
AppFolio, Inc., Cl. A*     10,917       1,524,232  
Bill.com Holdings, Inc.*     19,937       1,531,361  
Blackbaud, Inc.*     31,325       2,172,545  
Blackline, Inc.*     30,962       1,724,893  
Everbridge, Inc.*     43,537       1,144,152  
Guidewire Software, Inc.*     17,630       1,343,230  
HubSpot, Inc.*     7,080       2,980,326  
Manhattan Associates, Inc.*     28,146       4,663,229  
Paycom Software, Inc.*     7,121       2,067,725  
Q2 Holdings, Inc.*     50,266       1,237,549  
SEMrush Holdings, Inc., Cl. A*     43,195       417,264  
Smartsheet, Inc., Cl. A*     33,059       1,351,121  
Sprout Social, Inc., Cl. A*     31,957       1,574,202  
SPS Commerce, Inc.*     31,850       4,691,505  
Vertex, Inc., Cl. A*     85,295       1,761,342  
              32,580,083  
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—0.5%            
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.     4,626       667,902  
BIOTECHNOLOGY—5.0%            
ADMA Biologics, Inc.*     216,166       724,156  
Alkermes PLC*     17,170       490,203  
Arcus Biosciences, Inc.*     17,775       317,284  
Avidity Biosciences, Inc.*     30,579       379,180  
Cabaletta Bio, Inc.*     84,268       874,702  
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.*     22,073       693,975  
Karuna Therapeutics, Inc.*     6,159       1,222,192  
MoonLake Immunotherapeutics, Cl. A*     19,481       414,945  
Morphic Holding, Inc.*     15,239       720,195  
RAPT Therapeutics, Inc.*     31,623       575,539  
Vaxcyte, Inc.*     10,891       466,461  
              6,878,832  
CONSUMER STAPLES MERCHANDISE RETAIL—3.3%            
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.*     59,413       4,537,371  
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—93.0% (CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE  
DIVERSIFIED SUPPORT SERVICES—0.4%            
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.     10,107     $ 578,019  
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT—0.5%            
Sunrun, Inc.*     33,174       697,981  
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—0.9%            
908 Devices, Inc.*     187,978       1,270,731  
FOOD DISTRIBUTORS—3.0%            
The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc.*     41,411       1,377,330  
US Foods Holding Corp.*     71,204       2,734,234  
              4,111,564  
FOOTWEAR—0.5%            
On Holding AG, Cl. A*     23,161       751,575  
HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTORS—0.2%            
PetIQ, Inc., Cl. A*     26,690       314,675  
HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT—10.4%            
Impulse Dynamics PLC, Class E*,@,(a)     532,406       1,756,940  
Inmode Ltd.*     38,658       1,440,397  
Insulet Corp.*     12,543       3,989,176  
Mesa Laboratories, Inc.     9,862       1,642,121  
Paragon 28, Inc.*     31,166       574,078  
QuidelOrtho Corp.*     33,443       3,008,198  
Shockwave Medical, Inc.*     2,569       745,421  
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.*     31,294       1,238,616  
              14,394,947  
HEALTHCARE SERVICES—0.6%            
Guardant Health, Inc.*     12,950       292,152  
Privia Health Group, Inc.*     20,774       573,986  
              866,138  
HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES—0.8%            
Neogen Corp.*     63,197       1,088,252  
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY—1.8%            
Doximity, Inc., Cl. A*     7,994       293,780  
Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A*     11,893       2,129,798  
              2,423,578  
HOMEBUILDING—0.5%            
Skyline Champion Corp.*     10,022       743,332  
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & SUPPLIES & COMPONENTS—0.7%            
Gates Industrial Corp., PLC*     70,532       950,066  
INTERACTIVE HOME ENTERTAINMENT—1.3%            
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.*     15,032       1,868,327  
INTERACTIVE MEDIA & SERVICES—0.8%            
Bumble, Inc., Cl. A*     29,540       537,924  
Tripadvisor, Inc.*     35,007       620,674  
              1,158,598  
LEISURE FACILITIES—1.3%            
Planet Fitness, Inc., Cl. A*     21,959       1,825,671  
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COMMON STOCKS—93.0% (CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE  
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—7.6%            
Akoya Biosciences, Inc.*     60,048     $ 417,934  
Bio-Techne Corp.     53,062       4,238,592  
CryoPort, Inc.*     53,174       1,118,781  
ICON PLC*     8,065       1,554,045  
MaxCyte, Inc.*     82,881       414,405  
NanoString Technologies, Inc.*     66,082       647,603  
Personalis, Inc.*     131,163       299,052  
Repligen Corp.*     11,971       1,815,163  
              10,505,575  
MANAGED HEALTHCARE—1.5%            
HealthEquity, Inc.*     38,844       2,076,212  
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—1.5%            
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*     30,308       2,054,276  
OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—1.0%            
ChampionX Corp.     34,020       921,261  
ProPetro Holding Corp.*     69,737       483,975  
              1,405,236  
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—4.0%            
Coterra Energy, Inc.     35,985       921,216  
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Cl. A     218,402       4,612,650  
              5,533,866  
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.3%            
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.*     23,109       652,829  
Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cl. A*     7,228       714,560  
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc.*     10,831       407,246  
              1,774,635  
REGIONAL BANKS—0.8%            
Webster Financial Corp.     28,756       1,072,599  
RESEARCH & CONSULTING SERVICES—0.4%            
LegalZoom.com, Inc.*     63,116       592,028  
RESTAURANTS—6.4%            
Kura Sushi USA, Inc., Cl. A*     21,124       1,455,866  
Shake Shack, Inc., Cl. A*     34,063       1,866,993  
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.     35,034       1,180,295  
Wingstop, Inc.     21,370       4,276,351  
              8,779,505  
SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT—1.0%            
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.*     4,601       1,314,184  
SEMICONDUCTORS—0.7%            
Universal Display Corp.     6,881       918,338  
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—1.7%            
Balchem Corp.     18,022       2,368,091  
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—0.4%            
Rapid7, Inc.*     12,247       595,327  
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—0.3%            
Xometry, Inc., Cl. A*     27,198       377,780  
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COMMON STOCKS—93.0% (CONT.)   SHARES     VALUE  
TRANSACTION & PAYMENT PROCESSING SERVICES—1.1%            
DLocal Ltd., Cl. A*     73,293     $ 1,026,102  
Marqeta, Inc., Cl. A*     119,541       484,141  
              1,510,243  
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS            
 
(Cost $104,597,683)             128,528,378  
                 
PREFERRED STOCKS—3.6%   SHARES     VALUE  
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.0%            
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D*,@,(a),(b)     133,263        
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—3.6%            
Chime Financial, Inc., Series G*,@,(a)     114,399       4,920,301  
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS            
 
(Cost $8,501,200)             4,920,301  
                 
RIGHTS—0.3%   SHARES     VALUE  
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.3%            
Tolero CDR*,@,(a),(c)     528,559       354,135  
(Cost $285,725)             354,135  
                 
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—1.6%   SHARES     VALUE  
RETAIL—1.6%            
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.     113,894       2,233,461  
(Cost $1,874,378)             2,233,461  
                 
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE—1.2%         VALUE  
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—1.2%            
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. A*,@,(a),(b)             1,330,998  
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. B*,@,(a),(b)             341,341  
              1,672,339  
TOTAL SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE            
 
(Cost $1,600,000)             1,672,339  
Total Investments                
(Cost $116,858,986)     99.7 %   $ 137,708,614  
Affiliated Securities (Cost $2,199,684)             1,672,339  
Unaffiliated Securities (Cost $114,659,302)             136,036,275  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities     0.3 %     378,598  
NET ASSETS     100.0 %   $ 138,087,212  

 


(a) Security is valued in good faith at fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs pursuant to procedures established by the Valuation Designee (as defined in Note 2).

(b) Deemed an affiliate of the Fund in accordance with Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Note 11 - Affiliated Securities.

(c) Contingent Deferred Rights.

* Non-income producing security.
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 


@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. Sales or transfers of the investment may be restricted only to qualified buyers.
   
   
   
   
   
 
Security   Acquisition
Date(s)
    Acquisition
Cost
    % of net assets
(Acquisition
Date)
    Market
Value
    % of net assets
as of
4/30/2023
 
Chime Financial, Inc., Series G   8/24/21     $ 7,901,516       2.12 %   $ 4,920,301       3.56 %
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. A   10/2/20       1,275,000       0.49 %     1,330,998       0.96 %
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. B   12/16/20       325,000       0.11 %     341,341       0.25 %
Impulse Dynamics PLC, Class E   2/11/22       1,756,940       0.71 %     1,756,940       1.27 %
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D   2/6/15       599,684       0.10 %     0       0.00 %
Tolero CDR   2/6/17       285,725       0.16 %     354,135       0.26 %
Total  
                    $ 8,703,715       6.30 %

 

See Notes to Financial Statements. 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

   

Alger Capital

Appreciation

Institutional Fund

   

Alger Focus Equity

Fund

 
                 
ASSETS:                
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Identified cost below)* see accompanying schedules of investments   $ 2,037,339,170     $ 1,141,297,001  
Investments in affiliated securities, at value (Identified cost below)** see accompanying schedules of investments     3,210,054        
Cash and cash equivalents     29,962,921       25,489,480  
Foreign cash †     179,626       104,557  
Receivable for investment securities sold     10,046,207       8,489,828  
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold     1,887,916       717,658  
Dividends and interest receivable     772,236       315,984  
Receivable from Investment Manager     21,993        
Prepaid expenses     193,924       173,848  
Total Assets     2,083,614,047       1,176,588,356  
                 
LIABILITIES:                
Payable for investment securities purchased     21,787,613       14,868,081  
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed     9,979,821       584,281  
Due to Investment Manager           5,311  
Accrued investment advisory fees     1,366,725       486,769  
Accrued distribution fees     131,183       55,988  
Accrued shareholder servicing fees     301,861       9,115  
Accrued shareholder administrative fees     16,980       10,051  
Accrued administrative fees     46,696       25,743  
Accrued transfer agent fees     633,088       59,722  
Accrued fund accounting fees     55,383       30,113  
Accrued professional fees     30,159       21,991  
Accrued printing fees     27,611       39,308  
Accrued custodian fees     15,925       9,747  
Accrued trustee fees     6,268       1,864  
Accrued tax payable     558       600  
Accrued other expenses     523       501  
Total Liabilities     34,400,394       16,209,185  
NET ASSETS   $ 2,049,213,653     $ 1,160,379,171  
                 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:                
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share)     1,282,642,206       1,169,420,371  
Distributable earnings (Distributions in excess of earnings)     766,571,447       (9,041,200 )
NET ASSETS   $ 2,049,213,653     $ 1,160,379,171  
* Identified cost   $ 1,315,386,860 (a)   $ 891,110,791 (b)
** Identified cost   $ 3,075,000 (a)   $ 345,713 (b)
† Cost of foreign cash   $ 179,591     $ 104,539  

See Notes to Financial Statements.          

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

  

   

Alger Capital

Appreciation
Institutional Fund

   

Alger Focus Equity

Fund

 
                 
NET ASSETS BY CLASS:                
Class A   $     $ 83,652,629  
Class C   $     $ 48,743,002  
Class I   $ 1,126,701,411     $ 45,289,908  
Class R   $ 321,596,175     $  
Class Y   $ 358,405,928     $ 138,009,096  
Class Z   $     $ 844,684,536  
Class Z-2   $ 242,510,139     $  
                 
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6:                
Class A           1,986,164  
Class C           1,276,423  
Class I     39,071,155       1,066,689  
Class R     14,180,720        
Class Y     11,989,167       3,146,552  
Class Z           19,321,164  
Class Z-2     8,149,483        
                 
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:                
Class A — Net Asset Value Per Share Class A   $     $ 42.12  
Class A — Offering Price Per Share
(includes a 5.25% sales charge)
  $     $ 44.45  
Class C — Net Asset Value Per Share Class C   $     $ 38.19  
Class I — Net Asset Value Per Share Class I   $ 28.84     $ 42.46  
Class R — Net Asset Value Per Share Class R   $ 22.68     $  
Class Y — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Y   $ 29.89     $ 43.86  
Class Z — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Z   $     $ 43.72  
Class Z-2 — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Z-2   $ 29.76     $  

See Notes to Financial Statements.          

 


(a) At April 30, 2023, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $1,351,705,663, amounted to $688,843,561 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $751,010,821 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $62,167,260.

(b) At April 30, 2023, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $925,461,452, amounted to $215,835,549 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $260,622,774 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $44,787,225.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

   

Alger Mid Cap

Growth Institutional

Fund

   

Alger Small Cap

Growth Institutional

Fund

 
                 
ASSETS:                
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Identified cost below)* see accompanying schedules of investments   $ 56,416,690     $ 136,036,275  
Investments in affiliated securities, at value (Identified cost below)** see accompanying schedules of investments     810,469       1,672,339  
Cash and cash equivalents     1,640,177       750,092  
Receivable for investment securities sold     343,491       3,865,819  
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold     45,959       20,032  
Dividends and interest receivable     3,277       37,823  
Receivable from Investment Manager     785       321  
Prepaid expenses     31,496       57,730  
Total Assets     59,292,344       142,440,431  
                 
LIABILITIES:                
Payable for investment securities purchased     849,268       3,600,433  
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed     102,836       527,018  
Accrued investment advisory fees     36,074       101,495  
Accrued distribution fees     1,825       1,892  
Accrued shareholder servicing fees     9,697       15,728  
Accrued shareholder administrative fees     475       1,253  
Accrued administrative fees     1,305       3,446  
Accrued professional fees     26,036       25,603  
Accrued transfer agent fees     23,776       41,932  
Accrued fund accounting fees     8,002       9,351  
Accrued printing fees     5,562       18,316  
Accrued custodian fees     3,316       2,637  
Accrued trustee fees     119       452  
Accrued tax payable     848       990  
Accrued other expenses     3,835       2,673  
Total Liabilities     1,072,974       4,353,219  
NET ASSETS   $ 58,219,370     $ 138,087,212  
                 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:                
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share)     76,782,163       138,415,104  
Distributable earnings (Distributions in excess of earnings)     (18,562,793 )     (327,892 )
NET ASSETS   $ 58,219,370     $ 138,087,212  
* Identified cost   $ 50,895,447 (a)   $ 114,659,302 (b)
** Identified cost   $ 1,522,040 (a)   $ 2,199,684 (b)

See Notes to Financial Statements.          

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

   

Alger Mid Cap

Growth Institutional

Fund

   

Alger Small Cap

Growth Institutional

Fund

 
                 
NET ASSETS BY CLASS:                
Class I   $ 43,171,369     $ 71,140,217  
Class R   $ 4,487,707     $ 4,567,866  
Class Z-2   $ 10,560,294     $ 62,379,129  
                 
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6:                
Class I     2,392,677       4,851,557  
Class R     324,035       449,086  
Class Z-2     563,652       4,146,598  
                 
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:                
Class I — Net Asset Value Per Share Class I   $ 18.04     $ 14.66  
Class R — Net Asset Value Per Share Class R   $ 13.85     $ 10.17  
Class Z-2 — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Z-2   $ 18.74     $ 15.04  

See Notes to Financial Statements.          

 


(a) At April 30, 2023, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $53,092,277, amounted to $4,134,882 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $7,101,147 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $2,966,265.

(b) At April 30, 2023, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $118,040,524, amounted to $19,668,090 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $44,280,818 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $24,612,728.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

Statements of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Alger Capital
Appreciation
Institutional Fund
    Alger Focus Equity
Fund
 
                 
INCOME:                
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes*)   $ 7,508,883     $ 3,976,157  
Interest     729,200​       825,994  
Total Income     8,238,083       4,802,151  
                 
EXPENSES:                
Investment advisory fees — Note 3(a)     8,266,363​       2,781,929​  
Distribution fees — Note 3(c)                
Class A           ​93,997  
Class C           ​226,616  
Class R     ​774,618       ​—  
Shareholder servicing fees — Note 3(k)     ​1,826,636       ​53,469  
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f)     ​102,803       ​57,416  
Administration fees — Note 3(b)     ​282,710       ​147,121  
Transfer agent fees — Note 3(f)     ​607,319       ​120,966  
Fund accounting fees     ​143,455       ​86,184  
Professional fees     ​80,571       ​45,099  
Registration fees     ​54,980       ​54,665  
Trustee fees — Note 3(g)     ​52,772       ​26,007  
Custodian fees     ​36,404       ​24,705  
Printing fees     ​33,415       ​34,840  
Other expenses     ​102,453       ​54,822  
Total Expenses     12,364,499​       3,807,836  
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a)     (​273,245 )     (​34,232 )
Net Expenses     12,091,254       3,773,604  
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)     (​3,853,171 )     1,028,547​  
                 
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:                
Net realized gain (loss) on unaffiliated investments     ​89,687,665       (​38,282,527 )
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions     ​476       (​10,121 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation on unaffiliated investments     101,473,329​       153,475,657​  
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on affiliated investments     (​42,066 )     —​  
Net change in unrealized appreciation on foreign currency     22,517​       10,634​  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency     191,141,921​       115,193,643​  
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 187,288,750     $ 116,222,190  
* Foreign withholding taxes   $ 82,002     $ 23,198  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

Statements of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

    Alger Mid Cap Growth
Institutional Fund
    Alger Small Cap
Growth Institutional
Fund
 
                 
INCOME:                
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes*)   $ 184,516     $ 318,093  
Interest     36,160​       ​81,526  
Total Income     220,676​       399,619  
                 
EXPENSES:                
Investment advisory fees — Note 3(a)     216,650​       657,602​  
Distribution fees — Note 3(c)                
Class R     ​10,800       ​11,543  
Shareholder servicing fees — Note 3(k)     ​58,058       ​99,444  
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f)     ​2,851       ​8,119  
Administration fees — Note 3(b)     ​7,839       ​22,326  
Fund accounting fees     ​29,948       ​33,947  
Professional fees     ​25,976       ​27,985  
Transfer agent fees — Note 3(f)     ​21,633       ​45,213  
Registration fees     ​8,357       ​24,512  
Custodian fees     ​4,737       ​4,089  
Printing fees     ​1,501       ​15,790  
Trustee fees — Note 3(g)     ​1,375       ​4,076  
Interest expenses     ​94       ​1,267  
Other expenses     ​11,941       ​15,999  
Total Expenses     401,760​       971,912  
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a)     (​5,665 )     (​12,416 )
Net Expenses     396,095​       959,496  
NET INVESTMENT LOSS     (​175,419 )     (​559,877 )
                 
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:                
Net realized (loss) on unaffiliated investments     (​3,432,321 )     (​16,301,576 )
Net realized (loss) on foreign currency transactions     (​981 )     (​8,756 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation on unaffiliated investments     6,613,545​       12,499,513​  
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on affiliated investments     (​11,097 )     (​22,603 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation on foreign currency     215​       —​  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency     3,169,361​       (​3,833,422 )
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 2,993,942     $ (4,393,299 )
* Foreign withholding taxes   $ 2,331     $ 1,750  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)

 

 


  Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund  
    For the
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2023
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
                 
Net investment loss   $ (3,853,171 )   $ (11,851,168 )
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency     89,688,141​       65,530,517​  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency     101,453,780​       (​1,385,535,226 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     187,288,750​       (​1,331,855,877 )
                 
Dividends and distributions to shareholders:                
Class I     (​42,396,053 )     (​363,087,549 )
Class R     (​13,940,465 )     (​104,193,164 )
Class Y     (​12,156,522 )     (​107,008,462 )
Class Z-2     (​8,874,519 )     (​98,406,277 )
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders     (​77,367,559 )     (​672,695,452 )
             
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions:            
Class I   (​148,595,055 )   ​14,863,696  
Class R   (​6,917,916 )   ​47,593,993  
Class Y   (​38,194,372 )   ​2,173,418  
Class Z-2   (​60,419,679 )   (​52,701,947 )
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions — Note 6   (​254,127,022 )   11,929,160​  
Total decrease   (​144,205,831 )   (​1,992,622,169 )
             
Net Assets:            
Beginning of period   ​2,193,419,484     4,186,041,653​  
END OF PERIOD   $ 2,049,213,653     $ 2,193,419,484  
See Notes to Financial Statements.                
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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

    Alger Focus Equity Fund  
    For the
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2023
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
                 
Net investment income   $ 1,028,547     $ 597,130  
Net realized loss on investments, redemption in-kind and foreign currency     (​38,292,648 )     (​134,060,847 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency     153,486,291​       (​402,438,177 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     116,222,190​       (​535,901,894 )
                 
Dividends and distributions to shareholders:                
Class A     (​46,071 )     (​14,410,192 )
Class C     —​       (​9,232,177 )
Class I     (​25,869 )     (​9,193,544 )
Class Y     (​117,730 )     (​23,615,638 )
Class Z     (​715,778 )     (​141,604,729 )
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders     (​905,448 )     (​198,056,280 )
                 
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions:                
Class A     4,694,202​       ​4,544,150  
Class C     (​1,030,513 )     ​7,434,543  
Class I     (​3,844,389 )     (​1,308,388 )
Class Y     (​2,154,114 )     ​20,978,234  
Class Z     (​3,367,923 )     ​123,710,295  
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions — Note 6     (​5,702,737 )     155,358,834​  
Total increase (decrease)     109,614,005​       (​578,599,340 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of period     ​1,050,765,166       1,629,364,506​  
END OF PERIOD   $ 1,160,379,171     $ 1,050,765,166  
See Notes to Financial Statements.                
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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

    Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund  
    For the
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2023
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
                 
Net investment loss   $ (175,419 )   $ (641,660 )
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency     (​3,433,302 )     (​18,406,649 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency     6,602,663​       (​25,710,492 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     2,993,942​       (​44,758,801 )
                 
Dividends and distributions to shareholders:                
Class I     —​       (​33,226,128 )
Class R     —​       (​3,288,321 )
Class Z-2     —​       (​10,135,108 )
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders     —​       (​46,649,557 )
                 
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions:                
Class I     (​1,512,037 )     22,295,011​  
Class R     (​9,183 )     3,055,134​  
Class Z-2     (​708,258 )     5,321,195​  
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions — Note 6     (​2,229,478 )     30,671,340​  
Total increase (decrease)     764,464​       (​60,737,018 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of period     57,454,906​       118,191,924​  
END OF PERIOD   $ 58,219,370     $ 57,454,906  
See Notes to Financial Statements.                
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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 


  Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund  
    For the
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2023
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
                 
Net investment loss   $ (559,877 )   $ (1,984,300 )
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency     (​16,310,332 )     (​2,404,384 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     12,476,910​       (​130,908,110 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations     (​4,393,299 )     (​135,296,794 )
                 
Dividends and distributions to shareholders:                
Class I     —​       (​28,859,482 )
Class R     —​       (​2,153,880 )
Class Z-2     —​       (​26,627,936 )
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders     —​       (​57,641,298 )
                 
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions:                
Class I     (​7,609,288 )     (​5,332,357 )
Class R     (​76,432 )     ​1,128,070  
Class Z-2     (​21,596,786 )     ​8,441,346  
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions — Note 6     (​29,282,506 )     4,237,059​  
Total decrease     (​33,675,805 )     (​188,701,033 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of period     171,763,017​       360,464,050​  
END OF PERIOD   $ 138,087,212     $ 171,763,017  
See Notes to Financial Statements.                
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

 

Alger Capital Appreciation                  
Institutional Fund   Class I
    Six months
ended
4/30/2023(i)

  Year ended
10/31/2022
    Year ended
10/31/2021
    Year ended
10/31/2020
    Year ended
10/31/2019
    Year ended
10/31/2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 27.32     $ 50.16     $ 43.16     $ 35.43     $ 34.51     $ 33.96  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment loss(ii)     (0.06 )     (0.15 )     (0.29 )     (0.14 )     (0.07 )     (0.05 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.56       (14.69 )     14.23       11.44       4.54       2.79  
Total from investment operations     2.50       (14.84 )     13.94       11.30       4.47       2.74  
Distributions from net realized gains     (0.98 )     (8.00 )     (6.94 )     (3.57 )     (3.55 )     (2.19 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 28.84     $ 27.32     $ 50.16     $ 43.16     $ 35.43     $ 34.51  
Total return     9.57 %     (34.91 )%     35.72 %     34.58 %     15.20 %     8.46 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted)   $ 1,126,701     $ 1,213,736     $ 2,313,493     $ 2,105,435     $ 2,028,574     $ 2,259,000  
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     1.23 %     1.16 %     1.12 %     1.13 %     1.16 %     1.15 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets                                   (iii)
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     1.23 %     1.16 %     1.12 %     1.13 %     1.16 %     1.15 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (0.43 )%     (0.45 )%     (0.63 )%     (0.36 )%     (0.21 )%     (0.16 )%
Portfolio turnover rate     56.95 %     106.51 %     78.70 %     83.95 %     80.36 %     64.77 %

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(iii) Amount was less than 0.005% per share.
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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

  

Alger Capital Appreciation                  
Institutional Fund   Class R
    Six months
ended
4/30/2023(i)

  Year ended
10/31/2022
    Year ended
10/31/2021
    Year ended
10/31/2020
    Year ended
10/31/2019
    Year ended
10/31/2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 21.74     $ 41.74     $ 37.10     $ 31.05     $ 30.83     $ 30.70  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment loss(ii)     (0.09 )     (0.24 )     (0.41 )     (0.26 )     (0.20 )     (0.19 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.01       (11.76 )     11.99       9.88       3.97       2.51  
Total from investment operations     1.92       (12.00 )     11.58       9.62       3.77       2.32  
Distributions from net realized gains     (0.98 )     (8.00 )     (6.94 )     (3.57 )     (3.55 )     (2.19 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 22.68     $ 21.74     $ 41.74     $ 37.10     $ 31.05     $ 30.83  
Total return     9.35 %     (35.20 )%     35.10 %     33.99 %     14.69 %     7.96 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted)   $ 321,596     $ 314,106     $ 553,283     $ 520,172     $ 525,018     $ 595,010  
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     1.67 %     1.59 %     1.56 %     1.58 %     1.61 %     1.59 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets                                   (iii)
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     1.67 %     1.59 %     1.56 %     1.58 %     1.61 %     1.59 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (0.87 )%     (0.88 )%     (1.07 )%     (0.80 )%     (0.67 )%     (0.60 )%
Portfolio turnover rate     56.95 %     106.51 %     78.70 %     83.95 %     80.36 %     64.77 %

See Notes to Financial Statements.

  


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(iii) Amount was less than 0.005% per share.
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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

  

Alger Capital Appreciation                  
Institutional Fund   Class Y
    Six months
ended
4/30/2023(i)

  Year ended
10/31/2022
    Year ended
10/31/2021
    Year ended
10/31/2020
    Year ended
10/31/2019
    Year ended
10/31/2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 28.22     $ 51.36     $ 43.91     $ 35.86     $ 34.75     $ 34.05  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment income (loss)(ii)     (iii)     (0.01 )     (0.13 )     (iii)     0.05       0.08  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.65       (15.13 )     14.52       11.62       4.61       2.81  
Total from investment operations     2.65       (15.14 )     14.39       11.62       4.66       2.89  
Distributions from net realized gains     (0.98 )     (8.00 )     (6.94 )     (3.57 )     (3.55 )     (2.19 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 29.89     $ 28.22     $ 51.36     $ 43.91     $ 35.86     $ 34.75  
Total return     9.80 %     (34.65 )%     36.19 %     35.10 %     15.69 %     8.90 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted)   $ 358,406     $ 375,693     $ 678,853     $ 484,362     $ 337,299     $ 166,778  
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     0.90 %     0.84 %     0.79 %     0.82 %     0.84 %     0.83 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets     (0.12 )%     (0.09 )%     (0.04 )%     (0.07 )%     (0.09 )%     (0.10 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.78 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.73 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets     0.02 %     (0.04 )%     (0.27 )%     (0.01 )%     0.14 %     0.22 %
Portfolio turnover rate     56.95 %     106.51 %     78.70 %     83.95 %     80.36 %     64.77 %

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(iii) Amount was less than $0.005 per share.
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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

 

Alger Capital Appreciation                  
Institutional Fund   Class Z-2
    Six months
ended
4/30/2023(i)

  Year ended
10/31/2022
    Year ended
10/31/2021
    Year ended
10/31/2020
    Year ended
10/31/2019
    Year ended
10/31/2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 28.11     $ 51.23     $ 43.83     $ 35.82     $ 34.74     $ 34.08  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment income (loss)(ii)     (0.01 )     (0.05 )     (0.14 )     (0.02 )     0.03       0.06  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2.64       (15.07 )     14.48       11.60       4.60       2.79  
Total from investment operations     2.63       (15.12 )     14.34       11.58       4.63       2.85  
Distributions from net realized gains     (0.98 )     (8.00 )     (6.94 )     (3.57 )     (3.55 )     (2.19 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 29.76     $ 28.11     $ 51.23     $ 43.83     $ 35.82     $ 34.74  
Total return     9.77 %     (34.70 )%     36.13 %     35.02 %     15.56 %     8.80 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted)   $ 242,510     $ 289,885     $ 640,412     $ 539,253     $ 464,636     $ 463,046  
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     0.90 %     0.84 %     0.79 %     0.82 %     0.83 %     0.82 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets     (0.05 )%                             (iii)
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.85 %     0.84 %     0.79 %     0.82 %     0.83 %     0.82 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets     (0.04 )%     (0.13 )%     (0.31 )%     (0.05 )%     0.10 %     0.16 %
Portfolio turnover rate     56.95 %     106.51 %     78.70 %     83.95 %     80.36 %     64.77 %

See Notes to Financial Statements.

  


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(iii) Amount was less than 0.005% per share.
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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

  

Alger Focus Equity Fund   Class A
    Six months
ended
4/30/2023(i)

  Year ended
10/31/2022
    Year ended
10/31/2021
    Year ended
10/31/2020
    Year ended
10/31/2019
    Year ended
10/31/2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 38.02     $ 65.10     $ 50.77     $ 37.33     $ 34.00     $ 31.74  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment loss(ii)     (0.01 )     (0.10 )     (0.25 )     (0.07 )     (iii)     (0.06 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     4.13       (19.02 )     17.97       14.29       4.95       3.55  
Total from investment operations     4.12       (19.12 )     17.72       14.22       4.95       3.49  
Dividends from net investment income     (0.02 )                 (0.02 )            
Distributions from net realized gains           (7.96 )     (3.39 )     (0.76 )     (1.62 )     (1.23 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 42.12     $ 38.02     $ 65.10     $ 50.77     $ 37.33     $ 34.00  
Total return(iv)     10.85 %     (33.34 )%     36.37 %     38.75 %     15.56 %     11.33 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted)   $ 83,653     $ 70,778     $ 118,641     $ 89,028     $ 53,533     $ 43,621  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.95 %     0.95 %     0.92 %     0.95 %     1.00 %     1.03 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (0.06 )%     (0.21 )%     (0.43 )%     (0.16 )%     (0.01 )%     (0.17 )%
Portfolio turnover rate     69.35 %     126.01 %(v)     107.82 %     99.52 %     134.50 %     135.54 %

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(iii) Amount was less than $0.005 per share.

(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

(v) Portfolio turnover excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind fund share transactions.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

  

Alger Focus Equity Fund   Class C
    Six months
ended
4/30/2023(i)

  Year ended
10/31/2022
    Year ended
10/31/2021
    Year ended
10/31/2020
    Year ended
10/31/2019
    Year ended
10/31/2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 34.58     $ 60.35     $ 47.63     $ 35.30     $ 32.47     $ 30.59  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment loss(ii)     (0.15 )     (0.41 )     (0.65 )     (0.38 )     (0.26 )     (0.31 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     3.76       (17.40 )     16.76       13.47       4.71       3.42  
Total from investment operations     3.61       (17.81 )     16.11       13.09       4.45       3.11  
Distributions from net realized gains           (7.96 )     (3.39 )     (0.76 )     (1.62 )     (1.23 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 38.19     $ 34.58     $ 60.35     $ 47.63     $ 35.30     $ 32.47  
Total return(iii)     10.44 %     (33.85 )%     35.33 %     37.73 %     14.68 %     10.51 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted)   $ 48,743     $ 45,186     $ 70,664     $ 57,067     $ 37,169     $ 26,366  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     1.73 %     1.70 %     1.68 %     1.71 %     1.75 %     1.80 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (0.83 )%     (0.96 )%     (1.19 )%     (0.91 )%     (0.77 )%     (0.93 )%
Portfolio turnover rate     69.35 %     126.01 %(iv)     107.82 %     99.52 %     134.50 %     135.54 %

See Notes to Financial Statements.

  


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

(iv) Portfolio turnover excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind fund share transactions.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

  

Alger Focus Equity Fund   Class I
    Six months
ended
4/30/2023(i)

  Year ended
10/31/2022
    Year ended
10/31/2021
    Year ended
10/31/2020
    Year ended
10/31/2019
    Year ended
10/31/2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 38.32     $ 65.54     $ 51.07     $ 37.56     $ 34.17     $ 31.88  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment income (loss)(ii)     (iii)     (0.07 )     (0.23 )     (0.03 )     0.01       (0.05 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     4.16       (19.19 )     18.09       14.37       5.00       3.57  
Total from investment operations     4.16       (19.26 )     17.86       14.34       5.01       3.52  
Dividends from net investment income     (0.02 )           (iii)     (0.07 )            
Distributions from net realized gains           (7.96 )     (3.39 )     (0.76 )     (1.62 )     (1.23 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 42.46     $ 38.32     $ 65.54     $ 51.07     $ 37.56     $ 34.17  
Total return(iv)     10.87 %     (33.33 )%     36.44 %     38.81 %     15.66 %     11.40 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted)   $ 45,290     $ 44,607     $ 77,895     $ 63,658     $ 68,705     $ 37,070  
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     0.92 %     0.91 %     0.89 %     0.93 %     0.96 %     1.02 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets                 (0.01 )%     (0.04 )%     (0.04 )%     (0.02 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.92 %     0.91 %     0.88 %     0.89 %     0.92 %     1.00 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets     (0.02 )%     (0.15 )%     (0.39 )%     (0.06 )%     0.04 %     (0.13 )%
Portfolio turnover rate     69.35 %     126.01 %(v)     107.82 %     99.52 %     134.50 %     135.54 %

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(iii) Amount was less than $0.005 per share.

(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

(v) Portfolio turnover excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind fund share transactions.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

  

Alger Focus Equity Fund   Class Y
    Six months
ended
4/30/2023(i)

  Year ended
10/31/2022
    Year ended
10/31/2021
    Year ended
10/31/2020
    Year ended
10/31/2019
    Year ended
10/31/2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 39.53     $ 67.15     $ 52.12     $ 38.29     $ 34.79     $ 32.33  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment income (loss)(ii)     0.06       0.08       (0.06 )     0.07       0.12       0.04  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     4.31       (19.74 )     18.50       14.65       5.08       3.65  
Total from investment operations     4.37       (19.66 )     18.44       14.72       5.20       3.69  
Dividends from net investment income     (0.04 )           (0.02 )     (0.13 )     (0.08 )      
Distributions from net realized gains           (7.96 )     (3.39 )     (0.76 )     (1.62 )     (1.23 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 43.86     $ 39.53     $ 67.15     $ 52.12     $ 38.29     $ 34.79  
Total return(iii)     11.06 %     (33.10 )%     36.84 %     39.17 %     15.97 %     11.78 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted)   $ 138,009     $ 126,406     $ 194,908     $ 121,688     $ 69,175     $ 57,880  
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     0.63 %     0.62 %     0.61 %     0.63 %     0.66 %     0.70 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets     (0.05 )%     (0.04 )%     (0.03 )%           (0.01 )%     (0.05 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.58 %     0.58 %     0.58 %     0.63 %     0.65 %     0.65 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets     0.32 %     0.16 %     (0.10 )%     0.16 %     0.34 %     0.11 %
Portfolio turnover rate     69.35 %     126.01 %(iv)     107.82 %     99.52 %     134.50 %     135.54 %

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

(iv) Portfolio turnover excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind fund share transactions.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

 

Alger Focus Equity Fund   Class Z  
    Six months                                        
    ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2023(i)
  10/31/2022     10/31/2021     10/31/2020     10/31/2019     10/31/2018  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 39.41     $ 67.00     $ 52.02     $ 38.21     $ 34.73     $ 32.28  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment income (loss)(ii)     0.05       0.06       (0.08 )     0.06       0.11       0.05  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     4.30       (19.69 )     18.47       14.64       5.07       3.63  
Total from investment operations     4.35       (19.63 )     18.39       14.70       5.18       3.68  
Dividends from net investment income     (0.04 )           (0.02 )     (0.13 )     (0.08 )      
Distributions from net realized gains           (7.96 )     (3.39 )     (0.76 )     (1.62 )     (1.23 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 43.72     $ 39.41     $ 67.00     $ 52.02     $ 38.21     $ 34.73  
Total return(iii)     11.04 %     (33.13 )%     36.81 %     39.20 %     15.93 %     11.74 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)   $ 844,685     $ 763,788     $ 1,167,256     $ 746,122     $ 351,530     $ 172,900  
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     0.63 %     0.62 %     0.61 %     0.63 %     0.66 %     0.71 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets                                   (0.02 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.63 %     0.62 %     0.61 %     0.63 %     0.66 %     0.69 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets     0.27 %     0.12 %     (0.13 )%     0.13 %     0.29 %     0.15 %
Portfolio turnover rate     69.35 %     126.01 %(iv)     107.82 %     99.52 %     134.50 %     135.54 %

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.

(iv) Portfolio turnover excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind fund share transactions.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

 

Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund   Class I
    Six months                                
    ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2023(i)
  10/31/2022     10/31/2021     10/31/2020     10/31/2019     10/31/2018  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 17.14     $ 50.80     $ 40.47     $ 31.04     $ 30.20     $ 28.65  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment loss(ii)     (0.06 )     (0.19 )     (0.45 )     (0.27 )     (0.21 )     (0.25 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.96       (13.62 )     16.11       12.27       3.03       1.80  
Total from investment operations     0.90       (13.81 )     15.66       12.00       2.82       1.55  
Distributions from net realized gains           (19.85 )     (5.33 )     (2.57 )     (1.98 )      
Net asset value, end of period   $ 18.04     $ 17.14     $ 50.80     $ 40.47     $ 31.04     $ 30.20  
Total return     5.25 %     (39.51 )%     41.08 %     41.71 %     10.76 %     5.44 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)   $ 43,171     $ 42,477     $ 85,297     $ 86,228     $ 73,274     $ 79,954  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     1.44 %     1.43 %     1.27 %     1.35 %     1.35 %     1.34 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (0.66 )%     (0.89 )%     (0.97 )%     (0.80 )%     (0.70 )%     (0.80 )%
Portfolio turnover rate     45.73 %     199.22 %     171.43 %     180.30 %     182.64 %     127.57 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                

 


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

 

Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund   Class R
    Six months                                
    ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2023(i)
  10/31/2022     10/31/2021     10/31/2020     10/31/2019     10/31/2018  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.19     $ 44.37     $ 36.07     $ 28.06     $ 27.64     $ 26.35  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment loss(ii)     (0.07 )     (0.22 )     (0.59 )     (0.36 )     (0.32 )     (0.36 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.73       (11.11 )     14.22       10.94       2.72       1.65  
Total from investment operations     0.66       (11.33 )     13.63       10.58       2.40       1.29  
Distributions from net realized gains           (19.85 )     (5.33 )     (2.57 )     (1.98 )      
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.85     $ 13.19     $ 44.37     $ 36.07     $ 28.06     $ 27.64  
Total return     5.00 %     (39.77 )%     40.42 %     41.03 %     10.24 %     4.90 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)   $ 4,488     $ 4,282     $ 7,426     $ 6,093     $ 7,952     $ 10,672  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     1.91 %     1.88 %     1.75 %     1.83 %     1.85 %     1.82 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (1.13 )%     (1.33 )%     (1.46 )%     (1.22 )%     (1.18 )%     (1.28 )%
Portfolio turnover rate     45.73 %     199.22 %     171.43 %     180.30 %     182.64 %     127.57 %
See Notes to Financial Statements.                                                

 


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

 

Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund   Class Z-2
    Six months                                
    ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2023(i)
  10/31/2022     10/31/2021     10/31/2020     10/31/2019     10/31/2018  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 17.76     $ 51.68     $ 40.99     $ 31.31     $ 30.36     $ 28.72  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment loss(ii)     (0.02 )     (0.10 )     (0.32 )     (0.16 )     (0.12 )     (0.17 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     1.00       (13.97 )     16.34       12.41       3.05       1.81  
Total from investment operations     0.98       (14.07 )     16.02       12.25       2.93       1.64  
Distributions from net realized gains           (19.85 )     (5.33 )     (2.57 )     (1.98 )      
Net asset value, end of period   $ 18.74     $ 17.76     $ 51.68     $ 40.99     $ 31.31     $ 30.36  
Total return     5.52 %     (39.24 )%     41.50 %     42.18 %     11.08 %     5.74 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)   $ 10,560     $ 10,696     $ 25,469     $ 17,452     $ 12,409     $ 11,316  
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     1.10 %     1.09 %     0.97 %     1.05 %     1.09 %     1.08 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets     (0.11 )%     (0.10 )%           (0.01 )%     (0.04 )%     (0.03 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.99 %     0.99 %     0.97 %     1.04 %     1.05 %     1.05 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (0.22 )%     (0.46 )%     (0.68 )%     (0.48 )%     (0.40 )%     (0.53 )%
Portfolio turnover rate     45.73 %     199.22 %     171.43 %     180.30 %     182.64 %     127.57 %

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

 

Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund   Class I  
    Six months                                
    ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2023(i)
  10/31/2022     10/31/2021     10/31/2020     10/31/2019     10/31/2018  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.10     $ 31.70     $ 25.77     $ 21.49     $ 22.53     $ 20.52  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment loss(ii)     (0.06 )     (0.19 )     (0.32 )     (0.24 )     (0.25 )     (0.22 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (0.38 )     (11.05 )     7.80       8.32       1.95       2.81  
Total from investment operations     (0.44 )     (11.24 )     7.48       8.08       1.70       2.59  
Dividends from net investment income                       (0.03 )            
Distributions from net realized gains           (5.36 )     (1.55 )     (3.77 )     (2.74 )     (0.58 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.66     $ 15.10     $ 31.70     $ 25.77     $ 21.49     $ 22.53  
Total return     (2.85 )%     (40.86 )%     29.64 %     44.12 %     10.20 %     12.96 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)   $ 71,140     $ 80,965     $ 180,795     $ 152,183     $ 95,853     $ 132,526  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     1.35 %     1.30 %     1.24 %     1.30 %     1.35 %     1.32 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (0.86 )%     (1.04 )%     (1.04 )%     (1.10 )%     (1.16 )%     (1.00 )%
Portfolio turnover rate     11.88 %     14.95 %     41.10 %     23.78 %     14.93 %     28.20 %

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

 

Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund   Class R
    Six months                                
    ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2023(i)
  10/31/2022     10/31/2021     10/31/2020     10/31/2019     10/31/2018  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 10.50     $ 24.00     $ 19.92     $ 17.48     $ 18.97     $ 17.44  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment loss(ii)     (0.07 )     (0.19 )     (0.35 )     (0.27 )     (0.28 )     (0.27 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (0.26 )     (7.95 )     5.98       6.48       1.53       2.38  
Total from investment operations     (0.33 )     (8.14 )     5.63       6.21       1.25       2.11  
Distributions from net realized gains           (5.36 )     (1.55 )     (3.77 )     (2.74 )     (0.58 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 10.17     $ 10.50     $ 24.00     $ 19.92     $ 17.48     $ 18.97  
Total return     (3.14 )%     (41.11 )%     29.02 %     43.38 %     9.67 %     12.48 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)   $ 4,568     $ 4,791     $ 9,751     $ 9,940     $ 8,690     $ 9,238  
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     1.81 %     1.73 %     1.73 %     1.80 %     1.81 %     1.77 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (1.32 )%     (1.47 )%     (1.51 )%     (1.58 )%     (1.63 )%     (1.44 )%
Portfolio turnover rate     11.88 %     14.95 %     41.10 %     23.78 %     14.93 %     28.20 %

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)

 

 

Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund   Class Z-2
    Six months                                
    ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended  
    4/30/2023(i)
  10/31/2022     10/31/2021     10/31/2020     10/31/2019     10/31/2018  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.47     $ 32.23     $ 26.10     $ 21.76     $ 22.70     $ 20.60  
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                                
Net investment loss(ii)     (0.04 )     (0.14 )     (0.24 )     (0.18 )     (0.17 )     (0.15 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     (0.39 )     (11.26 )     7.92       8.42       1.97       2.83  
Total from investment operations     (0.43 )     (11.40 )     7.68       8.24       1.80       2.68  
Dividends from net investment income                       (0.13 )            
Distributions from net realized gains           (5.36 )     (1.55 )     (3.77 )     (2.74 )     (0.58 )
Net asset value, end of period   $ 15.04     $ 15.47     $ 32.23     $ 26.10     $ 21.76     $ 22.70  
Total return     (2.71 )%     (40.65 )%     30.05 %     44.55 %     10.61 %     13.35 %
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                                                
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)   $ 62,379     $ 86,007     $ 169,918     $ 98,954     $ 47,863     $ 49,552  
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets     1.02 %     0.98 %     0.94 %     0.99 %     1.02 %     1.00 %
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets     (0.03 )%                 (0.01 )%     (0.03 )%     (0.01 )%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets     0.99 %     0.98 %     0.94 %     0.98 %     0.99 %     0.99 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (0.50 )%     (0.71 )%     (0.76 )%     (0.79 )%     (0.81 )%     (0.66 )%
Portfolio turnover rate     11.88 %     14.95 %     41.10 %     23.78 %     14.93 %     28.20 %

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 


(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.

(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 1 — General:

 

The Alger Institutional Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end registered investment company organized as a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Trust qualifies as an investment company as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification 946 – Financial Services – Investment Companies. The Trust operates as a series company currently offering an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest in four series – Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund, Alger Focus Equity Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund and Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund (collectively, the “Funds” or individually, each a “Fund”). The Funds normally invest primarily in equity securities and each has an investment objective of long-term capital appreciation.

 

Each Fund offers one or more of the following share classes: Class A, C, I, R, Y, Z and Z-2. Class A shares are generally subject to an initial sales charge while Class C shares are generally subject to a deferred sales charge. Class I, R, Y, Z and Z-2 shares are generally sold to institutional investors and are sold without an initial or deferred sales charge and Class Y, Z and Z-2 shares are generally subject to a minimum initial investment of $500,000. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on the fifth business day of the month following the eighth anniversary of the purchase date of a shareholder’s Class C shares, without the imposition of any sales load, fee or other charge. Class C shares held at certain dealers may not convert to Class A shares or may be converted on a different schedule. At conversion, a proportionate amount of shares representing reinvested dividends and distributions will also be converted into Class A shares. Effective August 27, 2019, Class C shares were closed to direct shareholders and are only available for purchase through certain financial intermediaries and group retirement plan recordkeeping platforms. Each class has identical rights to assets and earnings, except that each share class bears the pro rata allocation of the Fund’s expenses other than a class expense (not including advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the Fund’s assets).

 

NOTE 2 — Significant Accounting Policies:

 

(a) Investment Valuation: The Funds value their financial instruments at fair value using independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). Investments held by the Funds are valued on each day the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) is open, as of the close of the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time).

 

The Board has designated, pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), the Funds’ investment adviser, Fred Alger Management, LLC (“Alger Management” or the “Investment Manager”) as its valuation designee (the “Valuation Designee”) to make fair value determinations subject to the Board’s review and oversight. The Valuation Designee has established a Valuation Committee (“Committee”) comprised of representatives of the Investment Manager and officers of the Funds to assist in performing the duties and responsibilities of the Valuation Designee.

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

The Valuation Designee has established valuation processes including but not limited to: (i) making fair value determinations when market quotations for financial instruments are not readily available in accordance with valuation policies and procedures adopted by the Board; (ii) assessing and managing material risks associated with fair valuation determinations; (iii) selecting, applying and testing fair valuation methodologies; and (iv) overseeing and evaluating pricing services used by the Funds. The Valuation Designee regularly reports its fair valuation determinations and related valuation information to the Board. The Committee generally meets quarterly and on an as-needed basis to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the valuation policies and procedures in accordance with the requirements of Rule 2a-5.

 

Investments in money market funds and short-term securities held by the Funds having a remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost which approximates market value.

 

Equity securities, including traded rights, warrants and option contracts for which valuation information is readily available, are valued at the last quoted sales price or official closing price on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded as reported by an independent pricing service. In the absence of quoted sales, such securities are generally valued at the bid price or, in the absence of a recent bid price, the equivalent as obtained from one or more of the major market makers for the securities to be valued.

 

Securities in which the Funds invest may be traded in foreign markets that close before the close of the NYSE. Developments that occur between the close of the foreign markets and the close of the NYSE may result in adjustments to the closing foreign prices to reflect what the Valuation Designee, through its Committee, believes to be the fair value of these securities as of the close of the NYSE. The Funds may also fair value securities in other situations, for example, when a particular foreign market is closed but the Funds are open.

 

FASB Accounting Standards Codification 820 – Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) defines fair value as the price that the Funds would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. ASC 820 established a three-tier hierarchy to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Funds. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Funds’ own assumptions based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.

 


Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

 


Level 2 – significant other observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, amortized cost, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 


Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The Funds’ valuation techniques are generally consistent with either the market or the income approach to fair value. The market approach considers prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets to measure fair value. The income approach converts future amounts to a current, or discounted, single amount. These fair value measurements are determined on the basis of the value indicated by current market expectations about such future events. Inputs for Level 1 include exchange-listed prices and broker quotes in an active market. Inputs for Level 2 include the last trade price in the case of a halted security, an exchange-listed price which has been adjusted for fair value factors, and prices of closely related securities. Additional Level 2 inputs include an evaluated price which is based upon a compilation of observable market information such as spreads for fixed income and preferred securities. Inputs for Level 3 include, but are not limited to, revenue multiples, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) multiples, discount rates, time to exit and the probabilities of success of certain outcomes. Such unobservable market information may be obtained from a company’s financial statements and from industry studies, market data, and market indicators such as benchmarks and indexes. Because of the inherent uncertainty and often limited markets for restricted securities, the valuations assigned to such securities by the Funds may significantly differ from the valuations that would have been assigned by the Funds had there been an active market for such securities.

 

(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include U.S. dollars, foreign cash and overnight time deposits.

 

(c) Securities Transactions and Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recognized on the accrual basis.

 

Premiums and discounts on debt securities purchased are amortized or accreted over the lives of the respective securities.

 

(d) Foreign Currency Transactions: The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange on the valuation date. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses from the disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the trade dates and settlement dates of security transactions, and the difference between the amount of net investment income accrued and the U.S. dollar amount actually received. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are included in realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying Statements of Operations.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

(e) Dividends to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions payable to shareholders are recorded by the Funds on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income, if available, and distributions from net realized gains, offset by any loss carryforward, are declared and paid annually after the end of the fiscal year in which earned.

 

Each share class is treated separately in determining the amount of dividends from net investment income payable to holders of its shares.

 

The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax rules. Therefore, the source of a Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from, or in excess of, net investment income, net realized gain on investment transactions, or return of capital, depending on the type of book/tax differences that may exist. Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences. Reclassifications result primarily from the differences in tax treatment of net operating losses, passive foreign investment companies, and foreign currency transactions. The reclassifications are done annually at year-end and have no impact on the net asset values of the Funds and are designed to present each Fund’s capital accounts on a tax basis.

 

(f) Federal Income Taxes: It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code Subchapter M applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Provided that the Funds maintain such compliance, no federal income tax provision is required. Each Fund is treated as a separate entity for the purpose of determining such compliance.

 

FASB Accounting Standards Codification 740 – Income Taxes (“ASC 740”) requires the Funds to measure and recognize in their financial statements the benefit of a tax position taken (or expected to be taken) on an income tax return if such position will more likely than not be sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the position. No tax years are currently under investigation. The Funds file income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction, as well as the New York State and New York City jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on the Funds’ tax returns remains open for the tax years 2019-2022. Management does not believe there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability.

 

(g) Allocation Methods: The Trust accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each Fund. Expenses directly attributable to each Fund are charged to that Fund’s operations; expenses which are applicable to all Funds are allocated among them based on net assets. Income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and expenses of each Fund are allocated among the Fund’s classes based on relative net assets, with the exception of distribution fees, transfer agency fees, and shareholder servicing and related fees.

 

(h) Estimates: These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require using estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts therein. These unaudited interim financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of results for the interim period. Actual results may differ from those estimates. All such estimates are of a normal recurring nature.

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NOTE 3 — Investment Advisory Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

 

(a) Investment Advisory Fees: Fees incurred by each Fund, pursuant to the provisions of the Trust’s Investment Advisory Agreement with the Investment Manager, are payable monthly and computed based on the following rates. The actual rate paid as a percentage of average daily net assets, for the six months ended April 30, 2023, is set forth below under the heading “Actual Rate”:

 

    Tier 1     Tier 2     Tier 3     Tier 4     Tier 5     Actual Rate  

Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund(a)

    0.81 %     0.65 %     0.60 %     0.55 %     0.45 %     0.80 %

Alger Focus Equity Fund(b)

    0.52 %                             0.52 %

Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund(c)

    0.76 %     0.70 %                       0.76 %

Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund(c)

    0.81 %     0.75 %                       0.81 %

 

(a) Tier 1 rate is paid on assets up to $2 billion, Tier 2 rate is paid on assets between $2 billion and $3 billion, Tier 3 rate is paid on assets between $3 billion and $4 billion, Tier 4 rate is paid on assets between $4 billion and $5 billion, and Tier 5 rate is paid on assets in excess of $5 billion.

(b) Tier 1 rate is paid on all assets.

(c) Tier 1 rate is paid on assets up to $1 billion and Tier 2 rate is paid on assets in excess of $1 billion.

 

Alger Management has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse Fund expenses (excluding custody fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend expense on short sales, net borrowing costs, interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses, to the extent applicable) through February 28, 2025 to the extent necessary to limit other expenses and any other applicable share class-specific expenses to the rates, based on average daily net assets, as listed in the table on the next page.

 

Prior to April 1, 2023, and prior to February 28, 2023 for Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund, Alger Management had contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse Fund expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend expense on short sales, borrowing costs, interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses, if applicable) for certain Funds in order for the total annual fund operating expenses to not exceed certain rates, based on average net assets.

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                                              FEES WAIVED /  
                                              REIMBURSED  
                                              FOR THE SIX  
    CLASS   MONTHS ENDED  
    A     C     I     R     Y     Z     Z-2     APRIL 30, 2023  

Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund

                            0.03 %(a)           0.05 %(b)   $ 273,245  
Alger Focus Equity Fund                             0.06 %(c)     0.11 %(d)           34,232  

Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund

                                        0.23 %(e)     5,665  

Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund

                                        0.18 %(f)     12,416  

 

(a) Prior to February 28, 2023, total annual fund operating expenses for Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund, Class Y shares, could not exceed 0.75%.

(b) Prior to February 28, 2023, total annual fund operating expenses for Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund, Class Z-2 shares, could not exceed 0.85%.

(c) Prior to April 1, 2023, total annual fund operating expenses for Alger Focus Equity Fund, Class Y shares, could not exceed 0.58%.

(d) Prior to April 1, 2023, total annual fund operating expenses for Alger Focus Equity Fund, Class Z shares, could not exceed 0.63%.

(e) Prior to April 1, 2023, total annual fund operating expenses for Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund, Class Z-2 shares, could not exceed 0.99%.

(f) Prior to April 1, 2023, total annual fund operating expenses for Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund, Class Z-2 shares, could not exceed 0.99%.

 

Alger Management may recoup any fees waived or expenses reimbursed pursuant to the contract; however, a Fund will only make repayments to the Investment Manager if such repayment does not cause a Fund’s expense ratio after the repayment is taken into account, to exceed both (i) the expense cap in place at the time such amounts were waived or reimbursed, and (ii) a Fund’s current expense cap. Such recoupment is limited to two years from the date the amount is initially waived or reimbursed. For the period ended April 30, 2023, the recoupment made by the Alger Focus Equity Fund to the Investment Manager was $5,311.

 

(b) Administration Fees: Fees incurred by each Fund, pursuant to the provisions of the Trust's Fund Administration Agreement with Alger Management, are payable monthly and computed based on the average daily net assets of each Fund at the annual rate of 0.0275%.

 

(c) Distribution Fees:

Class A Shares: The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan pursuant to which Class A shares of Alger Focus Equity Fund pay Fred Alger & Company, LLC, the Trust’s distributor and an affiliate of the Investment Manager (the “Distributor” or “Alger LLC”) a fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the respective average daily net assets of the Class A shares of the Fund to compensate Alger LLC for its activities and expenses incurred in distributing and/or administering the share class and/or shareholder servicing. The fees paid may be more or less than the expenses incurred by Alger LLC.

 

Class C Shares: The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan pursuant to which Class C shares of Alger Focus Equity Fund pays Alger LLC a fee at the annual rate of 1% of the average daily net assets of the Class C shares of the Fund to compensate Alger LLC for its activities and expenses incurred in distributing and/or servicing the Class C shares. The fees paid may be more or less than the expenses incurred by Alger LLC.

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Class R Shares: The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan pursuant to which Class R shares of each Fund issuing such shares pays Alger LLC a fee at the annual rate of 0.50% of the respective average daily net assets of the Class R shares of the designated Fund to compensate Alger LLC for its activities and expenses incurred in distributing the Class R shares. The fees paid may be more or less than the expenses incurred by the Distributor.

 

(d) Sales Charges: Sales of shares of the Funds may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges. The contingent deferred sales charges are used by Alger LLC to offset distribution expenses previously incurred. Sales charges do not represent expenses of the Trust. For the six months ended April 30, 2023, contingent deferred sales charges imposed, all of which were retained by Alger LLC, were as follows:

 

   

CONTINGENT

DEFERRED SALES

CHARGES

 
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund   $ 1,618  

 

(e) Brokerage Commissions: During the six months ended April 30, 2023, Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund, Alger Focus Equity Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund and Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund paid Alger LLC commissions of $201,118, $97,771, $1,877 and $21,623, respectively, in connection with securities transactions.

 

(f) Shareholder Administrative Fees: The Trust has entered into a Shareholder Administrative Services Agreement with Alger Management to compensate Alger Management for its liaising with, and providing administrative oversight of, the Trust’s transfer agent, and for other related services. The Funds compensate Alger Management at the annual rate of 0.0165% of their respective average daily net assets for the Class A and Class C shares and 0.01% of their respective average daily net assets for the Class I, Class R, Class Y, Class Z and Class Z-2 shares for these services.

 

Alger Management makes payments to intermediaries that provide sub-accounting services to omnibus accounts invested in the Funds. A portion of the fees paid by Alger Management to intermediaries that provide sub-accounting services are charged back to the appropriate Fund, subject to certain limitations, as approved by the Board. For the six months ended April 30, 2023, Alger Management charged back to Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund, Alger Focus Equity Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund, and Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund, $431,971, $34,026, $16,599 and $23,532, respectively, for these services, which are included in the transfer agent fees in the accompanying Statements of Operations.

 

(g) Trustee Fees: Each trustee who is not an “interested person” of the Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act (“Independent Trustee”), receives a fee of $156,000 per annum, paid pro rata based on net assets by each fund in the Alger Fund Complex, plus travel expenses incurred for attending board meetings. The term “Alger Fund Complex” refers to the Trust, The Alger Funds, The Alger Funds II, The Alger Portfolios, Alger Global Focus Fund and The Alger ETF Trust, each of which is a registered investment company managed by Alger Management. The Independent Trustee appointed as Chairman of the Board receives additional compensation of $22,000 per annum paid pro rata based on net assets by each fund in the Alger Fund Complex. Additionally, each member of the Audit Committee receives a fee of $13,000 per annum, paid pro rata based on net assets by each fund in the Alger Fund Complex.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

  

The Board has adopted a policy requiring Trustees to receive a minimum of 10% of their annual compensation in shares of one or more of the funds in the Alger Fund Complex.

 

(h) Interfund Trades: The Funds may engage in purchase and sale transactions with other funds advised by Alger Management or sub-advised by Weatherbie Capital, LLC, an affiliate of Alger Management. For the six months ended April 30, 2023, these purchases and sales were as follows:

 

    PURCHASES     SALES     REALIZED GAIN/LOSS  

Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund

  $ 993,142     $     $  

 

(i) Interfund Loans: The Funds, along with other funds in the Alger Fund Complex, may borrow money from and lend money to each other for temporary or emergency purposes. To the extent permitted under its investment restrictions, each Fund may lend uninvested cash in an amount up to 15% of its net assets to other funds in the Alger Fund Complex. If a Fund has borrowed from other funds in the Alger Fund Complex and has aggregate borrowings from all sources that exceed 10% of the Fund’s total assets, such Fund will secure all of its loans from other funds in the Alger Fund Complex. The interest rate charged on interfund loans is equal to the average of the overnight time deposit rate and bank loan rate available to the Funds. There were no interfund loans outstanding as of April 30, 2023.

 

During the six months ended April 30, 2023, Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund incurred interfund loan interest expenses of $1,236, which is included as interest expenses in the accompanying Statements of Operations.

 

(j) Other Transactions with Affiliates: Certain officers and one Trustee of the Trust are directors and/or officers of Alger Management, the Distributor, or their affiliates. At April 30, 2023, Alger Management and its affiliated entities owned the following shares:

 

    SHARE CLASS  
  A Y Z Z-2
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund 415 4,518
Alger Focus Equity Fund 14,590 408 38,752
Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund 4,909
Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund 7,733

 

(k) Shareholder Servicing Fees: The Trust has entered into a shareholder servicing agreement with Alger LLC whereby Alger LLC provides Class I and Class R shares of the applicable Funds with ongoing servicing of shareholder accounts. As compensation for such services, the Class I and Class R shares of each applicable Fund pay Alger LLC a fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of the value of the average daily net assets of those classes. The fees paid may be more or less than the expenses incurred by the Distributor.

 

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NOTE 4 — Securities Transactions:

 

The following summarizes the securities transactions by each Fund, other than U.S. Government securities, in-kind transactions and short-term securities, for the six months ended April 30, 2023:

 

    PURCHASES     SALES  
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund   $ 1,174,019,560       1,451,223,329  
Alger Focus Equity Fund     723,730,187       733,549,132  
Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund     26,159,579       25,615,876  
Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund     18,875,512       42,228,526  

 

NOTE 5 — Borrowing:

 

The Funds may borrow from Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., the Funds’ custodian (the “Custodian”), on an uncommitted basis. Each Fund pays the Custodian a market rate of interest, generally based upon a rate of return with respect to each respective currency borrowed, taking into consideration relevant overnight and short-term reference rates and the range of distribution between and among the interest rates paid on deposits to other institutions, less applicable commissions, if any. The Funds may also borrow from other funds in the Alger Fund Complex, as discussed in Note 3(i). For the six months ended April 30, 2023, the Funds had the following borrowings from the Custodian and other funds in the Alger Fund Complex:

 

   

AVERAGE DAILY

BORROWING

   

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

INTEREST RATE

 
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund   $ 531       5.91 %
Alger Focus Equity Fund     301       5.91  
Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund     2,786       6.82  
Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund     46,370       5.38  

 

The highest amount borrowed from the Custodian and other funds in the Alger Fund Complex, during the six months ended April 30, 2023 by each Fund was as follows:

 


    HIGHEST BORROWING  
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund   $ 32,052  
Alger Focus Equity Fund     18,171  
Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund     185,468  
Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund     6,156,000  

 

NOTE 6 — Share Capital:

 

The Trust has an unlimited number of authorized shares of beneficial interest of $.001 par value which are presently divided into four series. Each series is divided into separate classes. During the six months ended April 30, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2022, transactions of shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

    FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED     FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
    APRIL 30, 2023     OCTOBER 31, 2022  
    SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund                                
Class I:                                
Shares sold     2,493,886     $ 66,744,570       6,082,605     $ 204,950,127  
Dividends reinvested     1,620,686       41,813,688       8,729,064       357,978,917  
Shares redeemed     (9,468,262 )     (257,153,313 )     (16,512,423 )     (548,065,348 )
Net increase (decrease)     (5,353,690 )   $ (148,595,055 )     (1,700,754 )   $ 14,863,696  
Class R:                                
Shares sold     777,036     $ 16,271,565       1,458,370     $ 38,411,567  
Dividends reinvested     684,569       13,910,440       3,173,301       103,957,327  
Shares redeemed     (1,726,217 )     (37,099,921 )     (3,441,517 )     (94,774,901 )
Net increase (decrease)     (264,612 )   $ (6,917,916 )     1,190,154     $ 47,593,993  
Class Y:                                
Shares sold     1,069,985     $ 29,828,971       4,303,470     $ 153,516,672  
Dividends reinvested     414,130       11,057,274       2,290,601       96,686,255  
Shares redeemed     (2,805,815 )     (79,080,617 )     (6,500,025 )     (248,029,509 )
Net increase (decrease)     (1,321,700 )   $ (38,194,372 )     94,046     $ 2,173,418  
Class Z-2:                                
Shares sold     676,247     $ 18,771,033       1,883,801     $ 65,637,657  
Dividends reinvested     333,450       8,863,106       2,335,207       98,265,522  
Shares redeemed     (3,172,725 )     (88,053,818 )     (6,407,587 )     (216,605,126 )
Net decrease     (2,163,028 )   $ (60,419,679 )     (2,188,579 )   $ (52,701,947 )
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    FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED     FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
    APRIL 30, 2023     OCTOBER 31, 2022  
    SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  
Alger Focus Equity Fund                                
Class A:                                
Shares sold     402,662     $ 15,402,331       395,805     $ 18,410,568  
Shares converted from Class C     33,625       1,289,317       42,925       2,073,608  
Dividends reinvested     1,224       45,464       250,005       14,062,788  
Shares redeemed     (313,102 )     (12,042,910 )     (649,304 )     (30,002,814 )
Net increase     124,409     $ 4,694,202       39,431     $ 4,544,150  
Class C:                                
Shares sold     212,023     $ 7,370,215       340,260     $ 14,240,950  
Shares converted to Class A     (37,020 )     (1,289,317 )     (46,892 )     (2,073,608 )
Dividends reinvested                 174,899       9,009,061  
Shares redeemed     (205,286 )     (7,111,411 )     (332,421 )     (13,741,860 )
Net increase (decrease)     (30,283 )   $ (1,030,513 )     135,846     $ 7,434,543  
Class I:                                
Shares sold     108,430     $ 4,174,869       248,368     $ 11,899,053  
Subscriptions in-kind*                 2,177,233       147,434,796  
Dividends reinvested     636       23,831       152,486       8,642,907  
Redemptions in-kind**                 (2,223,483 )     (150,943,812 )
Shares redeemed     (206,495 )     (8,043,089 )     (379,011 )     (18,341,332 )
Net decrease     (97,429 )   $ (3,844,389 )     (24,407 )   $ (1,308,388 )
Class Y:                                
Shares sold     442,058     $ 17,670,997       642,844     $ 32,324,568  
Dividends reinvested     2,867       110,709       379,807       22,142,761  
Shares redeemed     (496,128 )     (19,935,820 )     (727,308 )     (33,489,095 )
Net increase (decrease)     (51,203 )   $ (2,154,114 )     295,343     $ 20,978,234  
Class Z:                                
Shares sold     4,460,892     $ 175,773,522       6,274,254     $ 300,824,391  
Dividends reinvested     18,534       713,372       2,426,793       141,093,762  
Shares redeemed     (4,539,133 )     (179,854,817 )     (6,742,271 )     (318,207,858 )
Net increase (decrease)     (59,707 )   $ (3,367,923 )     1,958,776     $ 123,710,295  
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    FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED     FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
    APRIL 30, 2023     OCTOBER 31, 2022  
    SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  
Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund                                
Class I:                                
Shares sold     128,220     $ 2,213,741       319,640     $ 7,318,366  
Dividends reinvested                 1,306,957       32,739,262  
Shares redeemed     (213,825 )     (3,725,778 )     (827,536 )     (17,762,617 )
Net increase (decrease)     (85,605 )   $ (1,512,037 )     799,061     $ 22,295,011  
Class R:                                
Shares sold     21,318     $ 287,433       61,687     $ 972,742  
Dividends reinvested                 166,142       3,214,840  
Shares redeemed     (21,970 )     (296,616 )     (70,494 )     (1,132,448 )
Net increase (decrease)     (652 )   $ (9,183 )     157,335     $ 3,055,134  
Class Z-2:                                
Shares sold     81,837     $ 1,452,729       406,178     $ 9,474,467  
Dividends reinvested                 353,526       9,138,654  
Shares redeemed     (120,510 )     (2,160,987 )     (650,170 )     (13,291,926 )
Net increase (decrease)     (38,673 )   $ (708,258 )     109,534     $ 5,321,195  
                                 
Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund                                
Class I:                                
Shares sold     268,339     $ 3,937,098       1,071,212     $ 19,928,708  
Dividends reinvested                 1,270,807       28,224,632  
Shares redeemed     (777,408 )     (11,546,386 )     (2,684,777 )     (53,485,697 )
Net decrease     (509,069 )   $ (7,609,288 )     (342,758 )   $ (5,332,357 )
Class R:                                
Shares sold     25,043     $ 251,919       79,991     $ 1,053,450  
Dividends reinvested                 136,909       2,122,088  
Shares redeemed     (32,213 )     (328,351 )     (166,963 )     (2,047,468 )
Net increase (decrease)     (7,170 )   $ (76,432 )     49,937     $ 1,128,070  
Class Z-2:                                
Shares sold     1,458,026     $ 21,754,664       3,300,769     $ 63,954,907  
Dividends reinvested                 1,144,418       25,955,396  
Shares redeemed     (2,872,381 )     (43,351,450 )     (4,156,624 )     (81,468,957 )
Net increase (decrease)     (1,414,355 )   $ (21,596,786 )     288,563     $ 8,441,346  

 

* Certain shareholders of the Fund subscribed shares in-kind.


** Certain shareholders of the Fund redeemed shares in-kind.

 

NOTE 7 — Income Tax Information:

 

At October 31, 2022, the Alger Focus Equity Fund, the Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund and the Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund, for federal income tax purposes, had capital loss carryforwards of $187,300,324, $18,592,558 and $1,426,741, respectively.

 

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, capital losses incurred by the Funds will not be subject to expiration.

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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is determined annually and is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 988 currency transactions, nondeductible expenses on dividends sold short, tax treatment of partnership investments, the realization of unrealized appreciation of passive foreign investment companies, and the return of capital from real estate investment trust investments.

 

The Funds accrue tax on unrealized gains in foreign jurisdictions that impose a foreign capital tax.

 

 

NOTE 8 — Fair Value Measurements:

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2023 in valuing the Funds’ investments carried at fair value on a recurring basis. Based upon the nature, characteristics, and risks associated with their investments, the Funds have determined that presenting them by security type and sector is appropriate.

 

Alger Capital Appreciation                        
Institutional Fund   TOTAL     LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3  
COMMON STOCKS                                
Communication Services   $ 206,597,584     $ 206,597,584     $     $  
Consumer Discretionary     356,346,043       307,798,054       48,547,989        
Energy     77,720,699       77,720,699              
Financials     159,866,388       159,866,388              
Healthcare     328,924,363       328,924,363              
Industrials     129,003,400       129,003,400              
Information Technology     734,482,658       734,482,658              
Materials     42,724,129       42,724,129              
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS   $ 2,035,665,264     $ 1,987,117,275     $ 48,547,989     $  
PREFERRED STOCKS                                
Information Technology     1,673,906                   1,673,906  
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE                                
Information Technology     3,210,054                   3,210,054  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES   $ 2,040,549,224     $ 1,987,117,275     $ 48,547,989     $ 4,883,960  

 

Alger Focus Equity Fund   TOTAL     LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3  
COMMON STOCKS                                
Communication Services     117,621,680       117,621,680              
Consumer Discretionary     176,339,961       134,093,093       42,246,868        
Energy     40,437,094       40,437,094              
Financials     103,749,485       103,749,485              
Healthcare     164,277,561       164,277,561              
Industrials     91,796,135       91,796,135              
Information Technology     380,345,752       380,345,752              
Materials     30,732,701       30,732,701              
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS   $ 1,105,300,369     $ 1,063,053,501     $ 42,246,868     $  
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Alger Focus Equity Fund   TOTAL     LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3  
PREFERRED STOCKS                                
Healthcare   $ *   $     $     $ *
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS                                
U.S. Government     35,996,632             35,996,632        
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES   $ 1,141,297,001     $ 1,063,053,501     $ 78,243,500     $  

 

Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund   TOTAL     LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3  
COMMON STOCKS                                
Communication Services     2,525,574       2,525,574              
Consumer Discretionary     8,647,299       8,647,299              
Consumer Staples     574,684       574,684              
Energy     2,152,874       2,152,874              
Financials     2,620,575       2,620,575              
Healthcare     10,204,062       10,204,062              
Industrials     9,943,036       9,943,036              
Information Technology     15,432,678       15,432,678              
Materials     1,988,361       1,988,361              
Real Estate     2,044,185       2,044,185              
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS   $ 56,133,328     $ 56,133,328     $     $  
PREFERRED STOCKS                                
Healthcare     *                 *
RIGHTS                                
Healthcare     283,362                   283,362  
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE                                
Information Technology     810,469                   810,469  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES   $ 57,227,159     $ 56,133,328     $     $ 1,093,831  

 

Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund   TOTAL     LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3  
COMMON STOCKS                                
Communication Services     5,651,790       5,651,790              
Consumer Discretionary     14,918,977       14,918,977              
Consumer Staples     8,648,935       8,648,935              
Energy     6,939,102       6,939,102              
Financials     3,250,744       3,250,744              
Healthcare     40,322,844       38,565,904             1,756,940  
Industrials     9,749,232       9,749,232              
Information Technology     36,678,663       36,678,663              
Materials     2,368,091       2,368,091              
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS   $ 128,528,378     $ 126,771,438     $     $ 1,756,940  
PREFERRED STOCKS                                
Healthcare     *                 *
Information Technology     4,920,301                   4,920,301  
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS   $ 4,920,301     $     $     $ 4,920,301  
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Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund   TOTAL     LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3  
RIGHTS                                
Healthcare   $ 354,135     $     $     $ 354,135  
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST                                
Real Estate     2,233,461       2,233,461              
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE                                
Information Technology     1,672,339                   1,672,339  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES   $ 137,708,614     $ 129,004,899     $     $ 8,703,715  

  

* Algeer Focus Equity Fund’s, Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund’s and Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund’s holdings of Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D shares are classified as a Level 3 investment and are fair valued at zero as of April 30, 2023.

 

    FAIR VALUE
MEASUREMENTS
USING SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
 
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund   Common Stocks  
Opening balance at November 1, 2022   $ 585,947  
Transfers into Level 3      
Transfers out of Level 3      
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments     (1,232,569 )
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     1,880,166  
Purchases and sales        
Purchases      
Sales     (1,233,544 )
Closing balance at April 30, 2023      

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2023*

  $  

 

    FAIR VALUE
MEASUREMENTS
USING SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
 
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund   Preferred Stocks  
Opening balance at November 1, 2022   $ 1,699,204  
Transfers into Level 3      
Transfers out of Level 3      
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments      
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (25,298 )
Purchases and sales        
Purchases      
Sales      
Closing balance at April 30, 2023     1,673,906  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2023*   $ (25,298 )

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

    FAIR VALUE
MEASUREMENTS
USING SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
 
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund   Special Purpose
Vehicle
 
Opening balance at November 1, 2022   $ 3,252,120  
Transfers into Level 3      
Transfers out of Level 3      
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments      
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (42,066 )
Purchases and sales        
Purchases      
Sales      
Closing balance at April 30, 2023     3,210,054  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2023*   $ (42,066 )

 

    FAIR VALUE
MEASUREMENTS
USING SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
 
Alger Focus Equity Fund   Preferred Stocks  
Opening balance at November 1, 2022   $ **
Transfers into Level 3      
Transfers out of Level 3      
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments      
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments      
Purchases and sales        
Purchases      
Sales      
Closing balance at April 30, 2023     **
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2023*   $  
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

    FAIR VALUE
MEASUREMENTS
USING SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
 
Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund   Preferred Stocks  
Opening balance at November 1, 2022   $ **
Transfers into Level 3      
Transfers out of Level 3      
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments      
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments      
Purchases and sales        
Purchases      
Sales      
Closing balance at April 30, 2023     **
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2023*   $  

 

    FAIR VALUE
MEASUREMENTS
USING SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
 
Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund   Rights  
Opening balance at November 1, 2022   $ 253,757  
Transfers into Level 3      
Transfers out of Level 3      
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments      
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     29,605  
Purchases and sales        
Purchases      
Sales      
Closing balance at April 30, 2023     283,362  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2023*   $ 29,605  
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

    FAIR VALUE
MEASUREMENTS
USING SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
 
Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund   Special Purpose
Vehicle
 
Opening balance at November 1, 2022   $ 821,566  
Transfers into Level 3      
Transfers out of Level 3      
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments      
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (11,097 )
Purchases and sales        
Purchases      
Sales      
Closing balance at April 30, 2023     810,469  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2023*   $ (11,097 )

 

    FAIR VALUE
MEASUREMENTS
USING SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
 
Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund   Common Stocks  
Opening balance at November 1, 2022   $ 1,756,940  
Transfers into Level 3      
Transfers out of Level 3      
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments      
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments      
Purchases and sales        
Purchases      
Sales      
Closing balance at April 30, 2023     1,756,940  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2023*   $  
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

    FAIR VALUE
MEASUREMENTS
USING SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
 
Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund   Preferred Stocks  
Opening balance at November 1, 2022   $ 4,994,660 **
Transfers into Level 3      
Transfers out of Level 3      
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments      
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (74,359 )
Purchases and sales        
Purchases      
Sales      
Closing balance at April 30, 2023     4,920,301 **
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2023*   $ (74,359 )

 

    FAIR VALUE
MEASUREMENTS
USING SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
 
Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund   Rights  
Opening balance at November 1, 2022   $ 317,135  
Transfers into Level 3      
Transfers out of Level 3      
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments      
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     37,000  
Purchases and sales        
Purchases      
Sales      
Closing balance at April 30, 2023     354,135  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2023*   $ 37,000  
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

    FAIR VALUE
MEASUREMENTS
USING SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS (LEVEL 3)
 
Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund   Special Purpose
Vehicle
 
Opening balance at November 1, 2022   $ 1,694,942  
Transfers into Level 3      
Transfers out of Level 3      
Total gains or losses        
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments      
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (22,603 )
Purchases and sales        
Purchases      
Sales      
Closing balance at April 30, 2023     1,672,339  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2023*   $ (22,603 )

 

* Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments in the accompanying statement of operations.

** Includes securities that are fair valued at zero.

 

The following table provides quantitative information about each Fund’s Level 3 fair value measurements of its investments as of April 30, 2023. The table below is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather provides information on the Level 3 inputs as they relate to each Fund’s fair value measurements. 

   
   
   
       
 
    Fair Value
April 30, 2023
      Valuation
Methodology
    Unobservable
Input
    Input/Range       Weighted Average
Inputs
 
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund                            
Preferred Stocks   $ 1,673,906       Market     Transaction Price     N/A       N/A  
              Approach     Revenue Multiple     15.0x-17.0x       N/A  
Special Purpose Vehicle     3,210,054       Market     Transaction Price     N/A       N/A  
              Approach     Revenue Multiple     15.0x-17.0x       N/A  
                                     
Alger Focus Equity Fund                          
Preferred Stocks     *     Income     Discount Rate     100.00%
    N/A  
              Approach                      
                                     
Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund                        
Preferred Stocks     *     Income     Discount Rate     100.00%
    N/A  
              Approach                      
Rights     283,362       Income     Discount Rate     8.14%-9.44%       N/A  
              Approach     Probability of     0.00%-60.00%       N/A  
                    Success                
Special Purpose Vehicle     810,469       Market     Transaction Price     N/A       N/A  
              Approach     Revenue Multiple     15.0x-17.0x       N/A  
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    Fair Value
April 30, 2023
      Valuation
Methodology
    Unobservable
Input
    Input/Range     Weighted Average
Inputs
 
Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund                          
Common Stocks   $ 1,756,940       Market     Priced at Cost     N/A       N/A  
              Approach                      
Preferred Stocks     *     Income     Discount Rate     100.00%
    N/A  
              Approach                      
Preferred Stocks     4,920,301       Market     Transaction Price     N/A       N/A  
              Approach     Revenue Multiple     15.0x-17.0x       N/A  
Rights     354,135       Income     Discount Rate     8.14%-9.44%       N/A  
              Approach     Probability of     0.00%-60.00%       N/A  
                    Success                
Special Purpose Vehicle     1,672,339       Market     Transaction Price     N/A       N/A  
              Approach     Revenue Multiple     15.0x-17.0x       N/A  

 

* Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D shares are classified as a Level 3 investment and are fair valued at zero as of April 30, 2023.

 

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of each Fund’s securities are revenue and EBITDA multiples, discount rates, and the probability of success of certain outcomes. Significant increases and decreases in these inputs in isolation and interrelationships between these inputs would have resulted in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements than those noted in the table above. Generally, all other things being equal, increases in revenue and EBITDA multiples, decreases in discount rates, and increases in the probability of success result in higher fair value measurements, whereas decreases in revenues and EBITDA multiples, increases in discount rates, and decreases in the probability of success result in lower fair value measurements.

 

Certain of the Funds’ assets and liabilities are held at carrying amount or face value, which approximates fair value for financial reporting purposes. As of April 30, 2023, such assets were categorized within the ASC 820 disclosure hierarchy as follows:

 

    TOTAL     LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3  
Cash, foreign cash and cash equivalents                                
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund   $ 30,142,547     $ 179,626     $ 29,962,921     $  
Alger Focus Equity Fund     25,594,037       104,557       25,489,480        
Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund     1,640,177             1,640,177        
Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund     750,092             750,092        

 

 

NOTE 9 — Derivatives:

 

FASB Accounting Standards Codification 815 – Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements.

 

There were no derivative instruments held by the Funds throughout the period or as of April 30, 2023.

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NOTE 10 — Principal Risks:

 

Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund — Investing in the stock market involves risks, including the potential loss of principal. The value of these securities, like other investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. Your Fund shares at any point in time may be worth less than what you invested, even after taking into account the reinvestment of Fund dividends and distributions. Local, regional or global events such as environmental or natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases and similar public health threats, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on investments. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in securities of companies in related sectors, and may be similarly affected by economic, political, or market events and conditions and may be more vulnerable to unfavorable sector developments. Foreign securities involve special risks including currency fluctuations, inefficient trading, political and economic instability, and increased volatility. Active trading may increase transaction costs, brokerage commissions, and taxes, which can lower the return on investment. At times, the Fund may hold a large cash or cash equivalent position, which may underperform relative to equity securities.

 

Alger Focus Equity Fund — Investing in the stock market involves risks, including the potential loss of principal. The value of these securities, like other investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. Your Fund shares at any point in time may be worth less than what you invested, even after taking into account the reinvestment of Fund dividends and distributions. Local, regional or global events such as environmental or natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases and similar public health threats, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on investments. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in securities of companies in related sectors, and may be similarly affected by economic, political, or market events and conditions and may be more vulnerable to unfavorable sector developments. Foreign securities involve special risks including currency fluctuations, inefficient trading, political and economic instability, and increased volatility. Assets may be focused in a small number of holdings, making them susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory event than a more diversified portfolio. Active trading may increase transaction costs, brokerage commissions, and taxes, which can lower the return on investment. At times, the Fund may hold a large cash or cash equivalent position, which may underperform relative to equity securities.

 

Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund — Investing in the stock market involves risks, including the potential loss of principal. The value of these securities, like other investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. Your Fund shares at any point in time may be worth less than what you invested, even after taking into account the reinvestment of Fund dividends and distributions. Local, regional or global events such as environmental or natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases and similar public health threats, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on investments. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in securities of companies in related sectors, and may be similarly affected by economic, political, or market events and conditions and may be more vulnerable to unfavorable sector developments. Investing in companies of medium capitalizations involves the risk that such issuers may have limited product lines or financial resources, lack management depth, or have limited liquidity. Foreign securities involve special risks including currency fluctuations, inefficient trading, political and economic instability, and increased volatility. Active trading may increase transaction costs, brokerage commissions, and taxes, which can lower the return on investment. At times, the Fund may hold a large cash or cash equivalent position, which may underperform relative to equity securities.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund — Investing in the stock market involves risks, including the potential loss of principal. The value of these securities, like other investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. Your Fund shares at any point in time may be worth less than what you invested, even after taking into account the reinvestment of Fund dividends and distributions. Local, regional or global events such as environmental or natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, outbreaks of infectious diseases and similar public health threats, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on investments. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in securities of companies in related sectors, and may be similarly affected by economic, political, or market events and conditions and may be more vulnerable to unfavorable sector developments. Investing in companies of small and medium capitalizations involves the risk that such issuers may have limited product lines or financial resources, lack management depth, or have limited liquidity. Foreign securities involve special risks including currency fluctuations, inefficient trading, political and economic instability, and increased volatility. At times, the Fund may hold a large cash or cash equivalent position, which may underperform relative to equity securities.

 

NOTE 11 — Affiliated Securities:

 

During the six-month period ended April 30, 2023, as disclosed in the following table, certain Funds held 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the issuers listed below. As such, these issuers were “affiliated persons” of the applicable Fund(s) for purposes of the 1940 Act. Transactions during the six-month period ended April 30, 2023 with such affiliated persons are summarized below. During this period, other Funds in the Trust may also have held voting shares of the issuers at levels below 5%.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

  

Security  

Shares

Held at

October 31,

2022

   

Shares

Purchased

   

Shares

Sold

   

Shares

Held at

April 30,

2023

   

Dividend

Income

   

Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Net Change

in

Unrealized

App(Dep)

   

Value at

April 30,

2023

 
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund                              
Special Purpose Vehicle                                                          
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. A***                                   $     $     $ (42,066 )   $ 3,210,054  
Total                                   $     $     $ (42,066 )   $ 3,210,054  

  

Security  

Shares

Held at

October 31,

2022

   

Shares

Purchased

   

Shares

Sold

   

Shares

Held at

April 30,

2023

   

Dividend

Income

   

Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Net Change

in

Unrealized

App(Dep)

   

Value at

April 30,

2023

 
Alger Focus Equity Fund                                          
Preferred Stocks                                                                
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D**     76,825                   76,825     $     $     $     $ *
Total                                   $     $     $     $ *

  

Security  

Shares

Held at

October 31,

2022

   

Shares

Purchased

   

Shares

Sold

   

Shares

Held at

April 30,

2023

   

Dividend

Income

   

Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Net Change

in

Unrealized

App(Dep)

   

Value at

April 30,

2023

 
Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund                                    
Preferred Stocks                                                                
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D**     166,009                   166,009     $     $     $     $ *
Special Purpose Vehicle                                                        
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. A***                                                 (7,524 )     574,156  
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. B***                                                   (3,573 )     236,313  
Total                                   $     $     $ (11,097 )   $ 810,469  

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

   

Security  

Shares

Held at

October 31,

2022

   

Shares

Purchased

   

Shares

Sold

   

Shares

Held at

April 30,

2023

   

Dividend

Income

   

Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Net Change

in

Unrealized

App(Dep)

   

Value at

April 30,

2023

 
Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund                                    
Preferred Stocks                                                                
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D**     133,263                   133,263     $     $     $     $ *
Special Purpose Vehicle                                                      
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. A***                                                 (17,442 )     1,330,998  
Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Cl. B***                                                 (5,161 )     341,341  
Total                                   $     $     $ (22,603 )   $ 1,672,339  

 

* Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D shares are classified as a Level 3 investment and are fair valued at zero as of April 30, 2023.  

** Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D is deemed to be an affiliate of the Funds because the Funds and Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D are under common control.  

*** The Alger Fund Complex and other entities managed by Alger Management fully own Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Class A and Crosslink Ventures Capital C, LLC, Class B. There were no capital increases or decreases for the six-month period ended  April 30, 2023.

 

NOTE 12 — Subsequent Events:

 

Management of each Fund has evaluated events that have occurred subsequent to April 30, 2023, through the issuance date of the Financial Statements. No such events have been identified which require recognition and/or disclosure.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

 

 

Shareholder Expense Example

 

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: transaction costs, if applicable, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees; and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees, if applicable, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period starting November 1, 2022 and ending April 30, 2023 and held for the entire period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line for each class of shares in 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 the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line for each class of shares in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio for each class of the Fund’s shares 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 the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of 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) and redemption fees. Therefore, the second line under each class of shares in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

  

          Beginning
Account Value
November 1, 2022
    Ending
Account Value
April 30, 2023
    Expenses Paid
During the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2023(a)
    Annualized
Expense Ratio
For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2023(b)
 
Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund                          
Class I   Actual     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,095.70      $ 6.39       1.23 %
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,018.70       6.16       1.23  
Class R   Actual       1,000.00       1,093.50       8.67       1.67  
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,016.51       8.35       1.67  
Class Y   Actual       1,000.00       1,098.00       4.06       0.78  
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,020.93       3.91       0.78  
Class Z-2   Actual       1,000.00       1,097.70       4.42       0.85  
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,020.58       4.26       0.85  
                                       
Alger Focus Equity Fund                          
Class A   Actual     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,050.20      $ 4.83       0.95 %
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,020.08       4.76       0.95  
Class C   Actual       1,000.00       1,094.40       8.98       1.73  
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,016.22       8.65       1.73  
Class I   Actual       1,000.00       1,108.70       4.81       0.92  
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,020.23       4.61       0.92  
Class Y   Actual       1,000.00       1,110.60       3.04       0.58  
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,021.92       2.91       0.58  
Class Z   Actual       1,000.00       1,110.40       3.30       0.63  
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,021.67       3.16       0.63  
                                       
Alger Mid Cap Growth Institutional Fund                          
Class I   Actual     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,052.50      $ 7.33       1.44 %
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,017.65       7.20       1.44  
Class R   Actual       1,000.00       1,050.00       9.71       1.91  
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,015.32       9.54       1.91  
Class Z-2
Actual       1,000.00       1,055.20       5.04       0.99  
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,019.89       4.96       0.99  
                                       
Alger Small Cap Growth Institutional Fund                          
Class I   Actual     $ 1,000.00     $ 971.50      $ 6.60       1.35 %
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,018.10       6.76       1.35  
Class R   Actual       1,000.00       968.60       8.83       1.81  
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,015.82       9.05       1.81  
Class Z-2   Actual       1,000.00       972.90       4.84       0.99  
    Hypothetical(c)       1,000.00       1,019.89       4.96       0.99  

 


(a) Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of the respective share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
  (b) Annualized.
  (c) 5% annual return before expenses.

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

Privacy Policy

 
U.S. Consumer Privacy Notice Rev. 6/22/21
FACTS WHAT DOES ALGER DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Why? Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
What? The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:
  •             Social Security number and
  •             Account balances and
  •             Transaction history and
  •             Purchase history and
  •             Assets
  When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice.
How? All financial companies need to share personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share personal information; the reasons Alger chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.

       

Reasons we can share your personal information Does
Alger share?
Can you limit
this sharing?
For our everyday business purposes — such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus Yes No
For our marketing purposes — to offer our products and services to you Yes No
For joint marketing with other financial companies No We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes — information about your transactions and experiences Yes No
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes — information about your creditworthiness No We don’t share
For nonaffiliates to market to you No We don’t share
Questions? Call 1-800-223-3810    

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

  

Who we are  
Who is providing this notice? Alger includes Fred Alger Management, LLC and Fred Alger & Company, LLC as well as the following funds: The Alger Funds, The Alger Funds II, The Alger Institutional Funds, The Alger Portfolios, Alger Global Focus Fund, and The Alger ETF Trust.

 

What we do  
How does Alger protect my personal information? To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.
How does Alger collect my personal information? We collect your personal information, for example, when you:

• Open an account or
  • Make deposits or withdrawals from your account or
  • Give us your contact information or
  • Provide account information or
  • Pay us by check.
Why can’t I limit all sharing? Federal law gives you the right to limit some but not all sharing related to:
  • sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes ─ information about your credit worthiness
  • affiliates from using your information to market to you
  • sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing.

 

Definitions  
Affiliates Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
  • Our affiliates include Fred Alger Management, LLC, Weatherbie Capital, LLC and Fred Alger & Company, LLC as well as the following funds: The Alger Funds, The Alger Funds II, The Alger Institutional Funds, The Alger Portfolios, Alger Global Focus Fund, and The Alger ETF Trust.
Nonaffiliates Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
Joint marketing A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

Proxy Voting Policies

 

A description of the policies and procedures the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and the proxy voting record is available, without charge, by calling (800) 992-3863 or online on the Funds’ website at http://www.alger.com or on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

Fund Holdings

 

The Board has adopted policies and procedures relating to disclosure of the Funds’ portfolio securities. These policies and procedures recognize that there may be legitimate business reasons for holdings to be disclosed and seek to balance those interests to protect the proprietary nature of the trading strategies and implementation thereof by the Funds.

 

Generally, the policies prohibit the release of information concerning portfolio holdings, which have not previously been made public, to individual investors, institutional investors, intermediaries that distribute the Funds’ shares and other parties which are not employed by the Investment Manager or its affiliates except when the legitimate business purposes for selective disclosure and other conditions (designed to protect the Funds) are acceptable.

 

The Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC semi-annually in shareholder reports on Form N-CSR and after the first and third fiscal quarters as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-CSR and N-PORT are available online on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

In addition, the Funds make publicly available their month-end top 10 holdings with a 10 day lag and their month-end full portfolios with a 60 day lag on their website www.alger. com and through other marketing communications (including printed advertising/sales literature and/or shareholder telephone customer service centers). No compensation or other consideration is directly received for the non-public disclosure of portfolio holdings information.

 

In accordance with the foregoing, the Funds provide portfolio holdings information to third parties including financial intermediaries and service providers who need access to this information in the performance of their services and are subject to duties of confidentiality (1) imposed by law, including a duty not to trade on non-public information, and/or (2) pursuant to an agreement that confidential information is not to be disclosed or used (including trading on such information) other than as required by law. From time to time, the Funds will communicate with these third parties to confirm that they understand the Funds’ policies and procedures regarding such disclosure. These agreements must be approved by the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer.

 

The Board periodically reviews a report disclosing the third parties to whom each Fund’s holdings information has been disclosed and the purpose for such disclosure, and it considers whether or not the release of information to such third parties is in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

In addition to material the Funds routinely provide to shareholders, the Investment Manager may make additional statistical information available regarding the Alger Family of Funds. Such information may include, but not be limited to, relative weightings and characteristics of a Fund versus an index (such as P/E ratio, alpha, beta, capture ratio, maximum drawdown, standard deviation, EPS forecasts, Sharpe ratio, information ratio, R-squared, and market cap analysis), security specific impact on overall portfolio performance, month-end top ten contributors to and detractors from performance, portfolio turnover, and other similar information. Shareholders should visit www.alger.com or may also contact the Funds at (800) 992-3863 to obtain such information.

 

Liquidity Risk Management Program

 

In accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Trust has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “LRMP”), which is reasonably designed to assess and manage the Funds’ liquidity risk.

 

The Board met on December 6, 2022 (the “Meeting”) to review the LRMP. The Board previously appointed Alger Management as the program administrator for the LRMP and approved an agreement with ICE Data Services (“ICE”), a third party vendor that assists the Fund with liquidity classifications required by the Liquidity Rule. Alger Management also previously delegated oversight of the LRMP to the Liquidity Risk Committee (the “Committee”). At the Meeting, the Committee, on behalf of Alger Management, provided the Board with a report that addressed the operation of the LRMP and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation, and any material changes to the LRMP (the “Report”). The Report covered the period from December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2022 (the “Review Period”).

 

The Report stated that the Committee assessed the Funds’ liquidity risk by considering qualitative factors such as the Funds’ investment strategy, holdings, diversification of investments, redemption policies, cash flows, cash levels, shareholder concentration, and access to borrowings, among others, in conjunction with the quantitative classifications generated by ICE. In addition, in connection with the review of the Funds’ liquidity risks and the operation of the LRMP and the adequacy and effectiveness of its implementation, the Committee also evaluated the levels at which to set the reasonably anticipated trade size (“RATS”) and market price impact. The Report described the process for determining that the Funds primarily holds investments that are highly liquid. The Report noted that the Committee also performed stress tests on the Funds, and concluded that the Funds remained primarily highly liquid. The Report stated that during the Reporting Period, the Committee approved updated liquidity parameters for the Funds based on discussions with ICE, certain other third parties, and internal groups at Alger Management relating to RATS and average daily trading volumes in normal and stressed conditions for the various market capitalizations of holdings in the Funds.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

There were no material changes to the LRMP during the Review Period. The Report provided to the Board stated that the Committee concluded that, based on the operation of the functions, as described in the Report, during the Review Period, the Trust’s LRMP was operating effectively and adequately with respect to the Funds and has been effectively implemented during the Review Period.

 

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THE ALGER INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

 

100 Pearl Street, 27th Floor

New York, NY 10004

(800) 992-3863

www.alger.com

 

Investment Manager

 

Fred Alger Management, LLC 

100 Pearl Street, 27th Floor 

New York, NY 10004

 

Distributor

 

Fred Alger & Company, LLC 

100 Pearl Street, 27th Floor 

New York, NY 10004

 

Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent

 

UMB Fund Services, Inc. 

235 W. Galena Street 

Milwaukee, WI 53212

 

Custodian

 

Brown Brothers Harriman & Company 

50 Post Office Square 

Boston, MA 02110

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

Deloitte & Touche LLP 

30 Rockefeller Plaza 

New York, NY 10112

 

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the series of The Alger Institutional Funds. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless accompanied by an effective Prospectus for the Fund, which contains information concerning the Fund’s investment policies, fees and expenses as well as other pertinent information.

 

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(b)
Include a copy of each notice transmitted to stockholders in reliance on Rule 30e-3 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30e-3) that contains disclosures specified by paragraph (c)(3) of that rule.
 
Not applicable.
 
ITEM 2.
CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable.

ITEM 3.
AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable.

ITEM 4.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Not applicable.

ITEM 5.
AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable.

ITEM 6.
INVESTMENTS.

(a)          A Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the Reporting Period is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

(b)
Not applicable.

ITEM 7.
DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.

ITEM 8.
PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.

ITEM 9.
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

Not applicable.

ITEM 10.
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

Not applicable.

ITEM 11.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(a) The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective based on their evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this document.


(b) No changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting 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.
Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

ITEM 13.
EXHIBITS.

(a) (1) Not applicable


(a) (3) Not applicable
(a) (4) Not applicable


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.

The Alger Institutional Funds

By:
   
  /s/ Hal Liebes  
 
Hal Liebes
 
 
Principal Executive Officer
 
   
Date:  June 21, 2023
 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By:
   
 
/s/ Hal Liebes
 
 
Hal Liebes
 
 
Principal Executive Officer
 
     
Date:  June 21, 2023
 

By:
   
 
/s/ Michael D. Martins
 
 
Michael D. Martins
 
 
Principal Financial Officer
 
     
Date:  June 21, 2023