N-CSRS 1 fp0084038-1_ncsrs.htm

 

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: 811-08194

 

FINANCIAL INVESTORS TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, Colorado 80203

 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Michael Lawlor, Esq., Secretary

Financial Investors Trust

1290 Broadway, Suite 1000

Denver, Colorado 80203

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 303-623-2577

 

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

 

Date of reporting period: November 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

(a)

 

  

 

 

Table of Contents

 

Disclosure of Fund Expenses 1
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund  
Management Commentary 4
Performance Update 6
Consolidated Statement of Investments 8
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities 15
Consolidated Statement of Operations 16
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets 17
Consolidated Financial Highlights 18
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund  
Management Commentary 22
Performance Update 24
Statement of Investments 26
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 29
Statement of Operations 30
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 31
Financial Highlights 32
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund  
Management Commentary 37
Performance Update 39
Statement of Investments 42
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 45
Statement of Operations 46
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 47
Financial Highlights 48
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income  
Management Commentary 53
Performance Update 54
Statement of Investments 56
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 57
Statement of Operations 58
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 59
Financial Highlights 60
Notes to Financial Statements 64
Additional Information 84

 

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Disclosure of Fund Expenses

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Example. As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including applicable sales charges (loads) and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder service fees and other Fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested on November 1, 2022 and held until April 30, 2023.

 

Actual Expenses. The first line under each class 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 “Expenses Paid During Period November 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes. The second line under each class in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other mutual funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line under each class in the table below 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. 

1 | April 30, 2023

 

Disclosure of Fund Expenses

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Beginning Account Value
November 1, 2022
   Ending Account Value
April 30, 2023
   Expense
Ratio(a)
   Expenses Paid
During Period
November 1,
2022 - April 30,
2023
(b)
 
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund(c)
           
Investor Class                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $947.40    1.38%   $6.66 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,017.95    1.38%   $6.90 
Class A                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $948.70    1.33%   $6.43 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,018.20    1.33%   $6.66 
Class C                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $945.60    2.01%   $9.70 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,014.83    2.01%   $10.04 
Class I                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $948.80    1.09%   $5.27 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,019.39    1.09%   $5.46 
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund                    
Investor Class                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $986.90    1.34%   $6.60 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,018.15    1.34%   $6.71 
Class A                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $987.50    1.15%   $5.67 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,019.09    1.15%   $5.76 
Class C                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $983.50    2.00%   $9.84 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,014.88    2.00%   $9.99 
Class I                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $988.60    1.00%   $4.93 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,019.84    1.00%   $5.01 
Class II                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $990.00    0.75%   $3.70 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,021.08    0.75%   $3.76 
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund                    
Investor Class                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,104.10    1.57%   $8.19 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,017.01    1.57%   $7.85 
Class A                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,104.70    1.54%   $8.04 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,017.16    1.54%   $7.70 
Class C                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,102.20    2.25%   $11.73 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,013.64    2.25%   $11.23 
Class I                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,106.70    1.25%   $6.53 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,018.60    1.25%   $6.26 
Class R                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,103.20    1.75%   $9.13 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,016.12    1.75%   $8.75 

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Disclosure of Fund Expenses

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Beginning Account Value
November 1, 2022
   Ending Account Value
April 30, 2023
   Expense
Ratio(a)
   Expenses Paid
During Period
November 1,
2022 - April 30,
2023
(b)
 
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income                    
Investor Class                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,080.60    0.50%   $2.58 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,022.32    0.50%   $2.51 
Class A                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,079.80    0.50%   $2.58 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,022.32    0.50%   $2.51 
Class C                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,075.50    1.25%   $6.43 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,018.60    1.25%   $6.26 
Class I                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,081.10    0.25%   $1.29 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,023.55    0.25%   $1.25 

 

(a)Annualized, based on the Fund's most recent fiscal half year expenses.

(b)Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year (181), divided by 365.
(c)Includes expenses of the CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd. (wholly-owned subsidiary), exclusive of the subsidiary's management fee.

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ALPS | CoreCommodity Management

CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

 

Management Commentary April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

The six months ending April 30, 2023 produced a negative result for commodities. The Bloomberg Commodity Total Return Index (“BCOMTR”), the Fund’s benchmark, ended lower by 5.86% for the period. ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund (“I” Shares - “JCRIX” or the “Fund”) delivered a net negative return of 5.12% for the period (JCRAX declined 5.26%, JCCSX was down 10.32% at MOP and JCRCX was down 6.32% with CDSC), outperforming its benchmark by 0.74% after fees.

 

Relative outperformance persisted during the final two months of 2022 due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, a sizeable depreciation in the U.S. dollar, and rapid de-escalation of China’s Zero-Covid Policy which had largely remained in-tact for the better portion of three years. Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”), ended 2022 at 6.5% in the U.S., 9.2% in the Eurozone, and 10.5% in the United Kingdom. While down from mid-year highs, domestic inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve’s (“Fed”) target of 2% and the 21st century average of 2.5%. On the interest rate front, the Fed maintained its hiking cycle with an additional 75 basis point increase in November and 50 basis point increase in December.

 

While the turn of the new year featured widespread shortages and rather bullish fundamentals for many individual commodity markets, the asset class faced significant pressure from broader economic concerns. The Fed continued its monetary agenda from 2022 by raising the policy rate an additional 50 basis points to an upper limit of 5%. In March, a crisis of confidence in the banking sector, which culminated in UBS’ distressed acquisition of Credit Suisse, further weighed on markets. Alternatively, on a more positive note, optimism surrounding the Chinese reopening gathered pace over the period, as did growth prospects for the European Union. The latter benefited from lower energy costs, mild weather, and an improving outlook among key trading partners.

 

Energy proved to be the worst performing sector over the trailing 6-month period, declining 29.5% within the BCOM Index. Heating oil declined 24.4%, gasoil declined 22.6%, WTI and Brent crude oil grades declined by 8.6% and 7.8% respectively, while RBOB gasoline was down 0.8% during the reported period. Among the factors impacting the petroleum sector was the ongoing French labor strikes which curtailed significant refining capacity, reducing European oil demand during the period. Unleaded gasoline outpaced heating oil, with gasoline inventories already trailing prior-year and five-year averages. Transportation fuels also gained as China’s Zero-COVID policies were gradually lifted. Natural gas prices fell 66% during the period, the largest decline among the constituents of the asset class. Mild winter temperatures, well above normal levels, significantly limited heating demand in both the U.S. and Europe. Additionally, curtailed LNG exports stemming from the delayed restart of the Freeport export terminal facility further limited domestic draws. Despite the considerable price retracement, U.S. production remained strong and swollen inventories contributed to the forward curve’s shift into contango. Energy producers within the Fund were down 5.2% during the trailing 6-month period.

For the six months under review, the agriculture sector was down 0.33% within the BCOM Index. Grains moved lower during the period with both wheat and soybean oil experiencing double-digit declines. Wheat was pressured by favorable harvests in several regions and the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which has lowered global food costs. Lower petroleum prices reduced demand for biofuels, and ample global supplies of alternative cooking oils pressured soybean oil prices. Sugar gained 65% during the period, leading the sector and the index, as India and Egypt limited exports, Brazil enacted import taxes on ethanol to spur local milling, and expectations of El Niño weather conditions later in the year raised fears of dryness in major sugar producing countries.

 

Industrial metals returned 10.7% during the trailing six-month period, as measured by the respective BCOM sub-index. The sector was initially lifted higher on improved sentiment surrounding China’s reopening. Copper prices led the sector, rallying 17.7% on the back of heavy supply disruptions in Peru, operational challenges in Chile, and declining inventories in China which signaled a gradual recovery in demand. Nickel prices appreciated 11.7%, while aluminum was up 5%. Climate change, and the ensuing transition to low-emission technology, had a tremendous impact on the demand prospects for all major industrial metals and is poised to do so for the foreseeable future. The Fund’s industrial metals equities advanced 26.4% during the reporting period.

 

Precious metals within the BCOM were up 23.8% for the six-month period. Gold benefited from safe haven purchases as the yellow metal rose 21.4% and turmoil in the banking sector boosted expectations of more dovish policies from the Federal Reserve. Added geopolitical risks also improved the outlook for safe-haven assets. Russia is a key provider of platinum group metals (“PGMs”), and shunned Russian supplies may continue to bolster prices going forward. Unlike the benchmark index, the Fund maintains an allocation to platinum (up 18% for the period) which is paramount to the reduction of tailpipe emissions. Silver was up 31.7% during the period. An allocation to precious metal miners within the Fund’s equity portfolio was also beneficial. Miners within the Fund were up 38.8% for the trailing six-month period.

 

As of the date of this report, the Fund maintains a dynamic combination of commodity futures exposure and commodity equity (or producer) exposure. The composition of the Fund changes from time-to-time in response to structural and value opportunities identified by the Fund’s portfolio management team. The Fund was fully invested at the end of April. Throughout the period under review, the Fund held approximately 22% in commodity equities and 78% in commodity futures.

 

{The Fund’s top equity holdings at the end of April 2023 included B2GOLD Corp (BTG US) +31.45% (6 months ending April 28, 2023), GoldFields Ltd (GFI US) +101.83% (6 months ending April 28, 2023), Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (AEM CN) +31.23% (6 months ending April 28, 2023), Endeavor Mining PLC (EDV CN) +47.73% (6 months ending April 28, 2023), Bayer AG (BAYN GR) +24.74% (6 months ending April 28, 2023), Newmont Corp (NEM US) +14.38% (6 months ending April



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ALPS | CoreCommodity Management

CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

 

Management Commentary April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

28, 2023), Teck Resources LTD (TECK US) +55.39% (6 months ending April 28, 2023), K+S AG (SDF GR) -9.07% (6 months ending April 28, 2023), FMC CORP (FMC US) +4.92% (6 months ending April 28, 2023), Crescent Point Energy Corp (CPG CN) -2.32% (6 months ending April 28, 2023).}

U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (“TIPS”) and nominal US Treasuries are held in the Fund’s Cayman Island subsidiary to invest excess cash and as collateral for commodity futures-related investments. Duration exposure remained limited during the six month period under review. The Fund’s fixed income portfolio had a weighted average maturity of 0.33 years as of April month-end.

 

The short-to-medium-term outlook for commodities remains fundamentally tight with the potential for rolling supply shocks, particularly as the Chinese recovery evolves and we enter the summer months. Longer-term, necessary repairs to the supply situation will require a great deal of capital and resolve as policymakers move forward with an ever-expanding green agenda. The proposed move away from traditional carbon-based fuels, while commendable, may be overly optimistic. Both in terms of cost and resource availability, the timing demanded by current projections is likely to place incredible stress on the market for industrial metals, rare earth elements, and other strategic materials required by the planned transition. Incidentally, an accelerated move towards renewables and clean tech may also bode well for traditional energy prices as suppliers come under increasing scrutiny and exploration becomes untenable amidst an electrified future. Opportunity remains for the investors who recognize the massive problem that confronts us. It is our conviction that the price and structure of select commodity sectors have significant upside and a robust entry-point at today’s levels.

 

Bob Hyman

Portfolio Manager

CoreCommodity Management, LLC

 

Past performance if not indicative of future results. “Bloomberg®” and “Bloomberg Commodity IndexSM” are service marks of Bloomberg L.P. (“Bloomberg”) as the case may be. Source for all Index data: Bloomberg L.P. Global. Commodity Sectors and individual commodities are represented by the respective Bloomberg Commodity Sub-Index. This document does not constitute an offer of a commodities, securities or investment advisory services. Any such offer may be made only by means of a disclosure document or similar materials which contain a description of material terms and risks. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed. The economic statistics presented herein are subject to revision by the agencies that issue them. CoreCommodity Management assumes no obligation to provide this information in the future or to advise of changes in this information. Any indices and other financial benchmarks shown are provided for illustrative purposes only, are unmanaged, reflect reinvestment of income and do not reflect the

impact of advisory fees. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. All investments are subject to risk.

 

The views of the authors and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed are those of the authors only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the fund(s) or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither ALPS, Advisors, Inc., CoreCommodity Management, LLC, nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.

 

Indices do not reflect deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes.

 

An investor may not invest directly in an index.

 

Diversification cannot guarantee gain or prevent losses.

 

Bob Hyman is a registered representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Advisors Inc. are affiliated.


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ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

 

Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Performance of $10,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2023)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment

 

 

 

The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past 10 years. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2023)

 

  6 Month 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception^
Total
Expense
Ratio*
What You
Pay*
Investor# (NAV) -5.26% -16.32% 24.99% 4.94% 0.16% 1.51% 1.40% 1.40%
Class A (NAV) -5.13% -16.29% 25.00% 4.99% 0.18% 1.53% 1.40% 1.40%
Class A (LOAD) -10.32% -20.90% 22.63% 3.81% -0.39% 1.08%
Class C (NAV) -5.44% -16.85% 24.20% 4.28% -0.48% 0.89% 2.00% 2.00%
Class C (LOAD) -6.32% -17.62% 24.20% 4.28% -0.48% 0.89%
Class I -5.12% -16.21% 25.26% 5.22% 0.42% 1.79% 1.08% 1.08%
Refinitiv/CoreCommodity CRB Commodity Total Return Index1 0.07% -9.95% 33.42% 7.45% 0.24% 1.12%    
Bloomberg Commodity TR Index2 -5.86% -16.60% 21.14% 4.67% -1.51% -0.60%    

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.

 

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 5.50%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $1 million or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million.

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ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

 

Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Performance shown for Class A shares prior to June 12, 2018 reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Investor shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A shares.

 

1Refinitiv / CoreCommodity CRB Index: a basket of 19 commodities, including energy contracts, agriculture, precious metals, and industrial metals, the Index acts as a representative indicator of commodity markets. An investor may not invest directly in the index.

2Bloomberg Commodity Index: an unmanaged index used as a measurement of change in commodity market conditions based on the performance of a basket of different commodities. An investor may not invest directly in the index.

^Fund Inception date of June 29, 2010 for Investor Class and Classes C and I; Fund Inception date of June 12, 2018 for Class A.

*Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2023 for additional information. Pursuant to a written agreement (the “Expense Agreement”), the Sub-Adviser has agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total Annual Fund operating expenses after fee waiver/expense reimbursements (excluding Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees, Shareholder Services Fees, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes, and extraordinary expenses) to 1.05% (for Investor Class, Class A shares and Class C shares) and 1.15% (for Class I shares) of average daily net assets through February 28, 2024.

#Prior to December 1, 2017, Investor Class was known as Class A.

 

Investments in securities of Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) involve risks that differ from an investment in common stock. MLPs are controlled by their general partners, which generally have conflicts of interest and limited fiduciary duties to the MLP, which may permit the general partner to favor its own interests over the MLPs. The benefit you are expected to derive from the Fund’s investment in MLPs depends largely on the MLPs being treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes. As a partnership, an MLP has no federal income tax liability at the entity level. Therefore, treatment of one or more MLPs as a corporation for federal income tax purposes could affect the Fund’s ability to meet its investment objective and would reduce the amount of cash available to pay or distribute to you. Legislative, judicial, or administrative changes and differing interpretations, possibly on a retroactive basis, could negatively impact the value of an investment in MLPs and therefore the value of your investment in the Fund.

 

Investing in commodity-related securities involves risk and considerations not present when investing in more conventional securities. The Fund may be more susceptible to high volatility of commodity markets.

 

Derivatives generally are more sensitive to changes in economic or market conditions than other types of investments; this could result in losses that significantly exceed the Fund's original investment.

 

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

 

This Fund is not suitable for all investors, and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

 

There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.

 

Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value

 

Asset Type Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)

 

Government Bonds 69.17%
Common Stocks 21.26%
Master Limited Partnerships 0.06%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets 9.51%
Total 100.00%

 

Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only.

 

Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets) ^

 

 

 

^Notional Value of Derivative Exposure included

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ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

 

Consolidated Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS (21.26%)          
Argentina (0.06%)          
Adecoagro SA   132,776   $1,123,285 
           
Australia (1.12%)          
Beach Energy, Ltd.   937,818    912,214 
BHP Group, Ltd.   24,315    714,362 
BlueScope Steel, Ltd.   31,560    414,950 
Champion Iron, Ltd.   271,301    1,161,493 
Coronado Global Resources, Inc.(a)   888,401    969,960 
Elders, Ltd.   140,055    751,589 
Evolution Mining, Ltd.   1,105,874    2,605,052 
Fortescue Metals Group, Ltd.   69,875    968,187 
GrainCorp, Ltd., Class A   181,825    818,132 
IGO, Ltd.   41,981    381,959 
Iluka Resources, Ltd.   229,089    1,662,921 
Incitec Pivot, Ltd.   767,989    1,621,088 
Liontown Resources, Ltd.(b)   128,618    233,192 
Newcrest Mining, Ltd.   118,146    2,260,588 
Northern Star Resources, Ltd.   65,644    584,657 
Nufarm, Ltd.   147,504    543,651 
OceanaGold Corp.   423,200    968,314 
Perseus Mining, Ltd.   326,829    482,266 
Sandfire Resources NL   186,337    802,677 
South32, Ltd.   1,248,951    3,504,064 
Woodside Energy Group, Ltd.   17,900    398,920 
         22,760,236 
           
Austria (0.07%)          
OMV AG   15,850    748,208 
voestalpine AG   18,655    645,048 
         1,393,256 
           
Brazil (0.15%)          
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP, ADR   129,920    1,201,760 
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Sponsored ADR   92,211    979,281 
Vale SA, Sponsored ADR   57,226    824,627 
         3,005,668 
           
Canada (5.01%)          
Advantage Energy, Ltd.(b)   158,100    889,192 
Agnico Eagle Mines, Ltd.   16,254    922,089 
Agnico-Eagle Mines, Ltd.   97,994    5,559,153 
Alamos Gold, Inc., Class A   118,137    1,527,511 
ARC Resources, Ltd.   173,200    2,151,497 
B2Gold Corp.   2,373,882    9,353,096 
Barrick Gold Corp.   5,544    105,558 
Baytex Energy Corp.(b)   932,700    3,510,920 
Birchcliff Energy, Ltd.   272,300    1,650,059 
Boralex, Inc., Class A   35,100    1,023,324 
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP   11,700    361,056 
Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd.   23,300    1,419,824 
Canadian Solar, Inc.(b)   62,790    2,349,602 
Canfor Corp.(b)   73,700    1,107,526 
Cenovus Energy, Inc.   174,600    2,930,512 
   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
Canada (continued)          
Centerra Gold, Inc.   227,200  $1,536,076 
Crescent Point Energy Corp.   622,700    4,605,272 
Crew Energy, Inc.(b)   60,100    204,052 
Eldorado Gold Corp.(b)   50,871    562,125 
Enerplus Corp.   34,775    520,234 
ERO Copper Corp.(b)   16,900    332,798 
First Majestic Silver Corp.   110,222    778,167 
First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.   84,000    2,041,023 
Franco-Nevada Corp.   17,332    2,630,651 
Freehold Royalties, Ltd.   9,800    106,691 
Hudbay Minerals, Inc.   331,800    1,662,858 
Imperial Oil, Ltd.   49,700    2,533,330 
Innergex Renewable Energy, Inc.   67,100    688,408 
Interfor Corp.   76,000    1,192,575 
International Petroleum Corp.(b)   25,231    246,158 
Ivanhoe Mines, Ltd., Class A(b)   39,800    345,167 
K92 Mining, Inc.(b)   141,000    670,214 
Kinross Gold Corp.   795,808    4,018,830 
Lundin Mining Corp.   601,800    4,597,284 
MEG Energy Corp.(b)   156,800    2,610,922 
NexGen Energy, Ltd.(b)   259,400    1,008,996 
Northland Power, Inc.   107,000    2,626,726 
Nutrien, Ltd.   29,800    2,067,315 
NuVista Energy, Ltd.(b)   160,600    1,393,996 
Pan American Silver Corp.   69,080    1,230,315 
Paramount Resources, Ltd., Class A   39,600    937,645 
Parex Resources, Inc.   111,500    2,263,989 
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.   96,900    882,567 
PrairieSky Royalty, Ltd.   56,500    891,589 
Precision Drilling Corp.(b)   4,800    239,105 
Saputo, Inc.   87,700    2,270,743 
Secure Energy Services, Inc.   164,900    767,996 
Spartan Delta Corp.   76,500    867,849 
Stelco Holdings, Inc.   7,400    258,564 
Suncor Energy, Inc.   75,600    2,367,016 
Surge Energy, Inc.   156,400    1,012,384 
Tamarack Valley Energy, Ltd.   264,300    729,588 
Teck Resources, Ltd., Class B   107,999    5,032,753 
Topaz Energy Corp.   21,000    300,852 
Tourmaline Oil Corp.   21,100    947,970 
Trican Well Service, Ltd.   342,600    801,596 
Vermilion Energy, Inc.   329,600    4,172,152 
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.   13,410    662,186 
Whitecap Resources, Inc.   202,000    1,592,324 
         102,069,970 
           
Chile (0.03%)          
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, Sponsored ADR   8,858    597,738 
           
China (0.14%)          
Daqo New Energy Corp., ADR(b)   37,401    1,717,454 
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., ADR(b)   25,327    1,256,472 
         2,973,926 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

8 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

 

Consolidated Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
Denmark (0.33%)        
FLSmidth & Co. A/S   21,846   $860,341 
Orsted AS(a)(c)   32,726    2,934,673 
Vestas Wind Systems A/S   97,029    2,674,556 
         6,469,570 
           
Finland (0.14%)          
Metso Outotec Oyj   159,987    1,762,903 
Outokumpu Oyj   190,862    1,039,570 
         2,802,473 
           
France (0.04%)          
TotalEnergies SE, ADR   14,149    904,546 
           
Germany (0.66%)          
Bayer AG   79,364    5,226,103 
Encavis AG   44,088    761,503 
K+S AG   242,886    4,841,554 
Nordex SE(b)   73,304    878,821 
Salzgitter AG   10,429    411,865 
SMA Solar Technology AG   7,899    851,245 
Suedzucker AG   11,836    238,932 
thyssenkrupp AG   17,747    127,189 
         13,337,212 
           
Great Britain (1.00%)          
Anglo American PLC   35,539    1,092,030 
Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC   66,880    1,780,346 
BP PLC, Sponsored ADR   18,933    762,621 
CNH Industrial N.V.   233,739    3,295,720 
Drax Group PLC   98,601    780,183 
Endeavour Mining PLC   207,900    5,352,291 
Evraz PLC(b)(d)(e)   91,946    1,156 
Harbour Energy PLC   75,518    234,707 
Pennon Group PLC   37,908    409,713 
Pentair PLC   19,443    1,129,249 
Rio Tinto PLC, Sponsored ADR   30,360    1,942,736 
Severn Trent PLC   29,082    1,071,615 
Subsea 7 SA   62,311    711,279 
United Utilities Group PLC   86,743    1,179,539 
Weir Group PLC   28,885    667,945 
         20,411,130 
           
India (0.01%)          
ReNew Energy Global PLC(b)   58,125    297,600 
           
Israel (0.07%)          
ICL Group, Ltd.   210,944    1,303,634 
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.(b)   943    269,349 
         1,572,983 
           
Italy (0.11%)          
Eni SpA, Sponsored ADR   63,488    1,922,417 
ERG SpA   13,743    414,931 
         2,337,348 
   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
Japan (1.06%)        
Daido Steel Co., Ltd.   5,200   $198,848 
eRex Co., Ltd.   58,700    747,079 
Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.   14,200    364,263 
GS Yuasa Corp.   12,800    223,409 
Inpex Corp.   205,333    2,219,938 
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd.   39,800    1,314,544 
JFE Holdings, Inc.   125,000    1,469,779 
Kubota Corp.   229,000    3,442,269 
Kurita Water Industries, Ltd.   49,416    2,056,506 
MEIJI Holdings Co., Ltd.   150,000    3,616,646 
Mitsubishi Materials Corp.   36,700    597,996 
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.   23,000    864,325 
OSAKA Titanium Technologies Co., Ltd.   49,700    1,047,295 
Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd.   86,559    1,858,308 
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.   16,400    602,940 
Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd.   76,200    761,189 
UACJ Corp.   9,800    194,137 
         21,579,471 
           
Luxembourg (0.22%)          
APERAM SA   14,100    521,261 
ArcelorMittal   14,925    424,915 
ArcelorMittal SA   48,939    1,386,440 
Ternium SA, Sponsored ADR   48,262    2,092,158 
         4,424,774 
           
Malaysia (0.02%)          
Lynas Rare Earths, Ltd.(b)   73,542    312,901 
           
Mexico (0.16%)          
Fresnillo PLC   21,852    195,369 
Gruma SAB de CV   72,195    1,133,710 
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B   360,100    1,761,094 
         3,090,173 
           
Netherlands (0.32%)          
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group NV   23,373    869,997 
Core Laboratories N.V.   49,663    1,117,914 
Fugro N.V.(b)   70,271    993,451 
OCI N.V.   112,576    2,963,506 
SBM Offshore N.V.   47,369    668,632 
         6,613,500 
           
New Zealand (0.04%)          
a2 Milk Co., Ltd.(b)   231,594    832,124 
           
Norway (1.01%)          
Aker BP ASA   82,257    1,964,372 
Aker Solutions ASA   55,919    198,971 
DNO ASA   224,040    223,261 
Equinor ASA   150,028    4,293,734 
FLEX LNG, Ltd.   21,134    727,221 
Leroy Seafood Group ASA   70,514    370,863 
Mowi ASA   159,513    3,039,968 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

9 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

 

Consolidated Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
Norway (continued)          
NEL ASA(b)   476,921   $653,598 
Norsk Hydro ASA   94,830    696,028 
PGS ASA(b)   1,032,946    743,229 
Salmar ASA   33,962    1,505,768 
Scatec ASA(a)(c)   126,055    822,068 
TGS ASA   50,202    785,742 
Yara International ASA   112,399    4,522,516 
         20,547,339 
           
Peru (0.04%)          
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA, ADR   108,938    770,192 
           
South Africa (0.83%)          
African Rainbow Minerals, Ltd.   69,024    866,738 
Anglo Platinum, Ltd.   5,867    347,427 
AngloGold Ashanti, Ltd., Sponsored ADR   25,125    667,823 
Gold Fields, Ltd., Sponsored ADR   535,775    8,336,659 
Impala Platinum Holdings, Ltd.   327,499    3,182,161 
Kumba Iron Ore, Ltd.   51,422    1,247,340 
Northam Platinum Holdings, Ltd.(b)   129,130    1,263,875 
Remgro, Ltd.   106,592    815,967 
Sasol, Ltd.   24,442    316,901 
         17,044,891 
           
Spain (0.31%)          
Acciona SA   6,621    1,225,679 
Acerinox SA   44,206    477,171 
Corp ACCIONA Energias Renovables SA   22,353    801,981 
Fluidra SA   105,756    1,809,757 
Iberdrola SA   112,448    1,459,623 
Repsol SA   21,441    315,288 
Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente SA   18,123    285,768 
         6,375,267 
           
Sweden (0.32%)          
AAK AB   17,147    345,112 
Boliden AB   18,993    678,226 
Epiroc AB, Class A   10,181    203,520 
Holmen AB, B Shares   32,420    1,224,398 
Orron Energy ab(b)   779,722    907,834 
OX2 AB(b)   28,026    216,445 
SSAB AB, A Shares   190,388    1,348,954 
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B   112,748    1,544,162 
         6,468,651 
           
Switzerland (0.08%)          
Bucher Industries AG   799    358,270 
Glencore PLC   142,851    841,990 
Meyer Burger Technology AG(b)   487,627    314,501 
         1,514,761 
           
United States (7.91%)          
AGCO Corp.   30,591    3,791,449 
Alcoa Corp.   45,608    1,693,881 
   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
United States (continued)          
Ameresco, Inc., Class A(b)   14,363   $597,501 
American States Water Co.   2,437    216,283 
American Vanguard Corp.   15,898    306,037 
American Water Works Co., Inc.   3,196    473,807 
Andersons, Inc.   32,728    1,462,942 
Antero Resources Corp.(b)   3,650    83,914 
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.   51,904    4,052,663 
Archrock, Inc.   110,524    1,137,292 
Array Technologies, Inc.(b)   22,032    450,554 
ATI, Inc.(b)   5,191    200,476 
Baker Hughes Co.   16,972    496,261 
Beyond Meat, Inc.(b)   242,364    3,281,609 
Bloom Energy Corp., Class A(b)   8,876    147,785 
Brookfield Renewable Corp.   5,902    197,186 
Bunge, Ltd.   40,578    3,798,101 
California Water Service Group   26,453    1,483,484 
Callon Petroleum Co.(b)   55,348    1,834,233 
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.   32,921    1,563,748 
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.   30,244    2,164,866 
ChampionX Corp.   39,078    1,058,232 
Chemours Co.   86,406    2,511,822 
Chevron Corp.   7,288    1,228,611 
Chord Energy Corp.   11,485    1,634,660 
Civitas Resources, Inc.   24,990    1,725,560 
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.(b)   21,936    337,376 
CNX Resources Corp.(b)   16,086    249,816 
Commercial Metals Co.   24,338    1,136,341 
Compass Minerals International, Inc.   42,010    1,374,987 
Comstock Resources, Inc.   72,767    836,821 
ConocoPhillips   20,085    2,066,546 
Corteva, Inc.   74,296    4,540,971 
Coterra Energy, Inc.   49,341    1,263,130 
Crescent Energy Co.   64,572    750,327 
Darling Ingredients, Inc.(b)   30,413    1,811,702 
Deere & Co.   9,152    3,459,639 
Devon Energy Corp.   58,773    3,140,241 
Earthstone Energy, Inc., Class A(b)   78,931    1,070,304 
Energy Recovery, Inc.(b)   13,920    313,618 
Enphase Energy, Inc.(b)   6,010    986,842 
EOG Resources, Inc.   15,946    1,905,069 
EQT Corp.   25,149    876,191 
Essential Utilities, Inc.   36,580    1,561,967 
Expro Group Holdings NV(b)   37,837    752,578 
Exxon Mobil Corp.   13,475    1,594,632 
First Solar, Inc.(b)   9,470    1,729,033 
FMC Corp.   38,425    4,748,561 
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.   46,850    1,776,084 
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.   11,731    336,797 
Green Plains, Inc.(b)   33,207    1,134,683 
Halliburton Co.   39,451    1,292,020 
Hecla Mining Co.   77,169    466,872 
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.   26,011    862,525 
Hess Corp.   4,107    595,761 
HF Sinclair Corp.   22,080    973,949 
Hormel Foods Corp.   57,669    2,332,134 
Ingredion, Inc.   38,985    4,139,037 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

10 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

 

Consolidated Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
United States (continued)          
Kinder Morgan, Inc.   5,763   $98,835 
Kosmos Energy, Ltd.(b)   13,654    87,386 
Liberty Energy, Inc., Class A   129,702    1,661,484 
Livent Corp.(b)   15,262    333,475 
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A   61,236    1,293,304 
Marathon Petroleum Corp.   24,420    2,979,240 
Matador Resources Co.   52,257    2,562,160 
Mosaic Co.   8,373    358,783 
MP Materials Corp.(b)   15,486    335,582 
MRC Global, Inc.(b)   76,499    745,100 
Murphy Oil Corp.   45,125    1,656,539 
Nabors Industries, Ltd.(b)   1,781    177,637 
National Fuel Gas Co.   3,154    176,309 
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.   18,715    313,476 
New WEI, Inc.(b)(d)(e)   68,768    103 
Newmont Corp.   106,881    5,066,159 
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.   6,053    200,778 
NOW, Inc.(b)   63,127    673,565 
Nucor Corp   9,995    1,481,059 
Oceaneering International, Inc.(b)   82,594    1,464,392 
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.   134,668    1,506,936 
PDC Energy, Inc.   19,574    1,273,289 
Permian Resources Corp.   55,131    576,119 
Phillips 66   8,398    831,402 
Pilgrim's Pride Corp.(b)   196,007    4,470,921 
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.   10,925    2,376,734 
Plug Power, Inc.(b)   4,791    43,263 
PotlatchDeltic Corp., REIT   17,351    802,137 
ProPetro Holding Corp.(b)   34,510    239,499 
Range Resources Corp.   22,102    584,598 
Rayonier, Inc., REIT   58,793    1,843,748 
REC Silicon ASA(b)   596,207    894,558 
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.   5,974    1,480,357 
Royal Gold, Inc.   4,437    587,636 
RPC, Inc.   103,331    763,616 
SandRidge Energy, Inc.(b)   15,732    222,922 
Schlumberger NV   25,372    1,252,108 
Select Energy Services, Inc., Class A   34,668    257,583 
SJW Group   7,940    602,805 
SM Energy Co.   120,842    3,393,242 
Southern Copper Corp.   13,643    1,048,192 
Southwestern Energy Co.(b)   392,934    2,039,327 
SSR Mining, Inc.   171,453    2,455,205 
Steel Dynamics, Inc.   10,989    1,142,307 
SunCoke Energy, Inc.   35,317    274,766 
Sunnova Energy International, Inc.(b)   18,148    325,938 
SunPower Corp.(b)   15,675    207,224 
Talos Energy, Inc.(b)   161,160    2,196,611 
Tidewater, Inc.(b)   26,483    1,192,529 
TimkenSteel Corp.(b)   53,046    887,990 
Titan International, Inc.(b)   30,454    297,231 
TPI Composites, Inc.(b)   61,820    764,095 
Tronox Holdings PLC, Class A   29,466    403,390 
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A   60,219    3,763,085 
United States Steel Corp.   108,613    2,485,064 
US Silica Holdings, Inc.(b)   105,682    1,379,150 
   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
United States (continued)          
Valero Energy Corp.   15,840  $1,816,373 
Vital Energy, Inc.(b)   29,415    1,368,680 
W&T Offshore, Inc.(b)   331,440    1,448,393 
Warrior Met Coal, Inc.   57,204    1,977,542 
Weyerhaeuser Co., REIT   29,479    881,717 
Williams Cos., Inc.   1,855    56,132 
Worthington Industries, Inc.   7,297    433,369 
         162,522,660 
           
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS          
(Cost $388,486,670)        434,153,645 
           
MASTER LIMITED
PARTNERSHIPS (0.06%)
      
United States (0.06%)          
Energy Transfer LP   4,974    64,065 
Enterprise Products Partners LP   10,676    280,886 
Magellan Midstream Partners LP   2,054    114,613 
MPLX LP   1,555    54,409 
Plains All American Pipeline LP   3,090    39,861 
Viper Energy Partners LP   23,786    700,260 
         1,254,094 
           
TOTAL MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS          
(Cost $1,536,709)        1,254,094 

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
GOVERNMENT BONDS (69.17%)          
U.S. Treasury Bonds (69.17%)          
United States Treasury Bill          
0.317%, 5/9/23(f)  $88,100,000  $88,019,438 
1.123%, 5/30/23(f)   65,000,000    64,784,927 
1.706%, 6/13/23(f)   136,000,000    135,208,083 
3.375%, 7/25/23(f)   105,000,000    103,788,514 
3.691%, 8/1/23   190,100,000    187,696,450 
4.052%, 8/8/23   27,500,000    27,123,293 
4.522%, 8/15/23   85,500,000    84,252,579 
4.766%, 8/22/23(f)   210,800,000    207,510,634 
3.536%, 8/24/23(f)   27,500,000    27,063,509 
3.660%, 9/7/23(f)   105,000,000    103,182,963 
3.513%, 9/14/23(f)   105,800,000    103,879,895 
4.283%, 10/12/23(f)   60,000,000    58,678,775 
United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds          

0.500%, 4/15/24(f)
   225,997,700    221,216,093 
         1,412,405,153 
TOTAL GOVERNMENT BONDS          
(Cost $1,413,323,185)        1,412,405,153 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

11 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | CoreCommodity Management
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

 

Consolidated Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Value
(Note 2)
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (90.49%)     
(Cost $1,803,346,564)  $1,847,812,892 
      
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (9.51%)   194,234,146 
NET ASSETS - 100.00%  $2,042,047,038 

 

(a)Security exempt from registration under rule 144A of the securities act of 1933. This Security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2023, the market value of those securities was $4,726,701 representing 0.23% of the Fund's net assets.

(b)Non-Income Producing Security.

(c)Securities were purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such securities cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. As of April 30, 2023 the aggregate market value of those securities was $3,751,741 representing 0.18% of net assets.

(d)Fair valued security; valued by the valuation designee in accordance with the procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. As of April 30, 2023, these securities had a total value of $1,259 or less than 0.005% of total net assets.

(e)As a result of the use of significant unobservable inputs to determine fair value, these investments have been classified as level 3 assets. See also Note 2 to the financial statements for additional information.

(f)Security, or portion of security, is being held as collateral for total return swap contracts and futures contracts aggregating a total market value of $244,906,422.

 

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry and geographical classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries and regions are shown as a percent of net assets.


See Notes to Financial Statements.

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CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

 

Consolidated Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS

 

Description  Counterparty  Position  Contracts  Expiration Date  Notional Value (Note 2)   Fair Value/Unrealized Appreciation 
Corn Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (521)  07/14/23  $(15,239,250)  $426,707 
Cotton No.2 Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (394)  07/07/23   (15,917,600)   302,248 
Cotton No.2 Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (523)  12/06/23   (21,207,650)   619,744 
Gasoline RBOB Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (156)  08/31/23   (15,713,006)   1,200,239 
Gold 100 Oz Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  450  06/28/23   89,959,500    843,328 
Lean Hogs Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  329  06/14/23   12,067,720    317,806 
LME Aluminum Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  141  05/15/23   8,361,300    345,065 
LME Aluminum Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (1,229)  06/19/23   (72,019,400)   1,648,114 
LME Lead Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  253  05/15/23   13,630,375    445,435 
LME Nickel Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  183  05/15/23   26,611,677    976,748 
Low Su Gasoil G Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  317  06/13/23   22,015,650    191,273 
Natural Gas Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  2,647  05/26/23   63,792,700    1,724,612 
Natural Gas Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (311)  07/27/23   (8,225,950)   1,672,905 
Natural Gas Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (620)  08/29/23   (16,281,200)   104,693 
NY Harb ULSD  Morgan Stanley  Short  (241)  08/31/23   (24,314,056)   2,077,531 
Platinum Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  306  07/27/23   16,678,530    1,508,850 
Soybean Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (218)  07/14/23   (15,469,825)   528,566 
WTI Crude Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (1,941)  08/22/23   (146,972,520)   6,162,385 
               $(98,243,005)  $21,096,249 

 

Description  Counterparty  Position  Contracts   Expiration Date  Notional Value (Note 2)   Fair Value/Unrealized Depreciation 
Brent Crude Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  1,514   05/31/23  $121,619,620  $(4,937,630)
Cocoa Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (1,172)   07/14/23   (34,421,640)   (2,576,081)
Cocoa Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (1,151)   09/14/23   (33,827,890)   (865,113)
Coffee 'C' Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (51)   07/19/23   (3,556,294)   (20,613)
Coffee 'C' Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (182)   09/19/23   (12,503,400)   (452,858)
Copper Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  147   07/27/23   14,297,588    (738,771)
Frzn Concentrated OJ  Morgan Stanley  Short  (178)   07/11/23   (7,170,285)   (74,906)
Gasoline RBOB Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (91)   11/30/23   (8,219,593)   (52,169)
Hard Red Winter Wheat Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  178   07/14/23   6,908,625    (834,172)
Live Cattle Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (528)   06/30/23   (34,948,320)   (1,193,093)
Live Cattle Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (155)   10/31/23   (10,392,750)   (184,216)
LME Aluminum Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (4)   05/15/23   (237,200)   (3,661)
LME Aluminum Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  1,029   06/19/23   60,299,400    (2,379,159)
LME Zinc Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  786   05/15/23   51,988,988    (2,129,158)
Low Su Gasoil G Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  256   05/11/23   17,792,000    (1,906,530)
Silver Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  616   07/27/23   77,696,080    (569,557)
Soybean Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  1,536   07/14/23   47,619,072    (2,305,283)
Soybean Meal Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  1,172   07/14/23   50,677,280    (2,987,040)
Sugar #11 (World)  Morgan Stanley  Short  (1,513)   06/30/23   (44,651,656)   (4,532,572)
Wheat (CBT)  Morgan Stanley  Long  1,433   07/14/23   45,408,188    (4,188,211)
WTI Crude Future  Morgan Stanley  Long  73   05/22/23   5,604,940    (47,035)
WTI Crude Future  Morgan Stanley  Short  (474)   07/20/23   (36,137,760)   (293,090)
                $273,844,993  $(33,270,918)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

 

Consolidated Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS(a)

 

      Swap
Counterparty
  Reference Obligation  Notional Amount   Floating Rate/Fixed Amount Paid by Fund*  Termination Date  Value   Unrealized Appreciation 
Bank of America - Merrill Lynch  CRB 3m Fwd TR Index**  $240,080,720   USB3MTA + 25 bps  6/30/2023  $240,081,001   $281 
Citigroup  CRB 3m Fwd TR Index**   132,121,257   USB3MTA + 24 bps  9/29/2023   132,121,265    8 
UBS Group AG  CRB 3m Fwd TR Index**   266,462,218   USB3MTA + 25 bps  11/30/2023   266,462,226    8 
Societe Generale  CRB 3m Fwd TR Index**   149,463,176   USB3MTA + 24 bps  11/30/2023   149,463,179    3 
Citibank  CRB 3m Fwd TR Index**   248,601,785   USB3MTA + 21 bps  10/2/2023   248,601,787    2 
Goldman Sachs  CRB 3m Fwd TR Index**   218,772,873   USB3MTA + 25 bps  9/29/2023   218,772,875    2 
Bank Of America - Merrill Lynch  CRB 3m Fwd TR Index**   167,532,520   USB3MTA + 21 bps  6/30/2023   167,532,521    1 
      $1,423,034,549         $1,423,034,854   $305 

 

(a)For long positions in the total return swap, the Fund receives payments based on any positive return of the Reference Obligation less the rate paid by the Fund. The Fund makes payments on any negative return of such Reference Obligations plus the rate paid by the fund. For short positions in the total return swap, the Fund makes payments based on any positive return of the Reference Obligation less the rate paid by the Fund. The Fund receives payments on any negative return of such Reference Obligations plus the rate paid by the Fund.

*United States Auction Results 3 Month Treasury Bill High Discount. Total return swap resets monthly.

**CRB - Commodity Research Bureau

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

 

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS    
Investments, at value  $1,847,812,892 
Cash   192,375,286 
Foreign currency, at value (Cost $1,611,728)   1,609,768 
Unrealized appreciation on total return swap contracts   305 
Receivable for investments sold   108,993 
Receivable for shares sold   4,456,192 
Receivable due from broker for total return swap contracts   58,332 
Deposit with broker for futures contracts (Note 3)   573,643 
Dividends and interest receivable   667,380 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   70,333 
Total Assets   2,047,733,124 
LIABILITIES     
Payable for investments purchased   218,195 
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts   1,670,116 
Payable for shares redeemed   1,554,885 
Investment advisory fees payable   1,378,334 
Administration and transfer agency fees payable   648,610 
Distribution and services fees payable   91,701 
Trustees' fees and expenses payable   58,532 
Professional fees payable   24,144 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   41,569 
Total Liabilities   5,686,086 
NET ASSETS  $2,042,047,038 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF     
Paid-in capital  $2,107,915,471 
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)   (65,868,433)
NET ASSETS  $2,042,047,038 
INVESTMENTS, AT COST  $1,803,346,564 
      
PRICING OF SHARES     
Investor Class:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $7.49 
Net Assets  $78,964,660 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   10,538,863 
Class A:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $7.51 
Net Assets  $14,522,808 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   1,934,000 
Maximum offering price per share ((NAV/0.9450), based on maximum sales charge of 5.50% of the offering price)  $7.95 
Class C:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share(a)  $6.85 
Net Assets  $21,926,217 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   3,201,285 
Class I:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $7.63 
Net Assets  $1,926,633,353 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   252,380,242 

 

(a)Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of a possible sales charge, please see the Fund's Prospectus.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

 

Consolidated Statement of Operations For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME    
Dividends  $7,379,607 
Foreign taxes withheld on dividends   (538,514)
Interest and other income, net of premium amortization and accretion of discount   23,213,593 
Total Investment Income   30,054,686 
      
EXPENSES     
Investment advisory fees   7,330,102 
Investment advisory fees - subsidiary (Note 8)   1,523,155 
Administrative fees   904,544 
Transfer agency fees   753,595 
Distribution and service fees     
Investor Class   159,513 
Class A   24,586 
Class C   124,688 
Professional fees   19,715 
Reports to shareholders and printing fees   26,034 
State registration fees   158,330 
Insurance fees   9,402 
Custody fees   54,603 
Trustees' fees and expenses   63,355 
Miscellaneous expenses   15,553 
Total Expenses   11,167,175 
Less fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 8)
Waiver of investment advisory fees - subsidiary
   (1,523,155)
Net Expenses   9,644,020 
Net Investment Income   20,410,666 
Net realized gain on investments   51,691,438 
Net realized loss on futures contracts   (103,239,322)
Net realized loss on total return swap contracts   (27,829,788)
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions   (122,620)
Net Realized Loss   (79,500,292)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments   17,018,769 
Net change in unrealized depreciation on futures contracts   (36,769,752)
Net change in unrealized depreciation on total return swap contracts   (98)
Net change in unrealized depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies   (2,276)
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation   (19,753,357)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS   (99,253,650)
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS  $(78,842,983)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   For the Year Ended October 31, 2022 
OPERATIONS        
Net investment income  $20,410,666   $13,381,579 
Net realized gain/(loss)   (79,500,292)   96,030,396 
Net change in unrealized depreciation   (19,753,357)   (7,081,327)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   (78,842,983)   102,330,648 
           
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS          
From distributable earnings          
Investor Class   (5,853,087)   (15,456,243)
Class A   (1,025,116)   (1,363,415)
Class C   (1,863,383)   (2,848,568)
Class I   (104,122,025)   (201,615,631)
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions   (112,863,611)   (221,283,857)
           
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 6)          
Shares sold          
Investor Class   17,230,399    41,853,019 
Class A   1,959,215    11,230,606 
Class C   3,222,333    18,872,221 
Class I   802,126,220    1,128,168,065 
Dividends reinvested          
Investor Class   4,625,429    14,698,816 
Class A   732,350    871,533 
Class C   984,573    1,419,872 
Class I   72,055,995    141,806,630 
Shares redeemed, net of redemption fees          
Investor Class   (22,017,025)   (50,064,058)
Class A   (2,606,908)   (1,848,093)
Class C   (6,959,221)   (4,302,809)
Class I   (384,640,632)   (701,272,116)
Net Increase in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions   486,712,728    601,433,686 
           
Net increase in net assets   295,006,134    482,480,477 
           
NET ASSETS          
Beginning of period   1,747,040,904    1,264,560,427 
End of period  $2,042,047,038   $1,747,040,904 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS | CoreCommodity Management 

CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund – Investor Class

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   For the Year Ended October 31, 2022   For the Year Ended October 31, 2021   For the Year Ended October 31, 2020   For the Year Ended October 31, 2019   For the Year Ended October 31, 2018(a) 
Net asset value, beginning of period(b)  $8.47   $9.50   $6.06   $6.68   $7.54   $7.64 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                     
Net investment income(c)   0.08    0.05    0.11    0.02    0.06    0.05 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   (0.50)   0.62    3.35    (0.58)   (0.71)   0.04 
Total from investment operations   (0.42)   0.67    3.46    (0.56)   (0.65)   0.09 
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.56)   (1.70)   (0.02)   (0.06)   (0.21)   (0.19)
Total distributions   (0.56)   (1.70)   (0.02)   (0.06)   (0.21)   (0.19)
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)    –     –    0.00(d)   0.00(d)   0.00(d)   0.00(d)
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   (0.98)   (1.03)   3.44    (0.62)   (0.86)   (0.10)
Net asset value, end of period  $7.49   $8.47   $9.50   $6.06   $6.68   $7.54 
TOTAL RETURN(e)   (5.26)%   9.65%   57.25%   (8.44)%   (8.71)%   1.23%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $78,965   $89,645   $89,300   $49,060   $39,226   $48,728 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.38%(f)(g)   1.36%(g)   1.37%(g)   1.40%(g)   1.39%(g)   1.40%(g)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.38%(f)   1.36%   1.37%   1.40%   1.39%   1.40%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.05%(f)   0.55%   1.36%   0.40%   0.82%   0.66%
Portfolio turnover rate(h)   97%   54%   54%   98%   81%   42%

 

(a)Prior to December 1, 2017, Investor Class was known as Class A.

(b)Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd. (wholly-owned subsidiary).
(c)Calculated using the average shares method.
(d)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(e)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(f)Annualized.
(g)The ratio of operating expenses excluding fee waiver/reimbursements to average net assets is calculated excluding the waived Subsidiary management fee (see Note 8 for additional detail). The ratio inclusive of that fee would be for the periods ended April 30, 2023, October 31, 2022, October 31, 2021, October 31, 2020, October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, respectively, 1.55%, 1.53%, 1.55%, 1.58%, 1.54% and 1.56%.
(h)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS | CoreCommodity Management

CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund – Class A

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   For the Year Ended October 31, 2022   For the Year Ended October 31, 2021   For the Year Ended October 31, 2020   For the Year Ended October 31, 2019   For the Period June 12, 2018 (Commencement of Operations) to October 31, 2018 
Net asset value, beginning of period(a)  $8.48   $9.52   $6.07   $6.68   $7.54   $8.16 
                               
INCOME FROM
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
                    
Net investment income(b)   0.08    0.06    0.13    0.04    0.07    (0.00)(c)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   (0.49)   0.60    3.34    (0.59)   (0.72)   (0.62)
Total from investment operations   (0.41)   0.66    3.47    (0.55)   (0.65)   (0.62)
                               
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.56)   (1.70)   (0.02)   (0.06)   (0.21)    
Total distributions   (0.56)   (1.70)   (0.02)   (0.06)   (0.21)    
                               
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)               0.00(c)        
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   (0.97)   (1.04)   3.45    (0.61)   (0.86)   (0.62)
Net asset value, end of period  $7.51   $8.48   $9.52   $6.07   $6.68   $7.54 
TOTAL RETURN(d)   (5.13)%   9.52%   57.33%   (8.29)%   (8.71)%   (7.60)%
                               
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $14,523   $16,246   $7,349   $1,254   $751   $191 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.33%(e)(f)   1.30%(f)   1.32%(f)   1.34%(f)   1.40%(f)   1.48%(e)(f)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.33%(e)   1.30%   1.32%   1.34%   1.40%   1.45%(e)
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets   2.12%(e)   0.64%   1.56%   0.62%   0.99%   (0.10)%(e)
Portfolio turnover rate(g)   97%   54%   54%   98%   81%   42%

 

(a)Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd. (wholly-owned subsidiary).
(b)Calculated using the average shares method.
(c)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(d)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized.
(f)The ratio of operating expenses excluding fee waiver/reimbursements to average net assets is calculated excluding the waived Subsidiary management fee (see Note 8 for additional detail). The ratio inclusive of that fee would be for the periods ended April 30, 2023, October 31, 2022, October 31, 2021, October 31, 2020, October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, respectively, 1.50%,, 1.47%, 1.50%, 1.52%, 1.55% and 1.64%.
(g)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS | CoreCommodity Management

CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund – Class C

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six Months  Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   For the Year Ended October 31, 2022   For the Year Ended October 31, 2021   For the Year Ended October 31, 2020   For the Year Ended October 31, 2019   For the Year Ended October 31, 2018 
Net asset value, beginning of period(a)  $7.80   $8.94   $5.73   $6.35   $7.22   $7.36 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
                    
Net investment income/(loss)(b)   0.05    (0.01)   0.07    (0.02)   0.01    (0.00)(c)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   (0.44)   0.56    3.14    (0.54)   (0.68)   0.04 
Total from investment operations   (0.39)   0.55    3.21    (0.56)   (0.67)   0.04 
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.56)   (1.69)   (0.01)   (0.06)   (0.20)   (0.18)
Total distributions   (0.56)   (1.69)   (0.01)   (0.06)   (0.20)   (0.18)
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)           0.01        0.00(c)    
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   (0.95)   (1.14)   3.21    (0.62)   (0.87)   (0.14)
Net asset value, end of period  $6.85   $7.80   $8.94   $5.73   $6.35   $7.22 
TOTAL RETURN(d)   (5.44)%   8.78%   56.37%   (8.97)%   (9.35)%   0.62%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $21,926   $27,856   $13,789   $2,354   $6,702   $9,510 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   2.01%(e)(f)   2.00%(f)   2.00%(f)   2.05%(f)   2.05%(f)   2.05%(f)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   2.01%(e)   2.00%   2.00%   2.05%   2.05%   2.05%
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets   1.41%(e)   (0.08)%   0.84%   (0.28)%   0.17%   (0.04)%
Portfolio turnover rate(g)   97%   54%   54%   98%   81%   42%

 

(a)Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd. (wholly-owned subsidiary).
(b)Calculated using the average shares method.
(c)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(d)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized.
(f)The ratio of operating expenses excluding fee waiver/reimbursements to average net assets is calculated excluding the waived Subsidiary management fee (see Note 8 for additional detail). The ratio inclusive of that fee would be for the periods ended April 30, 2023, October 31, 2022, October 31, 2021, October 31, 2020, October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, respectively, 2.18%, 2.18%, 2.18%, 2.23%, 2.20% and 2.21%.
(g)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

20 | April 30, 2023 

 

ALPS | CoreCommodity Management

CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund – Class I

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)   For the Year Ended October 31, 2022   For the Year Ended October 31, 2021   For the Year Ended October 31, 2020   For the Year Ended October 31, 2019   For the Year Ended October 31, 2018 
Net asset value, beginning of period(a)  $8.61   $9.62   $6.12   $6.73   $7.58   $7.67 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
                     
Net investment income(b)   0.10    0.08    0.14    0.04    0.08    0.07 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   (0.51)   0.61    3.38    (0.58)   (0.72)   0.03 
Total from investment operations   (0.41)   0.69    3.52    (0.54)   (0.64)   0.10 
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.57)   (1.70)   (0.02)   (0.07)   (0.21)   (0.19)
Total distributions   (0.57)   (1.70)   (0.02)   (0.07)   (0.21)   (0.19)
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)       (0.00)(c)   0.00(c)   0.00(c)   0.00(c)   0.00(c)
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   (0.98)   (1.01)   3.50    (0.61)   (0.85)   (0.09)
Net asset value, end of period  $7.63   $8.61   $9.62   $6.12   $6.73   $7.58 
TOTAL RETURN(d)   (5.12)%   9.85%   57.74%   (8.18)%   (8.48)%   1.42%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $1,926,633   $1,613,293   $1,154,123   $439,254   $500,305   $647,195 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.09%(e)(f)   1.08%(f)   1.09%(f)   1.15%(f)   1.14%(f)   1.13%(f)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.09%(e)   1.08%   1.09%   1.15%   1.14%   1.13%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.40%(e)   0.84%   1.68%   0.64%   1.09%   0.90%
Portfolio turnover rate(g)   97%   54%   54%   98%   81%   42%

 

(a)Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd. (wholly-owned subsidiary).
(b)Calculated using the average shares method.
(c)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(d)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(e)Annualized.
(f)The ratio of operating expenses excluding fee waiver/reimbursements to average net assets is calculated excluding the waived Subsidiary management fee (see Note 8 for additional detail). The ratio inclusive of that fee would be for the periods ended April 30, 2023, October 31, 2022, October 31, 2021, October 31, 2020, October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, respectively, 1.26%, 1.26%, 1.27%, 1.33%, 1.29% and 1.29%.
(g)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

21 | April 30, 2023 

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund

 

Management Commentary April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Performance  

ALPS I Kotak India ESG Fund (the “Fund") was launched on February 14, 2011. During the 6-month period ended 30th April 2023 (hereinafter also referred to as the “period”), the Fund's Class A Shares, INDAX, delivered a total return of -1.25% at Net Asset Value, Class C, INFCX, delivered -1.65% with CDSC, Class I, INDIX, delivered -1.14% and Class II, INDSX, delivered -1.00% (net of fees). The Fund underperformed its benchmark (without taking into account sales charges for Class A and C Shares), the Nifty 500 Index ("NSE500"), which returned 0.49% during the period.

 

While the world is still in the recovery phase since FY2022 from Covid-19, global economy activity experienced a broad-based and sharper-than-expected slowdown in FY2023. Though China’s reopening of the borders after three years was a positive for the markets, uncertainties fueled by the turmoil in European and US banks, persisting inflation and continuing geopolitical tensions kept the stock markets on the edge. Volatility in Indian equity markets continued on the back of global financial market instability with the failure of a few regional US banks and Credit Suisse’s merger with UBS.

 

Looking at a couple of key central bank decisions: (1) The US Fed hiked the policy rate by a total of 175bps during the period (75bps in Nov’22, 50bps in Dec’22, 25bps in Feb’23, 25bps in Mar’23) to 4.75-5%. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) noted resilience in the banking sector. Further, the committee “anticipates that some additional policy firming may be appropriate in order to attain a stance of monetary policy that is sufficiently restrictive to return inflation to 2% over time” (Source: Federal Reserve Press Release, 22nd March 2023). FOMC members now expect CY2023 growth at 0.4% (0.5% earlier) and CY2024 growth at 1.2% (1.6% earlier). (2) The Bank of England (BOE) hiked its policy rate by a total of 200 bps (75bps in Nov’22, 50bps in Dec’22, 50bps in Feb’23, 25bps in Mar’23) to 4.25%. The BOE noted that though Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation exhibited a surprise increase in the latest print, headline inflation is likely to fall sharply over the year. (3) The Bank of Japan (BOJ), in line with expectations, maintained status quo on its policy rate at -0.1%. The Bank also retained the range for the 10-year Japanese Government Bond at ±0.5%. Importantly, the BOJ stated that in light of the various pandemic-era monetary easing measures that have interacted with and influenced Japan’s economic activity, prices, and financial sector, the Bank has decided to conduct a broad-perspective review of monetary policy, with a planned time frame of around 1-1.5 years.

 

Looking back at India, frontline Nifty Index gained 2.09%, the midcap segment saw a return of 3.09% and the broad-based NSE500 Index gained 0.49% during the period (all in USD terms; total return).

 

In our opinion, the FY2024 Union Budget has done a fine balancing act between (1) fiscal consolidation, (2) increasing attractiveness of the new personal income tax regime and (3) continued higher capital expenditure. The government has rationalized the high subsidies on food and fertilizer and the elevated rural spending seen during the pandemic. We believe gross borrowing has been maintained at a comfortable level, which should keep interest rates in check.

 

Business momentum in India’s manufacturing capacities accelerated further to a four-month high in April, boosted by robust new business growth, improving supply-chain conditions, mild price pressures and better international sales - Manufacturing PMI at 57.2 vs 56.4 in March.

 

On the macro front, real GDP growth in 4QFY23 (Jan 2023 – Mar 2023 quarter) surprised on the upside at 6.1% (3QFY23: 4.5%) led by gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) growth of 8.9% (3QFY23: 8%). Real Gross Value Added (GVA) grew by 6.5% (3QFY23: 4.7%) led by services growth at 6.9% (6.1%) and industrial activity at 6.3% (2.3%).

 

GST collections for April stood at INR1,870bn (~US$22.9bn), which is the highest collection since the rollout of the indirect tax regime.

 

Current account balance in 3QFY23 (Note: October to December 2022 quarter) moderated to 2.2% of GDP, led by improvement in goods trade deficit and services trade surplus. Capital account surplus improved, aided by higher banking capital inflows. Goods trade deficit narrowed to US$72.7bn (2QFY23: US$78.3bn), amid a sharper fall in imports compared to exports due to fading of pent-up demand and lower crude oil prices.

 

On the economy front, April CPI inflation moderated to 4.7% from 5.66% in March. Wholesale price Index (WPI) inflation in April stood at -0.92% (March: +1.34%), primarily due to favorable base effects and continued softening in commodity prices.

 

Looking ahead, we believe the financial sector turmoil underway in the US and Europe is unlikely to have a bearing on Indian banks. Indian banks have negligible exposure to the global banking system. Additionally, we believe the banks are well-capitalized, have healthy balance sheets, and minimal risks from the domestic macro setup. At a macro level, the greater risks for India will be from growth impact due to the global demand slowdown on the back of the global financial sector tightening. However, in our view, India’s fundamentals on the back of (1) softening inflation, (2) relatively stable growth, (3) comfortable external sector balance, and (4) healthy financial sector position provide much cushion against a global risk-off period.

 

Mr. Nitin Tejpal Jain

Fund Manager 

Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

22 | April 30, 2023 

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund

 

Management Commentary April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

The views above are based on publicly available data, Kotak Group internal estimates and are based on the views of the research team at Kotak group. The views of the author and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed are those of the author only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the fund or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither ALPS Advisors, Inc., Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore) Pte Ltd., nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.

 

Diversification cannot guarantee gain or prevent losses.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Dividends are not guaranteed and are subject to change or elimination. Investments in international and emerging markets securities include exposure to risks such as currency fluctuations, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets and political instability.

 

ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Advisors Inc. are affiliated.

23 | April 30, 2023 

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund

 
Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Performance of $10, 000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2023)

Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment

 

 

The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2023)

 

  6 Month 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Since
Inception^
Total
Expense
Ratio*
What You
Pay*
Investor# (NAV) -1.31% -4.81% 17.48% 4.69% 8.98% 6.83% 1.40% 1.40%
Class A (NAV) -1.25% -4.52% 17.51% 4.67% 8.96% 6.82% 1.28% 1.28%
Class A (LOAD) -6.70% -9.79% 15.31% 3.49% 8.35% 6.32%
Class C (NAV) -1.65% -5.48% 16.56% 3.88% 8.17% 6.06% 2.00% 2.00%
Class C (LOAD) -2.62% -6.41% 16.56% 3.88% 8.17% 6.06%
Class I -1.14% -4.46% 17.72% 4.93% 9.27% 7.13% 1.00% 1.00%
Class II -1.00% -4.25% 18.03% 5.11% 9.36% 7.21% 0.88% 0.75%
Nifty 500 Index1 0.49% -2.17% 22.03% 6.63% 8.92% 6.63%    
Morningstar India Index2 -1.47% -5.59% 20.51% 6.60% 8.86% 6.47%    

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.

 

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 5.50%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $ 1 million or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million. The Fund imposes a 2.00% redemption fee on shares held for less than 30 days.

24 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund

 
Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Performance shown for Class A shares prior to June 12, 2018 reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Investor shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A shares. Performance shown for Class II shares prior to December 19, 2019 reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Class I shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class II shares.

 

1Nifty 500 Index (formerly the CNX 500 Index) - India’s first broad based benchmark of the Indian capital market. The Nifty 500 companies are disaggregated into 72 industry indices. Industry weightages in the index reflect the industry weightages in the market. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index.
2Morningstar India NR Index: measures the performance of India’s equity markets targeting the top 97% of stocks by market capitalization.
^Fund Inception date of February 14, 2011 for Investor Class and Classes C and I; Fund Inception date of June 12, 2018 for Class A; Fund Inception date of December 19, 2019 for Class II.
*Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2023 for additional information. ALPS Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”) and Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (the “Sub-Adviser”) have agreed to waive and/or reimburse fees or expenses in order to limit Total annual Fund operating expenses after fee waiver/expense reimbursements (excluding Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees, Shareholder Services Fees, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes, and extraordinary expenses) to 1.00% of Investor Class, Class A, Class C, and Class I shares and 0.75% for Class II shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through February 28, 2024.
#Prior to December 1, 2017, Investor Class was known as Class A.

 

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

 

This Fund is not suitable for all investors and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

 

There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund’s top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.

 

Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value

 

Investing in India involves risk and considerations not present when investing in more established securities markets. The Fund may be more susceptible to economic, market, political and local risks of the region than a fund that is more geographically diversified. Investments in India are subject to a number of risks including, but not limited to, risk of losing some or all of the capital invested, high market volatility, variable market liquidity, geopolitical risks (including political instability), exchange rate fluctuations (between the currency of the fund’s share class and the Indian Rupee), changes in tax regime and restrictions on investment activities of foreign investors.

 

Top Ten Holdings (as a % of Net Assets)

 

ICICI Bank, Ltd. 7.89%
Infosys, Ltd. 6.61%
Reliance Industries, Ltd. 6.51%
HDFC Bank, Ltd. 4.79%
Axis Bank, Ltd. 4.63%
Larsen & Toubro, Ltd. 3.22%
Bharti Airtel, Ltd. 3.16%
Bajaj Finance, Ltd. 2.97%
Housing Development Finance Corp., Ltd. 2.70%
Hindustan Unilever, Ltd. 2.63%
Top Ten Holdings 45.11%

 

Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only.

Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)

 


25 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
COMMON STOCKS (97.78%)          
Communication Services (3.99%)          
Entertainment (0.83%)          
Nazara Technologies, Ltd.(a)   176,760   $1,197,020 
PVR, Ltd.(a)   98,675    1,770,497 
         2,967,517 
           
Wireless Telecommunication Services (3.16%)          
Bharti Airtel, Ltd.   1,117,541    10,939,997 
Bharti Airtel, Ltd. partly paid   78,914    396,967 
         11,336,964 
           
TOTAL COMMUNICATION SERVICES        14,304,481 
           
Consumer Discretionary (8.60%)          
Automobile Components (1.55%)          
MRF, Ltd.   3,487    3,801,724 
Sansera Engineering, Ltd.(b)   195,113    1,769,323 
         5,571,047 
           
Automobiles (2.83%)          
Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd.   277,646    4,177,366 
Maruti Suzuki India, Ltd.   56,917    5,994,560 
         10,171,926 
           
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (1.60%)          
Jubilant Foodworks, Ltd.   387,118    2,123,074 
Zomato, Ltd.(a)   4,500,049    3,598,475 
         5,721,549 
Household Durables (1.21%)          
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals, Ltd.   1,388,894    4,337,357 
           
Specialty Retail (0.20%)          
Cartrade Tech, Ltd.(a)   136,844    710,499 
           
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (1.21%)          
Titan Co., Ltd.   134,337    4,352,424 
           
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY        30,864,802 
           
Consumer Staples (5.26%)          
Food Products (0.34%)          
Bikaji Foods International, Ltd.(a)   269,698    1,236,502 
           
Personal Care Products (4.92%)          
Dabur India, Ltd.   679,907    4,437,667 
Emami, Ltd.   823,442    3,780,590 
Hindustan Unilever, Ltd.   313,682    9,441,732 
         17,659,989 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES        18,896,491 
   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
Energy (7.55%)        
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (7.55%)          
Aegis Logistics, Ltd.   778,079   $3,735,962 
Reliance Industries, Ltd.   787,168    23,376,654 
         27,112,616 
TOTAL ENERGY        27,112,616 
           
Financials (33.91%)          
Banks (21.26%)          
AU Small Finance Bank, Ltd.(b)(c)   648,604    5,286,918 
Axis Bank, Ltd.   1,575,833    16,634,353 
HDFC Bank, Ltd., ADR   62,825    4,385,185 
HDFC Bank, Ltd.   619,523    12,808,770 
ICICI Bank, Ltd., Sponsored ADR   591,286    13,451,756 
ICICI Bank, Ltd.   1,317,945    14,867,852 
State Bank of India   1,250,352    8,879,298 
         76,314,132 
           
Consumer Finance (5.83%)          
Bajaj Finance, Ltd.   138,325    10,669,451 
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, Ltd.   1,266,352    4,027,621 
Muthoot Finance, Ltd.   122,426    1,530,998 
SBI Cards & Payment Services, Ltd.   498,115    4,714,236 
         20,942,306 
           
Financial Services (3.85%)          
Aavas Financiers, Ltd.(a)   242,643    4,124,394 
Housing Development Finance Corp., Ltd.   284,397    9,689,934 
         13,814,328 
           
Insurance (2.97%)          
HDFC Life Insurance Co., Ltd.(b)(c)   914,746    5,938,548 
PB Fintech, Ltd.(a)   638,587    4,704,180 
         10,642,728 
TOTAL FINANCIALS        121,713,494 
           
Health Care (7.75%)          
Health Care Providers & Services (4.49%)          
Dr Lal PathLabs, Ltd.(b)(c)   59,599    1,427,875 
Fortis Healthcare, Ltd.(a)   1,252,659    4,000,867 
Max Healthcare Institute, Ltd.(a)   1,551,191    8,740,324 
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Pvt, Ltd.   420,106    1,942,222 
         16,111,288 
Life Sciences Tools & Services (0.34%)          
Tarsons Products, Ltd.(a)   175,456    1,217,153 
           
Pharmaceuticals (2.92%)          
Alkem Laboratories, Ltd.   109,273    4,696,404 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

26 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
Pharmaceuticals (continued)          
Cipla, Ltd.   296,841   $3,302,511 
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Ltd.   40,985    2,471,496 
         10,470,411 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE        27,798,852 
           
Industrials (7.57%)          
Air Freight & Logistics (0.46%)          
Mahindra Logistics, Ltd.(b)(c)   369,780    1,674,276 
           
Building Products (1.88%)          
Apollo Pipes, Ltd.(a)   378,861    2,746,588 
Kajaria Ceramics, Ltd.   298,611    4,004,223 
         6,750,811 
           
Construction & Engineering (4.31%)          
Kalpataru Power Transmission, Ltd.   589,897    3,903,595 
Larsen & Toubro, Ltd.   398,609    11,556,666 
         15,460,261 
           
Passenger Airlines (0.92%)          
InterGlobe Aviation, Ltd.(a)(b)(c)   132,898    3,292,909 
           
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS        27,178,257 
           
Information Technology (12.84%)          
IT Services (12.84%)          
Infosys, Ltd., Sponsored ADR   590,839    9,181,638 
Infosys, Ltd.   943,309    14,554,475 
Persistent Systems, Ltd.   127,598    7,433,541 
Tata Consultancy Services, Ltd.   224,984    8,895,121 
Tech Mahindra, Ltd.   478,422    6,020,074 
         46,084,849 
           
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY        46,084,849 
           
Materials (8.04%)          
Chemicals (2.95%)          
Kansai Nerolac Paints, Ltd.   535,082    2,490,172 
SRF, Ltd.   259,402    8,083,579 
         10,573,751 
           
Construction Materials (4.25%)          
JK Cement, Ltd.   110,636    4,061,579 
Ramco Cements, Ltd.   536,657    4,842,806 
Shree Cement, Ltd.   21,342    6,363,407 
         15,267,792 
           
Containers & Packaging (0.84%)          
Mold-Tek Packaging, Ltd.   255,755    3,007,709 
           
TOTAL MATERIALS        28,849,252 
   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
Real Estate (2.27%)          
Real Estate Management &
Development (2.27%)
 
Brigade Enterprises, Ltd.   722,094   $4,441,004 
Oberoi Realty, Ltd.   330,190    3,706,087 
         8,147,091 
           
TOTAL REAL ESTATE        8,147,091 
           
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS          
(Cost $301,817,986)        350,950,185 

 

   7-Day
Yield
   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (1.39%)    
Money Market Fund (1.39%)               
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund - Institutional Class   4.730%   5,000,000    5,000,000 
                
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND             5,000,000 
                
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS       
(Cost $5,000,000)             5,000,000 
                
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (99.17%)               
(Cost $306,817,986)            $355,950,185 
                
Assets In Excess Of Other Liabilities (0.83%)             2,969,603 
                
NET ASSETS (100.00%)            $358,919,788 

 

(a)Non-Income Producing Security.
(b)Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of those securities was $19,389,849, representing 5.40% of net assets.
(c)Securities were purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such securities cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. As of April 30, 2023 the aggregate market value of those securities was $17,620,526 representing 4.91% of net assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

27 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund’s industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percent of net assets.


See Notes to Financial Statements.

28 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund

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

 

ASSETS     
Investments, at value  $355,950,185 
Cash   5,029,596 
Foreign currency, at value (Cost $4,625,275)   3,995,564 
Receivable for shares sold   2,160,168 
Dividends and interest receivable   40,915 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   43,591 
Total Assets   367,220,019 
LIABILITIES     
Payable for investments purchased   51,482 
Payable for foreign capital gains tax   7,902,046 
Investment advisory fees payable   164,834 
Administration and transfer agency fees payable   112,461 
Distribution and services fees payable   2,657 
Trustees' fees and expenses payable   13,178 
Professional fees payable   8,867 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   44,706 
Total Liabilities   8,300,231 
NET ASSETS  $358,919,788 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF     
Paid-in capital  $331,916,098 
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)   27,003,690 
NET ASSETS  $358,919,788 
INVESTMENTS, AT COST  $306,817,986 
PRICING OF SHARES     
Investor Class:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $15.33 
Net Assets  $3,841,640 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   250,529 
Class A:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $15.30 
Net Assets  $1,119,551 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   73,178 
Maximum offering price per share ((NAV/0.9450), based on maximum sales charge of 5.50% of the offering price)  $16.19 
Class C:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share(a)  $13.86 
Net Assets  $1,050,031 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   75,743 
Class I:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $15.97 
Net Assets  $19,823,631 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   1,241,313 
Class II:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $16.11 
Net Assets  $333,084,935 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   20,677,386 

 

(a)Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of a possible sales charge, please see the Fund's Prospectus.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

29 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund

 
Statement of Operations For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME    
Dividends  $683,611 
Foreign taxes withheld on dividends   (158,693)
Interest and other income   202,894 
Total Investment Income   727,812 
      
EXPENSES     
Investment advisory fees   1,138,679 
Administrative fees   275,926 
Transfer agency fees   1,081 
Distribution and service fees     
Investor Class   6,206 
Class A   1,288 
Class C   4,544 
Professional fees   16,774 
Reports to shareholders and printing fees   6,503 
State registration fees   39,236 
Insurance fees   2,781 
Custody fees   24,988 
Trustees' fees and expenses   12,111 
Repayment of previously waived fees     
Investor Class   2,278 
Class C   527 
Class I   9,707 
Miscellaneous expenses   15,064 
Total Expenses   1,557,693 
Less fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 8)     
Class II   (206,182)
Net Expenses   1,351,511 
Net Investment Loss   (623,699)
Net realized gain on investments   910,352 
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions   (73,065)
Net realized loss on foreign capital gains tax   (255,651)
Net Realized Gain   581,636 
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments   (4,448,954)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies   155,629 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on foreign capital gains tax   676,574 
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation   (3,616,751)
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS   (3,035,115)
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS  $(3,658,814)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

30 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31, 2022
 
OPERATIONS          
Net investment loss  $(623,699)  $(664,107)
Net realized gain   581,636    6,603,214 
Net change in unrealized depreciation   (3,616,751)   (47,501,737)
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   (3,658,814)   (41,562,630)
           
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS          
From distributable earnings          
Investor Class   (59,404)   (203,811)
Class A   (14,493)   (41,456)
Class C   (17,218)   (88,461)
Class I   (235,995)   (829,227)
Class II   (5,145,388)   (19,311,883)
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions   (5,472,498)   (20,474,838)
           
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 6)          
Shares sold          
Investor Class   823,677    1,318,289 
Class A   319,598    296,777 
Class C   250,096    12,000 
Class I   6,345,869    4,226,736 
Dividends reinvested          
Investor Class   48,934    176,973 
Class A   12,562    39,052 
Class C   17,218    88,461 
Class I   233,078    790,535 
Class II   5,145,390    19,311,883 
Shares redeemed, net of redemption fees          
Investor Class   (640,146)   (931,483)
Class A   (39,160)   (120,501)
Class C   (245,531)   (372,795)
Class I   (2,037,366)   (2,814,302)
Net Increase in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions   10,234,219    22,021,625 
           
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets   1,102,907    (40,015,843)
           
NET ASSETS          
Beginning of period   357,816,881    397,832,724 
End of period  $358,919,788   $357,816,881 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

31 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund – Investor Class

 

Financial Highlights 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six                     
   Months   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year 
   Ended April   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended 
   30, 2023   October 31,   October 31,   October 31,   October 31,   October 31, 
   (Unaudited)   2022   2021   2020   2019   2018(a) 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $15.78   $18.70   $12.66   $13.02(b)   $11.73(b)   $14.53(b) 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment loss(c)   (0.07)   (0.12)   (0.12)   (0.07)(d)   (0.10)   (0.13)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   (0.13)   (1.82)   6.16    (0.93)   2.19    (2.26)
Total from investment operations   (0.20)   (1.94)   6.04    (1.00)   2.09    (2.39)
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income       (0.44)                
From net realized gains   (0.25)   (0.54)       (0.17)   (0.80)   (0.41)
Total distributions   (0.25)   (0.98)       (0.17)   (0.80)   (0.41)
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)   0.00(e)        0.00(e)    0.81    0.00(e)   0.00(e)
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   (0.45)   (2.92)   6.04    (0.36)   1.29    (2.80)
Net asset value, end of period  $15.33   $15.78   $18.70   $12.66   $13.02   $11.73 
TOTAL RETURN(f)   (1.31)%   (10.90)%   47.71%   (1.48)%   18.58%   (16.91)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $3,842   $3,711   $3,814   $2,704   $4,604   $5,821 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.34%(g)    1.33%   1.35%   1.72%   3.27%   2.80%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.34%(g)    1.33%   1.35%   1.40%(h)    1.91%   1.93%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.93)%(g)    (0.74)%   (0.73)%   (0.64)%   (0.79)%   (0.91)%
Portfolio turnover rate(i)   7%   18%   29%   90%   56%   24%

 

(a)Prior to December 1, 2017, Investor Class was known as Class A.
(b)Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the Kotak Mauritius Portfolio (wholly-owned subsidiary).
(c)Calculated using the average shares method.
(d)The per share amount does not correspond to activity reflected in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses during the period.
(e)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(f)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(g)Annualized.
(h)Effective December 2, 2019, the net expense limitation agreement changed from 1.60% to 1.00%, excluding, among other fees and expenses, 12b-1 fees and shareholder service fees. Refer to Note 8.
(i)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

32 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund – Class A

 

Financial Highlights 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six                   For the Period 
   Months   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year   June 12, 2018 
   Ended April   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended   (Commencement 
   30, 2023   October 31,   October 31,   October 31,   October 31,   of Operations) to 
   (Unaudited)   2022   2021   2020   2019   October 31, 2018 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $15.74   $18.62   $12.59   $12.99(a)   $11.72(a)   $13.90(a) 
                               
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment loss(b)    (0.06)   (0.08)   (0.11)   (0.07)(c)    (0.06)   (0.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   (0.13)   (1.82)   6.14    (0.16)   2.13    (2.14)
Total from investment operations   (0.19)   (1.90)   6.03    (0.23)   2.07    (2.18)
                               
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income       (0.44)                
From net realized gains   (0.25)   (0.54)       (0.17)   (0.80)    
Total distributions   (0.25)   (0.98)       (0.17)   (0.80)    
                               
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)           0.00(d)             
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   (0.44)   (2.88)   6.03    (0.40)   1.27    (2.18)
Net asset value, end of period  $15.30   $15.74   $18.62   $12.59   $12.99   $11.72 
TOTAL RETURN(e)    (1.25)%   (10.70)%   47.90%   (1.80)%   18.41%   (15.68)%
                               
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $1,120   $847   $762   $89   $96   $8 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.15%(f)    1.10%   1.30%   1.62%   3.24%   3.16%(f) 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.15%(f)    1.10%   1.30%   1.31%(g)    1.94%   2.00%(f) 
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.75)%(f)    (0.51)%   (0.68)%   (0.56)%   (0.52)%   (0.79)%(f) 
Portfolio turnover rate(h)    7%   18%   29%   90%   56%   24%

 

(a)Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the Kotak Mauritius Portfolio (wholly-owned subsidiary).
(b)Calculated using the average shares method.
(c)The per share amount does not correspond to activity reflected in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses during the period.
(d)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(e)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(f)Annualized.
(g)Effective December 2, 2019, the net expense limitation agreement changed from 1.60% to 1.00%, excluding, among other fees and expenses, 12b-1 fees and shareholder service fees. Refer to Note 8.
(h)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

33 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund – Class C

 

Financial Highlights 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six                     
   Months   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year 
   Ended April   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended 
   30, 2023   October 31,   October 31,   October 31,   October 31,   October 31, 
   (Unaudited)   2022   2021   2020   2019   2018 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $14.34   $17.18   $11.70   $12.18(a)   $11.10(a)   $13.87(a) 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment loss(b)    (0.11)   (0.21)   (0.21)   (0.14)(c)    (0.17)   (0.21)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   (0.12)   (1.67)   5.69    (0.17)   2.05    (2.15)
Total from investment operations   (0.23)   (1.88)   5.48    (0.31)   1.88    (2.36)
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income       (0.42)                
From net realized gains   (0.25)   (0.54)       (0.17)   (0.80)   (0.41)
Total distributions   (0.25)   (0.96)       (0.17)   (0.80)   (0.41)
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)                   0.00(d)     
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   (0.48)   (2.84)   5.48    (0.48)   1.08    (2.77)
Net asset value, end of period  $13.86   $14.34   $17.18   $11.70   $12.18   $11.10 
TOTAL RETURN(e)    (1.65)%   (11.52)%   46.84%   (2.58)%   17.69%   (17.52)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $1,050   $1,060   $1,598   $1,868   $2,195   $2,024 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   2.00%(f)    2.00%   2.00%   2.37%   3.97%   3.51%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   2.00%(f)    2.00%   2.00%   2.06%(g)   2.60%   2.60%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (1.57)%(f)    (1.42)%   (1.37)%   (1.29)%   (1.47)%   (1.57)%
Portfolio turnover rate(h)    7%   18%   29%   90%   56%   24%

 

(a)Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the Kotak Mauritius Portfolio (wholly-owned subsidiary).
(b)Calculated using the average shares method.
(c)The per share amount does not correspond to activity reflected in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses during the period.
(d)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(e)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(f)Annualized.
(g)Effective December 2, 2019, the net expense limitation agreement changed from 1.60% to 1.00%, excluding, among other fees and expenses, 12b-1 fees and shareholder service fees. Refer to Note 8.
(h)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

34 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund – Class I

 

Financial Highlights 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six                     
   Months   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year 
   Ended April   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended 
   30, 2023   October 31,   October 31,   October 31,   October 31,   October 31, 
   (Unaudited)   2022   2021   2020   2019   2018 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $16.40   $19.35   $13.05   $13.43(a)   $12.05(a)   $14.87(a) 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment loss(b)    (0.05)   (0.07)   (0.07)   (0.03)(c)    (0.05)   (0.08)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   (0.13)   (1.89)   6.37    (0.18)   2.23    (2.33)
Total from investment operations   (0.18)   (1.96)   6.30    (0.21)   2.18    (2.41)
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income       (0.45)                
From net realized gains   (0.25)   (0.54)       (0.17)   (0.80)   (0.41)
Total distributions   (0.25)   (0.99)       (0.17)   (0.80)   (0.41)
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)   0.00(d)    0.00(d)    0.00(d)    0.00(d)        0.00(d) 
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   (0.43)   (2.95)   6.30    (0.38)   1.38    (2.82)
Net asset value, end of period  $15.97   $16.40   $19.35   $13.05   $13.43   $12.05 
TOTAL RETURN(e)    (1.14)%   (10.62)%   48.28%   (1.59)%   18.85%   (16.66)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $19,824   $15,664   $16,053   $21,861   $21,989   $13,746 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.00%(f)    1.00%   1.00%   1.36%   2.93%   2.48%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.00%(f)    1.00%   1.00%   1.06%(g)    1.60%   1.60%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.58)%(f)    (0.41)%   (0.45)%   (0.28)%   (0.39)%   (0.57)%
Portfolio turnover rate(h)    7%   18%   29%   90%   56%   24%

 

(a)Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the Kotak Mauritius Portfolio (wholly-owned subsidiary).
(b)Calculated using the average shares method.
(c)The per share amount does not correspond to activity reflected in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses during the period.
(d)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(e)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(f)Annualized.
(g)Effective December 2, 2019, the net expense limitation agreement changed from 1.60% to 1.00%, excluding, among other fees and expenses, 12b-1 fees and shareholder service fees. Refer to Note 8.
(h)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2022
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2021
   For the Period December
19, 2019
(Commencement of
Operations) to
October 31, 2020
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $16.52   $19.45   $13.08   $13.50(a) 
                     
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                    
Net investment income/(loss)(b)    (0.03)   (0.03)   (0.02)   0.02 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   (0.13)   (1.90)   6.39    (0.44)
Total from investment operations   (0.16)   (1.93)   6.37    (0.42)
                     
DISTRIBUTIONS:                    
From net investment income       (0.46)        
From net realized gains   (0.25)   (0.54)        
Total distributions   (0.25)   (1.00)        
                     
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   (0.41)   (2.93)   6.37    (0.42)
Net asset value, end of period  $16.11   $16.52   $19.45   $13.08 
TOTAL RETURN(c)                     
    (1.00)%   (10.42)%   48.70%   (3.11)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                    
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $333,085   $336,535   $375,605   $136,115 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   0.88%(d)    0.88%   0.91%   1.18%(d) 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   0.75%(d)    0.75%   0.75%   0.75%(d) 
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets   (0.33)%(d)    (0.16)%   (0.11)%   0.24%(d) 
Portfolio turnover rate(e)    7%   18%   29%   90%

 

(a)Per share amounts and ratios to average net assets include income and expenses of the Kotak Mauritius Portfolio (wholly-owned subsidiary).
(b)Calculated using the average shares method.
(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS Global Opportunity Fund

 

Management Commentary April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Market Review (as of April 30, 2023) 

Global stock markets have been strong during the first six months of fiscal 2023 to April 30th despite continued high inflation. The interest rate cycle seems to be nearing the end as economic indicators and inflation begin to cool. Corporate earnings are also losing strength but better than expected, leading stocks higher.

 

The most notable event during the period was the emergence of a banking deposit crisis sparked by the collapse of SVB Financial Group and Signature Bank. Bank deposits are more fluid than ever with online access and social media affecting the pace at which deposits can be withdrawn. The gradual loss of deposits to money markets with higher interest rates turned into a rush. The Federal Reserve stepped in and seems to have slowed the crisis.

 

The rally in stocks was not broad as the S&P 500 was up 8.6% in the six month period. However, small companies which historically suffer worse when the economy slows, led to the Russell 2000 Index being down 3.5%. Technology stocks staged a relief rally up 18.9% by the S&P 500 Technology Index. The S&P 500 Financial Index was down 1.2% as a result of the banking crisis.

 

Europe and the United Kingdom are expected to continue raising rates while the United States seems to be near an end. This pressured the U.S. dollar down 9%. European stocks rallied 14.8% in local currency but up 18% in U.S. dollar terms.

 

Portfolio Review 

For the first half of fiscal year 2023 to April 30th, the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund (LPEFX) increased 10.4% compared with the Fund’s primary benchmark index of Morningstar Developed Markets Index-net of fees, which finished up 12.0% for the same period.

 

The Fund gave up positive relative returns early in the calendar year as the banking crisis hit in March. The primary detractor to the Fund’s performance during the period was a small position in SVB Financial Group. The Fund has a high exposure to financial stocks which own private equity interests. As mentioned, financial stocks were slow to recover in March along with small and mid- capitalization stocks in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

During the six months ending April 30th, 2023 the Fund added three new position and sold six names, ending the period with 45 positions.

 

Net contributors to performance included: 

3I Group PLC

Oakley Capital Investments
Brederode

 

Net detractors from performance included: 

SVB Financial Group
Cannae Holdings Inc.
Stepstone Group Inc.

Outlook (as of April 30, 2023) 

Speculation now falls to the timing of a Federal Reserve pivot to holding or even dropping rates if a recession takes hold. The banking crisis likely slowed lending by small regional banks as deposits fled to large banks. This “credit crunch” should result in the economy decelerating further. However, we believe recession is a few quarters away as employment remains strong. Also, corporate loan defaults are still very low but should increase as recession nears.

 

In our view, the near-term risk is another liquidity crisis which could be much larger than the brief bank deposit run. The looming debt crisis is the obvious scary possibility. We expect politicians will eventually come to an agreement but not until the last moment which could add to volatility. We believe commercial real estate loans are the most likely next crisis as office vacancies remain high following the pandemic.

 

The greatly anticipated relief from rising interest rates is important because stock markets rally higher during this phase of the cycle. However, in most cases corporate earnings are declining quickly and recession is at the early stages. More importantly, valuations are around 25% higher now than past market runs. The optimal scenario is a stable stock market with strong corporate earnings grinding valuations lower over time.

 

There are reasons for optimism. Some sectors and regions have already discounted looming risks. For example, Europe and the United Kingdom are beginning to see public to private acquisitions. Also, private equity valuations for 2022 were flat to slightly higher. But, publicly traded vehicles which own private equity are still currently valued at severe discounts. Further, global stock funds should get relief from U.S. dollar weakness as interest rates stabilize or decline.

 

Thank you for your continued support.

 

Andrew Drummond 

Portfolio Manager



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Management Commentary April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

The views of the authors and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed are those of the authors only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the fund(s) or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither ALPS, Advisors, Inc., nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.

 

Diversification cannot guarantee gain or prevent losses.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Dividends are not guaranteed and are subject to change or elimination. Investments in international and emerging markets securities include exposure to risks such as currency fluctuations, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets and political instability.

 

ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Advisors Inc. are affiliated.

 



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ALPS Global Opportunity Fund

 

Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

  

Performance of $10,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2023)

Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment

 

 

The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2023)

 

  6 Month 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Total
Expense
Ratio*
What You
Pay*
Investor# (NAV) 10.41% -4.75% 10.02% 4.51% 7.49% 2.22% 2.22%
Class A (NAV) 10.47% -4.61% 10.07% 4.53% 7.50% 2.24% 2.24%
Class A (LOAD) 4.49% -9.84% 8.04% 3.36% 6.90%
Class C (NAV) 10.22% -5.52% 9.18% 3.71% 6.73% 2.89% 2.89%
Class C (LOAD) 9.22% -6.47% 9.18% 3.71% 6.73%
Class I 10.67% -4.60% 10.28% 4.76% 7.79% 1.88% 1.88%
Class R 10.32% -5.01% 9.82% 4.30% 7.31% 2.34% 2.34%
Morningstar Developed Markets Index1 12.01% 2.63% 12.74% 7.52% 8.53%    
Red Rocks Global Listed Private Equity Index2 14.50% -5.58% 10.79% 3.39% 6.78%    

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.

 

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 5.50%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $ 1 million or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million.

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Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Performance shown for Class A shares prior to June 12, 2018 reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Investor shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A shares.

 

Fund Inception date of December 31, 2007 for Investor Class, Class I, and Class R; Fund Inception date June 30, 2010 for Class C; Fund Inception date June 12, 2018 for Class A.

 

1 The Morningstar Developed Market Index measures the performance of developed regional markets targeting the top 97% of stocks by market capitalization. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index.

2 The Red Rocks Global Listed Private Equity Index includes securities, ADRs and GDRs of 40 to 75 private equity companies, including business development companies, master limited partnerships and other vehicles whose principal business is to invest in, lend capital to or provide services to privately held companies. The Red Rocks Global Listed Private Equity Index is managed by the Fund’s Advisor. An investor may not invest directly in an index.

*Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2023 for additional information. ALPS Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”) has agreed contractually to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, Shareholder Service Fees, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses, to 1.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through February 28, 2024.
#Prior to December 1, 2017, Investor Class was known as Class A.

 

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

 

This Fund is not suitable for all investors and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

 

Listed Private Equity Companies are subject to various risks depending on their underlying investments, which could include, but are not limited to, additional liquidity risk, industry risk, non-U.S. security risk, currency risk, credit risk, managed portfolio risk and derivatives risk (derivatives risk is the risk that the value of the Listed Private Equity Companies’ derivative investments will fall because of pricing difficulties or lack of correlation with the underlying investment).

 

There are inherent risks in investing in private equity companies, which encompass financial institutions or vehicles whose principal business is to invest in and lend capital to privately held companies. Generally, little public information exists for private and thinly traded companies, and there is a risk that investors may not be able to make a fully informed investment decision.

 

Listed Private Equity Companies may have relatively concentrated investment portfolios, consisting of a relatively small number of holdings. A consequence of this limited number of investments is that the aggregate returns realized may be adversely impacted by the poor performance of a small number of investments, or even a single investment, particularly if a company experiences the need to write down the value of an investment.

 

Certain of the Fund’s investments may be exposed to liquidity risk due to low trading volume, lack of a market maker or legal restrictions limiting the ability of the Fund to sell particular securities at an advantageous price and/or time. As a result, these securities may be more difficult to value. Foreign investing involves special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainty. The Fund invests in derivatives and is subject to the risk that the value of those derivative investments will fall because of pricing difficulties or lack of correlation with the underlying investment.

 

There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.

 

Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value

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ALPS Global Opportunity Fund

 

Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Top Ten Holdings (as a % of Net Assets)

 

HarbourVest Global Private Equity, Ltd. 4.63%
3i Group PLC 4.57%
Brederode SA 4.27%
Blackstone, Inc. 4.03%
Ares Management LP 3.92%
HgCapital Trust PLC 3.89%
KKR & Co., Inc. 3.81%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. 3.72%
FS KKR Capital Corp. 3.59%
Oakley Capital Investments, Ltd. 3.55%
Top Ten Holdings 39.98%

 

Holdings are subject to change and my not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents indicative values only.

 

Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)

 

 



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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
CLOSED-END FUNDS (23.28%)          
ABRDN PRIVATE EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES TRUST PLC   188,777   $1,083,492 
Oakley Capital Investments, Ltd.   342,000    2,020,108 
Apax Global Alpha, Ltd.(a)   256,579    544,952 
HarbourVest Global Private Equity, Ltd.(b)   100,979    2,636,716 
HBM Healthcare Investments AG, Class A   4,000    928,422 
HgCapital Trust PLC   510,500    2,214,500 
NB Private Equity Partners, Ltd.   40,500    794,501 
Pantheon International PLC Fund(b)   421,484    1,333,881 
ICG Enterprise Trust PLC   75,442    1,007,240 
3i Infrastructure PLC   174,000    694,972 
           
TOTAL CLOSED-END FUNDS          
(Cost $11,270,054)        13,258,784 
           
COMMON STOCKS (65.85%)          
Consumer Discretionary (1.76%)          
Retail (1.76%)          
Wesfarmers, Ltd.   29,000    1,003,208 
           
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY        1,003,208 
           
Consumer Staples (2.54%)          
Retail (2.54%)          
Costco Wholesale Corp.   2,870    1,444,241 
           
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES        1,444,241 
           
Financials (49.04%)          
Diversified Financial Services (27.60%)          
Apollo Global Management, Inc.   12,200    773,358 
Ares Management LP, Class A   25,500    2,233,545 
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(b)   6,450    2,119,147 
Blackstone, Inc., Class A   25,700    2,295,781 
Carlyle Group, Inc.   32,400    982,692 
Intermediate Capital Group PLC   101,500    1,666,623 
KKR & Co., Inc., Class A   40,900    2,170,563 
Mastercard, Inc., Class A   3,000    1,140,090 
Partners Group Holding AG   1,880    1,824,979 
StepStone Group, Inc., Class A   23,300    513,299 
         15,720,077 
           
Investment Companies (11.69%)          
3i Group PLC   117,000    2,603,147 
Ares Capital Corp.   60,500    1,118,040 
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.   53,200    748,524 
Investor AB, B Shares   67,500    1,450,113 
Mutares SE & Co. KGaA   31,800    737,022 
         6,656,846 
   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
Private Equity (9.75%)          
Altamir   40,300   $1,243,389 
Brederode SA   21,573    2,429,692 
Brookfield Corp.   19,000    616,740 
Clairvest Group, Inc.   12,700    742,400 
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG   3,648    115,166 
Hercules Capital, Inc.   30,800    407,792 
         5,555,179 
           
TOTAL FINANCIALS        27,932,102 
           
Health Care (5.87%)          
Health Care - Products (1.31%)          
Danaher Corp.   3,150    746,267 
           
Healthcare-Products (1.66%)          
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.   1,700    943,330 
           
Healthcare-Services (2.90%)          
Chemed Corp.   3,000    1,653,750 
           
TOTAL HEALTH CARE        3,343,347 
           
Industrials (2.55%)          
Machinery-Diversified (2.55%)          
Dover Corp.   4,100    599,256 
Nordson Corp.   3,950    854,425 
         1,453,681 
           
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS        1,453,681 
           
Technology (4.08%)          
Computers (1.68%)          
Accenture PLC, Class A   3,410    955,789 
           
Software (2.40%)          
Constellation Software, Inc.   700    1,370,095 
           
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY        2,325,884 
           
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS          
(Cost $29,744,910)        37,502,463 
           
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES (5.14%) 
Financials (5.14%)          
Investment Companies (5.14%)          
FS KKR Capital Corp.   108,700    2,044,647 


See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS Global Opportunity Fund

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
Investment Companies (continued)          
Owl Rock Capital Corp.   68,000   $882,640 
         2,927,287 
           
TOTAL FINANCIALS        2,927,287 
           
TOTAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES          
(Cost $3,227,080)        2,927,287 
           
PREFERRED STOCK (2.79%)          
Financials (2.79%)          
Investment Companies (2.06%)          
Compass Diversified Holdings, Series B, 3M US L + 4.985%(c)(d)   1,840    43,755 
Compass Diversified Holdings, Series C, 7.875%(d)   47,400    1,130,490 
         1,174,245 
           
Private Equity (0.73%)          
KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC, 4.625%   21,900    417,633 
           
TOTAL FINANCIALS        1,591,878 
           
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK          
(Cost $1,668,750)        1,591,878 

 

   7-Day
Yield
   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (3.39%)        
Money Market Fund (3.39%)            
Money Market Fund (3.39%)        
State Street Institutional Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Premier Class   4.463%   1,928,803    1,928,803 
                
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND             1,928,803 
                
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS       
(Cost $1,928,803)             1,928,803 
                
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (100.45%)               
(Cost $47,839,597)            $57,209,215 
                
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-0.45%)             (255,741)
                
NET ASSETS (100.00%)            $56,953,474 

 

 

Investment Abbreviations: 

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

 

Reference Rates: 

3M US L - 3 Month LIBOR as of April 30, 2023 was 5.30%

  

(a)Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of those securities was $544,952, representing 0.96% of net assets.
(b)Non-Income Producing Security.
(c)Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of April 30, 2023 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date.
(d)Perpetual maturity. This security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest.

 

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percent of net assets.



See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS Global Opportunity Fund

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

OUTSTANDING FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS 

 

Counterparty  Settlement
Date
  Fund
Receiving
   U.S. $ Value
at April 30,
2023
   Fund
Delivering
   U.S. $ Value
at April 30,
2023
   Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
State Street Bank & Trust Company  06/30/23   USD   $1,099,975   GBP   $1,119,899   $(19,924)
State Street Bank & Trust Company  06/30/23   USD    555,743   GBP    566,241    (10,498)
State Street Bank & Trust Company  07/28/23   USD    838,161   GBP    843,439    (5,278)
                         $(35,700)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS Global Opportunity Fund 

 

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

 

 

ASSETS    
Investments, at value  $57,209,215 
Receivable for investments sold   676,684 
Receivable for shares sold   5,187 
Dividends and interest receivable   263,445 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   28,572 
Total Assets   58,183,103 
LIABILITIES     
Payable for investments purchased   980,701 
Payable for shares redeemed   64,846 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts   35,700 
Investment advisory fees payable   36,966 
Administration and transfer agency fees payable   31,433 
Distribution and services fees payable   17,889 
Trustees' fees and expenses payable   2,065 
Professional fees payable   7,672 
Custody fees payable   34,975 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   17,382 
Total Liabilities   1,229,629 
NET ASSETS  $56,953,474 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF     
Paid-in capital  $51,928,304 
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)   5,025,170 
NET ASSETS  $56,953,474 
INVESTMENTS, AT COST  $47,839,597 
PRICING OF SHARES     
Investor Class:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $5.62 
Net Assets  $10,068,379 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   1,791,558 
Class A:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $5.59 
Net Assets  $5,427,153 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   971,539 
Maximum offering price per share ((NAV/0.9450), based on maximum sales charge of 5.50% of the offering price)  $5.91 
Class C:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share(a)  $4.96 
Net Assets  $3,333,872 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   672,413 
Class I:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $5.81 
Net Assets  $34,006,511 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   5,852,073 
Class R:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $4.17 
Net Assets  $4,117,559 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   987,771 

  

(a) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of a possible sales charge, please see the Fund's Prospectus.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS Global Opportunity Fund

 

Statement of Operations For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME    
Dividends  $809,948 
Foreign taxes withheld on dividends   (5,714)
Total Investment Income   804,234 
      
EXPENSES     
Investment advisory fees   243,110 
Administrative fees   31,300 
Transfer agency fees   28,309 
Distribution and service fees     
Investor Class   16,070 
Class A   7,266 
Class C   20,079 
Class R   10,460 
Professional fees   9,484 
Reports to shareholders and printing fees   3,516 
State registration fees   33,266 
Insurance fees   367 
Custody fees   12,066 
Trustees' fees and expenses   2,371 
Miscellaneous expenses   8,347 
Total Expenses   426,011 
Less fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 8)     
Investor Class   (67)
Class A   (12)
Class C   (2,000)
Class I   (12,477)
Class R   (192)
Net Expenses   411,263 
Net Investment Income   392,971 
Net realized loss on investments   (1,538,592)
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions   (2,797)
Net realized loss on forward contracts   (197,810)
Net Realized Loss   (1,739,199)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments   7,257,646 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on forward contract   23,464 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies   18,292 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation   7,299,402 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS   5,560,203 
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS  $5,953,174 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS Global Opportunity Fund

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  

   For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31, 2022
 
OPERATIONS          
Net investment income  $392,971   $745,383 
Net realized gain/(loss)   (1,739,199)   3,622,644 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)   7,299,402    (36,111,244)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   5,953,174    (31,743,217)
           
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS          
From distributable earnings          
Investor Class       (4,401,059)
Class A       (913,115)
Class C       (2,483,588)
Class I       (14,277,811)
Class R       (1,815,477)
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions       (23,891,050)
           
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 6)          
Shares sold          
Investor Class   134,597    1,022,008 
Class A   1,045,232    2,831,090 
Class C       135,214 
Class I   3,047,298    8,276,457 
Class R   104,404    310,647 
Dividends reinvested          
Investor Class       3,571,315 
Class A       749,895 
Class C       1,998,640 
Class I       12,833,066 
Class R       1,815,477 
Shares redeemed, net of redemption fees          
Investor Class   (1,343,307)   (5,006,596)
Class A   (788,776)   (585,501)
Class C   (1,601,356)   (3,158,729)
Class I   (8,974,707)   (20,286,450)
Class R   (555,963)   (1,141,432)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions   (8,932,578)   3,365,101 
           
Net decrease in net assets   (2,979,404)   (52,269,166)
           
NET ASSETS          
Beginning of period   59,932,878    112,202,044 
End of period  $56,953,474   $59,932,878 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS Global Opportunity Fund – Investor Class

 

Financial Highlights 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

  

   For the Six
Months
Ended April
30, 2023
(Unaudited)(a) 
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020(b) 
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2018(c) 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $5.09   $9.39   $6.47   $7.71   $6.79   $8.05 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(d)    0.03    0.05    0.00(e)    0.06    0.12    0.06 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.50    (2.37)   3.22    (0.23)   1.09    (0.37)
Total from investment operations   0.53    (2.32)   3.22    (0.17)   1.21    (0.31)
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income       (1.25)       (0.60)   (0.06)   (0.70)
From net realized gains       (0.73)   (0.30)   (0.47)   (0.23)   (0.25)
Total distributions       (1.98)   (0.30)   (1.07)   (0.29)   (0.95)
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)           0.00(e)    0.00(e)    0.00(e)    0.00(e) 
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.53    (4.30)   2.92    (1.24)   0.92    (1.26)
Net asset value, end of period  $5.62   $5.09   $9.39   $6.47   $7.71   $6.79 
TOTAL RETURN(f)    10.41%   (30.83)%   51.18%   (3.20)%   18.77%   (4.23)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $10,068   $10,256   $20,967   $15,580   $25,061   $35,775 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(g)    1.57%(h)    1.46%   1.49%   1.47%   1.44%   1.40%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(g)    1.57%(h)    1.46%   1.49%   1.47%   1.44%   1.40%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(g)    1.26%(h)    0.81%   0.01%   0.86%   1.71%   0.86%
Portfolio turnover rate(i)    6%   27%   43%   41%   28%   29%

 

(a) Prior to January 24, 2023, the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund.
(b) Prior to March 31, 2020, the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Listed Private Equity Fund.
(c) Prior to December 1, 2017, Investor Class was known as Class A.
(d) Calculated using the average shares method.
(e) Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(f) Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(g) The ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests as represented in the Statement of Investments.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS Global Opportunity Fund – Class A

 

Financial Highlights 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April
30, 2023
(Unaudited)(a) 
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020(b) 
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Period
June 12, 2018
(Commencement
of Operations) to
October 31, 2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $5.06   $9.35   $6.45   $7.67   $6.79   $7.23 
                               
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(c)    0.03    0.05    0.00(d)    0.04    0.20    0.01 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.50    (2.36)   3.20    (0.20)   0.99    (0.45)
Total from investment operations   0.53    (2.31)   3.20    (0.16)   1.19    (0.44)
                         
DISTRIBUTIONS:                        
From net investment income       (1.25)       (0.60)   (0.08)    
From net realized gains       (0.73)   (0.30)   (0.47)   (0.23)    
Total distributions       (1.98)   (0.30)   (1.07)   (0.31)    
                               
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)           0.00(d)    0.01         
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.53    (4.29)   2.90    (1.22)   0.88    (0.44)
Net asset value, end of period  $5.59   $5.06   $9.35   $6.45   $7.67   $6.79 
TOTAL RETURN(e)    10.47%   (30.85)%   51.02%   (2.92)%   18.64%   (6.09)%
                               
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $5,427   $4,710   $4,188   $2,544   $790   $9 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(f)    1.54%(g)    1.49%   1.47%   1.51%   1.48%   1.48%(g) 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(f)    1.54%(g)    1.49%   1.47%   1.51%   1.48%   1.48%(g) 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(f)    1.28%(g)    0.88%   0.05%   0.62%   2.74%   0.37%(g) 
Portfolio turnover rate(h)    6%   27%   43%   41%   28%   29%

  

(a)Prior to January 24, 2023, the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund.

(b)Prior to March 31, 2020, the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Listed Private Equity Fund.
(c)Calculated using the average shares method.
(d)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(e)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.

(f)The ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests as represented in the Statement of Investments.
(g)Annualized.
(h)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

49 | April 30, 2023 

 

ALPS Global Opportunity Fund – Class C

 

Financial Highlights 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated: 

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April
30, 2023
(Unaudited)(a) 
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020(b) 
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $4.50   $8.59   $5.98   $7.25   $6.41   $7.66 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income/(loss)(c)    0.01    0.00(d)    (0.06)   0.01    0.06    0.01 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.45    (2.12)   2.97    (0.22)   1.03    (0.34)
Total from investment operations   0.46    (2.12)   2.91    (0.21)   1.09    (0.33)
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income       (1.24)       (0.59)   (0.02)   (0.67)
From net realized gains       (0.73)   (0.30)   (0.47)   (0.23)   (0.25)
Total distributions       (1.97)   (0.30)   (1.06)   (0.25)   (0.92)
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)               0.00(d)    0.00(d)     
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.46    (4.09)   2.61    (1.27)   0.84    (1.25)
Net asset value, end of period  $4.96   $4.50   $8.59   $5.98   $7.25   $6.41 
TOTAL RETURN(e)    10.22%   (31.48)%   50.14%   (4.01)%   17.83%   (4.88)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $3,334   $4,507   $10,883   $9,061   $16,256   $18,847 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(f)    2.35%(g)    2.23%   2.20%   2.22%   2.16%   2.12%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(f)    2.25%(g)    2.23%   2.20%   2.22%   2.16%   2.12%
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets(f)    0.58%(g)    0.03%   (0.73)%   0.12%   0.86%   0.15%
Portfolio turnover rate(h)    6%   27%   43%   41%   28%   29%

 

(a)Prior to January 24, 2023, the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund.

(b)Prior to March 31, 2020, the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Listed Private Equity Fund.
(c)Calculated using the average shares method.
(d)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(e)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(f)The ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests as represented in the Statement of Investments.
(g)Annualized.

(h)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

50 | April 30, 2023 

 

ALPS Global Opportunity Fund – Class I

 

Financial Highlights 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April
30, 2023
(Unaudited)(a) 
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020(b) 
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $5.25   $9.61   $6.61   $7.84   $6.92   $8.18 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(c)    0.04    0.07    0.02    0.07    0.13    0.09 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.52    (2.44)   3.28    (0.23)   1.10    (0.37)
Total from investment operations   0.56    (2.37)   3.30    (0.16)   1.23    (0.28)
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income       (1.26)       (0.60)   (0.08)   (0.73)
From net realized gains       (0.73)   (0.30)   (0.47)   (0.23)   (0.25)
Total distributions       (1.99)   (0.30)   (1.07)   (0.31)   (0.98)
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)           0.00(d)    0.00(d)    0.00(d)    0.00(d) 
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.56    (4.36)   3.00    (1.23)   0.92    (1.26)
Net asset value, end of period  $5.81   $5.25   $9.61   $6.61   $7.84   $6.92 
TOTAL RETURN(e)    10.67%   (30.69)%   51.31%   (2.93)%   18.98%   (3.87)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $34,007   $36,321   $69,176   $55,950   $141,286   $174,034 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(f)    1.32%(g)    1.22%   1.20%   1.22%   1.19%   1.15%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(f)    1.25%(g)    1.22%   1.20%   1.22%   1.19%   1.15%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(f)    1.56%(g)    1.07%   0.29%   1.08%   1.80%   1.15%
Portfolio turnover rate(h)    6%   27%   43%   41%   28%   29%

 

(a)Prior to January 24, 2023, the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund.

(b)Prior to March 31, 2020, the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Listed Private Equity Fund.
(c)Calculated using the average shares method.
(d)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(e)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(f)The ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests as represented in the Statement of Investments.
(g)Annualized.

(h)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

51 | April 30, 2023 

 

ALPS Global Opportunity Fund – Class R

 

Financial Highlights 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April 30,
2023

(Unaudited)(a)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020(b)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $3.78   $7.50   $5.23   $6.45   $5.75   $6.97 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income/(loss)(c)   0.02    0.03    (0.01)   0.03    0.09    0.04 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.37    (1.77)   2.58    (0.18)   0.90    (0.30)
Total from investment operations   0.39    (1.74)   2.57    (0.15)   0.99    (0.26)
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income       (1.25)       (0.60)   (0.06)   (0.71)
From net realized gains       (0.73)   (0.30)   (0.47)   (0.23)   (0.25)
Total distributions       (1.98)   (0.30)   (1.07)   (0.29)   (0.96)
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.39    (3.72)   2.27    (1.22)   0.70    (1.22)
Net asset value, end of period  $4.17   $3.78   $7.50   $5.23   $6.45   $5.75 
TOTAL RETURN(d)   10.32%   (30.92)%   50.86%   (3.56)%   18.47%   (4.31)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $4,118   $4,140   $6,987   $5,231   $5,782   $4,684 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements(e)   1.76%(f)   1.68%   1.65%   1.68%   1.61%   1.57%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements(e)   1.75%(f)   1.68%   1.65%   1.68%   1.61%   1.57%
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets(e)   1.06%(f)   0.61%   (0.17)%   0.61%   1.51%   0.70%
Portfolio turnover rate(g)   6%   27%   43%   41%   28%   29%

 

(a)Prior to January 24, 2023, the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund.

(b)Prior to March 31, 2020, the ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund was known as the ALPS/Red Rocks Listed Private Equity Fund.
(c)Calculated using the average shares method.
(d)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(e)The ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests as represented in the Statement of Investments.
(f)Annualized.

(g)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Management Commentary April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Six Months in Review (November 2022 – April 2023):

The period from 11/01/2022 to 4/30/2023 was marked by a bottoming of equity markets and an abatement of volatility. Both broad equity markets and broad fixed income markets were correlated, both returning mid- to high- single digit returns over the period. Inflation during the period also calmed down given the aggressive action of the Federal Reserve through the majority of 2022 and into 2023. The Fed Funds rate increased to 4.8% as of April 30, 2023, a year-over-year increase of 450 basis points. The war in Ukraine had less of an impact on financial markets during the period as compared to previous months and cryptocurrency, which we see as a proxy for general market risk taking, rebounded a bit since bottoming toward the end of 2022.

 

This market dynamic contributed to positive absolute performance for balanced portfolios in general. Portfolios with equity risk, particularly ones that leaned into growth names were rewarded. Moreover, long duration fixed income assets generally outperformed both broad fixed income and broad US equity markets.

 

Developed international equities and emerging market equities outperformed US equities during the period. The US Dollar weakened during the period and US Growth stocks outperformed US Value stocks.

 

Outlook:

In our view, the rest of 2023 will be a year of important transitions. We believe the first transition will be away from a bear market to a potential bull market. History suggests to us attractive forward returns for stocks after the type of drawdowns we witnessed in 2022, but the timing of the market bottom is unclear and the process will be bumpy, in our view. Our viewpoint has been supported for the calendar year to date period ended April 30, 2023, with outsized returns for equity markets in the first few months of 2023. Longer-term, returns for balanced stock and bond portfolios look attractive to us again, with valuations more reasonable and bond yields above long-term inflation expectations.

 

In our view, the next two major transitions involve an evolution of investors’ concerns: away from inflation and towards recession, as well as away from pandemic-related disruptions towards geopolitical ones. In this world, the US remains a more attractive investment destination than international in our view. A Fed ‘pivot’ towards less restrictive policy is likely later in the year, with the magnitude of earnings declines determining whether the market has already seen its ultimate lows or not.

 

The last major transition we see for 2023 involves the end of ‘growth’ stock dominance and an increased focus on consistent cash flow, dividend, and coupon generators. Under these circumstances, we see the potential for modest upside for stocks and bonds in our base case scenario, with preferences for consistent cash flow generators, cyclicals, and traditional ‘value’ plays like energy and larger cap financials.

TRAILING 6 MONTHS ATTRIBUTION

RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth and Income

 

Over the six months in review, RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth and Income underperformed the benchmark.

 

The top themes that contributed to and detracted from performance over the last six months are listed below:

 

Contributors:

Underweight allocation to core fixed income

 

Detractors:

Selection within US equities;

Selection within developed international equities; and

Overweight allocation to alternative fixed income.

 

Scott Hays, CFA

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Dividends are not guaranteed and are subject to change or elimination. Investments in international and emerging markets securities include exposure to risks such as currency fluctuations, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets and political instability.

 

The views of the author and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed are those of the author only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the fund(s) or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither ALPS Advisors, Inc., RiverFront Investment Group, LLC, nor the Fund accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.

 

Indices do not reflect deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes.

 

An investor may not invest directly in an index.

 

Diversification cannot guarantee gain or prevent losses.

 

ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Advisors Inc. are affiliated.


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Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Performance of $10,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2023)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment

 

 

 

The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund over the past ten years. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2023)

 

  6 Month 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years Since
Inception^
Total
Expense
Ratio*
What You
Pay*
Investor# (NAV) 8.06% -0.09% 7.31% 2.78% 4.90% 5.83% 0.93% 0.93%
Class A (NAV) 7.98% -0.17% 7.29% 2.77% 4.90% 5.83% 0.93% 0.93%
Class A (LOAD) 2.02% -5.69% 5.27% 1.62% 4.31% 5.36%
Class C (NAV) 7.55% -0.86% 6.52% 1.99% 4.12% 5.03% 1.68% 1.68%
Class C (LOAD) 6.55% -1.79% 6.52% 1.99% 4.12% 5.03%
Class I (NAV) 8.11% 0.07% 7.57% 3.02% 5.16% 6.09% 0.68% 0.68%
Morningstar Global Markets Index1 12.33% 1.57% 11.94% 6.60% 7.77% 8.49%    
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index2 6.91% -0.43% -3.15% 1.18% 1.32% 2.06%    
60% Morningstar Global Markets Index / 40% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index1,2 10.18% 1.01% 5.89% 4.74% 5.39% 6.14%    

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.

 

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 5.50%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $1 million or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million.

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Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Performance shown for Class A shares prior to June 12, 2018 reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Investor shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A shares.

 

1The Morningstar Global Market Index measures the performance of performance of the stocks located in the developed and emerging countries across the world. Stocks in the index are weighted by their float capital, which removes corporate cross ownership, government holdings and other locked-in shares. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index.

2The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM passthroughs), ABS, and CMBS. The index is not actively managed and does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. An investor may not invest directly in an index.

^Fund Inception date of August 2, 2010 for Investor Class and Classes C and I; Fund Inception date of June 12, 2018 for Class A.

*Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2023 for additional information.

#Prior to December 1, 2017, Investor Class was known as Class A.

 

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

 

This Fund is not suitable for all investors and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

 

There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.

 

Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value

 

Top Ten Holdings (as a % of Net Assets)

 

RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF 18.49%
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF 14.28%
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF 14.21%
iShares® Core S&P 500® ETF 8.08%
RiverFront Dynamic Core Income ETF 6.89%
RiverFront Dynamic US Flex-Cap ETF 5.58%
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF 5.02%
FTHI/First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI FirstTrust BuyWrite Income ETF 4.21%
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF 3.64%
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF 3.41%
Top Ten Holdings 83.81%

 

Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents indicative values only. Excludes cash & cash equivalents.

Portfolio Composition (as a % of Net Assets)

 

 


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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (97.28%) 
Debt (30.97%)          
First Trust Senior Loan ETF   41,502   $1,870,495 
iShares® Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF   117,692    11,764,492 
iShares® Preferred & Income Securities ETF   21,177    664,323 
RiverFront Dynamic Core Income ETF(a)   253,116    5,701,438 
Riverfront Strategic Income Fund(a)   114,534    2,631,991 
Vanguard® Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF   37,674    3,012,790 
         25,645,529 
           
Equity (66.31%)          
First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF   39,562    1,607,622 
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF(a)   205,731    11,822,147 
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF(a)   53,511    2,825,504 
FTHI/First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VI FirstTrust BuyWrite Income ETF   171,285    3,487,362 
iShares® Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF   18,422    431,812 
iShares® MSCI Europe Financials ETF   42,371    837,675 
iShares® US Technology ETF   7,160    666,166 
iShares® Core S&P® 500® ETF   16,018    6,690,078 
iShares® MSCI Germany Index Fund   53,211    1,564,935 
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF   75,052    4,157,881 
RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF(a)   354,135    15,309,575 
RiverFront Dynamic US Flex-Cap ETF(a)   110,335    4,618,402 
WisdomTree® Europe Hedged Equity Fund   10,708    883,196 
         54,902,355 
           
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS          
(Cost $77,477,199)        80,547,884 
   7-Day
Yield
   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (2.87%)
Money Market Fund (2.87%)               
State Street Institutional Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Premier Class   4.760%   2,381,971   $2,381,971 
                
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND   2,381,971 
                
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
(Cost $2,381,971)   2,381,971 
                
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (100.15%)     
(Cost $79,859,170)  $82,929,855 
                
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-0.15%)   (127,201)
                
NET ASSETS (100.00%)  $82,802,654 

 

(a)Affiliated Company. See Note 7 in Notes to Financial Statements.

 

For Fund compliance purposes, the Fund's industry classifications refer to any one or more of the industry sub-classifications used by one or more widely recognized market indexes or ratings group indexes, and/or as defined by Fund management. This definition may not apply for purposes of this report, which may combine industry sub-classifications for reporting ease. Industries are shown as a percent of net assets.


See Notes to Financial Statements.

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

 

   RiverFront Asset
Allocation
Growth &
Income
 
ASSETS    
Investments, at value  $40,020,798 
Investments in affiliates, at value   42,909,057 
Dividends and interest receivable   5,319 
Total Assets   82,935,174 
LIABILITIES     
Payable for shares redeemed   83,557 
Unitary administrative fees payable   34,783 
Distribution and services fees payable   14,180 
Total Liabilities   132,520 
NET ASSETS  $82,802,654 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF     
Paid-in capital  $81,188,900 
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)   1,613,754 
NET ASSETS  $82,802,654 
INVESTMENTS, AT COST  $41,952,176 
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES, AT COST  $37,906,994 
      
PRICING OF SHARES     
Investor Class:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $12.22 
Net Assets  $8,686,515 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   711,043 
Class A:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $12.20 
Net Assets  $19,693,807 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   1,614,110 
Maximum offering price per share ((NAV/0.9450), based on maximum sales charge of 5.50% of the offering price)  $12.91 
Class C:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share(a)  $11.74 
Net Assets  $9,814,725 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   836,039 
Class I:     
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $12.17 
Net Assets  $44,607,607 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   3,664,758 

 

(a)Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of a possible sales charge, please see the Fund's Prospectus.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Operations For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   RiverFront Asset
Allocation
Growth &
Income
 
INVESTMENT INCOME    
Dividends  $962,378 
Dividends from affiliated securities   657,702 
Total Investment Income   1,620,080 
      
EXPENSES     
Unitary administrative fees   107,208 
Distribution and service fees     
Investor Class   11,390 
Class A   24,190 
Class C   58,604 
Total Expenses   201,392 
Net Expenses   201,392 
Net Investment Income   1,418,688 
Net realized loss on investments   (938,261)
Net realized gain on investments - affiliated securities   460,722 
Net realized loss   (477,539)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments   3,137,280 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments - affiliated securities   2,643,104 
Net change in unrealized appreciation   5,780,384 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS   5,302,845 
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS  $6,721,533 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   For the Six Months
Ended April 30,
2023 (Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31, 2022
 
OPERATIONS        
Net investment income  $1,418,688   $2,754,468 
Net realized gain/(loss)   (477,539)   10,647,554 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)   5,780,384    (29,528,960)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   6,721,533    (16,126,938)
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS          
From distributable earnings          
Investor Class   (533,828)   (242,774)
Class A   (1,107,839)   (414,994)
Class C   (693,832)   (298,284)
Class I   (2,684,748)   (1,462,305)
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions   (5,020,247)   (2,418,357)
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 6)          
Shares sold          
Investor Class   30,852    20,378 
Class A   1,954,767    5,636,445 
Class C   158,445    651,120 
Class I   2,283,140    6,549,965 
Dividends reinvested          
Investor Class   525,722    238,111 
Class A   1,094,289    410,017 
Class C   671,939    287,621 
Class I   2,613,357    1,425,826 
Shares redeemed          
Investor Class   (1,318,454)   (2,770,082)
Class A   (2,530,142)   (2,866,815)
Class C   (4,643,501)   (7,994,232)
Class I   (8,888,977)   (28,480,269)
Acquisition (Note 10)          
Investor Class       6,729,577 
Class A       12,590,186 
Class C       12,592,263 
Class I       38,460,379 
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions   (8,048,563)   43,480,490 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets   (6,347,277)   24,935,195 
NET ASSETS          
Beginning of period   89,149,931    64,214,736 
End of period  $82,802,654   $89,149,931 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April
30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2018(a)(b)
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $12.00   $14.45   $11.84   $12.02   $13.37   $14.48 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(c)   0.20    0.37    0.14    0.18    0.23    0.25 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.73    (2.49)   2.62    (0.16)   0.41    (0.80)
Total from investment operations   0.93    (2.12)   2.76    0.02    0.64    (0.55)
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.25)   (0.33)   (0.14)   (0.20)   (0.21)   (0.24)
From net realized gains   (0.46)               (1.78)   (0.32)
Tax return of capital           (0.01)            
Total distributions   (0.71)   (0.33)   (0.15)   (0.20)   (1.99)   (0.56)
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.22    (2.45)   2.61    (0.18)   (1.35)   (1.11)
Net asset value, end of period  $12.22   $12.00   $14.45   $11.84   $12.02   $13.37 
TOTAL RETURN(d)   8.06%   (14.82)%   23.40%   0.27%   6.71%   (4.03)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $8,687   $9,269   $6,921   $6,802   $8,864   $9,062 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   0.50%(e)  0.50%   0.50%   0.50%   0.50%   0.85%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   0.50%(e)  0.50%   0.50%   0.50%   0.50%   0.74%(f)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.28%(e)  2.84%   1.04%   1.57%   1.91%   1.70%
Portfolio turnover rate(g)   7%   127%   13%   33%   62%   224%

 

(a)Prior to December 1, 2017, Investor Class was known as Class A.

(b)Prior to February 28, 2018, the RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income was known as the RiverFront Dynamic Equity Income Fund.

(c)Calculated using the average shares method.

(d)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

(e)Annualized.

(f)Effective February 28, 2018, pursuant to the Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays an annual unitary administrative fee, which is based on the Fund’s average daily net assets, and will no longer pay a management fee or contractually limit the Fund’s total annual expenses. Refer to Note 8.

(g)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April
30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Period
June 12, 2018
(Commencement
of Operations) to
October 31, 2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $11.99   $14.43   $11.83   $12.01   $13.36   $14.70 
                               
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(a)   0.19    0.37    0.14    0.18    0.25    0.15 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.73    (2.48)   2.61    (0.16)   0.39    (1.34)
Total from investment operations   0.92    (2.11)   2.75    0.02    0.64    (1.19)
                               
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.25)   (0.33)   (0.14)   (0.20)   (0.21)   (0.15)
From net realized gains   (0.46)               (1.78)    
From tax return of capital           (0.01)            
Total distributions   (0.71)   (0.33)   (0.15)   (0.20)   (1.99)   (0.15)
                               
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.21    (2.44)   2.60    (0.18)   (1.35)   (1.34)
Net asset value, end of period  $12.20   $11.99   $14.43   $11.83   $12.01   $13.36 
TOTAL RETURN(b)   7.98%   (14.76)%   23.34%   0.28%   6.78%   (8.13)%
                               
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $19,694   $18,794   $6,139   $4,489   $3,839   $13 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   0.50%(c)  0.50%   0.50%   0.50%   0.50%   0.50%(c)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   0.50%(c)  0.50%   0.50%   0.50%   0.50%   0.50%(c)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.24%(c)  2.89%   1.05%   1.52%   2.13%   2.65%(c)
Portfolio turnover rate(d)   7%   127%   13%   33%   62%   224%

 

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.

(b)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.

(c)Annualized.

(d)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income – Class C

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April
30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2018(a)
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $11.57   $13.94   $11.45   $11.65   $13.03   $14.16 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(b)   0.15    0.26    0.04    0.09    0.13    0.14 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.69    (2.39)   2.52    (0.15)   0.40    (0.78)
Total from investment operations   0.84    (2.13)   2.56    (0.06)   0.53    (0.64)
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.21)   (0.24)   (0.06)   (0.14)   (0.13)   (0.17)
From net realized gains   (0.46)               (1.78)   (0.32)
Tax return of capital           (0.01)            
Total distributions   (0.67)   (0.24)   (0.07)   (0.14)   (1.91)   (0.49)
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.17    (2.37)   2.49    (0.20)   (1.38)   (1.13)
Net asset value, end of period  $11.74   $11.57   $13.94   $11.45   $11.65   $13.03 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   7.55%   (15.39)%   22.44%   (0.44)%   5.91%   (4.74)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $9,815   $13,432   $11,049   $13,642   $19,798   $23,111 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.25%(d)  1.25%   1.25%   1.25%   1.25%   1.57%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.25%(d)  1.25%   1.25%   1.25%   1.25%   1.47%(e)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.59%(d)  2.03%   0.29%   0.82%   1.15%   1.01%
Portfolio turnover rate(f)   7%   127%   13%   33%   62%   224%

 

(a)Prior to February 28, 2018, the RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income was known as the RiverFront Dynamic Equity Income Fund.

(b)Calculated using the average shares method.

(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.

(d)Annualized.

(e)Effective February 28, 2018, pursuant to the Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays an annual unitary administrative fee, which is based on the Fund’s average daily net assets, and will no longer pay a management fee or contractually limit the Fund’s total annual expenses. Refer to Note 8.

(f)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income – Class I

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April
30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2018(a)
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $11.96   $14.40   $11.79   $11.97   $13.31   $14.42 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(b)   0.21    0.40    0.18    0.22    0.26    0.29 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.72    (2.48)   2.61    (0.18)   0.41    (0.82)
Total from investment operations   0.93    (2.08)   2.79    0.04    0.67    (0.53)
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.26)   (0.36)   (0.16)   (0.22)   (0.23)   (0.26)
From net realized gains   (0.46)               (1.78)   (0.32)
Tax return of capital           (0.02)            
Total distributions   (0.72)   (0.36)   (0.18)   (0.22)   (2.01)   (0.58)
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.21    (2.44)   2.61    (0.18)   (1.34)   (1.11)
Net asset value, end of period  $12.17   $11.96   $14.40   $11.79   $11.97   $13.31 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   8.11%   (14.60)%   23.79%   0.46%   7.07%   (3.88)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $44,608   $47,655   $40,106   $34,529   $49,610   $51,749 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   0.25%(d)  0.25%   0.25%   0.25%   0.25%   0.53%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   0.25%(d)  0.25%   0.25%   0.25%   0.25%   0.44%(e)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.53%(d)  3.06%   1.29%   1.83%   2.17%   2.04%
Portfolio turnover rate(f)   7%   127%   13%   33%   62%   224%

 

(a)Prior to February 28, 2018, the RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income was known as the RiverFront Dynamic Equity Income Fund.

(b)Calculated using the average shares method.

(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

(d)Annualized.

(e)Effective February 28, 2018, pursuant to the Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays an annual unitary administrative fee, which is based on the Fund’s average daily net assets, and will no longer pay a management fee or contractually limit the Fund’s total annual expenses. Refer to Note 8.

(f)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Financial Investors Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust, is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Trust consists of multiple separate portfolios or series. This semi-annual report includes the financial statements and financial highlights of the following 4 funds: ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund, ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund (formally ALPS | Kotak India Growth Fund), ALPS Global Opportunity Fund (formally ALPS | Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund), and RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”).

 

The ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund seeks to maximize real returns, consistent with prudent investment management. ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund’s seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The ALPS Global Opportunity Fund seeks to maximize total return, which consists of appreciation on its investments and a variable income stream. RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income seeks to achieve long-term growth and income.

 

The classes of each Fund differ principally in the applicable distribution and shareholder service fees. Shareholders of each class also bear certain expenses that pertain to that particular class. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Fund and earn income and realized gains/losses from the Fund pro rata based on the average daily net assets of each class, without distinction between share classes. Dividends to shareholders are determined separately for each class based on income and expenses allocable to each class. Realized gain distributions to shareholders are allocated to each class pro rata based on the shares outstanding of each class on the date of distribution. Differences in per share dividend rates generally result from differences in separate class expenses, including distribution and shareholder service fees, if applicable.

 

Basis of Consolidation for the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund

CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd. (the “Subsidiary”), a Cayman Islands exempted company, was incorporated on April 23, 2010 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund (the “CoreCommodity Fund”). All intercompany transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. The Subsidiary acts as an investment vehicle for the CoreCommodity Fund in order to effect certain commodity-related investments on behalf of the CoreCommodity Fund. CoreCommodity Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary pursuant to a subscription agreement dated as of June 14, 2010, and it is intended that the CoreCommodity Fund will remain the sole shareholder and will continue to wholly own and control the Subsidiary. Under the Articles of Association of the Subsidiary, shares issued by the Subsidiary confer upon a shareholder the right to vote at general meetings of the Subsidiary and certain rights in connection with any winding-up or repayment of capital, as well as the right to participate in the profits or assets of the Subsidiary. The CoreCommodity Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in shares of the Subsidiary. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the CoreCommodity Fund, the financial statements of the Subsidiary are included in the consolidated financial statements and financial highlights of the CoreCommodity Fund. All investments held by the Subsidiary are disclosed in the accounts of the CoreCommodity Fund. As of April 30, 2023, net assets of the CoreCommodity Fund were $2,042,047,038 of which $420,598,423 or 20.60%, represented the CoreCommodity Fund’s ownership of all issued shares and voting rights of the Subsidiary.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. Each Fund is considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes, and follows accounting policies in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), including policies specific to investment companies. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds and subsidiaries, as applicable, in preparation of their financial statements. The Funds are an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") Topic 946 "Financial Services – Investment Companies”.

 

Investment Valuation: The Funds generally value their securities based on market prices determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on each day the NYSE is open for trading. For equity securities and mutual funds that are traded on an exchange, the market price is usually the closing sale or official closing price on that exchange.

 

The market price for debt obligations is generally the price supplied by an independent third-party pricing service utilized by ALPS Advisors, Inc. (the "Adviser") as the the valuation designee (the "Valuation Designee"), which may use a matrix, formula or other objective method that takes into consideration quotations from dealers, market transactions in comparable investments, market indices and yield curves. If vendors are unable to supply a price, or if the price supplied is deemed to be unreliable, the market price may be determined using quotations received from one or more brokers-dealers that make a market in the security. Investments in non-exchange traded funds are fair valued at their respective net asset values.

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Futures contracts that are listed or traded on a national securities exchange, commodities exchange, contract market or comparable over the counter market, and that are freely transferable, are valued at their closing settlement price on the exchange on which they are primarily traded or based upon the current settlement price for a like instrument acquired on the day on which the instrument is being valued. A settlement price may not be used if the market makes a limit move with respect to a particular commodity. Over-the-counter swap contracts are valued based on quotes received from independent pricing services or one or more dealers that make markets in such investments.

 

Option contracts are valued using the National Best Bid and Offer price (“NBBO”). In the event there is no NBBO price available, option contracts are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask.

 

For ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund and ALPS Global Opportunity Fund, who hold equity securities that are primarily traded on foreign securities exchanges, such securities are valued at the closing values of such securities on their respective foreign exchanges, except when an event occurs subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange and the close of the NYSE that was likely to have changed such value. In such an event, the fair value of those securities are determined in good faith through consideration of other factors in accordance with procedures established by the Valuation Designee. The Funds will use a fair valuation model provided by an independent pricing service, which is intended to reflect fair value when a security’s value or a meaningful portion of the Funds' portfolio is believed to have been materially affected by a valuation event that has occurred between the close of the exchange or market on which the security is traded and the close of the regular trading day on the NYSE.

 

Forward currency exchange contracts have a value determined by the current foreign currency exchange forward rates. The foreign currency exchange forward rates are calculated using an automated system that estimates rates on the basis of the current day foreign currency exchange rates and forward foreign currency exchange rates supplied by a pricing service. Foreign exchange rates and forward foreign currency exchange rates may generally be obtained at the close of the NYSE, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

 

Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board has appointed the Adviser to serve as the Valuation Designee to perform fair value determinations for investments in the Funds. When such prices or quotations are not available, or when the Valuation Designee appointed by the Board believes that they are unreliable, securities may be priced using fair value procedures approved by the Board. The fair valuation policies and procedures (“FV Procedures”) have been adopted by the Board for the fair valuation of portfolio assets held by the Funds in the event that (1) market quotations for the current price of a portfolio security or asset are not readily available, or (2) available market quotations that would otherwise be used to value a portfolio security or asset in accordance with the Fund’s Pricing Procedures appear to be unreliable. The Pricing Procedures reflect certain pricing methodologies (or “logics”) that are not “readily available market quotations” and thus are viewed and treated as fair valuations. The Valuation Designee routinely meets to discuss fair valuations of portfolio securities and other instruments held by the Funds.

 

Fair Value Measurements: The Funds disclose the classification of their fair value measurements following a three-tier hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on the best information available.

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of each Fund’s investments as of the end of the reporting period. When inputs used fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The designated input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with these investments. These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:

 

Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments, unrestricted assets or liabilities that a Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date;

 

Level 2 Quoted prices which are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

 

Level 3 Significant unobservable prices or inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

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Notes to Financial Statements 

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

The following is a summary of each Fund’s investments/financial instruments in the fair value hierarchy as of April 30, 2023:

 

Investments in Securities at Value  Level 1 - Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
   Level 2 - Other Significant
Observable Inputs
   Level 3 - Significant
Unobservable Inputs
   Total 
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund            
Common Stocks(a)  $434,152,386   $   $1,259   $434,153,645 
Master Limited Partnerships(a)   1,254,094            1,254,094 
Government Bonds       1,412,405,153        1,412,405,153 
Total  $435,406,480   $1,412,405,153   $1,259   $1,847,812,892 
Other Financial Instruments                    
Assets                    
Futures Contracts  $21,096,249   $   $   $21,096,249 
Total Return Swap Contracts       305        305 
Liabilities                    
Futures Contracts  $(33,270,918)  $   $   $(33,270,918)
Total  $(12,174,669)  $305   $   $(12,174,364)

 

Investments in Securities at Value  Level 1 - Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
   Level 2 - Other Significant
Observable Inputs
   Level 3 - Significant
Unobservable Inputs
   Total 
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund                    
Common Stocks                    
Communication Services  $   $14,304,481   $   $14,304,481 
Consumer Discretionary       30,864,802        30,864,802 
Consumer Staples   1,236,502    17,659,989        18,896,491 
Energy       27,112,616        27,112,616 
Financials   17,836,941    103,876,553        121,713,494 
Health Care       27,798,852        27,798,852 
Industrials       27,178,257        27,178,257 
Information Technology   9,181,638    36,903,211        46,084,849 
Materials       28,849,252        28,849,252 
Real Estate       8,147,091        8,147,091 
Short-Term Investments   5,000,000            5,000,000 
Total  $33,255,081   $322,695,104   $   $355,950,185 

 

Investments in Securities at Value  Level 1 - Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
   Level 2 - Other Significant
Observable Inputs
   Level 3 - Significant
Unobservable Inputs
   Total 
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund                    
Closed-End Funds  $2,565,060   $10,693,724   $   $13,258,784 
Common Stocks                    
Consumer Discretionary      1,003,208        1,003,208 
Consumer Staples   1,444,241            1,444,241 
Financials   17,220,526    10,711,576        27,932,102 
Health Care   3,343,347            3,343,347 
Industrials   1,453,681            1,453,681 
Technology   2,325,884            2,325,884 
Business Development Companies   2,927,287            2,927,287 
Preferred Stock   1,591,878            1,591,878 
Short-Term Investments   1,928,803            1,928,803 
Total  $34,800,707   $22,408,508   $   $57,209,215 
Other Financial Instruments                    
Liabilities:                    
Forward Contracts      $(35,700)      $(35,700)
Total  $   $(35,700)  $   $(35,700)

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April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Investments in Securities at Value  Level 1 - Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
   Level 2 - Other Significant
Observable Inputs
   Level 3 - Significant
Unobservable Inputs
   Total 
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income                    
Exchange Traded Funds  $80,547,884   $   $   $80,547,884 
Short-Term Investments   2,381,971            2,381,971 
Total  $82,929,855   $   $   $82,929,855 

 

(a)For detailed descriptions of country, sector and/or industry, see the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Investments.

 

The Funds, except for the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy, did not have any securities that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) in determining fair value and there were no transfers into or out of Level 3 during the six month period ended April 30, 2023. As of April 30, 2023, ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy held securities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy valued at $1,259, which represents less than 0.005% of net assets.

 

Fund and Class Expenses: Some expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to a Fund or a specific share class of a Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among all Funds in the Trust based on average net assets of each share class within a Fund.

 

Federal Income Taxes: The Funds comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) applicable to regulated investment companies and intend to distribute substantially all of their net taxable income and net capital gains, if any, each year. The Funds are not subject to income taxes to the extent such distributions are made.

 

As of and during the six month period ended April 30, 2023, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operation. The Funds file U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Funds’ tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return, but may extend to four years in certain jurisdictions. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes. For tax purposes, the Subsidiary is an exempt Cayman Islands investment company and has received an undertaking from the Government of the Cayman Islands exempting it from all local income, profits, and capital gains taxes. No such taxes are levied in the Cayman Islands at the present time. For U.S. income tax purposes, the Subsidiary is a controlled foreign corporation ("CFC") and as such is not subject to U.S. income tax. However, as a wholly-owned CFC, the net income and capital gain of the CFC, to the extent of its earnings and profits, will be included each year in the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund's taxable income. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

Distributions to Shareholders: Each Fund, except RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income, normally pays dividends and distributes capital gains, if any, on an annual basis. RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income normally pays dividends, if any, on a quarterly basis and distributes capital gains, if any, annually. Income dividend distributions are derived from interest, dividends, and other income a Fund receives from its investments, including distributions of short-term capital gains, if any. Capital gain distributions are derived from gains realized when a Fund sells a security it has owned for more than a year or from long-term capital gain distributions from underlying investments. Each Fund may make additional distributions and dividends at other times if its portfolio manager or managers believe doing so may be necessary for the Fund to avoid or reduce taxes.

 

Commodity-Linked Notes: The ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund may invest in commodity-linked notes which are derivative instruments that have characteristics of a debt security and of a commodity-linked derivative. A commodity-linked note typically provides for interest payments and a principal payment at maturity linked to the price movement of the underlying commodity, commodity index or commodity futures or option contract. Commodity-linked notes may be principal protected, partially protected, or offer no principal protection. The value of these notes will rise and fall in response to changes in the underlying commodity or related index or investment. These notes are often leveraged, increasing the volatility of each note’s value relative to the change in the underlying linked index. Commodity index-linked investments may be more volatile and less liquid than the underlying index and their value may be affected by the performance of the commodities as well as other factors, including liquidity, quality, maturity and other economic variables. Commodity-linked notes are typically issued by a bank or other financial institution and are sometimes referred to as structured notes because the terms of the notes may be structured by the issuer and the purchaser of the notes to accommodate the specific investment requirements of the purchaser.

 

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs): Each Fund may invest in shares of ETFs and other similar instruments if the investment manager chooses to adjust a Fund’s exposure to the general market or industry sectors and to manage a Fund’s risk exposure. ETFs differ from traditional index funds in that their shares are listed on a securities exchange and can be traded intraday. ETF shares are shares of exchange traded investment companies that are

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registered under the 1940 Act and hold a portfolio of common stocks designed to track the performance of a particular index. Limitations of the 1940 Act may prohibit a Fund from acquiring more than 3% of the outstanding shares of certain ETFs. Instruments that are similar to ETFs represent beneficial ownership interests in specific “baskets” of stocks of companies within a particular industry sector or group. These securities may also be exchange traded, but unlike ETFs, the issuers of these securities are not registered as investment companies. 

 

The portfolio manager may decide to purchase or sell short ETF shares or options on ETF shares for the same reasons it would purchase or sell (and as an alternative to purchasing or selling) futures contracts – to obtain exposure to the stock market or a particular segment of the stock market, or to hedge a Fund’s portfolio against such exposures. Depending on the market, the holding period and other factors, the use of ETF shares and options thereon can be less costly than the use of index options or stock index futures. In addition, ETF shares and options thereon can typically be purchased in smaller amounts than are available for futures contracts and can offer exposure to market sectors and styles for which there is no suitable or liquid futures contract.

 

Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the investments are purchased or sold (trade date basis). Net realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis. Interest income, which includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, is accrued and recorded as earned. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date or for withholding taxes or certain foreign securities, as soon as information is available to each Fund. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends are paid (a portion of which may be reclaimable) or provided for in accordance with the applicable country's tax rules and rates and are disclosed in the Statement of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

Cash Management Transactions: ALPS/ Kotak India ESG Fund subscribes to the Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”) Cash Management Service (“CMS”), whereby cash balances are automatically swept into overnight offshore demand deposits with either the BBH Grand Cayman branch or a branch of a pre-approved commercial bank. This fully automated program allows the Fund to earn interest on cash balances. Excess cash with deposit institutions domiciled outside of the U.S. are subject to sovereign actions in the jurisdiction of the deposit institution including, but not limited to, freeze, seizure or diminution. Cash balances in the BBH CMS are included on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under Cash and Foreign currency, at value. As of April 30, 2023, the ALPS/ Kotak India ESG Fund had $5,029,596 cash balance participating in the BBH CMS. As of April 30, 2023, the ALPS/ Kotak India ESG Fund had $3,995,564 foreign cash balances participating in the BBH CMS.

 

Foreign Securities: Each Fund may directly purchase securities of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers. The risks include possible reevaluation of currencies, the inability to repatriate foreign currency, less complete financial information about companies and possible future adverse political and economic developments.

 

Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of securities of comparable U.S. issuers.

 

Foreign Currency Translation: Values of investments denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rates each business day (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Purchases and sales of investments and dividend income are translated into U.S. dollars using the current prevailing exchange rate on the transaction date. The effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on realized and unrealized gains or losses on securities is reflected as a component of such gains or losses. Transactions in foreign denominated assets may involve greater risks than domestic transactions.

 

Foreign Currency Spot Contracts: The Funds may enter into foreign currency spot contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign securities or to convert foreign currency receipts into U.S. dollars. A foreign currency spot contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell currencies at the current market rate, for settlement generally within two business days. The U.S. dollar value of the contracts is determined using current currency exchange rates supplied by a pricing service. The contract is marked-to-market daily for settlements beyond one day and any change in market value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value on the open and close date. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency, or if the counterparties do not perform under the contract’s terms. The maximum potential loss from such contracts is the aggregate face value in U.S. dollars at the time the contract was opened.

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”): The Funds may invest a portion of their assets in REITs and are subject to certain risks associated with direct investment in REITs. REITs may be affected by changes in the value of their underlying properties and by defaults by borrowers or tenants. REITs depend generally on their ability to generate cash flow to make distributions to shareowners, and certain REITs have self-liquidation provisions by which mortgages held may be paid in full and distributions of capital returns may be made at any time. In addition, the performance of a REIT may be affected by its failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income under the Code, or its failure to maintain exemption from registration under the 1940 Act. Distributions that the Fund receives from REITs can be classified as ordinary income, capital gain income or return of capital by the

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REITs that make these distributions to the Fund. However, it is not possible for the Fund to characterize distributions received from REITs during interim periods because the REIT issuers do not report their tax characterizations until subsequent to year end. During interim periods, the REIT distributions are accounted for as ordinary income until the re characterizations are made subsequent to year end. 

 

Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”): Certain Funds may invest in MLPs, which are publicly traded partnerships engaged in the transportation, storage and processing of minerals and natural resources. By confining their operations to these specific activities, their interests, or units, are able to trade on public securities exchanges exactly like the shares of a corporation, without entity level taxation. To qualify as a MLP and to not be taxed as a corporation, a partnership must receive at least 90% of its income from qualifying sources as set forth in Section 7704(d) of the Code. These qualifying sources include natural resource based activities such as the processing, transportation and storage of mineral or natural resources. MLPs generally have two classes of owners, the general partner and limited partners. The general partner of an MLP is typically owned by a major energy company, an investment fund, the direct management of the MLP, or is an entity owned by one or more of such parties. The general partner may be structured as a private or publicly traded corporation or other entity. The general partner typically controls the operations and management of the MLP through an up to 2% equity interest in the MLP plus, in many cases, ownership of common units and subordinated units. Limited partners typically own the remainder of the partnership, through ownership of common units, and have a limited role in the partnership’s operations and management. MLPs are typically structured such that common units and general partner interests have first priority to receive quarterly cash distributions up to an established minimum amount (“minimum quarterly distributions” or “MQD”). Common and general partner interests also accrue arrearages in distributions to the extent the MQD is not paid. Once common and general partner interests have been paid, subordinated units receive distributions of up to the MQD; however, subordinated units do not accrue arrearages. Distributable cash in excess of the MQD is paid to both common and subordinated units and is distributed to both common and subordinated units generally on a pro rata basis. The general partner is also eligible to receive incentive distributions if the general partner operates the business in a manner which results in distributions paid per common unit surpassing specified target levels. As the general partner increases cash distributions to the limited partners, the general partner receives an increasingly higher percentage of the incremental cash distributions.

 

Libor Risk: Holding of certain of the Funds’ underlying investments may use a floating rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), which is the offered rate for short-term Eurodollar deposits between major international banks. As of December 31, 2021, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) and LIBOR’s administrator, ICE Benchmark Administration, have ceased the publication of all non-U.S. dollar LIBOR and the one-week and two-month U.S. dollar LIBOR rates, but the most widely used U.S. dollar LIBOR settings will continue to be published until June 30, 2023. Further, on March 15, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, which includes the Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act, was signed into law in the United States. This legislation establishes a uniform benchmark replacement process for financial contracts that mature after June 30, 2023 that do not contain clearly defined or practicable fallback provisions.

 

The U.S. Federal Reserve, based on the recommendations of the New York Federal Reserve’s Alternative Reference Rate Committee (comprised of major derivative market participants and their regulators), has begun publishing the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (referred to as “SOFR”), which is their preferred alternative rate for U.S. dollar LIBOR. Proposals for alternative reference rates for other currencies have also been announced or have already begun publication. Markets are in the process of developing in response to these new rates. Although financial regulators and industry working groups have suggested alternative reference rates, such as the European Interbank Offer Rate, the Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate and SOFR, there has been no global consensus as to an alternative rate and the process for amending existing contracts or instruments to transition away from LIBOR remains incomplete.

 

The elimination of LIBOR or changes to other reference rates or any other changes or reforms to the determination or supervision of reference rates could have an adverse impact on the market for, or value of, any securities or payments linked to those reference rates, which may adversely affect Fund performance and/or net asset value. Uncertainty and risk also remain regarding the willingness and ability of issuers and lenders to include revised provisions in new and existing contracts or instruments. Consequently, the transition away from LIBOR to other reference rates may lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets that are tied to LIBOR, fluctuations in values of LIBOR-related investments or investments in issuers that utilize LIBOR, increased difficulty in borrowing or refinancing and diminished effectiveness of hedging strategies, potentially adversely affecting Fund performance. Furthermore, the risks associated with the expected discontinuation of LIBOR and transition to alternative rates may be exacerbated if the work necessary to effect an orderly transition to an alternative reference rate is not completed in a timely manner.

 

Global Economic and Market Conditions: Certain Funds may operate in, or have dealings with, countries subject to sanctions or embargos imposed by the U.S. government, foreign governments, or the United Nations or other international organizations. In particular, on February 24, 2022, Russian troops began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and, as of the date hereof, the countries remain in active armed conflict. Around the same time, the U.S., the U.K., the E.U., and several other nations announced a broad array of new or expanded sanctions, export controls, and other measures against Russia, Russian backed separatist regions in Ukraine, and certain banks, companies, government officials, and other individuals in Russia and Belarus, as well as a number of Russian Oligarchs. The U.S. or other countries could also institute broader sanctions on Russia and others supporting Russia’ economy or military efforts. The ongoing conflict and the rapidly evolving measures in response could be expected to have a negative impact on the economy and business activity globally (including in the countries in which the Funds invest), and therefore are expected to result in adverse

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consequences to the Russian economy and could have a material adverse effect on our portfolio companies and our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations. The severity and duration of the conflict and its impact on global economic and market conditions are impossible to predict, and as a result, present material uncertainty and risk with respect to the Funds and their portfolio companies and operations, and the ability of the Funds to achieve their investment objectives. Similar risks will exist to the extent that any portfolio companies, service providers, vendors or certain other parties have material operations or assets in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, or the immediate surrounding areas. Sanctions could also result in Russia taking counter measures or retaliatory actions which could adversely impact the Funds or the business of the the Funds' investments, including, but not limited to, cyberattacks targeting private companies, individuals or other infrastructure upon which the Funds and the companies in which the Funds invest rely.

 

 3. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

As a part of their investment strategy, the Funds are permitted to enter in various types of derivatives contracts. In doing so, the Funds employ strategies in differing combinations to permit them to increase, decrease, or change the level or types of exposure to market factors. Central to those strategies are features inherent in derivatives that make them more attractive for this purpose than equity or debt securities; they require little or no initial cash investment, they focus exposure on only certain selected risk factors, and they may not require the ultimate receipt or delivery of the underlying security (or securities) to the contract. This may allow the Funds to pursue their objectives more quickly and efficiently than if they were to make direct purchases or sales of securities capable of affecting a similar response to market factors.

 

Cash collateral is being pledged to cover derivative obligations of the Funds and cash collateral received from the counterparty, if any, is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as cash pledged as collateral and cash received as collateral, respectively. Non-cash collateral pledged by the Funds, if any, is noted in the Statements of Investments or Consolidated Statement of Investments.

 

Risk of Investing in Derivatives: The Funds’ use of derivatives can result in losses due to unanticipated changes in the market risk factors and the overall market. In instances where the Funds are using derivatives to decrease, or hedge, exposures to market risk factors for securities held by the Funds, there are also risks that those derivatives may not perform as expected resulting in losses for the combined or hedged positions.

 

Derivatives may have little or no initial cash investment relative to their market value exposure and therefore can produce significant gains or losses in excess of their cost. This use of embedded leverage allows the Funds to increase their market value exposure relative to their net assets and can substantially increase the volatility of the Funds’ performance.

 

Additional associated risks from investing in derivatives also exist and potentially could have significant effects on the valuation of the derivative and the Funds. Typically, the associated risks are not the risks that the Funds are attempting to increase or decrease exposure to, per their investment objectives, but are the additional risks from investing in derivatives.

 

Examples of these associated risks are liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Funds will not be able to sell or close out the derivative in a timely manner, and counterparty credit risk, which is the risk that the counterparty will not fulfill its obligation to the Funds. In addition, use of derivatives may increase or decrease exposure to the following risk factors:

 

Equity Risk: Equity risk relates to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market. Associated risks can be different for each type of derivative and are discussed by each derivative type in the notes that follow.

 

Commodity Risk: Exposure to the commodities markets may subject the Funds to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. Prices of various commodities may also be affected by factors, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and other regulatory developments, which are unpredictable. The prices of commodities can also fluctuate widely due to supply and demand disruptions in major producing or consuming regions.

 

Foreign Currency Risk: Currency trading involves significant risks, including market risk, interest rate risk, country risk, counterparty credit risk and short sale risk. Market risk results from the price movement of foreign currency values in response to shifting market supply and demand. Interest rate risk arises whenever a country changes its stated interest rate target associated with its currency. Country risk arises because virtually every country has interfered with international transactions in its currency.

 

Interest Rate Risk: Interest rate risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities held by the Funds are likely to decrease. Securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, and are usually more volatile than securities.

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Swap Contracts: Each Fund may enter into swap transactions for hedging purposes or to seek to increase total return. At the present time, the CoreCommodity Fund primarily enters into swap transactions for the purpose of increasing total return. Swap agreements may be executed in a multilateral or other trade facility program, such as a registered exchange (“centrally cleared swaps”) or may be privately negotiated in the over-the counter market. The duration of a swap agreement typically ranges from a few weeks to more than one year. In a centrally cleared swap, immediately following execution of the swap agreement, the swap agreement is novated to a central counterparty (the “CCP”) and the Fund’s counterparty on the swap agreement becomes the CCP. Risks may arise as a result of the failure of the counterparty to the swap contract to comply with the terms of the swap contract. The loss incurred by the failure of a counterparty is generally limited to the net payment to be received by the Funds and/or the termination value at the end of the contract. Therefore, the Funds consider the creditworthiness of each counterparty to a contract in evaluating potential credit risk. Although centrally cleared swaps typically present less counterparty risk than non-centrally cleared swaps, a Fund that has entered into centrally cleared swaps is subject to the risk of the failure of the CCP.

 

Additionally, risks may arise from unanticipated movements in interest rates or in the value of the underlying reference asset or index. Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, market risk, liquidity risk and elements of credit, legal and documentation risk that are not directly reflected in the amounts recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities or Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

The Funds may pay or receive cash as collateral on these contracts which may be recorded as an asset and/or liability. The Funds must set aside liquid assets, or engage in other appropriate measures, to cover its obligations under these contracts. Swaps are marked to market daily using either pricing vendor quotations, counterparty prices or model prices and the change in value, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Upfront payments made and/or received by the Funds are recorded as an asset and/or liability and realized gains or losses are recognized ratably over the contract’s term/event, with the exception of forward starting interest rate swaps, whose realized gains or losses are recognized ratably from the effective start date. Periodic payments received or made on swap contracts are recorded as realized gains or losses. Gains or losses are realized upon termination of a swap contract and are recorded on the Statement of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

Total return swaps are agreements in which there is an exchange of cash flows whereby one party commits to make payments based on the total return (coupons plus capital gains/losses) of an underlying instrument in exchange for fixed or floating rate interest payments. To the extent the total return of the instrument or index underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting interest rate obligation, the Funds will receive a payment from or make a payment to the counterparty. Credit default swaps are a type of swap agreement in which the protection “buyer” is generally obligated to pay the protection “seller” an upfront and/ or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no credit event, such as a default, on a reference obligation has occurred. Credit default swaps (“CDS”) are typically two-party financial contracts that transfer credit exposure between the two parties. Under a typical CDS, one party (the “seller”) receives pre-determined periodic payments from the other party (the “buyer”). The seller agrees to make compensating specific payments to the buyer if a negative credit event occurs, such as the bankruptcy or default by the issuer of the underlying debt instrument. Swap agreements held at April 30, 2023 are disclosed after the Statement of Investments or Consolidated Statement of Investments.

 

The average notional amount of the swap positions held in the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund for the six month period ended April 30, 2023 was $1,199,623,500. Only the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund held swap positions as of April 30, 2023.

 

Futures: Each Fund may invest in futures contracts in accordance with their investment objectives. Each Fund does so for a variety of reasons including for cash management, hedging or non-hedging purposes in an attempt to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. A futures contract provides for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified quantity of the security or other financial instrument at a specified price and time. A futures contract on an index is an agreement pursuant to which two parties agree to take or make delivery of an amount of cash equal to the difference between the value of the index at the close of the last trading day of the contract and the price at which the index contract was originally written. Futures transactions may result in losses in excess of the amount invested in the futures contract. There can be no guarantee that there will be a correlation between price movements in the hedging vehicle and in the portfolio securities being hedged. An incorrect correlation could result in a loss on both the hedged securities in a Fund and the hedging vehicle so that the portfolio return might have been greater had hedging not been attempted. There can be no assurance that a liquid market will exist at a time when a Fund seeks to close out a futures contract or a futures option position. Lack of a liquid market for any reason may prevent a Fund from liquidating an unfavorable position, and the Fund would remain obligated to meet margin requirements until the position is closed. In addition, a Fund could be exposed to risk if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts. With exchange traded futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Funds since futures are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. When a purchase or sale of a futures contract is made by a Fund, the Fund is required to deposit with its custodian (or broker, if legally permitted) a specified amount of liquid assets (“initial margin”). The margin required for a futures contract is set by the exchange on which the contract is traded and may be modified during the term of the contract. The initial margin is in the nature of a performance bond or good faith deposit on the futures contract that is returned to a Fund upon termination of the contract, assuming all contractual obligations have been satisfied. These amounts are included in Deposit with broker for futures contracts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Each day a Fund may pay or receive cash,

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called “variation margin,” equal to the daily change in value of the futures contract. Such payments or receipts are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses by a Fund. Variation margin does not represent a borrowing or loan by a Fund but is instead a settlement between a Fund and the broker of the amount one would owe the other if the futures contract expired. When the contract is closed, a Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.

 

The average value of futures contracts held in the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund for the six month period ended April 30, 2023 was $794,926,443 for long futures and $604,642,442 for short futures. Only the ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund invested in futures contracts as of April 30, 2023.

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts: Each Fund may engage in currency transactions with counterparties to hedge the value of portfolio securities denominated in particular currencies against fluctuations in relative value, to gain or reduce exposure to certain currencies, or to generate income or gains. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. When a forward foreign currency contract is extinguished, through delivery, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value of the contract at the time it was extinguished. The average value of forward foreign currency contracts held in the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund for the six month period ended April 30, 2023 was $1,521,178. Only the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund invested in forward foreign currency contracts as of April 30, 2023.

 

Option Contracts: Each Fund may enter into options transactions for hedging purposes and for non-hedging purposes such as seeking to enhance return. Each Fund may write covered put and call options on any stocks or stock indices, currencies traded on domestic and foreign securities exchanges, or futures contracts on stock indices, interest rates and currencies traded on domestic and, to the extent permitted by the CFTC, foreign exchanges. A call option on an asset written by a Fund obligates the Fund to sell the specified asset to the holder (purchaser) at a stated price (the exercise price) if the option is exercised before a specified date (the expiration date). A put option on an asset written by a Fund obligates the Fund to buy the specified asset from the purchaser at the exercise price if the option is exercised before the expiration date. Premiums received when writing options are recorded as liabilities and are subsequently adjusted to the current value of the options written. Premiums received from writing options that expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options, which are either exercised or closed, are offset against the proceeds received or amount paid on the transaction to determine realized gains or losses which are recorded on the Statement of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations. As of April 30, 2023, the Funds were not invested in option contracts.

 

Derivatives Instruments: The following tables disclose the amounts related to each Fund’s use of derivative instruments.

 

The effect of derivatives instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for the six month period ended April 30, 2023:

 

Risk Exposure  Asset Location  Fair Value   Liability Location  Fair Value 
ALPS | CoreCommodity
Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund(a)
   
Commodity Contracts (Futures Contracts)  Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(b)  $21,096,249   Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(b)  $(33,270,918)
Commodity Contracts (Total Return Swap Contracts)  Unrealized appreciation on total return swap contracts   305   Unrealized depreciation on total return swap contracts   - 
Total     $21,096,554      $(33,270,918)
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund                
Foreign Exchange Rate Contracts (Forward Foreign Currency Contracts)  Unrealized appreciation on Forward Foreign currency contracts  $-   Unrealized depreciation on Forward Foreign currency contracts  $(35,700)
Total      -      $(35,700)

 

(a)The ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund consolidates the statements of assets and liabilities.

(b)Represents cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Consolidated Statement of Investments. Only the current day's net variation margin is reported within the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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The effect of derivatives instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six month period ended April 30, 2023:

 

Risk Exposure  Statement of Operations Location  Realized
Gain/(Loss)
on Derivatives
Recognized
in Income
   Change in Unrealized
Appreciation/(Depreciation) on
Derivatives Recognized in
Income
 
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund(a)     
Commodity Contracts (Futures Contracts)  Net realized loss on futures contracts/ Net change in unrealized depreciation on futures contracts  $(103,239,322)  $(36,769,752)
Commodity Contracts (Total Return Swap Contracts)  Net realized loss on total return swap contracts/ Net change in unrealized depreciation on total return swap contracts   (27,829,788)   (98)
Total     $(131,069,110)  $(36,769,850)

 

Risk Exposure  Statement of Operations Location  Realized
Gain/(Loss)
on Derivatives
Recognized
in Income
   Change in Unrealized
Appreciation/(Depreciation) on
Derivatives Recognized in
Income
 
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund           
Commodity Contracts (Forward Contracts)  Net realized loss on forward foreign currency contracts/Net change in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts  $(197,810)   23,464 
Total     $(197,810)   23,464 

 

(a)The ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund consolidates the Statement of Operations.

 

Certain derivative contracts are executed under either standardized netting agreements or, for exchange-traded derivatives, the relevant contracts for a particular exchange which contain enforceable netting provisions. A derivative netting arrangement creates an enforceable right of set-off that becomes effective, and affects the realization of settlement on individual assets, liabilities and collateral amounts, only following a specified event of default or early termination. Default events may include the failure to make payments or deliver securities timely, material adverse changes in financial condition or insolvency, the breach of minimum regulatory capital requirements, or loss of license, charter or other legal authorization necessary to perform under the contract.

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The following table presents financial instruments that are subject to enforceable netting arrangements or other similar agreements as of April 30, 2023:

 

Offsetting of Derivatives Asset

 

April 30, 2023

 

               Gross Amounts Not
Offset in the
Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
 
   Gross Amounts of
Recognized Assets
   Gross Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
   Net Amounts
Presented in the
Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
   Financial
Instruments
   Cash Collateral
Received(a)
   Net Amount 
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund            
Total Return Swap Contracts  $305   $   $305   $   $   $305 
Total  $305   $   $305   $   $   $305 

 

(a)These amounts are limited to the derivative asset/liability balance and, accordingly, do not include excess collateral received/pledged.

 

4. TAX BASIS INFORMATION

 

Tax Basis of Distributions to Shareholders: The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Also, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which the income or realized gain were recorded by a Fund. The amounts and characteristics of tax basis distributions and composition of distributable earnings/ (accumulated losses) are finalized at fiscal year-end. Accordingly, tax basis balances have not been determined as of April 30, 2023.

 

The tax character of distributions paid by the Funds for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 were as follows:

 

Fund  Ordinary Income   Long-Term Capital Gain 
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management          
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund  $221,283,857   $ 
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund   12,591,343    7,883,495 
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund   17,383,815    6,507,235 
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income   2,418,357     

 

Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation on Investments: As of April 30, 2023, the costs of investments for federal income tax purposes and accumulated net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments were as follows:

 

Fund  Gross Appreciation
(excess of value
over tax cost)
   Gross Depreciation
(excess of tax cost
over value)
   Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
   Cost of Investments
for Income Tax
Purposes
 
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management                    
CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund  $1,511,534,056   $(1,479,531,618)  $32,002,438   $1,803,635,881 
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund   67,303,117    (34,699,333)*   32,603,784    315,444,355 
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund   11,233,510    (2,141,558)   9,091,952    48,082,094 
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income   5,267,500    (3,225,864)   2,041,636    80,888,219 

 

*Net of foreign capital gains tax accrual of $7,902,046

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5. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of securities, excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government Obligations during the six month period ended April 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

Fund 

Purchases of

Securities

  

Proceeds from
Sales of

Securities

 
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund(a)  $376,938,414   $479,648,250 
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund   24,734,724    17,608,252 
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund   3,506,648    12,201,282 
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income   5,742,084    18,450,786 

 

Purchases and sales of U.S. Government Obligations during the six-month period ended April 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

Fund 

Purchases of

Securities

  

Proceeds from

Sales of
Securities

 
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund(a)  $2,072,863,352   $2,190,315,896 

 

(a)Purchases and sales for ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund are consolidated and include the balances of CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund, Ltd. (wholly owned subsidiary).

 

6. BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS

 

Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase for ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund may incur a 2% short-term redemption fee deducted from the redemption amount.

 

For the six month period ended April 30, 2023, the amounts listed below were retained by the Funds. These amounts are reflected in “Shares redeemed” in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

   Redemption Fee Retained 
Fund 

For the

Six Months
Ended

April 30,
2023

(Unaudited)

  

For the
Year Ended

October 31,
2022

 
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund - Investor Class  $320   $ 
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund - Class A       752 
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund - Class I   241    797 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Transactions in shares of capital stock were as follows:

 

  

ALPS | CoreCommodity
Management
CompleteCommodities®
Strategy Fund

 
  

For the
Six Months
Ended

April 30,
2023

(Unaudited)

  

For the

Year Ended

October 31,
2022

 
Investor Class          
Shares sold   2,171,994    4,705,184 
Dividends reinvested   585,497    1,989,014 
Shares redeemed   (2,808,195)   (5,500,570)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   (50,704)   1,193,628 
Class A          
Shares sold   245,176    1,235,120 
Dividends reinvested   92,468    117,775 
Shares redeemed   (319,219)   (209,539)
Net increase in shares outstanding   18,425    1,143,356 
Class C          
Shares sold   437,000    2,350,237 
Dividends reinvested   135,991    207,281 
Shares redeemed   (941,870)   (530,046)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   (368,879)   2,027,472 
Class I          
Shares sold   103,641,156    126,922,726 
Dividends reinvested   8,962,188    18,932,794 
Shares redeemed   (47,638,320)   (78,421,798)
Net increase in shares outstanding   64,965,024    67,433,722 

 

   ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund 
  

For the
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
2023

(Unaudited)

  

For the
Year Ended
October 31,

2022

 
Investor Class          
Shares sold   54,068    75,932 
Dividends reinvested   3,076    10,090 
Shares redeemed   (41,736)   (54,831)
Net increase in shares outstanding   15,408    31,191 
Class A          
Shares sold   21,029    18,193 
Dividends reinvested   792    2,238 
Shares redeemed   (2,476)   (7,553)
Net increase in shares outstanding   19,345    12,878 
Class C          
Shares sold   18,314    767 
Dividends reinvested   1,194    5,515 
Shares redeemed   (17,654)   (25,379)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   1,854    (19,097)
Class I          
Shares sold   397,867    249,038 
Dividends reinvested   14,083    43,484 
Shares redeemed   (125,639)   (167,032)
Net increase in shares outstanding   286,311    125,490 
Class II          
Dividends reinvested   308,476    1,057,027 
Net increase in shares outstanding   308,476    1,057,027 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   ALPS Global Opportunity Fund 
  

For the

Six Months Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

  

For the 

Year Ended 

October 31, 2022

 
Investor Class          
Shares sold   24,434    154,271 
Dividends reinvested       498,091 
Shares redeemed   (249,133)   (870,220)
Net decrease in shares outstanding   (224,699)   (217,858)
Class A          
Shares sold   187,309    469,037 
Dividends reinvested       105,175 
Shares redeemed   (147,358)   (90,819)
Net increase in shares outstanding   39,951    483,393 
Class C          
Shares sold       21,208 
Dividends reinvested       312,287 
Shares redeemed   (328,553)   (600,094)
Net decrease in shares outstanding   (328,553)   (266,599)
Class I          
Shares sold   537,274    1,295,966 
Dividends reinvested       1,736,545 
Shares redeemed   (1,602,017)   (3,311,639)
Net decrease in shares outstanding   (1,064,743)   (279,128)
Class R          
Shares sold   26,067    69,028 
Dividends reinvested       339,977 
Shares redeemed   (134,540)   (244,082)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   (108,473)   164,923 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

RiverFront Asset Allocation

Growth & Income

 
  

For the

Six Months Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

  

For the 

Year Ended 

October 31, 2022

 
Investor Class          
Shares sold   2,537    1,433 
Dividends reinvested   44,762    18,511 
Shares redeemed   (108,386)   (204,822)
Acquisition (Note 10)       478,017 
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   (61,087)   293,139 
Class A          
Shares sold   160,988    430,952 
Dividends reinvested   93,250    32,350 
Shares redeemed   (207,655)   (216,376)
Acquisition (Note 10)       895,264 
Net increase in shares outstanding   46,583    1,142,190 
Class C          
Shares sold   13,703    50,107 
Dividends reinvested   59,499    23,041 
Shares redeemed   (398,526)   (632,037)
Acquisition (Note 10)       927,668 
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   (325,324)   368,779 
Class I          
Shares sold   189,925    470,646 
Dividends reinvested   223,290    110,769 
Shares redeemed   (732,865)   (2,124,553)
Acquisition (Note 10)       2,741,648 
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   (319,650)   1,198,510 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

7. AFFILIATED COMPANIES

 

Funds may invest in certain securities that are considered securities issued by affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated person, including an affiliated company, is one in which a Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. The purchases, sales, dividend income, realized gains or losses, change in unrealized gains or losses, shares and value of investments in affiliated companies for the six month period ended April 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income

 

Market Value as of October 31, 2022

   Purchases  

Purchases In-Kind

   Sales  

Sales In-Kind

  

Liquidation/Reverse Stock Split

  

Market Value as of April 30, 2023

  

Share Balance as of April 30, 2023

   Dividends  

Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)

  

Realized Gain/Loss

 
RiverFront Dynamic Core Income ETF  $6,509,874   $   $   $(1,045,195)  $   $   $5,701,438    253,116   $90,922   $306,313   $(69,554)
Riverfront Strategic Income Fund   3,034,538            (492,349)           2,631,991    114,534    44,490    128,591    (38,789)
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF   11,883,550            (2,007,175)           11,822,147    205,731    121,175    2,155,790    (210,018)
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF   2,969,977            (477,955)           2,825,504    53,511    85,244    375,358    (41,876)
RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF   17,787,732            (2,810,212)           15,309,575    354,135    269,004    (517,290)   849,345 
RiverFront Dynamic US Flex-Cap ETF   5,294,793            (842,348)           4,618,402    110,335    46,867    194,343    (28,386)
   $47,480,464   $   $   $(7,675,234)  $   $   $42,909,057        $657,702   $2,643,105   $460,722 

 

8. MANAGEMENT AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

ALPS Advisors, Inc. (“AAI”) acts as the Funds’ investment adviser. AAI is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of DST Systems, Inc. (“DST”). DST is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (“SS&C”), a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

 

AAI has delegated daily management of the Funds listed below to the corresponding Sub-Advisor(s) listed in the table below. Each Sub-Advisor manages the investments of the Fund in accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations and investment guidelines established jointly by AAI and the Board.

 

Fund Sub-Advisor(s)
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund CoreCommodity Management, LLC
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund Red Rocks Capital, LLC(a)
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income RiverFront Investment Group, LLC

 

(a)Red Rocks Capital, LLC was acquired by AAI on January 3, 2023 and after this date AAI no longer employed a sub-advisor for the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund.

 

Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”), the Funds listed below pay AAI an annual management fee which is based on each Fund’s average daily net assets. The management fee is paid on a monthly basis. The following table reflects the Funds’ contractual management fee rates (expressed as an annual rate).

 

Fund Contractual Management Fee
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund 0.85%
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund 0.65%
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund 0.85%

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Pursuant to the Administrative Services Agreement, the RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income pays an annual unitary administrative fee which is based on the Fund’s average daily net assets. The unitary administrative fee is paid on a monthly basis. The following table reflects the Fund's contractual unitary administrative fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

 

Fund Contractual Unitary Fee
RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income 0.25%

 

Pursuant to an Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, AAI pays the Sub-Advisors of the Funds listed below an annual sub-advisory management fee which is based on the Fund’s average daily assets. AAI is required to pay all fees due to each Sub-Advisor out of the management fee AAI receives from each Fund listed below. The following table reflects the Funds’ contractual sub-advisory fee rates.

 

Fund

Average Daily Net Assets 

of the Fund

Contractual Sub-Advisory Fee
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund All Asset Levels 0.75%
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund All Asset Levels 0.56%

 

ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund 

AAI and CoreCommodity Management LLC have contractually agreed to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder services fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses that exceed the following annual rates below.

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund 

AAI and Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. have contractually agreed to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder services fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses that exceed the following annual rates below.

 

ALPS Global Opportunity Fund 

AAI has contractually agreed to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of distribution and service (12b-1) fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, shareholder service fees, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses that exceed the following annual rates below.

 

These agreements are reevaluated on an annual basis. Expense limitation ratios from the current agreements are listed below. Fees waived or reimbursed for the six month period ended April 30, 2023 are disclosed on the Statement of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

Fund* Investor Class Class A Class C Class I Class II Class R
ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund 1.05% 1.05% 1.05% 1.15% N/A N/A
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 0.75% N/A
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% N/A 1.25%

 

*See each Fund’s Performance Update section for Expense Limitation agreement expiration dates

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

AAI and each Sub-Advisor are permitted to recover expenses they have waived or reimbursed, on a class-by-class basis, through the agreements described above to the extent that expenses in later periods fall below the annual limits set forth in these agreements. The ALPS | CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommodities® Strategy Fund, ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund, and ALPS Global Opportunity Fund are not obligated to pay any deferred fees and expenses more than thirty-six months after the date on which the fees were waived or expenses were deferred, as calculated on a monthly basis. As of the six month period ended April 30, 2023, the Advisor and Sub-Advisor(s) may seek reimbursement of previously waived and reimbursed fees as follows:

 

Fund 

Expires

10/31/23

  

Expires

10/31/24

   

Expires 

10/31/25

   

Expires 

10/31/26

   Total 
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund Investor Class  $4,087   $75    $N/A    $N/A   $4,162 
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund Class A   N/A    N/A     N/A     N/A    N/A 
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund Class C   2,020    67     N/A     N/A    2,087 
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund Class I   19,564    641     N/A     N/A    20,205 
ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund Class II   330,698    465,777     441,782     206,182    1,444,439 
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund Investor Class   N/A    N/A     N/A     67    67 
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund Class A   N/A    N/A     N/A     12    12 
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund Class C   N/A    N/A     N/A     2,000    2,000 
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund Class I   N/A    N/A     N/A     12,477    12,477 
ALPS Global Opportunity Fund Class R   N/A    N/A     N/A     192    192 

 

The CoreCommodity Management Cayman Commodity Fund Ltd. (the “Subsidiary”) has entered into a separate advisory agreement (the “Subsidiary Advisory Agreement”) with CoreCommodity Management, LLC for the management of the Subsidiary’s portfolio pursuant to which the Subsidiary is obligated to pay the CoreCommodity Management, LLC a management fee at the same rate that the Fund pays AAI for investment advisory services provided to the Funds. CoreCommodity Management, LLC has agreed to waive the advisory fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the management fee paid by the Subsidiary. This agreement may be terminated based on the terms of the Subsidiary Advisory Agreement. For the six month period ended April 30, 2023, this amount equaled $1,523,155 and is disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. These waivers are not subject to reimbursement/recoupment.

 

ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund recouped $12,512 of expenses during the six month period ended April 30, 2023.

 

RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income does not pay a management fee or contractually limit the amount of it's total annual expenses.

 

Kotak Mahindra Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. executed purchase and sale trades in the ALPS | Kotak India ESG Fund with the sub-adviser’s affiliated broker-dealer, Kotak Securities, (the “affiliate broker”). Fund commissions paid to the affiliate broker were $3,643 during the six month period ended April 30, 2023.

 

ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. (the “Distributor”) acts as the distributor of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with the Trust. Shares are sold on a continuous basis by the Distributor, as agent for the Funds, and the Distributor has agreed to use its best efforts to solicit orders for the sale of Funds’ shares, although it is not obliged to sell any particular amount of shares. The Distributor is not entitled to any compensation for its services. The Distributor is registered as a broker -dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Distribution and Services (12b-1) Plans

Each Fund has adopted Distribution and Services Plans (the “Plans”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for its Investor Class, Class A, Class C and Class R (ALPS Global Opportunity Fund only) and shares. The Plans allows a Fund to use Investor Class, Class A, Class C, and Class R assets to pay fees in connection with the distribution and marketing of Investor Class, Class A, Class C, and Class R shares and/or the provision of shareholder services to Investor Class, Class A, Class C and Class R shareholders. The Plans permit payment for services in connection with the administration of plans or programs that use Investor Class, Class A, Class C, and Class R shares of a Fund, if any, as their funding medium and for related expenses. The Plans permit a Fund to make total payments at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of a Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to its Investor Class and Class A shares, 0.75% of a Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to its Class C shares and 0.50% of the ALPS Global Opportunity Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to its Class R shares.

 

Under the terms of the Plans, the Trust is authorized to make payments to the Distributor for remittance to financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder ongoing services performed by such entities for beneficial shareholders of the Fund. The Distributor is entitled to retain some or all fees payable under the Plans in certain circumstances, including when there is no broker of record or when certain qualification standards have not been met by the broker of record.

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Shareholder Services Plans 

Each Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan with respect to their Investor Class shares (the “Investor Class Shareholder Services Plan”). Under the Investor Class Shareholder Services Plan, the Funds are authorized to compensate certain financial intermediaries, including broker dealers and Fund affiliates (“Participating Organizations”), an aggregate fee in an amount not to exceed on an annual basis 0.15% of the average daily net asset value of Investor Class shares of the Funds attributable to or held in the name of the Participating Organizations pursuant to an agreement with a such Participating Organizations (the “Agreement”). Each Agreement will set forth the non-distribution related shareholder services to be performed by the Participating Organizations for the benefit of a Fund’s shareholders who have elected to have such Participating Organizations service their accounts. Any amount of such payment not paid to Participating Organizations during a Fund’s fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund as soon as practicable. Shareholder Services Plan fees are included with distribution and service fees in the Statements of Operations. Investor Class Shareholder Services Plan fees recaptured pursuant to the Services Plan for the six month period ended April 30, 2023 are included as an offset to distribution and service fees as disclosed in the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

The Funds has adopted a shareholder services plan with respect to their Class A shares (the “Class A Shareholder Services Plan”). Under the Class A Shareholder Services Plan, the Funds are authorized to compensate certain financial intermediaries, including broker dealers and Fund affiliates, an aggregate fee in an amount not to exceed on an annual basis 0.15% of the average daily net asset value of Class A shares of the Funds attributable to or held in the name of the Participating Organizations pursuant to an agreement with a such Participating Organizations. Each Agreement will set forth the non-distribution related shareholder services to be performed by the Participating Organizations for the benefit of a Fund’s shareholders who have elected to have such Participating Organizations service their accounts. Any amount of such payment not paid to Participating Organizations during a Fund’s fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund as soon as practicable. Shareholder Services Plan fees are included with distribution and service fees in the Statements of Operations. Class A Shareholder Services Plan fees recaptured pursuant to the Services Plan for the six month period ended April 30, 2023 are included as an offset to distribution and service fees as disclosed in the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

The Funds have adopted a shareholder services plan with respect to their Class C shares (the “Class C Shareholder Services Plan”). Under the Class C Shareholder Services Plan, the Funds are authorized to pay banks and their affiliates and other institutions, including broker-dealers and Fund affiliates (“Participating Organizations”), an aggregate fee in an amount not to exceed on an annual basis 0.25% for Class C shares of the average daily net asset value of the Class C shares attributable to or held in the name of a Participating Organization for its clients as compensation for providing shareholder service activities, which do not include distribution services, pursuant to an agreement with a Participating Organization. Any amount of such payment not paid to Participating Organizations during a Fund’s fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund as soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year. Class C Shareholder Services Plan fees are included with distribution and service fees on the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

Certain intermediaries may charge networking, omnibus account or other administrative fees with respect to transactions in shares of each Fund. Transactions may be processed through the National Securities Clearing Corporation or similar systems or processed on a manual basis. These fees generally are paid by the Fund to the Distributor, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. In the event an intermediary receiving payments from the Distributor on behalf of the Fund converts from a networking structure to an omnibus account structure or otherwise experiences increased costs, fees borne by the Fund may increase. Networking fees are shown in the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations, if applicable to the Funds.

 

ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”) serves as administrator to the Funds and the Funds have agreed to pay expenses incurred in connection with their administrative activities. Pursuant to an Administrative Agreement, ALPS provides operational services to the Funds including, but not limited to, fund accounting and fund administration and generally assists in the Funds’ operations. Officers of the Trust are employees of ALPS. The Funds’ administration fee is accrued on a daily basis and paid monthly. Administration fees paid by the Funds for the six month period ended April 30, 2023 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

ALPS is reimbursed by the Funds for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

 

Transfer Agent 

ALPS serves as transfer, dividend paying and shareholder servicing agent for the Funds. ALPS receives an annual minimum fee, a fee based upon the number of shareholder accounts, and is also reimbursed by the Funds for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Transfer agent fees paid by the Funds for the six month period ended April 30, 2023, are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

 

Trustees 

The fees and expenses of the independent trustees of the Board are presented in the Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statement of Operations.

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

9. INDEMNIFICATIONS

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that may contain general indemnification clauses which may permit indemnification to the extent permissible under applicable law. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

 

10. FUND REORGANIZATION

 

At a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held on September 29, 2021, the Trustees of RiverFront Asset Allocation Aggressive and RiverFront Asset Allocation Moderate (the “Acquired Funds”), a former series of the Trust, approved the reorganization, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”), of the Acquired Funds into the RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income (“Acquiring Fund”). For accounting and financial reporting purposes, the Acquiring Fund is the accounting survivor and as a result, the financial statements and financial highlights do not reflect the operations of the Acquired Funds.

 

The purpose of the Reorganization was to combine three funds with substantially identical investment objectives and similar principal investment strategies and policies.

 

Following the completion of the reorganization on January 24, 2022, and pursuant to the terms of the Plan, shareholders of the Acquired Funds became shareholders of the Acquiring Fund and received their respective class shares. Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Acquired Fund's securities were recorded at fair value, however, the cost basis of the investments received from the Aggressive Fund and Moderate Fund were carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the Growth & Income Fund’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable for tax purposes.

 

As of the close of business on January 21, 2022, assets of the Acquired Funds were acquired by the Acquiring Fund in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Fund and the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of the liabilities of the Acquired Funds. On the Reorganization date, the Acquiring Fund and the Acquired Funds reported the following financial information:

 

Acquiring Fund

Shares Outstanding

of Acquiring Fund

Net Assets of

Acquiring Fund

Acquired Fund

Acquired Fund

Shares Exchanged

Net Assets of

Acquired Fund

Exchanged

Growth & Income Fund 4,423,781 $61,761,680 Aggressive Fund 1,704,592 $24,687,921

 

Acquiring Fund

Shares Outstanding

of Acquiring Fund

Net Assets of

Acquiring Fund

Acquired Fund

Acquired Fund

Shares Exchanged

Net Assets of

Acquired Fund

Exchanged

Growth & Income Fund 4,423,781 $61,761,680 Moderate Fund 3,908,462 $45,690,615

 

The investment portfolio value and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) as of the Reorganization Date of the Acquired Fund was as follows:

 

Acquired Fund Portfolio Value Unrealized Appreciation of Acquired Fund
Aggressive Fund $ 24,684,519 $ 6,067,004

 

Acquired Fund Portfolio Value Unrealized Appreciation of Acquired Fund
Moderate Fund $ 45,660,335 $ 7,174,726

 

Immediately following the Reorganizations the net assets of the Riverfront Asset Allocation Growth & Income Fund was $132,134,117

 

As a result of the Reorganization, 5,042,597 Shares were issued in the Riverfront Asset Allocation Growth & Income.

 

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

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

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Additional Information

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

1. FUND HOLDINGS

 

The Funds’ portfolio holdings are made available semi-annually in shareholder reports within 60 days after the close of the period for which the report is being made, as required by federal securities laws. The Funds also file monthly portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT on a quarterly basis, with the schedule of portfolio holdings filed on Form N-PORT for the third month of each Fund’s fiscal quarter made publicly available 60 days after the end of the Funds’ fiscal quarter.

 

2. FUND PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND SUMMARIES

 

Fund policies and procedures used in determining how to vote proxies and information regarding how each of the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent prior 12-month period ending June 30 are available without charge, (1) upon request, by calling (toll-free) (866) 759-5679 and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

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Table of Contents  

 

Disclosure of Fund Expenses 1
Management Commentary 4
Performance Update 10
Statements of Investments 18
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 72
Statements of Operations 74
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 75
Financial Highlights 79
Notes to Financial Statements 95
Additional Information 106
Privacy Policy 107

 

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Disclosure of Fund Expenses

 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Example. As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including applicable sales charges (loads) and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder service fees and other Fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested on November 1, 2022 and held until April 30, 2023.

 

Actual Expenses. The first line under each class 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 “Expenses Paid During Period November 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes. The second line under each class in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other mutual funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line under each class in the table below 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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Beginning Account Value

November 1, 2022

  

Ending Account Value

April 30, 2023

  

Expense

Ratio(a)

  

Expenses Paid

During Period

November 1, 2022 -

April 30, 2023(b)

 
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund                    
Investor Class                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,025.80    0.77%   $3.87 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,020.98    0.77%   $3.86 
Class A                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,025.70    0.79%   $3.97 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,020.88    0.79%   $3.96 
Class C                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,022.20    1.49%   $7.47 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,017.41    1.49%   $7.45 
Class I                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,027.20    0.49%   $2.46 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,022.36    0.49%   $2.46 
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund                    
Investor Class                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,062.20    0.92%   $4.70 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,020.23    0.92%   $4.61 
Class A                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,061.00    0.94%   $4.80 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,020.13    0.94%   $4.71 
Class C                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,058.60    1.64%   $8.37 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,016.66    1.64%   $8.20 
Class I                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,063.70    0.64%   $3.27 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,021.62    0.64%   $3.21 

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Beginning Account Value

November 1, 2022

  

Ending Account Value

April 30, 2023

  

Expense

Ratio(a)

  

Expenses Paid

During Period 

November 1, 2022 - 

April 30, 2023(b)

 
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund                    
Investor Class                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,034.10    1.17%   $5.90 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,018.99    1.17%   $5.86 
Class A                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,033.10    1.14%   $5.75 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,019.14    1.14%   $5.71 
Class C                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,030.40    1.90%   $9.57 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,015.37    1.90%   $9.49 
Class I                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,035.50    0.90%   $4.54 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,020.33    0.90%   $4.51 
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund                    
Investor Class                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,068.90    1.11%   $5.69 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,019.29    1.11%   $5.56 
Class A                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,068.70    1.14%   $5.85 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,019.14    1.14%   $5.71 
Class C                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,065.30    1.85%   $9.47 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,015.62    1.85%   $9.25 
Class I                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,070.30    0.85%   $4.36 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,020.58    0.85%   $4.26 

 

(a) Annualized, based on the Fund's most recent fiscal half year expenses.
(b) Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year (181), divided by 365.

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Management Commentary April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Dear Shareholder,

 

The ALPS | Smith Total Return Fund and ALPS | Smith Short Duration Fund were launched on June 29, 2018. We followed with the launch of the ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund and ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund on September 15, 2020. We welcome you as a shareholder to the Funds and thank you for your trust. Our process is centered around performance, relationships and investing excellence. Our goal is to provide shareholders with consistent, risk-adjusted returns with a keen focus on capital preservation. The discussion below is provided by the author as of April 30, 2023.

 

Total Return

The ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund Class I marked a positive return of 637 basis points (bps) in the six-month period ending April 30, 2023, underperforming its benchmark, the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, by 54 bps. The Fund outperformed the Index by 697 bps since its inception on June 29, 2018. The underperformance during the six-month period ending April 30, 2023, was attributable to an overall shorter duration during the rapid rally in interest rates in March given the systemic risk fears highlighted by the failure of Silicon Valley and Signature Banks. Additionally, the Fund’s overweight in corporate credit assets caused underperformance, despite rallying for most of the period, due to the overall risk-off move in the markets in March. The Funds underweight in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) aided performance as MBS performed poorly due to elevated interest rate volatility and technical pressure from the banking system failures. The overall performance since inception through April 30, 2023, was achieved by focusing on active portfolio positioning, duration management, security selection and bottom-up fundamental credit analysis.

 

Short Duration

The ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund Class I marked a positive return of 272 bps in the six-month period ending April 30, 2023, underperforming its benchmark, the Bloomberg 1-3 Year US Government/Credit Index, by 17 bps. The Fund outperformed the Index by 522 bps since its inception on June 29, 2018. As a continuing theme, the Fund’s allocation to corporate bonds and short duration positioning during March 2023 drove underperformance of the Fund vs. the Index during the period. Both portfolio positions were accretive to performance during the period until March. Individual security selection within corporate credit was another component of the excess returns for the first five months of the period, however the market reversal in March reduced this impact. With The Federal Reserve (Fed) continuing to focus on the threat of sticky inflation, the Fund maintained its focus on capital preservation with a negative view on short term interest rates. While being overweight credit on a percentage basis vs. the benchmark during the six-month period, the Fund continued to shorten its credit duration positioning. The shape of the yield curve allowed investors to generate higher yields in shorter duration securities compared to the yields from riskier longer duration credit exposure.

Credit Opportunities

The ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund Class I marked a positive return of 355 bps in the six-month period ending April 30, 2023, while underperforming its benchmark, a 50/50 blend of the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index and the Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield Bond Index, by 302 bps. The Fund outperformed the Index by 212 bps since its inception on September 15, 2020. Since its inception, outperformance of the Fund has been driven by positive asset allocation, active portfolio positioning and duration/yield curve management. The underperformance of the Fund over the shorter, most recent semi-annual period was predominantly driven by security selection and yield curve positioning, partially offset by asset allocation.

 

Balanced Opportunity

The ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund Class I marked a positive return of 703 bps in the six-month period ending April 30, 2023, underperforming its benchmark, a blend of 55% Bloomberg US 1000 / 45% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, by 47 bps. The Fund outperformed the Index by 382 bps since its inception on September 15, 2020. The performance within the Fund’s Fixed Income sleeve during the period was attributed to the Fund’s relatively defensive duration positioning and an overweight in corporate credit assets, as well as corporate and securitized security selection. The positive performance within the Equity sleeve during the period was attributed to stock selection in the Communication Services and Materials sectors. An underweight in Technology was a minor headwind to performance. Overall performance was also aided by the active asset reallocations between the Fund’s Equities and Fixed Income positions. The Fund’s overall performance since inception was achieved by focusing on active portfolio positioning, duration management, security selection, bottom-up fundamental credit analysis and active asset allocation between the Fixed Income and Equity sleeves.

 

Macro Commentary

Throughout the semi-annual period, the market was whipsawed between growing concern that the Federal Reserve was not slowing demand fast enough, pushing rate hike expectations higher. This quickly flipped to markets pricing in well over 100 bps of rate cuts and an imminent recession due to a banking crisis. As the dust settled on what was essentially one month of volatility, we saw the Fed continue their rate hiking path at the same time indicating that they are nearing the terminal level. While the banking crisis unearthed the unintended consequences of tightening policy at a rapid pace, we can both acknowledge that the economy continues to have a strong foundation, yet the possibility of event risk is growing. Views within the market are becoming even more polarized, not only within economic commentary but also within signals from both risk and risk-free assets.

 

The overall theme for this period was impending recession. Fears were already growing in the first quarter of 2022 around the Fed’s need to continue aggressively raising rates and potentially push the US economy into a recession. The fears were initially validated by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank beginning in March. However, a


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combination of support from the Fed as well as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) calmed market fears and allowed participants to focus once again on the underlying economic data.

 

Though many in the market want to believe we are nearing the end of the cycle, the consumer still, much to the market’s surprise, remains resilient. Throughout the reporting period, we saw an average of 290k jobs created, overall 9M jobs were still available and wages reported above 4% year-over-year (YoY). We received the first look at 1Q 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) and consumption marked 3.7% seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), the highest pace since 2021. That being said, confidence remains weak, reminding us that the consumer may not “feel” as healthy as the data suggests plus the consumer believes inflation remains too high. While we see a path of uncertainty post-the aggressive Fed tightening, in our view, the consumer’s resilience remains a source of strength and continues to be underpinned by a strong foundation.

 

Housing and manufacturing have not only been disrupted by the pandemic and recovery, but also by the rapid pace of Fed rate hikes. Housing was aided in the initial stages of the pandemic by work-from-home and low-interest rates. As rates moved up, affordability became out of reach for many, and the pace of sales declined. The next stage of recovery saw limited supply hindering home sales. After rising over 45% YoY during the height of the crises, existing home sales are now down 23% YoY. Manufacturing was negatively impacted by supply chain disruptions as well as labor issues and pricing throughout the pandemic and recovery. As time has passed, tightening of financial conditions due to higher rates as well as shifting consumer trends continue to weigh on the manufacturing sector. The ISM Manufacturing index once again fell below 50 - the point of expansion vs. contraction – with comments now focusing on slowing demand. Employment within the ISM report was impacted by lower demand and after pricing fell for most of 2022, prices paid within the ISM report once again increased off the lows in the first part of 2023.

 

GDP rose 2.6% in 4Q 2022 and 1.1% in 1Q 2023, marking 1.6% YoY as of the end of the first quarter. Final sales to domestic purchasers saw a robust 3.2% gain in the first quarter. As mentioned above, the consumer rose a strong 3.7% SAAR and continues to remain a pillar of strength. Business investment was weak in 1Q 2023 with equipment down 7.3%, while inventories detracted 2.26% from the headline number, and residential investment fell 4.2% in the quarter. The Fed’s attempt to slow demand is working, however we believe the reporting period shows an economy that remains uneven but is held up by a strong foundation.

 

Inflation is moving lower but not as quickly as the Fed would like. The Fed continues to focus on the inflation side of the mandate as they feel employment remains stable. Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported a high of 6.6% YoY in September 2022 and is now down to 5.6% YoY. Core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) rose to 5.4% YoY in February 2022 and now sits at 4.6% YoY. While the Fed is nearing the terminal level – above 5% on the Fed Funds Rate – they have suggested that there is still more work to be done.

This may include holding rates at the terminal level for longer than the market is expecting. In March, the market expected the Fed to continue hiking rates throughout 2023. Post the bank failures, the market narrative flipped to an expectation that the Fed would cut rates well over 100 bps by January 2024. As of the end of April 2023, the market expects the terminal level to push modestly above 5% before easing to 4.25% by January 2024.

 

The Issues that have plagued us for the past year remain - high inflation but a strong foundation and a resilient consumer. The Fed is fiercely focused on fighting inflation at the expense of growth and a recovery that is walking a very fine line between sub-potential growth and recession. We believe there are many unintended consequences that have yet to be uncovered due to the Fed’s aggressive tightening policy, and at a minimum, volatility will be with us for some time.

 

Portfolio Positioning

Throughout the semi-annual period ending April 2023, Smith Capital Investors turned more defensive with its view towards a slowing economic backdrop but stubbornly sticky inflation. The market has undergone a substantial period of repricing as monetary policy turned restrictive in response to higher inflation.

 

Total Return - Asset allocation within the Fund changed throughout the period with a steady increase in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and Agency guaranteed commercial MBS given historically attractive valuations. Within the Fund’s corporate credit exposure there was a gradual decrease in exposure, offset by some selective additions in what we believe to be attractively valued, more fundamentally defensive exposure. The decreases in the Fund’s overall credit weighting were smaller in magnitude compared to the previous two periods. However, the Fund’s duration contribution across investment grade and high-yield credit remains near the low end of the Fund’s traditional positioning, given the increased uncertainty in the future macroeconomic environment and recent systemic risk fears. The Fed’s shift towards rate hikes and “Quantitative Tightening” (QT) has served to reverse the “crowding out” effect the Fed targeted, post the Great Financial Crisis. We believe that this drain of liquidity across the investing universe will continue to increase the volatility of asset prices as markets seek to adjust to this new dynamic. Elevated volatility, combined with increased geopolitical uncertainty and concerns about corporate fundamentals, has made us less constructive on corporate credit exiting the period. However, we have been encouraged by the resiliency of corporate fundamentals to date and management teams’ attempts to proactively address underlying business weaknesses.

 

We continue to seek investments in companies whose management interests are aligned with debtholders, either via reducing leverage or outright debt levels. Additionally, we look for a focus on managing through a variety of scenarios as this can provide optionality and downside protection. As mentioned previously, corporate fundamentals have remained resilient despite the economic weakness that has transpired due to the quantitative tightening cycle. We will seek to maintain a close focus on how this impacts earnings reports going forward; however, thus far the declines in earnings and


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forecasts have been much more impactful to equity valuations vs. the underlying creditworthiness of corporations.

 

As during most market conditions, entering the second half of the fiscal year, short-duration high yield remains a focus for us. This area of the market has much less forecasting error embedded in its analysis as it is a liquidity evaluation over a very short period vs. a longer-term projection of industries, commodity prices and competitive dynamics facing a sector/company. We believe that positioning here can allow the Fund to realize higher yield profiles vs. recent years while doing so with limited risk addition to the Fund’s overall portfolio.

 

In addition, we are watching the market transition from a negative real rate environment (driven by Fed policy) to a positive real rate environment (more conscious of inflation). While this transition created great volatility and significant markdowns on Fixed Income securities, we view this as healthy. In a world of negative real yields, and in some cases, negative absolute yields, valuations can exhibit a lack of common sense. We believe the transition back to a positive real rate will provide new and more attractive opportunities for investors within the Fixed Income space. We believe duration and yield curve management will be of critical importance as we work through the next cycle.

 

Short Duration – While the Fund’s overall elevated credit exposure was maintained during the period, it is now significantly lower than levels a year ago given a high amount of maturities, tender activity and bonds being called by issuers. We view this as a key part of the portfolio construction process, and believe this high amount of “roll-off” allows for natural portfolio repositioning as economic and market conditions change. While corporate fundamentals have remained resilient, and the yield pickup is material vs. other asset classes, the increased uncertainty of the macro and corporate outlooks have argued for these proceeds to largely be reinvested in other asset classes, primarily US Treasuries. Given the material change in short-duration US Treasury yields earlier in 2022, and the commentary out of the Fed indicating that we may be getting closer to the end of the current rate hiking cycle, some of these proceeds have been reallocated to the Treasury market where investors do not have to contend with corporate risk profiles. We continue to monitor the changing market consensus around the forward path for the Fed regarding the removal of accommodation.

 

Credit Opportunities – During the six-months ended April 30, 2023, the market was impacted by a number of factors, including the lagging effects of one of the sharpest interest rate increases in history. The most notable impact from swiftly tightening monetary policy was the stress within the US banking industry and the collapse of several regional banks. While we recognize the underlying risk factors that all banks face, we believe certain idiosyncratic factors were largely responsible and we do not see these risks shared across the rest of the banking space. As a consequence of recent banking stresses, we see a tighter lending environment going forward, which we believe should put further pressure on financial conditions as the banking system takes a more protective posture on capital, liquidity and funding profiles.

Looking through the fundamentals we continue to see what we believe to be broad balance sheet strength on both the consumer and corporate side. The liquidity injections during the pandemic and the strong job market built up resiliency on the consumer side. On the corporate side, price increases in excess of inflation benefited margins and credit ratios. While the strong fundamental backdrop may provide a margin of safety heading into a potentially adverse environment, we are seeing signs of these excesses deteriorating. Endeavoring to understand the magnitude of deterioration has been a key monitoring point for us.

 

During the period, incrementalism continued to be one of our favored approaches when it comes to portfolio positioning. Over the past six months, the Fund steadily increased its long key rate duration via predominantly long treasuries. We believe expectations are for increased volatility and risk to the future economic outlook. While long treasury correlation to risk assets has been high during the hiking cycle, with inflation being the enemy of both, we believe this lever remains powerful as a downside protection tool, particularly as we approach the end of expected rate hiking.

 

At period end, the Fund continues to see numerous advantages in allocating to shorter duration credit, as opposed to longer duration credit, from both a carry and spread risk perspective. Shorter maturity credit requires fewer assumptions around the future cash flows of a business, which can translate into strong risk-reward profiles. In an environment characterized by high levels of uncertainty and increased dispersion amongst company and sector fundamentals, we feel that the Fund’s allocation to shorter duration credit at period end enhances the resiliency of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Balanced – The Fund’s Fixed Income sleeve was run largely in line with the Total Return Fund, gradually decreasing the Fund’s credit exposure throughout the period - most notably in investment grade. Duration contribution from credit across both investment grade and high yield was also reduced. Overall portfolio duration was actively managed with continued market fears around sticky inflation and the potential forward path of the Fed. Notably, compared to the Total Return Fund, the Fund continues to run a lower relative credit risk profile given the current asset allocation between Fixed Income and Equities. The Fund was ~65% invested in the Equity sleeve and ~35% in the Fixed Income sleeve due to market opportunities at the end of the period.

 

The Equity sleeve maintained consistent positioning through the period. Sector overweights in Materials and Energy were balanced by large active stock positions in areas like Technology, Health Care, and Consumer Staples. The sleeve had a moderate style tilt toward cyclical value and dividend yield at the end of the period.

 

Within the Funds’ US Treasury allocations, we remained active in duration management. The beginning of the period saw the Funds with shorter durations compared to the Funds’ respective indices; however, we were more active in this area as volatility increased and yields moved dramatically higher, specifically in the front-end of the yield curve due to concerns around inflation into February. The


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move higher in yields quickly halted with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Not only did Treasuries mark a flight-to-quality move across the curve, but we also saw the front-end completely re-price Fed hiking expectations and the 2-yr rallied ~130 bps in a matter of weeks. The long end of the yield curve held within a range throughout the volatility as markets were whipsawed between brewing financial risks and still present inflation. Entering the second half of the fiscal year, we remain proactive in seeking to use the longer duration US Treasury position as a potential insurance policy when the need arises and believe that we reached peak yields for this cycle as the Fed is nearing the terminal level and inflation is showing signs of easing.

 

Within the Funds’ securitized allocations, during the period, we actively increased the Funds’ allocations to Agency-backed mortgage-backed securities via specific mortgage pools, collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and Agency guaranteed commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). Valuations for these asset classes had been repressed following the direct Fed investment in this area of the market as part of its COVID-19 Quantitative Easing (QE) response. Valuations were more attractive as the year progressed, but this accelerated in the later part of the year and into the beginning of 2023. Overall, the increase in mortgage rates, slowdown in prepayments, and the ongoing reduction in the Federal Reserve’s MBS holdings were headwinds for this area of the market. Additionally, with the significant rise in interest rates throughout 2022, we witnessed a large-scale duration extension of the Agency MBS market, exactly at the time investors were searching for shorter duration options. Valuations started to adjust to these new realities to a point that we believe mortgages are now offered, finally, at an attractive risk-adjusted return profile to compete with other major asset classes. As such, we actively added to the Fund’s Portfolio during the period while acknowledging that the headwinds for the asset class are unlikely to abate. Exiting the period, we continue to believe that select CMOs and Agency CMBS provide better convexity, exhibit less change in duration given changes in interest rates and prepayment speeds, and provide higher option-adjusted spreads and yield compared to the broader market. Throughout 2022, we were aided in navigating volatility by our continued focus on seeking to select securities that perform well through a wide band of underlying economic and interest rate assumptions rather than a specific directional view.

 

Fixed Income Themes

Credit — In our last letter we talked about our internal debate over what matters most from a valuation perspective – spreads or yields – as it pertains to credit markets. Our conclusion then was that both inseparably matter. Our view has not changed but our most important debate item has. At period end, we find ourselves questioning seemingly divergent market pricing in the rates market relative to the spread market. Looking at valuations, we would argue rate market pricing indicates expectations that the Fed will start cutting rates soon. Typically, cuts are preceded, even if only shortly, by a negative catalyst so we would not view this as bullish for risk assets. On the other hand, spread and equity market valuations seem to be implying the expectation for more of a “soft landing.” While

pricing of risk isn’t always consistent across markets, we think this dynamic is indicative of elevated uncertainty and the potential for a wide range of outcomes. In this environment, we are pushing for clarity on direction while embedding optionality in the Fund’s portfolio construction and diligently pursuing potential investments with ample levers that can be used or are currently being used to the benefit of creditors.

 

This ultimately brings us back to our foundational security selection focus. In the current environment we continue to find the following of critical importance:

 

Security Selection – Under the surface of the Investment Grade and High Yield Corporate Credit indices there is always a significant opportunity to find mispriced securities. No matter the inning of the credit cycle or the outlook, there will always be differences in outcomes created by changing corporate credit risk profiles and catalysts. In addition to focusing on securities with strong risk-adjusted returns, we look to overweight issuers that display higher probabilities for improving credit strength, regardless of the macroeconomic backdrop.

 

Security Avoidance – Conversely, active management can purposefully choose to avoid owning certain credits or securities and should do so. In our view, a credit that has a higher probability of going through a phase of deteriorating credit strength would be a prime example of a name to avoid. On the security side, there may be fundamental, structural, or technical factors that create a lower estimated ratio of potential upside relative to the downside.

 

Risk-Adjusted Carry – Carry (yield income) is of elevated importance as a tailwind to fixed income portfolios. However, not all carry is the same. Fundamental analysis can unearth risk profiles that may be viewed more or less favorably when compared to their commensurate carry profiles. In our view, the amplifying nature of duration and the general flatness of all-in-yield credit curves only increase the importance of focusing on risk-adjusted return profiles.

 

MBS – MBS has faced numerous headwinds as of the end of the period covered by this report including a pickup in interest rate volatility in March, fears about forced selling from regional banks as part of the systemic risk fears and the continued reduction of MBS holdings by the Federal Reserve. Combined, these factors have driven MBS to underperform substantially during the reporting period. Ending October 31, 2022, the Bloomberg US MBS Index (MBS Index) had nominal returns of negative 1489 bps YTD driven largely by the impact of rising US Treasury yields combined with widening asset class spreads. Nominal MBS spreads remain extremely elevated at 169 bps as of April 30, 2023. The rise in mortgage rates driving lower refinancing volumes pushed the duration of the MBS Index above 6yrs (near all-time highs). As we have highlighted previously, the risk of this increase in the duration of mortgages came at exactly the wrong time for investors, increasing the negative impact of rising yields. From an excess return perspective, which adjusts for duration differentials, the MBS Index continued its recent


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underperformance compared to the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index; YTD underperforming by 66 bps.

 

At period end, we believe MBS appears to be an attractive asset allocation. MBS nominal spreads and option-adjusted spread (OAS) remain well above historic averages. Additionally, the embedded compensation for interest rate volatility is above average. Finally, with durations near the quantitative peak, negative convexity is now one directional, making the portfolio management process centered around making MBS duration simpler. We believe this should help to offset some of the impacts of the Fed’s MBS runoff, making the risk-adjusted return outlook from MBS much more attractive than it has been for the last couple of years.

 

Interest Rates – Treasuries repriced over the semi-annual period. This resulted in lower yields across the entire curve by the end of April 2023. Volatility was high throughout the last six months due to event driven risks, specifically the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank followed by First Republic Bank. The front-end moved up rapidly in February, reaching a recent high yield of 5.07 as Fed expectations repriced on fears of sticky inflation. This quickly reversed, falling to 3.77 due to fears that the Fed’s ~500 bps of rate hikes would have unintended consequences for the economy. Both the 10-yr and 30-yr moved within ~90 bps range throughout the period as the market flipped between the sticky inflation narrative and a flight-to-quality rally.

 

The Fed continued the rate hiking path, raising rates from 3.25 to 5% (upper bound range) over the six-months even with the market volatility, clearly stating that they had more work to do to bring inflation down. The 10 year-3 month curve inverted further, suggesting impending recession while other curves started to unwind the extreme inversions. Both 5 year/30 year and 10 year/30 year curves moved back to a positive curve relationship. As of the end of the reporting period, markets expect the Fed to pause rates at the 5-5.25% level before cutting rates to 4.25% by January 2024. We were once again reminded throughout the market volatility that the long-end remains a safe haven asset in a flight-to-quality move.

 

Entering the second half of the fiscal year, we believe that inflation has peaked, the Fed will reach a terminal level around 5% and growth will slow, all while risks continue to build in the background. Warning signs are flashing, and recession fears continue to build, but we remain positive on the strength of the labor market and the resilience of the consumer. We are in an adjustment phase which is, and may continue to be painful, but if the pandemic has taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected. There will be winners and losers, similar to the heart of the pandemic. Given the strong foundation of both businesses and consumers, there is a small, but diminishing, chance that we can grow at sub-potential levels or produce a mild recession, but the risks are rising. The Fed is walking a thin line between making sure that inflation is completely under control or creating a more severe recession. Thus far, even with the market risk and volatility we registered in the first quarter of 2022, the Fed is committed to fighting inflation. The push/pull between the market’s view and the Fed’s desires has been a consistent theme

for many years. It is important to remember that the market is traditionally early to a theme while the Fed is historically late to act.

 

We will seek to be opportunistic in this market both in credit and US Treasury exposures given the recent large-scale moves in valuations. At a high level, we expect that Treasuries will become more appreciated by the market as we get closer to the end of the Fed’s hiking cycle. This may allow Treasuries to once again be utilized as a potential insurance policy in a flight-to-quality move.

 

Conclusion – We have once again been reminded that cycles are shorter, and the market reprices much faster than in previous periods. While we spent the semi-annual period living between two extreme market events and opposing views, when we cut through the short-term noise, we remain constructive on the foundation of the economy.

 

We continue to live in a push/pull between the Fed and the market and while it briefly looked like the market won the first round in 2023, the Fed is still in the game. With the increased market volatility, we believe in defensiveness and incrementalism and remain excited for the market opportunities ahead in Fixed Income. Exiting the period, we not only have heightened levels of liquidity across the Funds’ portfolios, but we are also focused on seeking to make smart but aggressive moves while leaning on the math behind the market as our keys to success.

 

The risks are rising, and the outlook is less straightforward as we near the end of the current cycle. While the Fed will continue to fight inflation, in our view they are closer to the terminal level than previous periods. We are encouraged by both consumers and businesses but recognize that the economy remains uneven. We believe there is still a small chance that the Fed can facilitate a soft landing, maintain the terminal level and allow the economy to grow at sub-potential levels. As time progresses, this view is becoming less likely, and the odds of recession are rising.

 

As we previously discussed, the Funds’ portfolios over the next six-to-twelve months may look different as we enter the next phase in the cycle. Our job is to seek to recognize changes in sentiment and direction in markets. With current outright levels on yields, our view is that the market looks more attractive - even considering the uncertainty on the horizon - than at many points over the last five years. To say we are excited about the opportunity in the Fixed Income space is an understatement. Our philosophical belief that portfolios should change and evolve as we move through cycles is reinforced in this environment. There will be a time in the future when opportunistic positioning will be rewarded.

 

At our core, we are active managers, and both security selection and avoidance are always at the front of our mind. Our three pillars continue to drive our actions – Investment Excellence, Relationships/People, and Intentional Culture.


8| April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Funds  

 

Management Commentary April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

With great appreciation and gratitude,
   
   
   
R. Gibson Smith Eric C. Bernum, CFA
Portfolio Manager Portfolio Manager
   
   
Jonathan Aal Garrett Olson, CFA
Portfolio Manager Portfolio Manager
   
   
Laton Spahr, CFA Eric Hewitt
Portfolio Manager (ALPS Advisors) Portfolio Manager (ALPS Advisors)

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Dividends are not guaranteed and are subject to change or elimination. Investments in international and emerging markets securities include exposure to risks such as currency fluctuations, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets and political instability.

 

The views of the author and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writer's current views. The views expressed are those of the author only, and represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles. It should not be assumed that any investment will be profitable or will equal the performance of the fund(s) or any securities or any sectors mentioned in this letter. The subject matter contained in this letter has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Neither ALPS Advisors, Inc., Smith Capital Investors, LLC, nor the Funds accepts any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information.

 

Indices do not reflect deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes.

 

An investor may not invest directly in an index.

 

Diversification cannot guarantee gain or prevent losses.

 

Gibson Smith is a registered representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

Eric Bernum is a registered representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

The Fund’s investments in fixed-income securities and positions in fixed-income derivatives may decline in value because of changes in interest rates. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of fixed-income securities and any long positions in fixed-income derivatives held by the Fund are likely to decrease, whereas the value of its short positions in fixed-income derivatives is likely to increase.

ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Smith Capital Investors, LLC is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with Smith Capital Investors, LLC. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund.


9 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund

 

Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Performance of $100,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2023)

Comparison of change in value of a $100,000 investment

 

 

 

The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $100,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2023)

 

  6 Month 1 Year 3 Year Since Inception^ Total Expense Ratio* What You Pay*
Class I 2.72% 1.28% 0.95% 2.33% 0.56% 0.49%
Investor (NAV) 2.58% 1.09% 0.68% 2.04% 0.85% 0.79%
Class A (NAV) 2.57% 1.10% 0.71% 2.05% 0.84% 0.79%
Class A (MOP) 0.26% -1.22% -1.16% 0.86%
Class C (NAV) 2.22% 0.28% -0.06% 1.29% 1.53% 1.49%
Class C (CDSC) 1.22% -0.71% -0.06% 1.29%
Bloomberg U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index¹ 7.01% -0.26% -3.14% 1.40%    
Bloomberg 1-3 Year Government/Credit Bond Index² 2.89% 1.15% -0.47% 1.32%    

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.

 

Effective September 1, 2020 the Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 2.25%. Prior to September 1, 2020 the sales charge was 5.50%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $500 thousand or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million.  

10 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund

 

Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

1Bloomberg US Government/Credit Index: a broad-based benchmark that measures the non-securitized component of the US Aggregate Index. It includes investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities. One may not invest directly in an index.

2Bloomberg 1-3 Year US Government/Credit Index: includes all medium and larger issues of US government, investment-grade corporate, and investment-grade international dollar-denominated bonds that have maturities of between 1 and 3 years and are publicly issued. One may not invest directly in an index.

^Fund Inception date of June 29, 2018.

*Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2023 for additional information. ALPS Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”) and Smith Capital Investors, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”) have agreed contractually to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees, Shareholder Service Fees, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses, to 0.49% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through February 28, 2024.

 

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

This Fund is not suitable for all investors, and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.

Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value

 

Asset Type Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)

 

Corporate Bond 68.87%
Government Bond 28.74%
Mortgage-Backed Securities 1.34%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 0.10%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.05%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets 0.90%
Total 100.00%
   
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only.

 

Top Ten Holdings (as a % of Net Assets)

 

U.S. Treasury Note 4.625% 2/28/2025 3.97%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.125% 1/31/2025 3.94%
U.S. Treasury Note 3.875% 3/31/2025 3.92%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.625% 3/15/2026 3.41%
U.S. Treasury Note 3.125% 8/15/2025 3.41%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.375% 10/31/2024 2.94%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.25% 9/30/2024 2.94%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.25% 12/31/2024 2.30%
VICI Properties LP 4.375% 5/15/2025 1.33%
Buckeye Partners LP 4.15% 7/1/2023 1.30%
Top Ten Holdings 29.46%
   
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only.

Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)

 

Sovereign 28.74%
Banks 19.14%
Auto Manufacturers 7.07%
Electric 5.87%
Pipelines 4.88%
Diversified Financial Services 3.36%
Chemicals 3.13%
Food 2.18%
Healthcare-Products 2.18%
REITS 1.85%
Retail 1.82%
Aerospace/Defense 1.64%
Healthcare-Services 1.55%
Mortgage Securities 1.50%
Pharmaceuticals 1.28%
Electronics 1.02%
Other Industries (each less than 1%) 11.89%*
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets 0.90%
Total 100.00%

 

*See Statement of Investments for detailed breakout of other industries.

11 | April 30, 2023

 

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 

Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Performance of $100,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2023)

Comparison of change in value of a $100,000 investment

 

 

 

The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $100,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2023)

 

  6 Month 1 Year 3 Year Since Inception^ Total Expense Ratio* What You Pay*
Class I 6.37% -0.63% -1.35% 2.44% 0.73% 0.64%
Investor (NAV) 6.22% -0.92% -1.67% 2.13% 0.98% 0.94%
Class A (NAV) 6.10% -1.00% -1.66% 2.15% 0.98% 0.94%
Class A (MOP) 3.66% -3.19% -3.50% 0.96%
Class C (NAV) 5.86% -1.62% -2.36% 1.42% 1.71% 1.64%
Class C (CDSC) 4.86% -2.58% -2.36% 1.42%
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index1 6.91% -0.43% -3.15% 1.10%    

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.

 

Effective September 1, 2020 the Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 2.25%. Prior to September 1, 2020 the sales charge was 5.50%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $500 thousand or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million.  

12 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 

Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

1Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index: a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, fixed-rate agency MBS, ABS and CMBS (agency and non-agency). One may not invest directly in an index.

^Fund Inception date of June 29, 2018.

*Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2023 for additional information. ALPS Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”) and Smith Capital Investors, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”) have agreed contractually to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees, Shareholder Service Fees, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses, to 0.64% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through February 28, 2024.

 

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

This Fund is not suitable for all investors, and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.

Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value

 

Asset Type Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)

 

Corporate Bond 48.88%
Government Bond 23.18%
Mortgage-Backed Securities 10.45%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 9.97%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 3.36%
Preferred Stock 2.79%
Bank Loan 0.20%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets 1.17%
Total 100.00%

 

Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only.

 

Top Ten Holdings (as a % of Net Assets)

 

U.S. Treasury Bond 3.625% 2/15/2053 4.36%
U.S. Treasury Note 2.625% 5/31/2027 3.36%
U.S. Treasury Bond 4.00% 11/15/2052 3.17%
U.S. Treasury Bond 3.875% 2/15/2043 2.43%
U.S. Treasury Bond 3.375% 8/15/2042 2.30%
U.S. Treasury Note 3.50% 1/31/2028 1.86%
U.S. Treasury Bond 4.00% 11/15/2042 1.74%
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. 3M US L + 3.678% 12/31/2049 1.30%
U.S. Treasury Note 1.50% 1/31/2027 1.18%
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates 2.079% 1/25/2031 0.92%
Top Ten Holdings 22.62%
   
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only.

Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)

 

Mortgage Securities 23.79%
Sovereign 23.18%
Banks 12.11%
Pipelines 5.51%
Diversified Financial Services 3.30%
Auto Manufacturers 2.85%
Electric 2.32%
Food 2.20%
Media 2.13%
Healthcare-Services 1.63%
Oil & Gas 1.46%
Aerospace/Defense 1.45%
Insurance 1.42%
Telecommunications 1.34%
Entertainment 1.32%
Airlines 1.18%
Pharmaceuticals 1.02%
Other Industries (each less than 1%) 10.62%*
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets 1.17%
Total 100.00%

 

*See Statement of Investments for detailed breakout of other industries.

13 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund

 

Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Performance of $100,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2023)

Comparison of change in value of a $100,000 investment

 

 

 

The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $100,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2023)

 

  6 Month 1 Year Since Inception^ Total Expense Ratio* What You Pay*
Class I 3.55% -1.10% -0.70% 0.94% 0.91%
Investor (NAV) 3.41% -1.37% -1.00% 1.21% 1.21%
Class A (NAV) 3.31% -1.34% -0.98% 1.21% 1.21%
Class A (MOP) 1.02% -3.59% -1.83%
Class C (NAV) 3.04% -2.08% -1.69% 1.91% 1.91%
Class C (CDSC) 2.04% -3.02% -1.69%
50% Bloomberg US Aggregate
Bond Index / 50% Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield Bond Index1,2
6.57% 0.47% -1.51%    
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index 6.91% -0.43% -4.29%    
Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield Bond Index 6.21% 1.22% 1.24%    

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.

 

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 2.25%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $500 thousand or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million.  

14 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund

 

Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

1Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index: a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, fixed-rate agency MBS, ABS and CMBS (agency and non-agency). One may not invest directly in the index.

2Bloomberg US Corporate High Yield Bond Index: measures the USD-denominated, high yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market. One may not invest directly in the index.
^Fund Inception date of September 15, 2020.
*Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2023 for additional information. ALPS Advisors, Inc. (“ALPS Advisors,” or the “Adviser”) and Smith Capital Investors, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”) have agreed contractually to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees, Shareholder Service Fees, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses, to 0.90% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through February 28, 2024.

 

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

This Fund is not suitable for all investors, and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.

Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value

 

Asset Type Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)

 

Corporate Bond 79.92%
Government Bond 9.56%
Preferred Stock 5.45%
Mortgage-Backed Securities 1.89%
Common Stock 0.94%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 0.65%
Bank Loan 0.30%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.07%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets 1.22%
Total 100.00%

 

Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only.

 

Top Ten Holdings (as a % of Net Assets)

 

U.S. Treasury Bond 3.625% 2/15/2053 3.51%
U.S. Treasury Note 4.625% 2/28/2025 2.84%
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp. 8.00% 1/15/2027 2.12%
U.S. Treasury Note 2.50% 1/31/2024 1.89%
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. 3M US L + 3.678% 12/31/49 1.78%
United Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust 5.875% 10/15/2027 1.74%
Midwest Connector Capital Co. LLC 3.90% 4/1/2024 1.69%
Cloud Software Group, Inc. 6.50% 3/31/2029 1.69%
NMG Holding Co. Inc / Neiman Marcus Group LLC 7.125% 4/1/2026 1.66%
Penn Entertainment, Inc. 5.625% 1/15/2027 1.64%
Top Ten Holdings 20.56%

 

Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only.

Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)

 

Pipelines 11.20%
Banks 11.06%
Sovereign 9.56%
Diversified Financial Services 6.77%
Media 5.67%
Oil & Gas 5.41%
Retail 4.84%
Entertainment 4.14%
Electric 4.13%
Airlines 3.50%
Auto Manufacturers 3.13%
Commercial Services 2.71%
Real Estate 2.52%
Chemicals 2.42%
Mortgage Securities 1.86%
Packaging & Containers 1.78%
Software 1.69%
Advertising 1.32%
Home Builders 1.30%
Aerospace/Defense 1.23%
Food 1.22%
Environmental Control 1.11%
REITS 1.03%
Other Industries (each less than 1%) 9.18%*
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets 1.22%
Total 100.00%

 

*See Statement of Investments for detailed breakout of other industries.

15 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund

 

Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Performance of $100,000 Initial Investment (as of April 30, 2023)

Comparison of change in value of a $100,000 investment

 

 

 

The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $100,000 in the Fund since inception. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Average Annual Total Returns (as of April 30, 2023)

 

  6 Month 1 Year Since Inception^ Total Expense
Ratio*
What You Pay*
Class I 7.03% -0.18% 4.37% 1.41% 0.85%
Investor (NAV) 6.89% -0.45% 4.08% 1.59% 1.15%
Class A (NAV) 6.87% -0.46% 4.09% 1.60% 1.15%
Class A (MOP) 3.43% -3.68% 2.77%
Class C (NAV) 6.53% -1.10% 3.35% 2.30% 1.85%
Class C (CDSC) 5.53% -2.08% 3.35%
55% Bloomberg U.S. 1000 TR Index / 45% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index1,2 7.50% 1.03% 2.99%    
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index2 8.01% 1.82% 8.99%    
Bloomberg U.S. 1000 TR Index1 6.91% -0.43% -4.29%    

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data, please call 1-866-759-5679.

 

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) for Class A shares includes the Fund’s maximum sales charge of 3.25%. Performance shown at NAV does not include these sales charges and would have been lower had it been taken into account. If you invest $500 thousand or more, either as a lump sum or through the Fund’s accumulation or letter of intent programs, you can purchase Class A shares without an initial sales charge (load). A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares redeemed within the first 12 months after a purchase, and on Class A shares redeemed within the first 18 months after a purchase in excess of $1 million.  

16 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund

 

Performance Update April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

1Bloomberg US 1000 TR Index: a float market-cap-weighted benchmark of the 1000 most highly capitalized US companies. One may not invest directly in the index.

2Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index: a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, fixed-rate agency MBS, ABS and CMBS (agency and non-agency). One may not invest directly in the index.
^Fund Inception date of September 15, 2020.
*Please see the prospectus dated February 28, 2023 for additional information. ALPS Advisors, Inc. (“ALPS Advisors,” or the “Adviser”) and Smith Capital Investors, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”) have agreed contractually to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees, Shareholder Service Fees, Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses, to 0.85% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement (the “Expense Agreement”) is in effect through February 28, 2024.

 

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

This Fund is not suitable for all investors, and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

There is no guarantee that the Fund will continue to hold any one particular security or stay invested in any one particular company. The composition of the Fund's top holdings is subject to change. Performance figures are historical and reflect the change in share price, reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value, sales charges and capital gains distributions, if any.

Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value

 

Asset Type Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)

 

Common Stock 57.88%
Corporate Bond 16.54%
Government Bond 8.92%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 4.61%
Mortgage-Backed Securities 3.51%
Preferred Stock 1.43%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.09%
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net Assets 7.02%
Total 100.00%
   
Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only.

 

Top Ten Holdings (as a % of Net Assets)

 

Microsoft Corp. 2.97%
NVIDIA Corp. 2.14%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 1.90%
Meta Platforms, Inc. 1.89%
Apple, Inc. 1.79%
ConocoPhillips 1.76%
McDonald's Corp. 1.50%
Alphabet, Inc. 1.47%
U.S. Treasury Bond 4.00% 11/15/2052 1.41%
U.S. Treasury Bond 3.625% 2/15/2053 1.37%
Top Ten Holdings 18.20%

 

Holdings are subject to change, and may not reflect the current or future position of the portfolio. Table presents approximate values only.

Industry Sector Allocation (as a % of Net Assets)

 

Sovereign 8.92%
Mortgage Securities 8.21%
Retail 6.51%
Banks 5.84%
Software 4.52%
Semiconductors 4.49%
Internet 4.41%
Healthcare-Services 4.12%
Diversified Financial Services 4.06%
Pipelines 3.52%
Oil & Gas 3.44%
Pharmaceuticals 2.71%
Healthcare-Products 2.62%
Telecommunications 1.96%
Computers 1.88%
Chemicals 1.75%
Media 1.62%
Aerospace/Defense 1.59%
REITS 1.51%
Mining 1.40%
Lodging 1.29%
Beverages 1.26%
Airlines 1.19%
Biotechnology 1.13%
Machinery-Diversified 1.10%
Environmental Control 1.06%
Electric 1.01%
Insurance 1.00%
Other Industries (each less than 1%) 8.84%*
Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Other Net 7.02%
Total 100.00%

 

*See Statement of Investments for detailed breakout of other industries

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ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

  

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (0.10%)          
           
Fannie Mae          
Series 1993-184, Class M, –%, 09/25/2023(a)  $493   $489 
Series 1993-189, Class FB, 10Y US TI + -0.65%, 10/25/2023(b)   497    495 
Series 1993-230, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.60%, 12/25/2023(b)   4,168    4,170 
Series 1993-255, Class E, 7.100%, 12/25/2023   4,516    4,509 
Series 1993-27, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.90%, 08/25/2023(b)   7    7 
Series 1993-31, Class PN, 7.000%, 09/25/2023   4,981    4,964 
Series 1993-97, Class FA, 1M US L + 1.25%, 05/25/2023(b)   19    19 
Series 1994-18, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.60%, 02/25/2024(b)   1,950    1,951 
Series 1994-22, Class F, 1M US L + 1.20%, 01/25/2024(b)   8,740    8,763 
Series 1994-3, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.65%, 01/25/2024(b)   4,057    4,058 
Series 1994-3, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.65%, 03/25/2024(b)   440    440 
Series 1994-61, Class E, 7.500%, 04/25/2024   5,195    5,194 
Series 1994-75, Class K, 7.000%, 04/25/2024   4,314    4,310 
Series 1994-77, Class FB, 1M US L + 1.50%, 04/25/2024(b)   13,390    13,439 
Series 1997-12, Class FA, 1M US L + 1.00%, 04/18/2027(b)   12,254    12,331 
Series 1997-49, Class F, 1M US L + 0.50%, 06/17/2027(b)   19,898    19,881 
Series 2003-39, Class PG, 5.500%, 05/25/2023   9    9 
Series 2004-53, Class NC, 5.500%, 07/25/2024   747    742 
Series 2004-95, Class AK, 5.500%, 01/25/2025   4,884    4,851 
Series 2005-121, Class DY, 5.500%, 01/25/2026   7,370    7,307 
Series 2006-22, Class CE, 4.500%, 08/25/2023   757    753 
Series 2011-40, Class KA, 3.500%, 03/25/2026   44,671    43,662 
Series 2011-44, Class EB, 3.000%, 05/25/2026   14,037    13,658 
Series 2011-61, Class B, 3.000%, 07/25/2026   24,654    23,965 
Series 2011-80, Class KB, 3.500%, 08/25/2026   24,172    23,670 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2012-22, Class ND, 2.000%, 12/25/2026  $21,578   $21,216 
Series 2012-47, Class HA, 1.500%, 05/25/2027   32,763    31,153 
Series 2013-5, Class DB, 2.000%, 02/25/2028   70,630    67,183 
Series 2015-96, Class EA, 3.000%, 12/25/2026   159,688    154,280 
         477,469 
Freddie Mac          
Series 1993-1534, Class J, 1M US L + 0.90%, 06/15/2023(b)   329    330 
Series 1993-1560, Class Z, 7.000%, 08/15/2023   826    824 
Series 1993-1567, Class A, 1M US L + 0.40%, 08/15/2023(b)   3,155    3,142 
Series 1993-1584, Class L, 6.500%, 09/15/2023   1,464    1,464 
Series 1993-1602, Class PJ, 6.500%, 10/15/2023   2,150    2,146 
Series 1993-1611, Class Z, 6.500%, 11/15/2023   3,017    3,017 
Series 1993-1628, Class LZ, 6.500%, 12/15/2023   884    883 
Series 1993-1630, Class PK, 6.000%, 11/15/2023   1,981    1,977 
Series 1993-1632, Class FB, 1M US L + 1.20%, 11/15/2023(b)   2,633    2,636 
Series 1993-1636, Class F, 1M US L + 0.65%, 11/15/2023(b)   1,086    1,086 
Series 1993-21, Class F, 1M US L + 0.50%, 10/25/2023(b)   1,511    1,511 
Series 1993-24, Class FJ, 1M US L + 0.50%, 11/25/2023(b)   6,509    6,507 
Series 1994-1673, Class FB, 10Y US TI + -0.50%, 02/15/2024(b)   873    870 
Series 1994-1699, Class FB, 1M US L + 1.00%, 03/15/2024(b)   1,444    1,443 
Series 1994-1707, Class F, 1M US L + 0.70%, 03/15/2024(b)   2,208    2,210 
Series 1994-1730, Class Z, 7.000%, 05/15/2024   8,711    8,689 
Series 1994-1744, Class FD, 1M US L + 1.98%, 08/15/2024(b)   10,932    11,014 
Series 1994-32, Class PN, 7.500%, 04/25/2024   19,055    19,010 
Series 1994-43, Class PH, 6.500%, 10/17/2024   5,717    5,710 
Series 1996-1810, Class D, 6.000%, 02/15/2026   11,607    11,471 
Series 1996-1885, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.45%, 09/15/2026(b)   3,181    3,177 
Series 1997-1983, Class Z, 6.500%, 12/15/2023   9,005    8,998 


See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2001-2332, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.45%, 01/15/2028(b)  $66,041   $65,928 
Series 2004-2877, Class AL, 5.000%, 10/15/2024   579    575 
Series 2005-3005, Class ED, 5.000%, 07/15/2025   25,109    24,840 
Series 2006-3104, Class DH, 5.000%, 01/15/2026   15,512    15,334 
Series 2009-3575, Class EB, 4.000%, 09/15/2024   12,926    12,764 
Series 2010-3661, Class B, 4.000%, 04/15/2025   10,241    10,115 
Series 2010-3710, Class MG, 4.000%, 08/15/2025(c)   26,152    25,780 
Series 2010-3779, Class KJ, 2.750%, 11/15/2025   9,341    9,212 
Series 2011-3829, Class BE, 3.500%, 03/15/2026   9,975    9,775 
Series 2011-3907, Class FM, 1M US L + 0.35%, 05/15/2026(b)   3,150    3,148 
Series 2012-4003, Class BG, 2.000%, 10/15/2026   18,376    17,948 
Series 2013-4177, Class NB, 1.500%, 03/15/2028   16,303    15,355 
         308,889 
Ginnie Mae          
Series 2010-101, Class GU, 4.000%, 08/20/2025(c)   10,498    10,337 
Series 2013-53, Class KN, 1.500%, 08/20/2025   11,133    10,752 
         21,089 
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS          
(Cost $832,258)        807,447 

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (0.05%)
           
Fannie Mae-Aces          
Series 2013-M14, Class A2, 3.329%, 10/25/2023(b)   31,159    30,835 
Series 2016-M13, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.67%, 11/25/2023(b)   1,284    1,279 
Series 2016-M7, Class AV2, 2.157%, 10/25/2023   10,460    10,349 
         42,463 
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates          
Series 2015-KF07, Class A, 1M US L + 0.29%, 02/25/2025(b)   8,851    8,828 
Series 2016-KJ10, Class A2, 2.912%, 12/25/2023   44,759    44,379 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2017-K069, Class A1, 2.892%, 06/25/2027  $42,378   $41,747 
Series 2017-K728, Class A2, 3.064%, 08/25/2024(b)   113,362    110,720 
Series 2017-KL1P, Class A1P, 2.544%, 10/25/2025   159,850    154,684 
         360,358 
           
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES          
(Cost $407,107)        402,821 

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
MORTGAGE-BACKED
SECURITIES (1.34%)
 
           
Fannie Mae Pool          
Series 2011-MA0717, 3.500%, 04/01/2026   156,965    153,745 
Series 2012-AM1076, 2.920%, 10/01/2024   224,729    218,468 
Series 2013-AM4125, 3.740%, 08/01/2023   230,000    228,229 
Series 2014-AM7158, 3.150%, 11/01/2024   175,000    170,086 
Series 2015-AM9288, 2.930%, 07/01/2025   3,731,945    3,602,149 
Series 2016-AL8941, 2.932%, 01/01/2024(b)   20,616    20,231 
Series 2016-AL9448, 2.935%, 07/01/2026(b)   184,628    175,916 
Series 2016-AN1413, 2.490%, 05/01/2026   139,503    132,511 
Series 2016-AN2079, 2.910%, 07/01/2026   35,110    33,319 
Series 2017-AN3895, 2.470%, 01/01/2024   2,000,000    1,956,373 
Series 2018-AN8096, 3.020%, 06/01/2024   305,000    297,414 
Series 2018-AN8203, 2.950%, 01/01/2025   2,833,123    2,740,826 
Series 2018-BL0760, 3.790%, 12/01/2025   327,712    321,775 
         10,051,042 
           
Freddie Mac Gold Pool          
Series 2012-T40090, 3.000%, 05/01/2027   56,454    55,044 
           
Ginnie Mae I Pool          
Series 2010-745222, 4.500%, 07/15/2025   49,457    49,130 
Series 2013-AF1057, 2.000%, 07/15/2028   70,005    66,620 
         115,750 


See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Ginnie Mae II Pool          
Series 2009-4377, 4.500%, 03/20/2024  $41,963   $41,570 
Series 2010-4898, 3.000%, 12/20/2025   45,087    43,973 
Series 2011-4954, 3.000%, 02/20/2026   34,246    33,439 
         118,982 
           
TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES          
(Cost $10,685,373)        10,340,818 
         
CORPORATE BONDS (68.87%)          
           
Aerospace & Defense (2.59%)          
Boeing Co.          
1.43%, 02/04/2024   6,130,000    5,952,971 
2.20%, 02/04/2026   5,000,000    4,649,697 
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. 0.67%, 08/16/2023   7,500,000    7,390,764 
Raytheon Technologies Corp. 5.00%, 02/27/2026   2,000,000    2,034,652 
Total Aerospace & Defense        20,028,084 
           
Auto Parts Manufacturing (0.12%)          
Aptiv PLC / Aptiv Corp. 2.40%, 02/18/2025   1,000,000    954,347 
           
Automobiles Manufacturing (6.82%)          
Ford Motor Credit Co., LLC          
2.30%, 02/10/2025   2,000,000    1,864,925 
3.38%, 11/13/2025   6,465,000    6,013,124 
6.95%, 03/06/2026   7,500,000    7,577,227 
General Motors Financial Co., Inc.          
3.80%, 04/07/2025   2,000,000    1,943,885 
6.05%, 10/10/2025   7,000,000    7,078,295 
CMPD SOFR + 1.30%, 04/07/2025(b)(e)   4,000,000    3,985,782 
Hyundai Capital America 0.88%, 06/14/2024(d)   4,000,000    3,809,389 
Kia Corp. 1.00%, 04/16/2024(d)   2,850,000    2,738,351 
Mercedes-Benz Finance North America LLC 5.50%, 11/27/2024(d)   5,000,000    5,044,513 
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. 3.04%, 09/15/2023(d)   5,036,000    4,972,126 
Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC          
0.88%, 11/22/2023(d)   2,500,000    2,440,067 
1D US SOFR + 0.95%, 06/07/2024(b)(d)   5,000,000    5,010,642 
Total Automobiles Manufacturing        52,478,326 
           
Banks (5.89%)          
Bank of Ireland Group PLC 1Y US TI + 2.65%, 09/16/2026(b)(d)   4,000,000    4,030,388 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Bank of New York Mellon 1D US SOFR + 0.80%, 11/21/2025(b)  $5,000,000   $5,010,490 
Citizens Bank NA 1D US SOFR + 1.45%, 10/24/2025(b)   4,810,000    4,656,937 
Danske Bank A/S          
5.38%, 01/12/2024(d)   250,000    247,686 
1Y US TI + 2.10%, 01/09/2026(b)(d)   3,850,000    3,879,619 
Fifth Third Bank NA 1D US SOFR + 1.23%, 10/27/2025(b)   2,000,000    1,988,351 
First Horizon Corp. 3.55%, 05/26/2023   500,000    497,865 
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co. 1D US SOFR + 3.83%, 06/19/2024(b)   6,163,000    6,088,952 
KeyCorp 1D US SOFR + 1.25%, 05/23/2025(b)   1,000,000    966,662 
Lloyds Banking Group PLC 1Y US TI + 0.55%, 05/11/2024(b)   2,000,000    1,997,582 
National Bank of Canada 1Y US TI + 0.40%, 11/15/2024(b)   3,000,000    2,921,218 
NatWest Markets PLC 0.80%, 08/12/2024(d)   1,000,000    944,144 
Synovus Financial Corp. 5.20%, 08/11/2025   3,450,000    3,317,157 
Truist Bank 3.30%, 05/15/2026   3,500,000    3,255,051 
Truist Financial Corp. 1D US SOFR + 0.40%, 06/09/2025(b)   2,000,000    1,925,389 
UniCredit SpA 7.83%, 12/04/2023(d)   3,775,000    3,810,037 
Total Banks        45,537,528 
           
Biotechnology (0.91%)          
Amgen, Inc. 5.51%, 03/02/2026   6,000,000    6,024,626 
Roche Holdings, Inc. 1D US SOFR + 0.24%, 03/05/2024(b)(d)   1,000,000    998,099 
Total Biotechnology        7,022,725 
           
Cable & Satellite (0.46%)          
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital 3M US L + 1.65%, 02/01/2024(b)   3,530,000    3,544,837 
           
Casinos & Gaming (0.37%)          
MGM Resorts International 6.75%, 05/01/2025   2,843,000    2,873,210 


See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Chemicals (3.12%)          
Avient Corp. 5.75%, 05/15/2025(d)  $3,826,000   $3,827,427 
Celanese US Holdings LLC 5.90%, 07/05/2024   6,500,000    6,508,656 
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. 1.23%, 10/01/2025(d)   2,000,000    1,798,155 
LG Chem, Ltd. 4.38%, 07/14/2025(d)   1,500,000    1,477,192 
Nutrien, Ltd. 5.90%, 11/07/2024   4,000,000    4,052,381 
Sherwin-Williams Co.          
4.05%, 08/08/2024   3,000,000    2,962,646 
4.25%, 08/08/2025   3,000,000    2,975,365 
Westlake Corp. 0.88%, 08/15/2024   500,000    473,943 
Total Chemicals        24,075,765 
           
Commercial Finance (1.06%)          
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust 6.50%, 07/15/2025   4,800,000    4,849,566 
1D US SOFR + 0.68%, 09/29/2023(b)   3,267,000    3,254,900 
Total Commercial Finance        8,104,466 
           
Construction Materials Manufacturing (0.97%)          
Carlisle Cos., Inc. 0.55%, 09/01/2023   1,000,000    981,353 
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. 0.65%, 07/15/2023   6,540,000    6,473,188 
Total Construction Materials Manufacturing        7,454,541 
           
Consumer Finance (1.61%)          
Ally Financial, Inc. 1.45%, 10/02/2023   4,730,000    4,625,122 
American Express Co.          
2.25%, 03/04/2025   3,000,000    2,858,023 
3.38%, 05/03/2024   3,000,000    2,945,016 
CMPD SOFR + 0.23% 11/03/2023(b)(e)   2,000,000    1,994,495 
Total Consumer Finance        12,422,656 
           
Consumer Products (0.50%)          
Haleon UK Capital PLC 3.13%, 03/24/2025   4,000,000    3,865,029 
           
Containers & Packaging (0.17%)          
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. 5.88%, 08/15/2023(d)   1,308,000    1,308,189 
           
Department Stores (0.63%)          
Nordstrom, Inc. Series WI 2.30%, 04/08/2024   5,000,000    4,768,575 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Design, Manufacturing & Distribution (0.37%)          
TD SYNNEX Corp. 1.25%, 08/09/2024  $3,000,000   $2,816,616 
           
Diversified Banks (6.31%)          
Banco Santander SA 1Y US TI + 0.45%, 06/30/2024(b)   1,000,000    990,647 
Bank of America Corp.          
1D US SOFR + 0.65%, 12/06/2025(b)   1,000,000    938,514 
1D US SOFR + 0.69%, 04/22/2025(b)   4,000,000    3,970,042 
1D US SOFR + 1.29%, 01/20/2027(b)   4,000,000    3,995,098 
1D US SOFR + 1.63%, 04/25/2029(b)   7,000,000    7,050,698 
3M BSBY + 0.43%, 05/28/2024(b)   3,000,000    2,993,910 
Citigroup, Inc. 1D US SOFR + 0.669%, 05/01/2025(b)   3,000,000    2,857,600 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.          
1D US SOFR + 1.07%, 12/15/2025(b)   7,750,000    7,788,826 
1D US SOFR + 1.46%, 06/01/2024(b)   6,000,000    5,979,853 
Series FRN 1D US SOFR + 0.58%, 06/23/2025(b)   2,000,000    1,979,130 
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. 1Y US TI + 1.70%, 07/18/2025(b)   3,000,000    2,973,874 
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.          
0.87% - 1D US SOFR, 09/08/2024(b)   1,000,000    983,028 
1.25% - 1D US SOFR, 07/10/2024(b)   1,000,000    991,371 
NatWest Group PLC 1Y US TI + 2.15%, 05/22/2024(b)   1,000,000    997,783 
Standard Chartered PLC 1D US SOFR + 0.93%, 11/23/2025(b)(d)   4,000,000    3,938,713 
Total Diversified Banks        48,429,087 
           
Entertainment Content (0.65%)          
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.          
3.53%, 03/15/2024(d)   2,000,000    1,961,797 
6.41%, 03/15/2026   3,000,000    3,026,350 
Total Entertainment Content        4,988,147 
           
Entertainment Resources (0.26%)          
Vail Resorts, Inc. 6.25%, 05/15/2025(d)   2,000,000    2,017,360 
           
Exploration & Production (0.13%)          
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. 0.55%, 05/15/2023   1,000,000    998,344 


See Notes to Financial Statements. 

21 | April 30, 2023 

 

ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Financial Services (7.64%)          
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.          
5.70%, 11/01/2024  $3,800,000   $3,835,368 
1D US SOFR + 0.70%, 01/24/2025(b)   3,000,000    2,985,232 
Morgan Stanley          
1D US SOFR + 0.525%, 05/30/2025(b)   3,000,000    2,840,879 
1D US SOFR + 0.625%, 01/24/2025(b)   5,000,000    4,950,374 
1D US SOFR + 1.295%, 01/28/2027(b)   2,000,000    2,006,535 
1D US SOFR + 1.59%, 04/20/2029(b)   3,000,000    3,023,416 
Series GMTN 1D US SOFR + 0.509%, 01/22/2025(b)   5,000,000    4,823,375 
National Securities Clearing Corp.          
0.40%, 12/07/2023(d)   1,980,000    1,921,240 
5.05%, 11/21/2024(d)   7,000,000    7,018,845 
State Street Corp.          
1D US SOFR + 0.604%, 01/26/2026(b)   3,900,000    3,895,986 
1D US SOFR + 1.353%, 11/04/2026(b)   3,250,000    3,306,343 
UBS AG/London 1D US SOFR + 0.32%, 06/01/2023(b)(d)   1,000,000    1,000,005 
UBS Group AG          
1Y US TI + 0.83%, 07/30/2024(b)(d)   1,000,000    986,118 
1Y US TI + 1.55%, 05/12/2026(b)(d)   2,000,000    1,939,616 
1Y US TI + 1.55%, 01/12/2027(b)(d)   4,000,000    3,991,270 
1Y US TI + 1.60%, 08/05/2025(b)(d)   5,000,000    4,903,027 
USAA Capital Corp.          
0.50%, 05/01/2024(d)   2,000,000    1,907,532 
1.50%, 05/01/2023(d)   500,000    500,000 
3.38%, 05/01/2025(d)   3,000,000    2,914,579 
Total Financial Services        58,749,740 
Food & Beverage (2.56%)          
Cargill, Inc. 4.50%, 06/24/2026(d)   3,000,000    3,019,621 
Conagra Brands, Inc. 0.50%, 08/11/2023   2,000,000    1,972,870 
Constellation Brands, Inc. 3.60%, 05/09/2024   3,000,000    2,951,525 
JDE Peet's NV 0.80%, 09/24/2024(d)   1,000,000    933,637 
Mondelez International Holdings Netherlands BV 4.25%, 09/15/2025(d)   3,000,000    2,962,214 
Mondelez International, Inc. 2.13%, 03/17/2024   3,000,000    2,922,555 
Nestle Holdings, Inc. 4.00%, 09/12/2025(d)   5,000,000    4,973,493 
Total Food & Beverage        19,735,915 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Forest & Paper Products Manufacturing (0.22%)          
Georgia-Pacific LLC 0.63%, 05/15/2024(d)  $1,750,000   $1,670,576 
           
Hardware (0.37%)          
Teledyne Technologies, Inc. 0.95%, 04/01/2024   3,000,000    2,872,913 
           
Health Care Facilities & Services (1.03%)          
Cigna Group 0.61%, 03/15/2024   2,000,000    1,922,143 
HCA, Inc. 5.00%, 03/15/2024   5,974,000    5,947,156 
Total Health Care Facilities & Services        7,869,299 
           
Home Improvement (0.27%)          
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. 6.27%, 03/06/2026   2,019,000    2,042,265 
           
Industrial Other (1.06%)          
Honeywell International, Inc. 4.85%, 11/01/2024   5,000,000    5,030,234 
Parker-Hannifin Corp. 3.65%, 06/15/2024   1,000,000    985,312 
Quanta Services, Inc. 0.95%, 10/01/2024   2,250,000    2,118,641 
Total Industrial Other        8,134,187 
           
Leisure Products Manufacturing (0.24%)          
Brunswick Corp. 0.85%, 08/18/2024   2,000,000    1,881,114 
           
Life Insurance (0.12%)          
Security Benefit Global Funding 1.25%, 05/17/2024(d)   1,000,000    952,770 
           
Managed Care (0.64%)          
Humana, Inc. 0.65%, 08/03/2023   5,014,000    4,954,211 
           
Mass Merchants (0.26%)          
Dollar General Corp. 4.25%, 09/20/2024   2,000,000    1,981,776 
           
Medical Equipment & Devices Manufacturing (2.18%)          
Baxter International, Inc. CMPD SOFR + 0.26%, 12/01/2023(b)(e)   2,000,000    1,991,265 
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.          
5.55%, 11/15/2024(d)   2,000,000    2,009,369 
5.60%, 11/15/2025(d)   2,000,000    2,026,572 
PerkinElmer, Inc. 0.55%, 09/15/2023   2,000,000    1,965,833 


See Notes to Financial Statements.

22 | April 30, 2023 

 

ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal Amount   Value
(Note 2)
 
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.          
0.80%, 10/18/2023  $5,000,000   $4,901,220 
CMPD SOFR + 0.53%, 10/18/2024(b)(e)   2,000,000    2,000,083 
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 1.45%, 11/22/2024   2,000,000    1,894,502 
Total Medical Equipment & Devices Manufacturing        16,788,844 
           
Metals & Mining (0.73%)          
Steel Dynamics, Inc. 5.00%, 12/15/2026   5,592,000    5,613,120 
           
Pharmaceuticals (1.03%)          
Eli Lilly & Co. 5.00%, 02/27/2026   3,000,000    3,018,124 
Mylan, Inc. 4.20%, 11/29/2023   5,000,000    4,948,833 
Total Pharmaceuticals        7,966,957 
           
Pipeline (4.88%)          
Buckeye Partners LP          
4.15%, 07/01/2023   10,040,000    9,987,248 
4.35%, 10/15/2024   750,000    731,721 
Energy Transfer LP 4.50%, 04/15/2024   900,000    890,014 
Gray Oak Pipeline LLC          
2.00%, 09/15/2023(d)   8,804,000    8,675,434 
2.60%, 10/15/2025(d)   400,000    371,730 
Midwest Connector Capital Co. LLC 3.90%, 04/01/2024(d)   9,784,000    9,611,777 
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp. 6.50%, 07/15/2027   5,786,000    5,902,969 
TransCanada PipeLines, Ltd. 1.00%, 10/12/2024   1,500,000    1,408,866 
Total Pipeline        37,579,759 
           
Power Generation (1.66%)          
Alexander Funding Trust 1.84%, 11/15/2023(d)   5,345,000    5,195,742 
Vistra Operations Co. LLC 4.88%, 05/13/2024(d)   7,735,000    7,651,980 
Total Power Generation        12,847,722 
           
Real Estate (1.85%)          
Public Storage 1D US SOFR + 0.47%, 04/23/2024(b)   2,000,000    1,994,063 
VICI Properties LP 4.38%, 05/15/2025   10,500,000    10,244,628 
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc. 5.63%, 05/01/2024(d)   2,000,000    1,992,122 
Total Real Estate        14,230,813 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Refining & Marketing (0.44%)          
HF Sinclair Corp. 2.63%, 10/01/2023  $3,434,000   $3,392,547 
           
Restaurants (0.13%)          
Starbucks Corp. CMPD SOFR + 0.42%, 02/14/2024(b)(e)   1,000,000    999,529 
           
Retail - Consumer Discretionary (0.39%)          
Lowe's Cos., Inc. 4.80%, 04/01/2026   3,000,000    3,023,016 
           
Semiconductors (0.90%)          
Analog Devices, Inc. 1D US SOFR + 0.25%, 10/01/2024(b)   2,000,000    1,986,604 
Marvell Technology, Inc. 4.20%, 06/22/2023   2,000,000    1,996,192 
Microchip Technology, Inc. 0.97%, 02/15/2024   1,000,000    966,026 
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. 0.90%, 06/01/2023   2,000,000    1,992,062 
Total Semiconductors        6,940,884 
           
Software & Services (0.38%)          
Intuit, Inc. 0.65%, 07/15/2023   1,000,000    989,850 
VMware, Inc. 0.60%, 08/15/2023   2,000,000    1,972,578 
Total Software & Services        2,962,428 
           
Supermarkets & Pharmacies (0.94%)          
7-Eleven, Inc. 0.80%, 02/10/2024(d)   3,350,000    3,230,379 
Albertsons Cos. Inc / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC 6.50%, 02/15/2028(d)   3,924,000    3,977,190 
Total Supermarkets & Pharmacies        7,207,569 
           
Transportation & Logistics (0.26%)          
PACCAR Financial Corp.          
0.35%, 08/11/2023   1,000,000    986,219 
0.80%, 06/08/2023   1,000,000    995,352 
Total Transportation & Logistics        1,981,571 
           
Utilities (4.64%)          
American Electric Power Co., Inc. 2.03%, 03/15/2024   3,969,000    3,845,339 
Black Hills Corp. 1.04%, 08/23/2024   3,000,000    2,832,405 
DTE Energy Co. 4.22%, 11/01/2024(c)   2,000,000    1,971,506 
Duke Energy Corp. 5.00%, 12/08/2025   6,000,000    6,042,519 


See Notes to Financial Statements. 

23 | April 30, 2023 

 

ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund 

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. 6.05%, 03/01/2025  $3,000,000   $3,051,374 
ONE Gas, Inc. 1.10%, 03/11/2024   3,439,000    3,320,484 
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. 3.25%, 02/16/2024   5,900,000    5,777,046 
Southern Co. 4.48%, 08/01/2024(c)   3,000,000    2,967,900 
WEC Energy Group, Inc.          
0.80%, 03/15/2024   3,000,000    2,887,409 
4.75%, 01/09/2026   3,000,000    3,011,281 
Total Utilities        35,707,263 
           
Waste & Environment Services & Equipment (0.30%)          
GFL Environmental, Inc. 5.13%, 12/15/2026(d)   2,340,000    2,305,485 
           
Wireless Telecommunications Services (0.81%)          
AT&T, Inc. 5.54%, 02/20/2026   4,000,000    4,005,437 
Sprint LLC 7.88%, 09/15/2023   2,239,000    2,259,140 
Total Wireless Telecommunications Services        6,264,577 
           
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS          
(Cost $537,351,299)        530,344,682 
           
GOVERNMENT BONDS (28.74%)          
           
U.S. Treasury Bonds (28.74%)          
United States Treasury Notes          
2.38%, 02/29/2024   5,751,000    5,633,737 
3.00%, 07/15/2025   9,357,000    9,165,108 
3.13%, 08/15/2025   26,725,000    26,253,137 
3.88%, 03/31/2025   30,330,000    30,209,154 
4.13%, 01/31/2025   30,367,000    30,322,517 
4.25%, 09/30/2024   22,662,000    22,607,558 
4.25%, 12/31/2024   17,680,000    17,674,475 
4.38%, 10/31/2024   22,650,000    22,646,461 
4.63%, 02/28/2025   30,288,000    30,541,189 
4.63%, 03/15/2026   25,657,000    26,273,369 
Total U.S. Treasury Bonds        221,326,705 
           
TOTAL GOVERNMENT BONDS          
(Cost $221,161,871)        221,326,705 

 

   7-Day
Yield
   Shares   Value
(Note 2)
 
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (0.01%)               
                
Money Market Fund (0.01%)               
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio   4.77%   61,753    61,753 
   Value
(Note 2)
 
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS     
(Cost $61,753)  $61,753 
      
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (99.11%)     
(Cost $770,499,661)  $763,284,226 
      
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (0.89%)   6,834,097 
      
NET ASSETS (100.00%)  $770,118,323 

 

Investment Abbreviations: 

BSBY - Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate

SOFRINDX - Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index

TI - Treasury Index

 

Reference Rates: 

1M US L - 1 Month LIBOR as of April 30, 2023 was 5.03%

3M US L - 3 Month LIBOR as of April 30, 2023 was 5.30%

1D US SOFR - 1 Day SOFR as of April 30, 2023 was 4.81%

3M BSBY - 3 Month BSBY as of April 30, 2023 was 5.22%

1Y US TI - 1 Year US TI as of April 30, 2023 was 4.73% 

10Y US TI - 10 Year US TI as of April 30, 2023 was 3.44% 

 

(a)Issued with zero coupon.
(b)Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of April 30, 2023 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date.

(c)Step bond. Coupon changes periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect as of April 30, 2023.

(d)Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of those securities was $142,896,214, representing 15.56% of net assets.

(e)The SOFRINDX is a compounded average of the daily Secured Overnight Financing Rate determined by reference to the SOFR Index for any interest period.


See Notes to Financial Statements.

24 | April 30, 2023 

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
BANK LOAN (0.20%)          
           
Apparel & Textile Products (0.20%)          
Hanesbrands, Inc.          
1M US SOFR + 3.75% 03/08/2030(a)  $4,000,000   $3,988,760 
           
TOTAL BANK LOAN          
(Cost $3,960,595)        3,988,760 

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (9.97%)          
           
Fannie Mae          
Series 1993-31, Class PN, 7.000%, 09/25/2023  $9,961   $9,929 
Series 1997-76, Class FO, 1M US L + 0.50%, 09/17/2027(a)   10,692    10,702 
Series 1999-58, Class F, 1M US L + 0.40%, 11/18/2029(a)   33,399    33,249 
Series 2000-40, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.50%, 07/25/2030(a)   13,768    13,773 
Series 2000-45, Class F, 1M US L + 0.45%, 12/25/2030(a)   11,690    11,648 
Series 2001-27, Class F, 1M US L + 0.50%, 06/25/2031(a)   8,999    8,839 
Series 2001-29, Class Z, 6.500%, 07/25/2031   55,794    58,083 
Series 2001-51, Class OD, 6.500%, 10/25/2031   7,905    7,891 
Series 2001-52, Class XZ, 6.500%, 10/25/2031   20,573    21,589 
Series 2001-59, Class F, 1M US L + 0.60%, 11/25/2031(a)   92,285    92,566 
Series 2001-60, Class OF, 1M US L + 0.95%, 10/25/2031(a)   10,434    10,575 
Series 2001-63, Class FD, 1M US L + 0.60%, 12/18/2031(a)   11,000    11,032 
Series 2001-63, Class TC, 6.000%, 12/25/2031   18,380    19,089 
Series 2001-68, Class PH, 6.000%, 12/25/2031   14,569    15,141 
Series 2001-71, Class FS, 1M US L + 0.60%, 11/25/2031(a)   53,000    53,161 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2001-71, Class FE, 1M US L + 0.65%, 11/25/2031(a)  $64,808   $65,104 
Series 2001-81, Class GE, 6.000%, 01/25/2032   12,510    12,991 
Series 2002-11, Class JF, 1M US L + 0.73%, 03/25/2032(a)   39,972    40,260 
Series 2002-12, Class FH, 1M US L + 1.05%, 01/25/2032(a)   43,948    44,524 
Series 2002-13, Class FE, 1M US L + 0.90%, 03/25/2032(a)   43,518    43,859 
Series 2002-16, Class TM, 7.000%, 04/25/2032   11,510    12,168 
Series 2002-17, Class JF, 1M US L + 1.00%, 04/25/2032(a)   24,667    25,057 
Series 2002-18, Class FD, 1M US L + 0.80%, 02/25/2032(a)   41,894    42,202 
Series 2002-23, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.90%, 04/25/2032(a)   36,200    36,657 
Series 2002-34, Class EO, –%, 05/18/2032(b)   33,803    31,515 
Series 2002-36, Class FS, 1M US L + 0.50%, 06/25/2032(a)   19,944    19,958 
Series 2002-44, Class FJ, 1M US L + 1.00%, 04/25/2032(a)   62,631    63,498 
Series 2002-47, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.60%, 11/25/2031(a)   12,683    12,684 
Series 2002-48, Class F, 1M US L + 1.00%, 07/25/2032(a)   39,565    40,113 
Series 2002-49, Class FC, 1M US L + 1.00%, 11/18/2031(a)   35,781    36,250 
Series 2002-60, Class FV, 1M US L + 1.00%, 04/25/2032(a)   91,561    93,007 
Series 2002-63, Class EZ, 6.000%, 10/25/2032   6,325    6,575 
Series 2002-64, Class PG, 5.500%, 10/25/2032   51,127    52,309 
Series 2002-68, Class AF, 1M US L + 1.00%, 10/25/2032(a)   17,431    17,709 
Series 2002-7, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.75%, 01/25/2032(a)   51,711    52,114 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

25 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2002-71, Class AQ, 4.000%, 11/25/2032  $34,432   $33,712 
Series 2002-8, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.75%, 03/18/2032(a)   25,677    25,875 
Series 2002-80, Class CZ, 4.500%, 09/25/2032   100,449    97,911 
Series 2002-9, Class FW, 1M US L + 0.55%, 03/25/2032(a)   12,691    12,540 
Series 2002-91, Class F, 1M US L + 0.55%, 01/25/2033(a)   18,604    18,629 
Series 2003-107, Class FD, 1M US L + 0.50%, 11/25/2033(a)   11,974    11,967 
Series 2003-110, Class CK, 3.000%, 11/25/2033   20,894    19,888 
Series 2003-116, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.40%, 11/25/2033(a)   24,992    24,912 
Series 2003-119, Class FH, 1M US L + 0.50%, 12/25/2033(a)   37,997    37,974 
Series 2003-119, Class ZP, 4.000%, 12/25/2033   58,129    55,626 
Series 2003-128, Class MF, 1M US L + 0.60%, 01/25/2034(a)   49,302    49,453 
Series 2003-131, Class CH, 5.500%, 01/25/2034   71,382    73,664 
Series 2003-134, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.60%, 12/25/2032(a)   27,991    28,076 
Series 2003-14, Class AN, 3.500%, 03/25/2033   40,562    39,694 
Series 2003-14, Class AP, 4.000%, 03/25/2033   60,843    59,666 
Series 2003-19, Class MB, 4.000%, 05/25/2031   33,366    32,610 
Series 2003-21, Class OG, 4.000%, 01/25/2033   24,119    23,640 
Series 2003-22, Class BZ, 6.000%, 04/25/2033   23,721    24,573 
Series 2003-27, Class EK, 5.000%, 04/25/2033   26,679    26,955 
Series 2003-30, Class JQ, 5.500%, 04/25/2033   25,865    26,573 
Series 2003-32, Class UJ, 5.500%, 05/25/2033   41,060    42,239 
Series 2003-41, Class OB, 4.000%, 05/25/2033   100,571    96,714 
Series 2003-41, Class OZ, 3.750%, 05/25/2033   132,158    121,974 
Series 2003-42, Class JH, 5.500%, 05/25/2033   64,446    65,334 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2003-46, Class PJ, 5.500%, 06/25/2033  $31,666   $32,605 
Series 2003-47, Class PE, 5.750%, 06/25/2033   42,090    43,682 
Series 2003-64, Class JK, 3.500%, 07/25/2033   48,926    46,685 
Series 2003-64, Class ZC, 5.000%, 07/25/2033   28,067    28,213 
Series 2003-71, Class HD, 5.500%, 08/25/2033   128,526    129,676 
Series 2003-76, Class EZ, 5.000%, 08/25/2033   135,856    136,572 
Series 2003-94, Class CE, 5.000%, 10/25/2033   7,815    7,760 
Series 2004-101, Class TB, 5.500%, 01/25/2035   113,886    117,260 
Series 2004-14, Class QB, 5.250%, 03/25/2034   162,840    166,477 
Series 2004-17, Class DZ, 5.500%, 04/25/2034   18,209    18,347 
Series 2004-17, Class BA, 6.000%, 04/25/2034   118,388    127,374 
Series 2004-26, Class CG, 4.500%, 08/25/2033   1,798    1,775 
Series 2004-36, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.40%, 05/25/2034(a)   25,679    25,596 
Series 2004-36, Class CB, 5.000%, 05/25/2034   89,953    90,558 
Series 2004-53, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.45%, 07/25/2034(a)   184,571    184,051 
Series 2004-54, Class FL, 1M US L + 0.40%, 07/25/2034(a)   121,496    121,251 
Series 2004-60, Class AC, 5.500%, 04/25/2034   108,000    107,712 
Series 2004-68, Class LC, 5.000%, 09/25/2029   35,969    35,980 
Series 2004-77, Class AY, 4.500%, 10/25/2034   16,614    16,619 
Series 2004-82, Class HK, 5.500%, 11/25/2034   47,514    49,078 
Series 2004-92, Class TB, 5.500%, 12/25/2034   78,869    81,584 
Series 2005-110, Class MP, 5.500%, 12/25/2035   18,112    18,470 
Series 2005-120, Class FE, 1M US L + 0.52%, 01/25/2036(a)   22,387    22,302 
Series 2005-122, Class PY, 6.000%, 01/25/2036   250,151    260,454 
Series 2005-17, Class EX, 5.250%, 03/25/2035   25,000    25,014 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2005-17, Class EZ, 4.500%, 03/25/2035  $158,296   $151,316 
Series 2005-29, Class ZA, 5.500%, 04/25/2035   1,040,576    1,087,705 
Series 2005-3, Class CH, 5.250%, 02/25/2035   74,102    75,944 
Series 2005-35, Class DZ, 5.000%, 04/25/2035   130,010    131,470 
Series 2005-48, Class TD, 5.500%, 06/25/2035   123,399    127,990 
Series 2005-62, Class GZ, 5.750%, 07/25/2035   417,894    432,216 
Series 2005-62, Class ZD, 5.000%, 06/25/2035   54,715    54,433 
Series 2005-64, Class PL, 5.500%, 07/25/2035   72,502    73,649 
Series 2005-68, Class CZ, 5.500%, 08/25/2035   300,410    303,980 
Series 2005-68, Class BE, 5.250%, 08/25/2035   80,938    80,893 
Series 2005-68, Class PG, 5.500%, 08/25/2035   29,428    29,971 
Series 2005-69, Class GZ, 4.500%, 08/25/2035   24,756    24,041 
Series 2005-7, Class MZ, 4.750%, 02/25/2035   37,726    37,165 
Series 2005-70, Class NA, 5.500%, 08/25/2035   12,064    12,328 
Series 2005-70, Class KP, 5.000%, 06/25/2035   52,429    53,399 
Series 2005-72, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.25%, 08/25/2035(a)   13,173    13,079 
Series 2005-79, Class DB, 5.500%, 09/25/2035   74,076    76,613 
Series 2005-83, Class QP, 17.394% - 1M US L, 11/25/2034(a)   83,567    81,546 
Series 2005-84, Class XM, 5.750%, 10/25/2035   65,097    66,115 
Series 2005-89, Class F, 1M US L + 0.30%, 10/25/2035(a)   20,376    20,189 
Series 2005-99, Class AC, 5.500%, 12/25/2035   541,000    565,380 
Series 2005-99, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.30%, 11/25/2035(a)   22,458    22,395 
Series 2005-99, Class ZA, 5.500%, 12/25/2035   117,025    123,690 
Series 2006-112, Class QC, 5.500%, 11/25/2036   19,584    20,257 
Series 2006-114, Class HE, 5.500%, 12/25/2036   89,132    92,139 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2006-115, Class EF, 1M US L + 0.36%, 12/25/2036(a)  $15,512   $15,325 
Series 2006-16, Class HZ, 5.500%, 03/25/2036   225,999    229,612 
Series 2006-39, Class EF, 1M US L + 0.40%, 05/25/2036(a)   14,967    14,851 
Series 2006-46, Class UD, 5.500%, 06/25/2036   33,000    33,730 
Series 2006-48, Class TF, 1M US L + 0.40%, 06/25/2036(a)   35,683    35,334 
Series 2006-48, Class DZ, 6.000%, 06/25/2036   162,460    177,883 
Series 2006-56, Class F, 1M US L + 0.30%, 07/25/2036(a)   11,474    11,398 
Series 2006-63, Class QH, 5.500%, 07/25/2036   33,088    34,260 
Series 2006-70, Class AF, 1M US L + 0.40%, 08/25/2036(a)   87,688    86,803 
Series 2006-71, Class ZH, 6.000%, 07/25/2036   39,870    41,811 
Series 2006-95, Class FH, 1M US L + 0.45%, 10/25/2036(a)   81,710    81,032 
Series 2007-100, Class YF, 1M US L + 0.55%, 10/25/2037(a)   15,230    15,139 
Series 2007-109, Class GF, 1M US L + 0.68%, 12/25/2037(a)   46,114    45,977 
Series 2007-111, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.60%, 12/25/2037(a)   32,028    32,035 
Series 2007-117, Class FM, 1M US L + 0.70%, 01/25/2038(a)   48,173    48,232 
Series 2007-12, Class BZ, 6.000%, 03/25/2037   440,350    457,552 
Series 2007-12, Class ZA, 6.000%, 03/25/2037   159,650    159,504 
Series 2007-14, Class GZ, 5.500%, 03/25/2037   164,718    169,501 
Series 2007-18, Class MZ, 6.000%, 03/25/2037   142,070    144,987 
Series 2007-22, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.42%, 03/25/2037(a)   71,500    70,070 
Series 2007-26, Class ZB, 5.500%, 04/25/2037   270,575    276,620 
Series 2007-30, Class MB, 4.250%, 04/25/2037   61,657    61,307 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2007-33, Class HE, 5.500%, 04/25/2037  $38,679   $40,262 
Series 2007-34, Class F, 1M US L + 0.39%, 04/25/2037(a)   23,447    23,042 
Series 2007-41, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.40%, 05/25/2037(a)   11,171    11,034 
Series 2007-51, Class CP, 5.500%, 06/25/2037   25,717    26,362 
Series 2007-51, Class PB, 5.500%, 06/25/2037   32,000    31,667 
Series 2007-55, Class PH, 6.000%, 06/25/2047   313,031    343,749 
Series 2007-57, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.23%, 06/25/2037(a)   22,574    22,305 
Series 2007-6, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.42%, 02/25/2037(a)   38,469    37,759 
Series 2007-63, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.35%, 07/25/2037(a)   23,277    22,917 
Series 2007-63, Class VZ, 5.500%, 07/25/2037   188,498    193,875 
Series 2007-65, Class ZE, 5.500%, 07/25/2037   87,485    89,363 
Series 2007-65, Class KF, 1M US L + 0.38%, 07/25/2037(a)   59,297    58,462 
Series 2007-70, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.35%, 07/25/2037(a)   26,641    26,229 
Series 2007-77, Class JE, 6.000%, 08/25/2037   325,469    328,388 
Series 2007-85, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.54%, 09/25/2037(a)   105,696    105,469 
Series 2007-85, Class FL, 1M US L + 0.54%, 09/25/2037(a)   30,765    30,577 
Series 2007-86, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.45%, 09/25/2037(a)   29,902    29,726 
Series 2007-9, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.35%, 03/25/2037(a)   20,531    20,211 
Series 2008-18, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.90%, 03/25/2038(a)   184,925    186,368 
Series 2008-24, Class WD, 5.500%, 02/25/2038   153,997    158,105 
Series 2008-25, Class EF, 1M US L + 0.95%, 04/25/2038(a)   41,659    42,236 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2008-27, Class B, 5.500%, 04/25/2038  $682,962   $713,328 
Series 2008-46, Class LA, 5.500%, 06/25/2038   11,476    11,798 
Series 2008-66, Class FT, 1M US L + 0.95%, 08/25/2038(a)   23,143    23,361 
Series 2008-86, Class FC, 1M US L + 1.10%, 12/25/2038(a)   169,779    173,229 
Series 2009-10, Class AB, 5.000%, 03/25/2024   1,002    998 
Series 2009-103, Class FM, 1M US L + 0.70%, 11/25/2039(a)   38,135    38,277 
Series 2009-104, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.80%, 12/25/2039(a)   39,339    39,556 
Series 2009-11, Class MP, 7.000%, 03/25/2049   100,934    106,976 
Series 2009-110, Class FG, 1M US L + 0.75%, 01/25/2040(a)   94,617    95,116 
Series 2009-111, Class CY, 5.000%, 03/25/2038   133,000    131,131 
Series 2009-12, Class LA, 15.507%, 03/25/2039(a)   283,899    365,865 
Series 2009-12, Class LD, 18.356%, 03/25/2039(a)   385,648    568,302 
Series 2009-36, Class MX, 5.000%, 06/25/2039   58,000    60,661 
Series 2009-39, Class Z, 6.000%, 06/25/2039   2,039,259    2,139,490 
Series 2009-42, Class TZ, 4.500%, 03/25/2039   248,297    242,461 
Series 2009-47, Class BN, 4.500%, 07/25/2039   35,898    35,511 
Series 2009-62, Class WA, 5.578%, 08/25/2039(a)   127,183    128,735 
Series 2009-68, Class FD, 1M US L + 1.25%, 09/25/2039(a)   48,605    49,554 
Series 2009-70, Class CO, –%, 01/25/2037(b)   72,971    61,748 
Series 2009-70, Class FA, 1M US L + 1.20%, 09/25/2039(a)   27,448    27,537 
Series 2009-86, Class OT, –%, 10/25/2037(b)   32,138    26,655 
Series 2009-87, Class FG, 1M US L + 0.75%, 11/25/2039(a)   68,832    69,151 
Series 2009-90, Class UZ, 4.500%, 11/25/2039   641,813    631,532 
Series 2010-1, Class WA, 6.226%, 02/25/2040(a)   18,040    18,644 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2010-1, Class EL, 4.500%, 02/25/2040  $277,704   $260,468 
Series 2010-102, Class HA, 4.000%, 09/25/2050   60,068    58,065 
Series 2010-103, Class DZ, 4.500%, 09/25/2040   215,499    213,052 
Series 2010-103, Class PJ, 4.500%, 09/25/2040   33,508    33,573 
Series 2010-111, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.52%, 10/25/2040(a)   48,640    47,981 
Series 2010-118, Class LZ, 4.750%, 10/25/2040   34,686    34,947 
Series 2010-118, Class GF, 1M US L + 0.55%, 10/25/2039(a)   9,856    9,854 
Series 2010-122, Class JA, 7.000%, 07/25/2040   16,251    16,710 
Series 2010-123, Class KU, 4.500%, 11/25/2040   163,486    170,699 
Series 2010-123, Class FL, 1M US L + 0.43%, 11/25/2040(a)   19,641    19,436 
Series 2010-129, Class PZ, 4.500%, 11/25/2040   33,838    32,588 
Series 2010-130, Class BZ, 4.500%, 11/25/2040   1,250,851    1,175,266 
Series 2010-137, Class XP, 4.500%, 10/25/2040   154    154 
Series 2010-14, Class FJ, 1M US L + 0.60%, 03/25/2040(a)   124,312    124,464 
Series 2010-141, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.47%, 12/25/2040(a)   46,456    45,717 
Series 2010-141, Class LZ, 4.500%, 12/25/2040   680,985    682,818 
Series 2010-141, Class MN, 4.000%, 12/25/2040   90,000    87,608 
Series 2010-141, Class AL, 4.000%, 12/25/2040   343,192    332,104 
Series 2010-142, Class FM, 1M US L + 0.47%, 12/25/2040(a)   16,531    16,241 
Series 2010-154, Class JA, 3.000%, 11/25/2040   316,382    302,074 
Series 2010-16, Class PL, 5.000%, 03/25/2040   71,000    73,996 
Series 2010-19, Class PY, 5.000%, 03/25/2040   319,353    327,589 
Series 2010-33, Class KN, 4.500%, 03/25/2040   40,585    39,707 
Series 2010-37, Class CY, 5.000%, 04/25/2040   35,660    36,110 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2010-38, Class KD, 4.500%, 09/25/2039  $996   $987 
Series 2010-39, Class EF, 1M US L + 0.52%, 06/25/2037(a)   37,238    37,170 
Series 2010-45, Class WD, 5.000%, 05/25/2040   180,000    180,133 
Series 2010-54, Class LX, 5.000%, 06/25/2040   272,000    280,582 
Series 2010-57, Class HA, 3.500%, 02/25/2040   32,874    32,236 
Series 2010-58, Class FY, 1M US L + 0.73%, 06/25/2040(a)   48,517    48,325 
Series 2010-64, Class DM, 5.000%, 06/25/2040   38,831    39,165 
Series 2010-67, Class BD, 4.500%, 06/25/2040   548,684    543,259 
Series 2010-68, Class WB, 4.500%, 07/25/2040   85,000    82,321 
Series 2010-82, Class WZ, 5.000%, 08/25/2040   377,848    381,044 
Series 2010-9, Class ME, 5.000%, 02/25/2040   1,035,627    1,060,322 
Series 2011-114, Class B, 3.500%, 11/25/2041   165,238    159,665 
Series 2011-121, Class JP, 4.500%, 12/25/2041   114,531    115,532 
Series 2011-128, Class KB, 4.500%, 12/25/2041   800,000    781,899 
Series 2011-130, Class KB, 4.000%, 12/25/2041   38,412    37,017 
Series 2011-132, Class PE, 4.500%, 12/25/2041   130,704    129,403 
Series 2011-145, Class JA, 4.500%, 12/25/2041   8,801    8,731 
Series 2011-15, Class AF, 1M US L + 0.51%, 03/25/2041(a)   23,553    23,357 
Series 2011-17, Class PD, 4.000%, 03/25/2041   7,083    6,943 
Series 2011-26, Class PA, 4.500%, 04/25/2041   101,961    101,584 
Series 2011-27, Class ZD, 2.500%, 09/25/2040   164,974    145,434 
Series 2011-3, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.68%, 02/25/2041(a)   154,830    153,531 
Series 2011-30, Class ZA, 5.000%, 04/25/2041   568,364    568,691 
Series 2011-43, Class B, 3.500%, 05/25/2031   20,561    20,017 
Series 2011-45, Class ZA, 4.000%, 05/25/2031   19,081    18,493 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2011-47, Class GF, 1M US L + 0.57%, 06/25/2041(a)  $112,708   $112,061 
Series 2011-5, Class PO, –%, 09/25/2040(b)   9,232    6,753 
Series 2011-55, Class BZ, 3.500%, 06/25/2041   325,440    311,209 
Series 2011-74, Class UB, 4.000%, 07/25/2040   139,499    132,037 
Series 2011-75, Class HP, 2.500%, 07/25/2040   1,560    1,552 
Series 2011-86, Class NF, 1M US L + 0.55%, 09/25/2041(a)   98,918    98,177 
Series 2011-86, Class AF, 1M US L + 0.50%, 02/25/2040(a)   26,550    26,444 
Series 2011-93, Class GA, 4.000%, 04/25/2039   23,782    23,140 
Series 2011-93, Class ST, 4.000%, 09/25/2041   20,329    20,017 
Series 2012-100, Class DB, 3.000%, 09/25/2042   143,156    132,404 
Series 2012-103, Class PY, 3.000%, 09/25/2042   109,000    95,095 
Series 2012-106, Class QN, 3.500%, 10/25/2042   58,395    54,596 
Series 2012-108, Class PL, 3.000%, 10/25/2042   413,668    378,743 
Series 2012-110, Class JB, 2.500%, 10/25/2042   204,000    158,144 
Series 2012-111, Class B, 7.000%, 10/25/2042   83,168    88,769 
Series 2012-112, Class DA, 3.000%, 10/25/2042   184,863    171,977 
Series 2012-115, Class DY, 2.500%, 10/25/2042   225,000    185,275 
Series 2012-120, Class AH, 2.500%, 02/25/2032   29,950    28,846 
Series 2012-125, Class GY, 2.000%, 11/25/2042   269,000    209,634 
Series 2012-126, Class TA, 3.000%, 10/25/2042   189,805    176,531 
Series 2012-128, Class NP, 2.500%, 11/25/2042   8,144    6,262 
Series 2012-129, Class HT, 2.000%, 12/25/2032   33,154    29,827 
Series 2012-13, Class JP, 4.500%, 02/25/2042   435,323    416,857 
Series 2012-131, Class FG, 1M US L + 0.35%, 09/25/2042(a)   12,527    12,280 
Series 2012-137, Class CF, 1M US L + 0.30%, 08/25/2041(a)   15,922    15,840 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2012-139, Class CY, 2.000%, 12/25/2042  $235,000   $170,803 
Series 2012-139, Class GB, 2.500%, 12/25/2042   210,538    151,425 
Series 2012-14, Class FL, 1M US L + 0.45%, 12/25/2040(a)   4,145    4,141 
Series 2012-141, Class PD, 1.750%, 10/25/2041   106,382    97,721 
Series 2012-149, Class ZA, 3.000%, 01/25/2041   58,229    55,256 
Series 2012-149, Class KB, 3.000%, 01/25/2043   144,000    137,135 
Series 2012-149, Class DA, 1.750%, 01/25/2043   30,111    27,673 
Series 2012-151, Class NX, 1.500%, 01/25/2043   374,489    322,527 
Series 2012-151, Class WC, 2.500%, 01/25/2043   249,000    190,330 
Series 2012-152, Class PB, 3.500%, 01/25/2043   55,000    52,881 
Series 2012-17, Class JB, 3.500%, 03/25/2042   135,000    106,792 
Series 2012-17, Class JA, 3.500%, 12/25/2041   199,730    189,975 
Series 2012-19, Class CB, 3.500%, 03/25/2042   100,000    93,814 
Series 2012-20, Class TD, 4.500%, 02/25/2042   42,534    42,085 
Series 2012-26, Class MA, 3.500%, 03/25/2042   128,306    121,023 
Series 2012-27, Class KB, 2.000%, 03/25/2042   150,407    115,280 
Series 2012-33, Class F, 1M US L + 0.52%, 04/25/2042(a)   30,239    29,969 
Series 2012-37, Class BF, 1M US L + 0.50%, 12/25/2035(a)   53,027    52,803 
Series 2012-46, Class YB, 3.500%, 05/25/2042   62,106    52,833 
Series 2012-46, Class CD, 2.500%, 04/25/2041   88,020    85,021 
Series 2012-47, Class HF, 1M US L + 0.40%, 05/25/2027(a)   69,457    69,375 
Series 2012-49, Class TG, 2.000%, 07/25/2041   53,897    51,653 
Series 2012-50, Class HC, 2.000%, 03/25/2042   31,131    28,505 
Series 2012-51, Class ZX, 3.500%, 05/25/2042   1,980,616    1,559,417 
Series 2012-51, Class HJ, 3.500%, 05/25/2042   364,384    327,016 
Series 2012-53, Class AP, 2.000%, 04/25/2041   55,696    53,792 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2012-56, Class WB, 3.500%, 05/25/2042  $67,684   $63,479 
Series 2012-56, Class UB, 4.000%, 06/25/2042   416,000    382,854 
Series 2012-64, Class NA, 3.000%, 08/25/2041   35,308    34,541 
Series 2012-69, Class PL, 3.000%, 01/25/2042   127,738    122,873 
Series 2012-70, Class WC, 3.000%, 07/25/2042   172,000    140,780 
Series 2012-80, Class GZ, 3.000%, 08/25/2042   407,657    377,434 
Series 2012-82, Class E, 2.000%, 04/25/2042   25,678    23,765 
Series 2012-83, Class AC, 3.000%, 08/25/2042   85,000    75,355 
Series 2012-83, Class LD, 2.000%, 04/25/2041   6,803    6,754 
Series 2012-90, Class PH, 3.000%, 01/25/2042   77,950    73,833 
Series 2012-90, Class PB, 2.500%, 01/25/2042   233,850    219,968 
Series 2012-93, Class TL, 3.000%, 09/25/2042   279,000    238,852 
Series 2012-98, Class ZP, 6.000%, 09/25/2042   662,711    757,127 
Series 2013-100, Class DH, 3.000%, 09/25/2031   16,029    15,817 
Series 2013-104, Class CY, 5.000%, 10/25/2043   50,000    50,666 
Series 2013-108, Class GU, 3.000%, 10/25/2033   43,543    41,561 
Series 2013-114, Class LM, 4.000%, 03/25/2042   219,235    210,471 
Series 2013-127, Class NA, 2.000%, 09/25/2039   2,653    2,643 
Series 2013-130, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.45%, 01/25/2044(a)   36,494    35,792 
Series 2013-136, Class QB, 3.500%, 03/25/2042   174,941    165,694 
Series 2013-17, Class YM, 4.000%, 03/25/2033   14,410    14,192 
Series 2013-2, Class QF, 1M US L + 0.50%, 02/25/2043(a)   15,128    15,010 
Series 2013-20, Class CA, 2.500%, 01/25/2043   188,021    171,449 
Series 2013-35, Class CV, 3.000%, 02/25/2043   200,000    182,555 
Series 2013-4, Class PL, 2.000%, 02/25/2043   120,000    92,796 
Series 2013-40, Class KD, 1.750%, 04/25/2042   341    340 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2013-52, Class GM, 5.000%, 06/25/2043  $89,000   $92,230 
Series 2013-53, Class CV, 3.500%, 05/25/2030   103,929    101,672 
Series 2013-68, Class LE, 2.000%, 04/25/2043   83,409    75,834 
Series 2013-68, Class P, 3.500%, 10/25/2042   152,664    148,575 
Series 2013-72, Class AF, 1M US L + 0.25%, 11/25/2042(a)   8,048    8,008 
Series 2013-72, Class YA, 3.000%, 06/25/2033   2,612    2,405 
Series 2013-9, Class CB, 5.500%, 04/25/2042   11,816    12,177 
Series 2013-9, Class BC, 6.500%, 07/25/2042   236,220    254,161 
Series 2013-91, Class PB, 4.000%, 09/25/2043   100,000    88,474 
Series 2014-20, Class AC, 3.000%, 08/25/2036   67,532    65,767 
Series 2014-21, Class MA, 2.000%, 09/25/2041   76,471    72,047 
Series 2014-23, Class A, 3.000%, 05/25/2044   822,851    753,788 
Series 2014-23, Class Z, 3.500%, 05/25/2044   521,303    494,760 
Series 2014-26, Class YW, 3.500%, 04/25/2044   50,538    48,088 
Series 2014-3, Class BM, 2.500%, 06/25/2043   50,000    45,417 
Series 2014-43, Class PZ, 3.000%, 07/25/2043   249,037    212,372 
Series 2014-49, Class CA, 3.000%, 08/25/2044   92,838    87,557 
Series 2014-52, Class LM, 3.500%, 09/25/2044   1,089,776    966,776 
Series 2014-6, Class Z, 2.500%, 02/25/2044   125,987    108,996 
Series 2014-63, Class LN, 3.000%, 10/25/2044   125,000    93,809 
Series 2014-67, Class PL, 3.000%, 04/25/2043   184,902    174,680 
Series 2014-73, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.35%, 11/25/2044(a)   14,248    13,803 
Series 2014-80, Class DZ, 3.000%, 12/25/2044   3,001,181    2,705,580 
Series 2014-81, Class GC, 3.000%, 03/25/2038   31,078    30,102 
Series 2014-86, Class PA, 2.000%, 12/25/2044   956,739    861,684 
Series 2014-88, Class ER, 2.500%, 02/25/2036   28,096    26,703 
Series 2015-16, Class ZY, 2.500%, 04/25/2045   10,357,335    8,739,444 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2015-51, Class CD, 3.000%, 07/25/2044  $121,699   $115,497 
Series 2015-56, Class MH, 3.500%, 08/25/2045   1,029,637    941,997 
Series 2015-65, Class CZ, 3.500%, 09/25/2045   130,727    109,900 
Series 2015-75, Class LB, 3.000%, 10/25/2045   125,000    92,495 
Series 2016-14, Class NC, 2.500%, 03/25/2046   272,730    259,020 
Series 2016-23, Class PL, 3.000%, 11/25/2045   298,685    243,033 
Series 2016-27, Class HK, 3.000%, 01/25/2041   293,770    274,978 
Series 2016-31, Class TM, 3.000%, 12/25/2045   260,000    230,733 
Series 2016-33, Class LE, 2.500%, 11/25/2033   42,036    39,226 
Series 2016-48, Class UF, 1M US L + 0.40%, 08/25/2046(a)   76,770    75,857 
Series 2016-52, Class MZ, 3.000%, 08/25/2046   244,830    188,342 
Series 2016-55, Class EA, 1.750%, 07/25/2043   833,136    718,287 
Series 2016-57, Class PC, 1.750%, 06/25/2046   266,418    227,105 
Series 2016-75, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.40%, 10/25/2046(a)   37,830    37,329 
Series 2016-8, Class CB, 3.500%, 03/25/2046   733,000    690,321 
Series 2016-83, Class KL, 2.500%, 11/25/2046   109,242    72,984 
Series 2016-85, Class BA, 2.500%, 11/25/2046   5,543    5,416 
Series 2016-9, Class D, 3.000%, 03/25/2046   32,678    30,417 
Series 2016-9, Class PA, 2.500%, 06/25/2045   185,967    173,867 
Series 2017-1, Class JP, 3.500%, 04/25/2045   109,615    105,680 
Series 2017-10, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.40%, 03/25/2047(a)   27,563    27,145 
Series 2017-107, Class GA, 3.000%, 08/25/2045   5,669    5,630 
Series 2017-15, Class PE, 3.500%, 04/25/2046   49,765    47,854 
Series 2017-19, Class B, 3.000%, 01/25/2047   68,111    63,040 
Series 2017-22, Class DA, 4.000%, 08/25/2044   8,820    8,685 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2017-24, Class H, 3.000%, 08/25/2043  $104,427   $101,439 
Series 2017-35, Class AH, 3.500%, 04/25/2053   13,462    13,134 
Series 2017-38, Class JA, 3.000%, 03/25/2047   117,464    108,484 
Series 2017-40, Class GL, 3.500%, 03/25/2043   1,507    1,489 
Series 2017-46, Class P, 3.500%, 06/25/2047   2,790,010    2,601,202 
Series 2017-56, Class BY, 3.000%, 07/25/2047   128,765    110,409 
Series 2017-56, Class BA, 3.000%, 03/25/2045   95,746    91,390 
Series 2017-68, Class HQ, 3.000%, 07/25/2046   116,261    109,602 
Series 2017-90, Class WB, 3.000%, 11/25/2047   1,119,992    926,941 
Series 2017-96, Class PA, 3.000%, 12/25/2054   132,847    125,673 
Series 2018-15, Class KG, 2.500%, 01/25/2048   111,954    97,773 
Series 2018-19, Class KB, 3.000%, 04/25/2046   65,502    62,464 
Series 2018-2, Class HD, 3.000%, 02/25/2047   26,842    25,576 
Series 2018-24, Class BA, 3.500%, 09/25/2045   17,387    17,177 
Series 2018-38, Class PA, 3.500%, 06/25/2047   60,826    58,686 
Series 2018-39, Class FG, 1M US L + 0.25%, 11/25/2033(a)   100,992    99,243 
Series 2018-41, Class PZ, 4.000%, 06/25/2048   950,430    842,869 
Series 2018-43, Class FE, 1M US L + 0.25%, 09/25/2038(a)   103,063    100,987 
Series 2018-45, Class GA, 3.000%, 06/25/2048   39,303    35,073 
Series 2018-5, Class JP, 3.000%, 09/25/2047   46,341    42,546 
Series 2018-50, Class DY, 3.000%, 10/25/2047   580,000    527,243 
Series 2018-56, Class CH, 3.000%, 08/25/2048   31,947    29,444 
Series 2018-60, Class KL, 4.000%, 08/25/2048   96,000    90,248 
Series 2018-67, Class DY, 4.000%, 09/25/2048   304,029    279,884 
Series 2018-83, Class AC, 3.500%, 11/25/2048   162,763    152,474 
Series 2018-83, Class LH, 4.000%, 11/25/2048   21,709    21,250 
Series 2018-9, Class PL, 3.500%, 02/25/2048   395,045    363,078 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2018-94, Class KD, 3.500%, 12/25/2048  $53,217   $50,647 
Series 2018-94, Class KZ, 4.500%, 01/25/2049   185,875    168,269 
Series 2019-10, Class MA, 3.000%, 03/25/2049   79,937    73,559 
Series 2019-12, Class HA, 3.500%, 11/25/2057   134,546    129,276 
Series 2019-13, Class MH, 3.000%, 03/25/2049   299,690    278,954 
Series 2019-34, Class PZ, 3.000%, 07/25/2049   113,146    66,752 
Series 2019-45, Class PT, 3.000%, 08/25/2049   134,985    124,921 
Series 2019-50, Class CZ, 2.750%, 09/25/2049   172,709    92,234 
Series 2019-55, Class MQ, 3.500%, 10/25/2049   630,091    589,175 
Series 2019-60, Class BF, 1M US L + 0.45%, 10/25/2049(a)   12,332    12,006 
Series 2019-65, Class HA, 2.500%, 11/25/2049   111,825    99,562 
Series 2019-81, Class LB, 1.500%, 12/25/2049   563,667    461,622 
Series 2020-10, Class B, 3.000%, 03/25/2050   263,006    240,438 
Series 2020-36, Class GD, 2.000%, 12/25/2037   141,948    129,139 
Series 2020-47, Class GZ, 2.000%, 07/25/2050   211,651    132,773 
Series 2020-73, Class ED, 0.838%, 11/25/2049(a)   847,627    658,674 
Series 2021-12, Class GA, 1.000%, 07/25/2050   136,886    104,724 
Series 2021-15, Class JB, 1.250%, 04/25/2051   120,361    52,590 
Series 2021-17, Class ZA, 1.500%, 04/25/2051   158,885    71,303 
Series 2021-47, Class PE, 1.750%, 07/25/2051   854,820    693,835 
Series 2021-47, Class PD, 1.500%, 07/25/2051   854,820    680,163 
Series 2021-59, Class H, 2.000%, 06/25/2048   235,006    200,533 
Series 2021-6, Class KU, 1.500%, 02/25/2051   181,291    111,756 
Series 2021-66, Class HU, 1.500%, 10/25/2051   110,000    58,908 
Series 2021-66, Class JG, 1.000%, 10/25/2051   576,474    468,810 
Series 2021-69, Class WA, 2.000%, 04/25/2049   334,117    285,207 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2021-72, Class NL, 1.500%, 10/25/2051  $316,302   $200,436 
Series 2021-72, Class NB, 1.500%, 10/25/2051   140,000    65,926 
Series 2021-80, Class KE, 2.000%, 11/25/2051   268,468    232,291 
Series 2022-17, Class GV, 2.500%, 01/25/2052   3,569,000    2,759,224 
Series 2022-37, Class QL, 4.000%, 07/25/2052   1,683,000    1,643,267 
Series 2022-4, Class CK, 1.500%, 04/25/2051   103,750    60,916 
Series 2022-43, Class ZA, 4.500%, 07/25/2052   232,543    230,010 
Series 2022-43, Class AN, 4.250%, 07/25/2052   240,932    222,125 
Series 2022-64, Class GM, 4.500%, 10/25/2052   3,161,000    3,038,235 
Series 2022-68, Class Z, 5.000%, 10/25/2052   1,025,555    1,009,814 
Series 2022-81, Class DO, –%, 11/25/2052   1,474,723    704,614 
         81,663,294 
Fannie Mae Grantor Trust          
2002-T12          
Series 2002-T12, Class A1,  6.500%, 05/25/2042   140,632    142,331 
           
Freddie Mac          
Series 1994-1665, Class KZ, 6.500%, 01/15/2024   886    886 
Series 1996-1863, Class Z, 6.500%, 07/15/2026   1,670    1,669 
Series 1997-1935, Class FK, 1M US L + 0.70%, 02/15/2027(a)   9,339    9,356 
Series 1997-1980, Class Z, 7.000%, 07/15/2027   9,711    9,874 
Series 1998-2034, Class Z, 6.500%, 02/15/2028   16,802    17,211 
Series 1998-2035, Class PC, 6.950%, 03/15/2028   3,783    3,879 
Series 1998-2053, Class Z, 6.500%, 04/15/2028   11,965    12,177 
Series 1998-2060, Class Z, 6.500%, 05/15/2028   6,642    6,828 
Series 1998-2079, Class FA,  1M US L + 0.50%, 07/17/2028(a)   893    893 
Series 1998-2095, Class PE, 6.000%, 11/15/2028   13,643    13,908 
Series 1998-2102, Class Z, 6.000%, 12/15/2028   38,611    39,356 
Series 1999-2115, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.45%, 01/15/2029(a)   20,688    20,656 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 1999-2126, Class CB, 6.250%, 02/15/2029  $17,719   $18,015 
Series 1999-2137, Class TH, 6.500%, 03/15/2029   4,539    4,673 
Series 1999-2154, Class PL, 6.500%, 05/15/2029   140,395    142,851 
Series 2000-2224, Class CB, 8.000%, 03/15/2030   10,781    11,551 
Series 2001-2274, Class ZM, 6.500%, 01/15/2031   8,830    9,021 
Series 2001-2279, Class Z, 6.000%, 01/15/2031   9,515    9,645 
Series 2001-2320, Class FI,  1M US L + 0.50%, 09/15/2029(a)   26,181    26,131 
Series 2001-2322, Class FV, 1M US L + 0.50%, 06/15/2030(a)   24,494    24,022 
Series 2001-2324, Class PZ, 6.500%, 06/15/2031   115,413    121,514 
Series 2001-2334, Class KB, 6.500%, 05/15/2028   58,282    59,574 
Series 2001-2341, Class FP, 1M US L + 0.90%, 07/15/2031(a)   25,293    25,548 
Series 2001-2367, Class FA,  1M US L + 0.525%, 06/15/2031(a)   23,460    23,413 
Series 2001-2372, Class F, 1M US L + 0.50%, 10/15/2031(a)   17,685    17,660 
Series 2001-2388, Class FR, 1M US L + 0.65%, 06/15/2031(a)   20,092    20,124 
Series 2001-2388, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.60%, 01/15/2029(a)   19,828    19,840 
Series 2001-2391, Class HF, 1M US L + 0.55%, 06/15/2031(a)   8,050    8,040 
Series 2001-2396, Class FM, 1M US L + 0.45%, 12/15/2031(a)   25,099    25,103 
Series 2001-2396, Class FN, 1M US L + 0.65%, 12/15/2031(a)   91,370    91,794 
Series 2002-2411, Class F, 1M US L + 0.55%, 02/15/2032(a)   19,470    19,506 
Series 2002-2412, Class OF, 1M US L + 0.95%, 12/15/2031(a)   27,701    28,092 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2002-2417, Class FY, 1M US L + 0.60%, 12/15/2031(a)  $8,160   $8,161 
Series 2002-2424, Class FY, 1M US L + 0.45%, 03/15/2032(a)   44,898    44,751 
Series 2002-2430, Class WF, 6.500%, 03/15/2032   7,464    7,875 
Series 2002-2433, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.95%, 02/15/2032(a)   31,341    31,786 
Series 2002-2460, Class FA, 1M US L + 1.00%, 03/15/2032(a)   60,762    61,496 
Series 2002-2466, Class FV, 1M US L + 0.55%, 03/15/2032(a)   53,756    53,834 
Series 2002-2470, Class EF, 1M US L + 1.00%, 03/15/2032(a)   65,140    66,171 
Series 2002-2478, Class FD, 1M US L + 1.00%, 02/15/2032(a)   18,060    17,950 
Series 2002-2481, Class FE, 1M US L + 1.00%, 03/15/2032(a)   18,406    18,698 
Series 2002-2488, Class FU, 1M US L + 0.60%, 03/15/2032(a)   62,315    62,374 
Series 2002-2494, Class F, 1M US L + 1.05%, 06/15/2031(a)   31,166    31,553 
Series 2002-2495, Class ZB,  4.500%, 09/15/2032   35,837    35,167 
Series 2002-2510, Class FE, 1M US L + 0.40%, 10/15/2032(a)   12,981    12,876 
Series 2002-2513, Class AF, 1M US L + 1.00%, 02/15/2032(a)   48,275    46,448 
Series 2002-2516, Class FD, 1M US L + 1.00%, 02/15/2032(a)   45,877    46,601 
Series 2002-2517, Class FR, 1M US L + 0.35%, 10/15/2032(a)   11,970    11,881 
Series 2002-2524, Class DH,  6.000%, 11/15/2032   31,037    32,027 
Series 2002-2525, Class NU, 5.000%, 04/15/2032   71,540    71,520 
Series 2002-2535, Class AW, 5.500%, 12/15/2032   9,405    9,514 
Series 2002-2538, Class F, 1M US L + 0.60%, 12/15/2032(a)   128,311    128,703 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2002-2541, Class BL, 5.500%, 12/15/2032  $39,603   $40,743 
Series 2003-2554, Class MN, 5.500%, 01/15/2033   42,582    43,782 
Series 2003-2557, Class WF, 1M US L + 0.40%, 01/15/2033(a)   32,630    32,521 
Series 2003-2557, Class NU, 5.250%, 03/15/2032   52,288    53,176 
Series 2003-2557, Class HL, 5.300%, 01/15/2033   85,479    87,034 
Series 2003-2568, Class D, 5.500%, 02/15/2033   31,686    32,655 
Series 2003-2571, Class FY, 1M US L + 0.75%, 12/15/2032(a)   20,381    20,548 
Series 2003-2577, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.50%, 02/15/2033(a)   91,293    90,968 
Series 2003-2587, Class FW, 1M US L + 0.47%, 03/15/2033(a)   32,490    32,438 
Series 2003-2590, Class OZ, 4.000%, 03/15/2033   226,235    221,165 
Series 2003-2590, Class QY, 3.750%, 04/15/2028   5,424    5,330 
Series 2003-2614, Class FV, 1M US L + 1.50%, 05/15/2033(a)   204,310    207,465 
Series 2003-2624, Class QH, 5.000%, 06/15/2033   11,781    11,933 
Series 2003-2626, Class ZX, 5.000%, 06/15/2033   203,116    190,162 
Series 2003-2627, Class CN, 5.000%, 06/15/2033   33,832    34,256 
Series 2003-2631, Class DB, 5.000%, 06/15/2033   148,000    149,342 
Series 2003-2647, Class A, 3.250%, 04/15/2032   71,521    69,174 
Series 2003-2648, Class WZ, 5.000%, 07/15/2033   267,901    276,792 
Series 2003-2668, Class LH, 5.000%, 09/15/2033   22,139    22,423 
Series 2003-2707, Class FH, 1M US L + 0.65%, 04/15/2032(a)   36,389    36,555 
Series 2003-2717, Class LH, 5.500%, 12/15/2033   5,625    5,813 
Series 2003-2725, Class TA, 4.500%, 12/15/2033   159,000    159,046 
Series 2004-2750, Class TC, 5.250%, 02/15/2034   5,748    5,779 
Series 2004-2768, Class PW, 4.250%, 03/15/2034   141,707    138,445 
Series 2004-2802, Class OH, 6.000%, 05/15/2034   17,092    17,443 
   Principal
Amount
   Value
(Note 2)
 
Series 2004-2835, Class KZ, 5.500%, 08/15/2034  $34,493   $35,430 
Series 2004-2835, Class TB, 4.500%, 08/15/2034   329,531    320,429 
Series 2004-2893, Class PE, 5.000%, 11/15/2034   225,210    228,490 
Series 2004-2896, Class BZ, 5.000%, 11/15/2034   75,048    75,637 
Series 2004-2901, Class KB, 5.000%, 12/15/2034   34,948    35,524 
Series 2005-2916, Class MY, 5.500%, 01/15/2035   146,771    148,557 
Series 2005-2927, Class EZ, 5.500%, 02/15/2035   15,921    15,915 
Series 2005-2929, Class PG, 5.000%, 02/15/2035   24,133    24,514 
Series 2005-2933, Class HD, 5.500%, 02/15/2035   25,480    25,871 
Series 2005-2942, Class ZN, 5.500%, 03/15/2035   544,628    552,789 
Series 2005-2953, Class PG, 5.500%, 03/15/2035   16,487    17,129 
Series 2005-2962, Class KF, 1M US L + 0.20%, 04/15/2035(a)   13,591    13,488 
Series 2005-2980, Class QA, 6.000%, 05/15/2035   37,376    39,398 
Series 2005-2996, Class GX, 5.500%, 06/15/2035   72,000    74,500 
Series 2005-3012, Class ZE, 5.750%, 08/15/2035   52,707    54,432 
Series 2005-3028, Class FM, 1M US L + 0.25%, 09/15/2035(a)   10,684    10,600 
Series 2005-3028, Class PG, 5.500%, 09/15/2035   50,878    51,525 
Series 2005-3028, Class ZE, 5.500%, 09/15/2035   867,047    806,955 
Series 2005-3033, Class WY, 5.500%, 09/15/2035   78,918    81,653 
Series 2005-3036, Class NE, 5.000%, 09/15/2035   91,486    93,210 
Series 2005-3042, Class PZ, 5.750%, 09/15/2035   156,285    170,071 
Series 2005-3052, Class WH, 5.500%, 10/15/2035   19,916    20,433 
Series 2005-3059, Class ZM, 5.000%, 02/15/2035   87,320    88,142 
Series 2005-3062, Class DE, 5.500%, 11/15/2035   125,300    129,832 
Series 2005-3068, Class Z, 5.500%, 11/15/2035   156,243    162,046 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

35 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
Series 2005-3070, Class FT, 1M US L + 0.35%, 11/15/2035(a)  $16,092   $16,010 
Series 2005-3072, Class NF, 1M US L + 0.50%, 11/15/2035(a)   35,171    35,007 
Series 2005-3085, Class FE, 1M US L + 0.80%, 08/15/2035(a)   40,702    41,152 
Series 2006-3098, Class PG, 5.000%, 01/15/2036   60,833    61,972 
Series 2006-3122, Class OH, –%, 03/15/2036(b)   10,352    8,942 
Series 2006-3123, Class HT, 5.000%, 03/15/2026   17,716    17,523 
Series 2006-3136, Class KF, 1M US L + 0.30%, 04/15/2036(a)   17,812    17,706 
Series 2006-3137, Class XP, 6.000%, 04/15/2036   20,576    21,840 
Series 2006-3143, Class BC, 5.500%, 02/15/2036   90,848    93,862 
Series 2006-3145, Class FN, 1M US L + 0.43%, 04/15/2036(a)   11,915    11,789 
Series 2006-3148, Class CY, 6.000%, 04/15/2036   20,221    20,946 
Series 2006-3153, Class UG, 1M US L + 0.45%, 05/15/2036(a)   21,403    21,274 
Series 2006-3154, Class PN, 5.500%, 05/15/2036   61,462    63,831 
Series 2006-3201, Class FL, 1M US L + 0.60%, 08/15/2036(a)   86,604    86,390 
Series 2006-3202, Class HF, 1M US L + 0.35%, 08/15/2036(a)   39,934    39,569 
Series 2006-3203, Class ZM, 5.000%, 08/15/2036   192,261    195,740 
Series 2006-3204, Class ZM, 5.000%, 08/15/2034   90,690    91,393 
Series 2006-3206, Class FE, 1M US L + 0.40%, 08/15/2036(a)   39,153    38,734 
Series 2006-3235, Class Z, 6.500%, 11/15/2036   597,897    683,200 
Series 2006-3236, Class EF, 1M US L + 0.30%, 11/15/2036(a)   11,427    11,268 
Series 2006-3237, Class CD, 5.500%, 09/15/2036   140,739    140,461 
Series 2006-3237, Class CE, 5.500%, 11/15/2036   122,000    126,378 
  

Principal 

Amount

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
Series 2006-3240, Class FG, 1M US L + 1.11%, 11/15/2036(a)  $214,274   $216,023 
Series 2006-3249, Class CB, 4.250%, 12/15/2036   377,100    366,910 
Series 2007-3279, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.32%, 02/15/2037(a)   79,466    77,971 
Series 2007-3284, Class AZ, 4.500%, 03/15/2037   24,510    23,774 
Series 2007-3301, Class FY, 1M US L + 0.42%, 04/15/2037(a)   14,414    14,174 
Series 2007-3311, Class DF, 1M US L + 0.34%, 05/15/2037(a)   101,731    99,998 
Series 2007-3312, Class PA, 5.500%, 05/15/2037   16,070    16,753 
Series 2007-3316, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.30%, 08/15/2035(a)   28,863    28,590 
Series 2007-3349, Class HG, 5.500%, 07/15/2037   17,121    17,764 
Series 2007-3361, Class AF, 1M US L + 0.35%, 11/15/2036(a)   65,851    65,042 
Series 2007-3367, Class YF, 1M US L + 0.55%, 09/15/2037(a)   17,085    16,982 
Series 2007-3368, Class AF, 1M US L + 0.72%, 09/15/2037(a)   60,584    60,547 
Series 2007-3378, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.58%, 06/15/2037(a)   35,186    35,142 
Series 2007-3380, Class FM, 1M US L + 0.59%, 10/15/2037(a)   56,608    56,418 
Series 2007-3382, Class FL, 1M US L + 0.70%, 11/15/2037(a)   70,323    70,425 
Series 2007-3382, Class FG, 1M US L + 0.60%, 11/15/2037(a)   28,254    28,186 
Series 2007-3387, Class PF, 1M US L + 0.42%, 11/15/2037(a)   26,166    25,918 
Series 2007-3388, Class FJ, 1M US L + 0.70%, 11/15/2037(a)   112,100    111,865 
Series 2008-3404, Class DC, 5.500%, 01/15/2038   285,000    303,244 
Series 2008-3405, Class PE, 5.000%, 01/15/2038   44,391    45,202 
Series 2008-3409, Class DB, 6.000%, 01/15/2038   159,530    167,868 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

36 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 2008-3411, Class FL, 1M US L + 0.70%, 02/15/2038(a)  $19,258   $19,282 
Series 2008-3415, Class DF, 1M US L + 0.70%, 08/15/2035(a)   84,488    84,798 
Series 2008-3415, Class PC, 5.000%, 12/15/2037   32,031    32,150 
Series 2008-3415, Class TF, 1M US L + 0.74%, 08/15/2035(a)   41,846    42,068 
Series 2008-3450, Class PE, 5.000%, 05/15/2038   50,723    51,771 
Series 2008-3469, Class CF, 1M US L + 0.79%, 07/15/2038(a)   19,444    19,541 
Series 2009-3536, Class FM, 1M US L + 1.00%, 05/15/2039(a)   17,519    17,699 
Series 2009-3539, Class B, 4.500%, 06/15/2029   44,000    43,541 
Series 2009-3545, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.85%, 06/15/2039(a)   50,270    50,468 
Series 2009-3548, Class ZE, 5.500%, 12/15/2032   143,787    147,648 
Series 2009-3549, Class FA, 1M US L + 1.20%, 07/15/2039(a)   17,898    17,971 
Series 2009-3564, Class NB, 5.000%, 08/15/2039   348,605    353,436 
Series 2009-3574, Class D, 5.000%, 09/15/2039   73,921    75,529 
Series 2009-3584, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.70%, 12/15/2036(a)   25,109    25,230 
Series 2009-3587, Class DA, 4.500%, 10/15/2039   119,294    116,306 
Series 2009-3588, Class CW, 4.145%, 10/15/2037(a)   361,701    378,499 
Series 2009-3604, Class PO, –%, 05/15/2036(b)   66,057    54,150 
Series 2009-3605, Class BF, 1M US L + 0.86%, 11/15/2039(a)   119,753    120,803 
Series 2009-3611, Class FH, 1M US L + 0.75%, 07/15/2034(a)   11,254    11,317 
Series 2010-3620, Class EL, 4.000%, 01/15/2030   22,473    22,244 
Series 2010-3622, Class PB, 5.000%, 01/15/2040   400,000    406,504 
Series 2010-3626, Class ME, 5.000%, 01/15/2040   434,290    446,219 
  

Principal

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
Series 2010-3631, Class PA, 4.000%, 02/15/2040  $177,036   $175,171 
Series 2010-3653, Class B, 4.500%, 04/15/2030   62,182    62,091 
Series 2010-3662, Class PJ, 5.000%, 04/15/2040   182,508    185,961 
Series 2010-3664, Class DA, 4.000%, 11/15/2037   82,555    81,271 
Series 2010-3704, Class DC, 4.000%, 11/15/2036   34,755    34,457 
Series 2010-3747, Class CY, 4.500%, 10/15/2040   291,533    290,542 
Series 2010-3762, Class WP, 4.000%, 12/15/2039   15,882    15,616 
Series 2010-3770, Class GA, 4.500%, 10/15/2040   333,902    335,927 
Series 2010-3770, Class JZ, 4.000%, 12/15/2040   8,591,600    8,352,640 
Series 2010-3778, Class JA, 3.500%, 04/15/2040   113,695    111,007 
Series 2011-3792, Class DF, 1M US L + 0.40%, 11/15/2040(a)   5,306    5,304 
Series 2011-3798, Class PJ, 4.000%, 01/15/2041   54,926    53,906 
Series 2011-3800, Class AF, 1M US L + 0.50%, 02/15/2041(a)   21,539    21,375 
Series 2011-3819, Class ZQ, 6.000%, 04/15/2036   14,706    15,481 
Series 2011-3822, Class FY, 1M US L + 0.40%, 02/15/2033(a)   24,797    24,716 
Series 2011-3825, Class BP, 4.000%, 03/15/2041   72,979    70,084 
Series 2011-3830, Class NB, 4.500%, 02/15/2039   18,660    18,557 
Series 2011-3843, Class FE, 1M US L + 0.55%, 04/15/2041(a)   42,092    41,523 
Series 2011-3843, Class PZ, 5.000%, 04/15/2041   607,276    626,567 
Series 2011-3852, Class QN, 27.21053% - 1M US L, 05/15/2041(a)   39,861    39,140 
Series 2011-3852, Class TP, 27.50% - 1M US L, 05/15/2041(a)   23,104    24,038 
Series 2011-3857, Class ZP, 5.000%, 05/15/2041   1,011,157    1,042,583 
Series 2011-3862, Class MA, 5.000%, 04/15/2041   89,588    90,509 
Series 2011-3870, Class ME, 4.000%, 01/15/2040   446    445 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

37 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 2011-3891, Class BF, 1M US L + 0.55%, 07/15/2041(a)  $39,386   $38,820 
Series 2011-3894, Class ZA, 4.500%, 07/15/2041   354,685    356,850 
Series 2011-3905, Class BZ, 3.000%, 08/15/2041   170,214    131,954 
Series 2011-3919, Class DL, 4.000%, 08/15/2030   298,000    288,557 
Series 2011-3934, Class KB, 5.000%, 10/15/2041   602,130    617,628 
Series 2011-3935, Class JZ, 4.500%, 10/15/2041   1,071,095    1,062,554 
Series 2011-3939, Class AZ, 4.000%, 03/15/2041   251,267    239,883 
Series 2011-3939, Class BZ, 4.500%, 06/15/2041   770,947    768,194 
Series 2011-3957, Class HZ, 4.000%, 11/15/2041   614,481    600,822 
Series 2011-3958, Class PJ, 4.500%, 09/15/2041   149,459    149,482 
Series 2011-3959, Class MB, 4.500%, 11/15/2041   44,199    42,127 
Series 2011-3963, Class JB, 4.500%, 11/15/2041   104,028    103,495 
Series 2011-3968, Class LA, 4.500%, 12/15/2041   427,884    427,427 
Series 2011-3969, Class JP, 4.500%, 09/15/2041   16,170    15,931 
Series 2011-3978, Class CZ, 3.500%, 12/15/2041   2,261,093    2,094,860 
Series 2012-3984, Class DF, 1M US L + 0.55%, 01/15/2042(a)   34,093    33,611 
Series 2012-3989, Class JW, 3.500%, 01/15/2042   201,233    191,381 
Series 2012-3994, Class JZ, 3.500%, 02/15/2042   842,102    784,013 
Series 2012-3997, Class EC, 3.500%, 02/15/2042   59,120    50,719 
Series 2012-3997, Class FQ, 1M US L + 0.50%, 02/15/2042(a)   39,253    38,539 
Series 2012-3998, Class KG, 2.000%, 11/15/2026   37,067    36,267 
Series 2012-4001, Class FM, 1M US L + 0.50%, 02/15/2042(a)   27,332    26,867 
Series 2012-4011, Class DB, 4.000%, 09/15/2041   198,342    191,164 
Series 2012-4011, Class DC, 4.000%, 09/15/2041   203,000    197,837 
Series 2012-4012, Class GC, 3.500%, 06/15/2040   32,193    31,429 
Series 2012-4020, Class PG, 2.500%, 03/15/2027   6,673    6,445 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 2012-4037, Class CA, 3.000%, 04/15/2027  $42,576   $40,688 
Series 2012-4039, Class LT, 3.500%, 05/15/2042   113,000    100,064 
Series 2012-4048, Class CE, 4.000%, 05/15/2042   611,000    593,319 
Series 2012-4050, Class ND, 2.500%, 09/15/2041   14,171    13,714 
Series 2012-4062, Class MZ, 3.500%, 06/15/2042   118,807    113,725 
Series 2012-4064, Class AY, 3.000%, 06/15/2027   64,000    61,749 
Series 2012-4068, Class PE, 3.000%, 06/15/2042   279,000    254,604 
Series 2012-4075, Class PB, 3.000%, 07/15/2042   38,946    36,300 
Series 2012-4076, Class MV, 3.000%, 04/15/2031   69,000    66,156 
Series 2012-4077, Class MA, 2.000%, 08/15/2040   61,502    60,207 
Series 2012-4088, Class PB, 3.000%, 08/15/2042   90,760    83,927 
Series 2012-4094, Class CW, 2.000%, 08/15/2042   184,209    161,542 
Series 2012-4097, Class UF, 1M US L + 0.35%, 08/15/2032(a)   52,497    52,243 
Series 2012-4097, Class CU, 1.500%, 08/15/2027   25,000    22,588 
Series 2012-4101, Class QN, 3.500%, 09/15/2042   230,625    215,747 
Series 2012-4102, Class CB, 2.000%, 09/15/2042   150,000    130,174 
Series 2012-4104, Class AJ, 1.500%, 09/15/2027   18,094    17,089 
Series 2012-4116, Class YB, 2.500%, 05/15/2042   132,000    113,954 
Series 2012-4120, Class TC, 1.500%, 10/15/2027   7,464    7,042 
Series 2012-4122, Class BA, 2.988%, 05/15/2040(a)   151,224    141,202 
Series 2012-4133, Class TA, 3.000%, 11/15/2042   292,836    253,638 
Series 2012-4141, Class PL, 2.500%, 12/15/2042   100,000    77,693 
Series 2013-4160, Class HB, 2.500%, 12/15/2032   14,094    12,912 
Series 2013-4170, Class FW, 1M US L + 0.95%, 01/15/2033(a)   17,086    16,834 
Series 2013-4171, Class MN, 3.000%, 02/15/2043   103,000    83,268 
Series 2013-4176, Class YD, 3.000%, 03/15/2043   50,000    43,915 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

38 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
Series 2013-4183, Class ME, 2.000%, 02/15/2042  $118,891   $112,209 
Series 2013-4185, Class PB, 3.000%, 03/15/2043   450,000    418,047 
Series 2013-4203, Class DJ, 2.500%, 04/15/2033   44,993    43,070 
Series 2013-4218, Class DG, 2.500%, 07/15/2042   126,551    118,035 
Series 2013-4220, Class EH, 2.500%, 06/15/2028   25,768    24,896 
Series 2013-4231, Class FD, 1M US L + 0.35%, 10/15/2032(a)   12,202    12,162 
Series 2013-4246, Class PB, 4.000%, 09/15/2043   493,003    454,104 
Series 2013-4257, Class A, 2.500%, 10/15/2027   5,369    5,336 
Series 2013-4265, Class FD, 1M US L + 0.40%, 01/15/2035(a)   55,699    55,059 
Series 2013-4283, Class EW, 4.500%, 12/15/2043(a)   201,753    201,485 
Series 2014-4293, Class NM, 4.500%, 06/15/2043   24,683    24,223 
Series 2014-4294, Class PF, 1M US L + 0.40%, 01/15/2044(a)   11,681    11,398 
Series 2014-4301, Class U, 3.500%, 07/15/2032   1,200    1,198 
Series 2014-4319, Class PM, 3.000%, 03/15/2043   65,665    63,310 
Series 2014-4320, Class AP, 3.500%, 07/15/2039   105,627    102,627 
Series 2014-4324, Class AY, 3.000%, 04/15/2029   568,738    534,777 
Series 2014-4337, Class VJ, 3.500%, 06/15/2027   5,605    5,590 
Series 2014-4368, Class GZ, 4.125%, 06/15/2041(c)   1,718,045    1,715,551 
Series 2014-4370, Class PC, 2.500%, 09/15/2041   18,193    17,605 
Series 2014-4403, Class CZ, 3.000%, 10/15/2044   148,629    94,110 
Series 2014-4419, Class DC, 3.000%, 12/15/2044   240,000    196,972 
Series 2015-4457, Class KZ, 3.000%, 04/15/2045   82,718    76,189 
Series 2015-4459, Class CA, 5.000%, 12/15/2034   17,838    17,870 
Series 2015-4461, Class EA, 2.000%, 07/15/2037   81,009    77,343 
Series 2015-4498, Class JA, 2.500%, 04/15/2037   124,452    111,613 
Series 2015-4508, Class UZ, 3.000%, 07/15/2043   53,104    45,027 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
Series 2015-4531, Class PA, 3.500%, 05/15/2043  $24,682   $24,137 
Series 2016-4555, Class CP, 3.000%, 04/15/2045   434,018    411,002 
Series 2016-4564, Class QA, 3.000%, 07/15/2029   46,500    45,394 
Series 2016-4590, Class AK, 3.500%, 08/15/2027   79,775    77,994 
Series 2016-4601, Class CZ, 3.000%, 12/15/2045   108,949    68,352 
Series 2016-4613, Class AF, 1M US L + 1.10%, 11/15/2037(a)   92,920    93,020 
Series 2016-4619, Class BE, 2.500%, 12/15/2047   20,454    20,324 
Series 2016-4629, Class KB, 3.000%, 11/15/2046   1,000,000    875,081 
Series 2016-4639, Class HZ, 3.250%, 04/15/2053(c)   687,103    574,384 
Series 2017-4656, Class EZ, 4.000%, 02/15/2047   127,923    123,616 
Series 2017-4664, Class UE, 3.000%, 05/15/2043   61,855    60,584 
Series 2017-4670, Class TY, 3.000%, 03/15/2047   346,000    292,925 
Series 2017-4672, Class QD, 3.000%, 08/15/2045   36,059    34,740 
Series 2017-4707, Class Z, 4.000%, 08/15/2047   120,378    86,342 
Series 2017-4710, Class PA, 3.000%, 04/15/2045   124,614    119,067 
Series 2017-4714, Class MY, 3.500%, 08/15/2047   1,000,000    936,297 
Series 2017-4748, Class GA, 3.000%, 01/15/2045   58,940    56,780 
Series 2018-4767, Class Z, 3.000%, 12/15/2047   36,190    23,598 
Series 2018-4787, Class PY, 4.000%, 05/15/2048   47,021    45,306 
Series 2018-4800, Class JA, 3.500%, 03/15/2047   6,561    6,531 
Series 2018-4808, Class DG, 3.500%, 09/15/2045   970,436    945,166 
Series 2018-4813, Class CJ, 3.000%, 08/15/2048   202,443    180,621 
Series 2018-4818, Class CA, 3.000%, 04/15/2048   243,178    217,216 
Series 2018-4821, Class VA, 4.000%, 10/15/2029   95,244    92,795 
Series 2018-4821, Class YZ, 4.000%, 02/15/2042   1,566,307    1,452,345 
Series 2018-4821, Class ZM, 3.500%, 05/15/2048   392,862    365,765 
Series 2018-4839, Class AE, 4.000%, 04/15/2051   250,310    243,591 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

39 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 2018-4846, Class PA, 4.000%, 06/15/2047  $7,177   $7,023 
Series 2018-4857, Class HM, 3.500%, 11/15/2046   105,759    102,807 
Series 2019-4863, Class AJ, 3.500%, 07/15/2038   49,278    46,992 
Series 2019-4863, Class H, 7.000%, 03/15/2049   143,088    158,561 
Series 2019-4896, Class BD, 3.500%, 07/25/2049   1,062,753    942,274 
Series 2019-4911, Class HG, 2.250%, 04/15/2049   1,795,422    1,568,524 
Series 2019-4926, Class BP, 3.000%, 10/25/2049   588,390    538,247 
Series 2020-4954, Class LZ, 2.500%, 02/25/2050   120,612    62,901 
Series 2020-4989, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.35%, 08/15/2040(a)   142,984    138,896 
Series 2020-4989, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.35%, 10/15/2040(a)   140,670    136,851 
Series 2020-5000, Class HZ, 1.500%, 08/25/2050   245,932    120,383 
Series 2020-5007, Class PY, 1.500%, 08/25/2050   218,000    99,932 
Series 2020-5013, Class NH, 1.000%, 09/25/2050   173,581    94,462 
Series 2020-5014, Class BP, 1.250%, 09/25/2040   256,799    222,505 
Series 2020-5039, Class ZK, 2.500%, 11/25/2050   147,955    79,169 
Series 2020-5049, Class JZ, 2.000%, 11/25/2050   138,625    65,431 
Series 2020-5049, Class WB, 0.750%, 12/25/2050   390,867    308,300 
Series 2020-5068, Class UB, 0.500%, 01/25/2051   109,000    60,057 
Series 2021-5085, Class HA, 1.500%, 03/25/2051   124,070    73,271 
Series 2021-5092, Class BC, 2.500%, 06/25/2036   40,235    38,962 
Series 2021-5103, Class LQ, 1.500%, 04/25/2050   199,887    110,607 
Series 2021-5103, Class LM, 1.500%, 05/25/2041   119,098    69,225 
Series 2021-5119, Class LM, 1.500%, 05/25/2041   202,779    114,249 
Series 2021-5121, Class KE, 1.500%, 06/25/2051   301,427    163,531 
Series 2021-5129, Class KC, 1.500%, 11/25/2049   160,662    141,194 
Series 2021-5144, Class PC, 1.500%, 09/25/2051   297,727    245,135 
Series 2021-5171, Class KY, 1.750%, 12/25/2051   172,000    91,216 
  

Principal 

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
Series 2021-5178, Class LY, 1.500%, 12/25/2051  $178,029   $80,969 
Series 2021-5182, Class M, 2.500%, 05/25/2049   389,692    353,041 
Series 2022-5189, Class PG, 2.500%, 09/25/2051   109,117    99,720 
Series 2022-5198, Class ZM, 3.000%, 02/25/2052   615,112    472,281 
Series 2022-5200, Class WK, 2.500%, 03/25/2052   217,000    147,223 
Series 2022-5201, Class CA, 2.500%, 07/25/2048   740,213    672,832 
Series 2022-5207, Class CZ, 3.500%, 03/25/2052   359,446    266,330 
Series 2022-5208, Class AL, 2.500%, 04/25/2042   1,386,302    1,067,807 
Series 2022-5230, Class PE, 2.000%, 12/25/2051   600,000    486,133 
         57,614,592 
Freddie Mac Strips          
Series 2013-299, Class 300, 3.000%, 01/15/2043   182,973    169,242 
Series 2013-300, Class 300, 3.000%, 01/15/2043   141,787    130,795 
         300,037 
Freddie Mac Structured Pass-Through Certificates          
Series 2001-32, Class A1, 1M US L + 0.26%, 08/25/2031(a)   90,221    90,097 
Series 2002-41, Class 3A, 4.327%, 07/25/2032(a)   2,133,625    2,069,540 
Series 2003-55, Class 1A3A, 1M US L + 0.40%, 03/25/2043(a)   294,347    292,003 
         2,451,640 
Ginnie Mae          
Series 2002-72, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.40%, 10/20/2032(a)   18,208    18,209 
Series 2003-25, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.40%, 08/26/2023(a)   1,001    1,001 
Series 2003-76, Class TG, 5.500%, 09/20/2033   158,611    158,688 
Series 2003-98, Class FY, 1M US L + 0.35%, 09/20/2033(a)   23,723    23,714 
Series 2004-1, Class TE, 5.000%, 06/20/2033   24,451    24,435 
Series 2004-15, Class AY, 5.500%, 02/20/2034   108,890    110,485 
Series 2004-22, Class AZ, 5.500%, 04/20/2034   161,687    166,330 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

40 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
Series 2004-26, Class ED, 5.500%, 04/16/2034  $68,800   $69,843 
Series 2004-34, Class QL, 5.500%, 05/16/2034   125,625    128,101 
Series 2004-55, Class MC, 5.500%, 07/20/2034   42,700    43,431 
Series 2004-7, Class Z, 5.500%, 01/16/2034   1,437,900    1,449,806 
Series 2004-87, Class BC, 4.500%, 10/20/2034   13,751    13,560 
Series 2005-11, Class PL, 5.000%, 02/20/2035   31,916    32,335 
Series 2005-13, Class NB, 5.000%, 02/20/2035   11,812    11,922 
Series 2005-13, Class BG, 5.000%, 02/20/2035   158,380    159,813 
Series 2005-3, Class JL, 5.000%, 12/16/2034   76,438    76,687 
Series 2005-3, Class JM, 4.750%, 01/20/2035   54,655    54,307 
Series 2005-3, Class OC, 5.000%, 01/20/2035   174,212    175,253 
Series 2005-3, Class QB, 5.000%, 01/16/2035   69,679    69,763 
Series 2005-44, Class GZ, 5.000%, 07/20/2035   121,035    120,490 
Series 2005-45, Class BF, 1M US L + 0.30%, 06/20/2035(a)   37,052    36,688 
Series 2005-49, Class B, 5.500%, 06/20/2035   79,682    81,548 
Series 2005-51, Class DC, 5.000%, 07/20/2035   122,579    125,204 
Series 2005-56, Class BD, 5.000%, 07/20/2035   42,115    42,432 
Series 2005-56, Class JA, 5.000%, 05/17/2035   13,112    13,088 
Series 2005-69, Class WD, 5.000%, 05/18/2035   44,638    44,660 
Series 2005-73, Class PH, 5.000%, 09/20/2035   116,370    115,773 
Series 2005-92, Class PB, 6.000%, 12/20/2035   161,396    167,931 
Series 2006-10, Class PB, 5.500%, 03/20/2036   43,896    44,449 
Series 2006-38, Class OH, 6.500%, 08/20/2036   28,000    28,346 
Series 2007-18, Class PH, 5.500%, 03/20/2035   137,000    141,318 
Series 2007-18, Class B, 5.500%, 05/20/2035   78,594    79,808 
Series 2007-35, Class TE, 6.000%, 06/20/2037   104,559    108,487 
Series 2007-35, Class NE, 6.000%, 06/16/2037   50,036    51,586 
  

Principal 

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
Series 2007-40, Class FY, 1M US L + 0.33%, 07/16/2037(a)  $35,441   $35,226 
Series 2007-44, Class PH, 6.000%, 07/20/2037   123,425    128,374 
Series 2007-57, Class Z, 5.500%, 10/20/2037   795,919    833,498 
Series 2007-6, Class LE, 5.500%, 02/20/2037   266,965    270,960 
Series 2007-7, Class PG, 5.000%, 02/16/2037   26,052    26,202 
Series 2007-79, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.44%, 12/20/2037(a)   122,992    122,911 
Series 2008-13, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.50%, 02/20/2038(a)   24,635    24,625 
Series 2008-20, Class CE, 5.500%, 06/16/2037   74,241    75,632 
Series 2008-31, Class PC, 5.500%, 04/20/2038   49,843    50,639 
Series 2008-33, Class PB, 5.500%, 04/20/2038   60,083    61,335 
Series 2008-37, Class L, 6.000%, 04/20/2038   40,439    41,485 
Series 2008-38, Class PL, 5.500%, 05/20/2038   216,588    220,523 
Series 2008-38, Class PN, 5.500%, 05/20/2038   41,654    42,796 
Series 2008-38, Class BG, 5.000%, 05/16/2038   63,419    64,072 
Series 2008-40, Class PL, 5.250%, 05/16/2038   118,000    122,750 
Series 2008-41, Class PE, 5.500%, 05/20/2038   70,977    72,035 
Series 2008-47, Class ML, 5.250%, 06/16/2038   27,803    28,162 
Series 2008-49, Class PB, 4.750%, 06/20/2038   28,582    28,488 
Series 2008-50, Class KB, 6.000%, 06/20/2038   229,323    236,588 
Series 2008-51, Class PH, 5.250%, 06/20/2038   42,924    43,080 
Series 2008-51, Class FG, 1M US L + 0.77%, 06/16/2038(a)   80,310    80,946 
Series 2008-55, Class PL, 5.500%, 06/20/2038   31,981    32,481 
Series 2008-58, Class PE, 5.500%, 07/16/2038   84,648    86,383 
Series 2008-60, Class JN, 5.500%, 07/20/2038   119,477    120,474 
Series 2008-60, Class JP, 5.500%, 07/20/2038   220,000    222,766 
Series 2008-65, Class PG, 6.000%, 08/20/2038   217,021    219,019 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

41 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
Series 2008-66, Class FN, 1M US L + 0.95%, 08/20/2038(a)  $51,471   $51,981 
Series 2008-7, Class PQ, 5.000%, 02/20/2038   77,831    77,298 
Series 2008-76, Class QE, 5.750%, 09/20/2038   58,000    59,490 
Series 2008-77, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.70%, 09/20/2038(a)   60,098    60,245 
Series 2008-85, Class PG, 5.250%, 10/20/2038   33,397    33,313 
Series 2008-89, Class JC, 5.500%, 08/20/2038   40,435    40,172 
Series 2008-89, Class JD, 6.000%, 08/20/2038   15,863    15,802 
Series 2008-9, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.50%, 02/20/2038(a)   16,806    16,808 
Series 2009-1, Class FA, 1M US L + 1.05%, 01/20/2039(a)   70,003    70,974 
Series 2009-10, Class NB, 5.000%, 02/16/2039   76,439    77,557 
Series 2009-10, Class PH, 4.500%, 02/20/2039   29,490    29,455 
Series 2009-118, Class PY, 5.000%, 12/16/2039   19,532    19,771 
Series 2009-12, Class NB, 5.000%, 03/20/2039   54,429    54,431 
Series 2009-13, Class E, 4.500%, 03/16/2039   95,384    95,067 
Series 2009-15, Class FM, 1M US L + 1.04%, 03/20/2039(a)   66,525    67,111 
Series 2009-24, Class WB, 5.000%, 03/20/2039   102,811    102,892 
Series 2009-32, Class ZA, 5.500%, 05/20/2039   310,423    322,969 
Series 2009-40, Class AD, 4.500%, 06/20/2039   309,000    307,829 
Series 2009-47, Class LT, 5.000%, 06/20/2039   111,621    112,727 
Series 2009-55, Class FN, 1M US L + 1.00%, 07/20/2039(a)   24,037    24,332 
Series 2009-58, Class PA, 4.500%, 07/20/2039   79,470    77,976 
Series 2009-61, Class AP, 4.000%, 08/20/2039   38,273    37,776 
Series 2009-61, Class MP, 5.000%, 08/20/2039   34,832    34,993 
Series 2009-69, Class PH, 5.500%, 08/16/2039   92,000    95,695 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 2009-75, Class GZ, 4.500%, 09/20/2039  $95,904   $94,931 
Series 2009-76, Class XA, 5.500%, 09/16/2039   425,664    450,735 
Series 2009-76, Class JB, 4.500%, 07/20/2039   23,248    23,110 
Series 2009-83, Class TF, 1M US L + 0.90%, 08/20/2039(a)   41,684    42,141 
Series 2009-94, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.70%, 10/16/2039(a)   71,515    71,908 
Series 2010-105, Class BH, 3.000%, 01/16/2040   78,193    75,164 
Series 2010-111, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.35%, 09/20/2040(a)   45,329    45,002 
Series 2010-14, Class HA, 4.500%, 02/16/2040   137,574    137,350 
Series 2010-14, Class A, 4.500%, 06/16/2039   24,674    24,458 
Series 2010-147, Class PG, 3.500%, 05/20/2040   58,175    56,722 
Series 2010-157, Class OP, –%, 12/20/2040(b)   9,520    8,086 
Series 2010-167, Class WL, 4.500%, 09/20/2040   764,000    759,440 
Series 2010-169, Class JZ, 4.000%, 12/20/2040   209,231    200,812 
Series 2010-19, Class GW, 4.750%, 02/20/2040   108,305    102,996 
Series 2010-62, Class AF, 1M US L + 0.45%, 04/16/2034(a)   18,110    18,108 
Series 2010-76, Class NC, 4.500%, 06/20/2040   113,194    111,194 
Series 2010-84, Class YB, 4.000%, 07/20/2040   21,302    20,758 
Series 2010-H01, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.82%, 01/20/2060(a)   25,570    25,534 
Series 2010-H10, Class FC, 1M US L + 1.00%, 05/20/2060(a)   132,055    132,180 
Series 2010-H20, Class AF, 1M US L + 0.33%, 10/20/2060(a)   153,208    151,928 
Series 2010-H22, Class FE, 1M US L + 0.35%, 05/20/2059(a)   1,428    1,413 
Series 2010-H27, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.38%, 12/20/2060(a)   47,286    46,903 
Series 2011-100, Class MY, 4.000%, 07/20/2041   100,345    98,890 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

42 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 2011-128, Class MD, 4.000%, 10/20/2040  $140,000   $137,146 
Series 2011-137, Class WA, 5.592%, 07/20/2040(a)   107,809    112,064 
Series 2011-18, Class PA, 4.000%, 08/20/2040   34,773    34,280 
Series 2011-43, Class ZQ, 5.500%, 01/16/2033   62,883    62,734 
Series 2011-59, Class QC, 4.000%, 12/20/2040   101,248    99,063 
Series 2011-66, Class UA, 4.000%, 05/16/2041   123,570    118,475 
Series 2011-71, Class ZC, 5.500%, 07/16/2034   196,953    199,237 
Series 2011-97, Class WA, 6.105%, 11/20/2038(a)   35,740    37,374 
Series 2011-H01, Class AF, 1M US L + 0.45%, 11/20/2060(a)   158,164    157,318 
Series 2011-H11, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.50%, 03/20/2061(a)   157,158    156,219 
Series 2011-H11, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.50%, 04/20/2061(a)   80,673    80,235 
Series 2011-H15, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.45%, 06/20/2061(a)   37,964    37,697 
Series 2012-116, Class BY, 3.000%, 09/16/2042   242,000    204,921 
Series 2012-127, Class PG, 1.750%, 09/16/2042   152,335    137,301 
Series 2012-32, Class PE, 3.500%, 03/16/2042   117,000    108,641 
Series 2012-38, Class PL, 3.250%, 01/20/2041   51,263    49,960 
Series 2012-51, Class VM, 3.500%, 04/16/2025   55,330    54,106 
Series 2012-56, Class HZ, 3.500%, 06/20/2040   1,273,075    1,169,626 
Series 2012-68, Class GE, 3.000%, 05/20/2042   4,247    3,575 
Series 2012-76, Class GF, 1M US L + 0.30%, 06/16/2042(a)   25,429    25,250 
Series 2012-H08, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.57%, 04/20/2062(a)   352,968    351,045 
Series 2012-H14, Class FK, 1M US L + 0.58%, 07/20/2062(a)   77,193    76,744 
Series 2012-H20, Class PT, 5.520%, 07/20/2062(a)   57,094    56,914 
Series 2012-H24, Class FE, 1M US L + 0.60%, 10/20/2062(a)   2,531    2,495 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 2013-100, Class MA, 3.500%, 02/20/2043  $38,619   $37,697 
Series 2013-115, Class PM, 4.000%, 08/20/2043   400,000    386,224 
Series 2013-169, Class EZ, 3.250%, 11/16/2043   108,598    99,820 
Series 2013-22, Class GB, 2.500%, 08/20/2042   115,781    107,374 
Series 2013-54, Class WA, 4.892%, 11/20/2042(a)   404,990    407,969 
Series 2013-69, Class NA, 2.000%, 09/20/2042   174,046    154,862 
Series 2013-70, Class LA, 1.000%, 05/20/2043   110,214    93,161 
Series 2013-93, Class CA, 6.000%, 06/20/2043   1,101,739    1,156,952 
Series 2013-98, Class KF, 1M US L + 0.30%, 11/20/2041(a)   11,610    11,569 
Series 2013-99, Class MF, 1M US L + 0.30%, 07/20/2043(a)   67,168    65,977 
Series 2013-H01, Class FA, 1.650%, 01/20/2063   117    106 
Series 2013-H04, Class BA, 1.650%, 02/20/2063   2,229    2,095 
Series 2013-H07, Class GA, 1M US L + 0.47%, 03/20/2063(a)   90,534    89,833 
Series 2013-H09, Class HA, 1.650%, 04/20/2063   5,229    4,906 
Series 2013-H18, Class EA, 1M US L + 0.50%, 07/20/2063(a)   33,893    33,754 
Series 2014-119, Class ZK, 3.500%, 08/16/2044   1,083,004    995,719 
Series 2014-53, Class JM, 7.010%, 04/20/2039(a)   208,124    219,082 
Series 2014-98, Class ZP, 3.000%, 07/16/2044   233,429    190,066 
Series 2014-98, Class HE, 3.000%, 07/20/2044   53,984    45,651 
Series 2014-H10, Class TA, 1M US L + 0.60%, 04/20/2064(a)   326,396    324,152 
Series 2014-H15, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.50%, 07/20/2064(a)   21,206    21,018 
Series 2014-H16, Class FL, 1M US L + 0.47%, 07/20/2064(a)   409,486    404,568 
Series 2014-H19, Class HA, 3.000%, 09/20/2064   267,773    262,081 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

43 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 2015-190, Class LE, 3.500%, 06/20/2045  $10,143   $9,942 
Series 2015-63, Class KA, 3.000%, 04/20/2040   33,494    29,858 
Series 2015-84, Class QA, 3.500%, 06/20/2045   240,407    232,043 
Series 2015-H09, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.62%, 04/20/2065(a)   233,594    230,014 
Series 2015-H12, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.60%, 05/20/2065(a)   76,261    75,541 
Series 2015-H15, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.58%, 06/20/2065(a)   107,877    106,610 
Series 2015-H22, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.60%, 09/20/2065(a)   43,996    43,427 
Series 2015-H26, Class FG, 1M US L + 0.52%, 10/20/2065(a)   243,864    240,861 
Series 2015-H26, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.52%, 10/20/2065(a)   49,848    49,429 
Series 2015-H27, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.75%, 09/20/2065(a)   2,389,525    2,364,263 
Series 2015-H29, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.70%, 10/20/2065(a)   3,400    3,369 
Series 2015-H30, Class FE, 1M US L + 0.60%, 11/20/2065(a)   51,165    50,829 
Series 2015-H31, Class FT, 1M US L + 0.65%, 11/20/2065(a)   51,237    51,057 
Series 2015-H32, Class FH, 1M US L + 0.66%, 12/20/2065(a)   175,644    174,729 
Series 2016-116, Class GV, 3.000%, 05/20/2026   34,646    33,387 
Series 2016-120, Class KA, 2.000%, 09/20/2046   4,738    4,177 
Series 2016-136, Class MY, 2.500%, 10/20/2046   100,000    68,648 
Series 2016-163, Class B, 3.000%, 10/20/2046   100,000    80,580 
Series 2016-46, Class Z, 3.000%, 04/20/2046   119,635    92,887 
Series 2016-82, Class BA, 3.000%, 09/20/2045   52,449    50,628 
Series 2016-H06, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.92%, 02/20/2066(a)   143,165    141,805 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 2016-H08, Class FT, 1M US L + 0.72%, 02/20/2066(a)  $201,155   $200,434 
Series 2016-H11, Class F, 1M US L + 0.80%, 05/20/2066(a)   3,715,132    3,687,795 
Series 2016-H13, Class FT, 1M US L + 0.58%, 05/20/2066(a)   18,942    18,874 
Series 2016-H14, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.80%, 06/20/2066(a)   614,834    611,028 
Series 2016-H15, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.80%, 07/20/2066(a)   544,936    541,650 
Series 2016-H17, Class HA, 2.250%, 03/20/2066   266,542    256,817 
Series 2016-H17, Class FK, 1M US L + 0.85%, 07/20/2066(a)   66,071    65,668 
Series 2016-H17, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.83%, 08/20/2066(a)   204,798    203,318 
Series 2016-H20, Class PT, 4.729%, 09/20/2066(a)   513,170    527,247 
Series 2016-H23, Class PT, 4.530%, 09/20/2066(a)   357,415    365,154 
Series 2016-H23, Class F, 1M US L + 0.75%, 10/20/2066(a)   182,282    181,740 
Series 2016-H24, Class FG, 1M US L + 0.75%, 10/20/2066(a)   541,669    536,542 
Series 2016-H26, Class FC, 1M US L + 1.00%, 12/20/2066(a)   112,398    111,624 
Series 2017-150, Class JE, 3.000%, 07/20/2047   61,221    57,707 
Series 2017-170, Class MC, 2.500%, 10/20/2047   63,825    57,719 
Series 2017-36, Class MJ, 3.000%, 03/20/2047   36,594    32,906 
Series 2017-56, Class AZ, 3.000%, 04/20/2047   114,348    99,019 
Series 2017-73, Class JT, 2.750%, 09/20/2046   2,194    2,173 
Series 2017-80, Class BJ, 3.000%, 03/20/2047   90,675    84,322 
Series 2017-80, Class LO, –%, 05/20/2047(b)   118,111    87,239 
Series 2017-H06, Class FE, 1M US L + 0.55%, 02/20/2067(a)   81,003    80,433 
Series 2017-H14, Class FD, 1M US L + 0.47%, 06/20/2067(a)   117,724    116,337 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

44 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
Series 2017-H15, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.47%, 06/20/2067(a)  $225,142   $223,224 
Series 2017-H16, Class PT, 4.784%, 05/20/2066(a)   22,102    22,075 
Series 2017-H17, Class FG, 1M US L + 0.50%, 08/20/2067(a)   30,224    30,023 
Series 2017-H22, Class FH, 12M US L + 0.22%, 11/20/2067(a)   263,387    257,283 
Series 2018-131, Class QA, 3.000%, 12/20/2047   273,733    256,173 
Series 2018-160, Class AD, 3.500%, 02/20/2048   253,343    241,843 
Series 2018-36, Class CZ, 4.000%, 03/20/2048   272,229    257,172 
Series 2018-37, Class C, 2.500%, 01/20/2046   158,365    147,860 
Series 2018-H07, Class FD, 1M US L + 0.30%, 05/20/2068(a)   175,771    175,053 
Series 2018-H09, Class FA, 12M US L + 0.50%, 04/20/2068(a)   431,678    424,281 
Series 2019-1, Class EY, 4.000%, 10/20/2048   1,066,499    1,019,978 
Series 2019-103, Class EK, 4.000%, 04/20/2049   2,921,162    2,815,703 
Series 2019-111, Class TE, 2.000%, 09/20/2049   45,769    39,161 
Series 2019-128, Class AL, 2.500%, 10/20/2049   300,000    220,674 
Series 2019-15, Class A, –%, 07/20/2048(a)   300,226    190,335 
Series 2019-36, Class PD, 3.000%, 02/20/2049   275,996    254,722 
Series 2019-61, Class K, 3.500%, 07/20/2048   33,279    32,457 
Series 2019-H01, Class FT, 1M US L + 0.40%, 10/20/2068(a)   70,672    70,339 
Series 2019-H04, Class BA, 3.000%, 01/20/2069   129,281    125,303 
Series 2019-H05, Class FT, 1Y US TI + 0.43%, 04/20/2069(a)   106,815    106,801 
Series 2019-H08, Class FM, 1M US L + 0.65%, 05/20/2069(a)   1,878,123    1,821,820 
Series 2020-122, Class GZ, 3.000%, 08/20/2050   253,464    157,605 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 2020-125, Class GA, 2.500%, 03/20/2050  $355,225   $310,507 
Series 2020-125, Class GC, 2.500%, 08/20/2050   43,540    37,796 
Series 2020-127, Class LZ, 1.500%, 08/20/2050   556,820    243,042 
Series 2020-134, Class ZU, 3.000%, 09/20/2050   109,624    65,375 
Series 2020-148, Class ZP, 2.000%, 10/20/2050   223,911    106,775 
Series 2020-149, Class LU, 1.000%, 10/20/2050   199,998    96,714 
Series 2020-153, Class ML, 2.500%, 10/20/2050   316,993    275,164 
Series 2020-153, Class MP, 2.500%, 10/20/2050   333,482    286,402 
Series 2020-187, Class KZ, 2.000%, 12/20/2050   162,398    72,348 
Series 2020-32, Class UM, 2.500%, 03/20/2050   1,292,520    1,130,041 
Series 2020-5, Class LC, 3.500%, 10/20/2049   168,890    160,047 
Series 2020-61, Class AB, 3.000%, 05/20/2048   74,016    72,116 
Series 2020-62, Class PD, 3.000%, 05/20/2050   484,584    439,294 
Series 2020-62, Class WD, 0.569%, 05/20/2050(a)   488,945    296,252 
Series 2020-83, Class ML, 3.000%, 06/20/2050   141,322    131,594 
Series 2020-98, Class CE, 3.000%, 07/20/2050   1,290,454    1,174,916 
Series 2020-H01, Class FT, 1Y US TI + 0.50%, 01/20/2070(a)   79,546    79,206 
Series 2020-H04, Class FP, 1M US L + 0.50%, 06/20/2069(a)   242,283    239,308 
Series 2020-H12, Class FE, 1M US L + 1.10%, 06/20/2070(a)   968,599    971,314 
Series 2020-H13, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.45%, 07/20/2070(a)   194,248    187,125 
Series 2021-104, Class AL, 1.500%, 06/20/2051   120,000    60,992 
Series 2021-116, Class WZ, 2.000%, 07/20/2051   370,615    241,851 
Series 2021-116, Class LZ, 2.500%, 07/20/2051   328,382    208,968 
Series 2021-142, Class PZ, 0.750%, 08/20/2051   303,772    171,565 
Series 2021-146, Class PO, –%, 07/20/2051(b)   338,715    120,482 
Series 2021-177, Class GW, 2.500%, 10/20/2051   166,573    139,494 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

45 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
Series 2021-205, Class NK, 1.500%, 11/20/2051  $215,000   $164,313 
Series 2021-25, Class HA, 2.000%, 02/20/2051   811,151    668,277 
Series 2021-8, Class KZ, 2.000%, 01/20/2051   152,714    67,300 
Series 2021-H01, Class FA, 1M US L + 1.25%, 11/20/2070(a)   2,900,419    2,892,670 
Series 2021-H12, Class GA, 4.594%, 07/20/2071(a)   254,725    251,655 
Series 2022-100, Class EB, 3.000%, 06/20/2052   1,729,475    1,426,865 
Series 2022-112, Class BM, 3.000%, 06/20/2052   344,718    256,993 
Series 2022-126, Class BY, 3.000%, 07/20/2052   960,094    678,324 
Series 2022-127, Class WC, 3.500%, 07/20/2052   329,622    243,990 
Series 2022-127, Class UL, 2.000%, 07/20/2052   309,557    172,802 
Series 2022-137, Class PL, 4.000%, 08/20/2052   288,633    244,578 
Series 2022-20, Class KZ, 2.500%, 01/20/2052   107,298    52,217 
Series 2022-212, Class DZ, 5.500%, 12/20/2052   2,500,910    2,534,016 
Series 2022-44, Class KZ, 4.500%, 03/20/2052   563,738    511,784 
Series 2022-51, Class HZ, 3.000%, 03/20/2052   292,514    164,504 
Series 2022-68, Class MD, 3.500%, 04/20/2052   223,000    178,561 
Series 2022-76, Class PA, 4.000%, 04/20/2052   927,961    903,985 
         60,135,661 
           
Vendee Mortgage Trust 2011-2          
Series 2011-2, Class DZ, 3.750%, 10/15/2041   1,018,803    965,494 
           
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS     
(Cost $208,489,642)        203,273,049 
           
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-
BACKED SECURITIES (3.36%)
           
Fannie Mae-Aces          
Series 2001-M1, Class D, 6.460%, 02/25/2031(a)   100,415    99,968 
  

Principal 

Amount

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 2006-M2, Class A3F, 5.345%, 09/25/2031(a)  $230,300   $231,704 
Series 2013-M6, Class 1AC, 3.454%, 02/25/2043(a)   11,248,139    10,805,971 
Series 2016-M11, Class AL, 2.944%, 07/25/2039   446,554    406,588 
Series 2018-M12, Class A1, 3.546%, 08/25/2030   2,039,581    1,996,257 
Series 2018-M15, Class 1A2, 3.700%, 01/25/2036   470,000    442,015 
Series 2019-M10, Class A1, 2.000%, 04/25/2030   1,337,222    1,230,446 
Series 2019-M14, Class A1, 2.304%, 06/25/2029   34,724    33,592 
Series 2019-M24, Class 2XA, 1.270%, 03/25/2031(a)   4,225,057    261,993 
Series 2020-M1, Class A2, 2.444%, 10/25/2029   300,000    271,610 
Series 2020-M10, Class X1, 1.903%, 12/25/2030(a)(d)   768,024    64,006 
Series 2020-M10, Class X4, 0.987%, 07/25/2032(a)(d)   46,966,697    2,267,092 
Series 2020-M12, Class IO, 1.404%, 07/25/2029(a)(d)   54,717,209    2,928,892 
Series 2020-M13, Class X2, 1.338%, 09/25/2030(a)(d)   7,665,024    389,648 
Series 2022-M5, Class A1, 2.446%, 01/01/2034(a)   304,128    276,356 
Series 2022-M5, Class A3, 2.446%, 01/01/2034(a)   1,495,000    1,261,501 
Series 2022-M8, Class A2, 2.001%, 12/25/2031(a)   100,000    84,297 
         23,051,936 
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates          
Series 2016-KS07, Class A1, 2.018%, 09/25/2025   2,497,421    2,410,440 
Series 2016-KS07, Class X, 0.745%, 09/25/2025(a)   66,001,636    901,497 
Series 2017-K153, Class X1, 0.404%, 10/25/2031(a)   100,686,429    1,582,509 
Series 2017-Q006, Class A2, 4.202%, 04/25/2028(a)   3,995,030    3,761,828 
Series 2018-J19L, Class AFL, 1M US L + 0.23%, 11/25/2027(a)   30,727    30,591 
Series 2018-K154, Class X1, 0.434%, 11/25/2032(a)   136,797,143    2,789,116 
Series 2018-K156, Class X1, 0.209%, 06/25/2033(a)   624,696,386    4,911,425 
Series 2018-K158, Class X1, 0.217%, 10/25/2033(a)   351,079,451    3,158,170 
Series 2019-KL4F, Class A2AS, 3.683%, 10/25/2025(a)   256,000    250,771 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

46 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 2019-KLU2, Class X1, 1.085%, 08/25/2029(a)  $86,696,130   $3,879,400 
Series 2020-Q013, Class APT2, 1.167%, 04/25/2027(a)   3,383,869    3,041,754 
Series 2021-KLU3, Class X1, 2.079%, 01/25/2031(a)   176,871,695    18,705,615 
         45,423,116 
TOTAL COMMERCIAL
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
      
(Cost $72,906,835)        68,475,052 
           
    

Principal 

Amount 

    

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED
SECURITIES (10.45%)
           
Fannie Mae Pool          
Series 2003-386375, 4.790%, 08/01/2028   689,153    686,967 
Series 2005-843080, 6.000%, 12/01/2034   116,801    117,573 
Series 2006-, 6.000%, 02/01/2036   115,577    116,764 
Series 2007-943003, 5.500%, 08/01/2047   77,357    77,943 
Series 2009-, 4.500%, 06/01/2039   371,920    365,262 
Series 2009-463331, 5.250%, 08/01/2029   534,033    553,160 
Series 2009-930895, 4.500%, 03/01/2039   160,533    157,466 
Series 2009-931707, 4.500%, 08/01/2039   104,648    102,757 
Series 2009-958348, 5.440%, 04/01/2027   131,776    130,260 
Series 2009-958878, 5.750%, 07/01/2027   1,305,513    1,313,040 
Series 2011-, 6.210%, 12/01/2029   221,660    228,548 
Series 2011-468477, 4.590%, 08/01/2026   393,706    398,622 
Series 2011-469013, 5.470%, 08/01/2026   992,869    1,033,237 
Series 2011-AH9290, 4.000%, 04/01/2041   39,483    37,209 
Series 2012-,          
3.000%, 12/01/2042   106,530    97,301 
3.000%, 01/01/2043   127,563    117,982 
3.040%, 12/01/2030   1,186,636    1,108,137 
3.500%, 04/01/2042   60,156    55,693 
Series 2012-470020, 4.200%, 01/01/2030   1,550,106    1,554,956 
Series 2012-AM0279, 3.210%, 08/01/2027   288,030    287,071 
Series 2012-AM1387, 3.260%, 11/01/2032   107,293    104,255 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 2012-MA1214, 3.000%, 10/01/2042  $628,003   $573,648 
Series 2013-,          
3.000%, 01/01/2043   122,668    113,440 
3.000%, 02/01/2043   378,227    345,463 
3.000%, 04/01/2043   235,598    213,727 
3.000%, 08/01/2043   186,198    170,233 
3.380%, 05/01/2028   262,525    254,322 
4.370%, 07/01/2028   841,359    848,600 
4.410%, 09/01/2028   85,639    87,093 
Series 2013-AM3154, 3.250%, 05/01/2028   351,942    349,969 
Series 2013-AM4329, 3.870%, 10/01/2025   192,232    189,706 
Series 2013-AM4781, 4.180%, 11/01/2028   1,192,485    1,206,168 
Series 2013-AM4991, 3.970%, 12/01/2025   158,121    156,487 
Series 2013-AR2289, 3.000%, 02/01/2033   218,190    202,703 
Series 2013-AT9663, 2.500%, 07/01/2043   469,501    406,520 
Series 2013-MA1586, 3.000%, 08/01/2043   188,793    174,592 
Series 2014-,          
3.300%, 11/01/2026   258,572    251,204 
3.730%, 07/01/2034   610,272    594,882 
4.060%, 03/01/2030   456,104    457,455 
Series 2014-AM4198, 3.550%, 03/01/2024   93,598    92,067 
Series 2014-AM7274, 3.000%, 12/01/2024   1,200,000    1,162,082 
Series 2015-,          
3.100%, 09/01/2025   154,639    149,592 
3.390%, 07/01/2035   200,819    187,739 
3.600%, 02/01/2040   237,574    227,733 
3.610%, 08/01/2030   300,000    294,570 
4.000%, 01/01/2041   128,251    125,234 
4.500%, 06/01/2045   149,021    148,750 
Series 2015-AM8666, 2.960%, 06/01/2030   173,510    163,391 
Series 2015-AM8918, 3.250%, 09/01/2030   731,000    692,237 
Series 2015-AM9173, 3.110%, 06/01/2027   235,935    226,060 
Series 2015-AM9288, 2.930%, 07/01/2025   5,597,917    5,403,224 
Series 2016-, 3.160%, 07/01/2036(a)   1,678,458    1,539,602 
Series 2016-AL8405, 4.500%, 05/01/2041   175,959    171,675 
Series 2016-AN0665, 3.070%, 02/01/2026   191,901    185,191 
Series 2016-AN0774, 3.210%, 01/01/2026   172,171    167,238 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

47 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
Series 2016-AN2228, 2.520%, 08/01/2026  $184,511   $174,058 
Series 2016-AN3542, 3.410%, 11/01/2046   353,910    306,030 
Series 2016-AN3749, 2.520%, 12/01/2026   449,141    423,338 
Series 2016-BC0943, 3.500%, 05/01/2046   377,614    358,921 
Series 2017-,          
2.000%, 01/01/2032   118,772    113,079 
3.010%, 07/01/2027   261,003    249,413 
3.160%, 07/01/2027   148,355    142,019 
3.170%, 01/01/2029   190,311    181,100 
3.200%, 01/01/2029   147,295    140,822 
3.210%, 11/01/2032   100,000    91,326 
3.235%, 02/01/2032   138,090    129,709 
3.350%, 01/01/2029   193,669    184,680 
3.450%, 03/01/2029   304,679    294,542 
3.500%, 06/01/2047   324,397    300,264 
Series 2017-AN4431, 3.220%, 01/01/2027   85,000    81,983 
Series 2017-AN4469, 3.640%, 01/01/2029   675,487    658,301 
Series 2017-AN4529, 3.620%, 01/01/2027   810,989    793,517 
Series 2017-AN4606, 3.510%, 02/01/2027   775,062    752,940 
Series 2017-AN4833, 3.320%, 04/01/2027   95,000    91,876 
Series 2017-AN5279, 3.340%, 04/01/2029   448,777    427,240 
Series 2017-AN5742, 3.190%, 05/01/2030   135,569    128,130 
Series 2017-AN5796, 3.030%, 06/01/2027   267,031    254,958 
Series 2017-AN6304, 3.100%, 10/01/2027   275,000    263,184 
Series 2017-AN6670, 3.210%, 09/01/2027   1,889,458    1,787,198 
Series 2017-AN7060, 2.930%, 10/01/2027   1,780,000    1,687,673 
Series 2017-AN7234, 3.010%, 12/01/2027   994,559    946,465 
Series 2017-AN7384, 2.880%, 12/01/2027   47,960    45,490 
Series 2017-AN7547, 3.370%, 11/01/2027   1,083,112    1,030,587 
Series 2017-AN7823, 2.890%, 12/01/2027   235,000    222,320 
Series 2017-CA0522, 3.000%, 10/01/2047   226,761    204,903 
Series 2018-,          
3.000%, 02/01/2033   48,360    45,776 
3.000%, 04/01/2048   508,199    453,723 
3.320%, 04/01/2028   200,000    192,233 
3.430%, 03/01/2033   998,738    934,243 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
3.500%, 09/01/2028  $130,000   $126,075 
3.500%, 05/01/2048   363,250    338,399 
3.660%, 05/01/2033   700,000    678,095 
3.740%, 07/01/2028   175,000    170,203 
3.940%, 10/01/2036   325,810    312,030 
4.010%, 12/01/2030   300,000    297,570 
4.130%, 12/01/2030   2,000,000    1,987,915 
4.500%, 08/01/2041   340,488    343,509 
Series 2018-109435, 3.890%, 08/01/2028   1,864,770    1,827,934 
Series 2018-387770, 3.625%, 07/01/2028   2,570,000    2,491,528 
Series 2018-387853, 3.455%, 08/01/2025   225,000    219,251 
Series 2018-387983, 3.630%, 08/01/2028   2,000,000    1,936,228 
Series 2018-AN8272, 3.170%, 02/01/2028   100,000    95,494 
Series 2018-AN8493, 3.300%, 02/01/2030   419,163    393,471 
Series 2018-AN8982, 3.440%, 05/01/2028   1,000,000    962,303 
Series 2018-AN9038, 3.460%, 05/01/2028   135,000    130,019 
Series 2018-AN924, 4.210%, 05/01/2033   558,360    561,561 
Series 2018-AN9976, 3.960%, 02/01/2030   470,000    464,541 
Series 2018-BL0212, 3.820%, 07/01/2027   43,538    42,845 
Series 2019-,          
2.520%, 11/01/2029   143,585    130,590 
2.820%, 10/01/2039   945,470    797,143 
3.000%, 08/01/2049   97,201    86,794 
3.710%, 04/01/2031   1,900,000    1,836,632 
4.000%, 07/01/2048   691,967    676,060 
4.070%, 11/01/2026   132,862    132,052 
4.500%, 08/01/2058   487,758    479,851 
5.500%, 06/01/2049   202,096    210,007 
6.000%, 05/01/2049   396,664    412,099 
Series 2019-BI2928, 3.410%, 07/01/2027   811,003    786,291 
Series 2019-BL1188, 3.480%, 02/01/2026   196,281    191,973 
Series 2019-BL1300, 4.200%, 01/01/2029   1,375,000    1,367,147 
Series 2019-BL1451, 3.760%, 02/01/2029   685,000    666,079 
Series 2019-BL1567, 3.590%, 02/01/2029   1,775,000    1,715,292 
Series 2019-BL1596, 3.480%, 03/01/2029   163,252    158,087 
Series 2019-BL2236, 3.640%, 10/01/2029   1,087,809    1,048,098 
Series 2019-BL2356, 3.020%, 05/01/2026   165,000    158,504 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

48 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
Series 2019-BL2460, 3.400%, 05/01/2029  $572,950   $549,350 
Series 2019-BL3182, 2.980%, 07/01/2029   247,856    231,570 
Series 2019-BM6011, 3.285%, 11/01/2026(a)   58,450    56,816 
Series 2019-BM6152, 3.500%, 06/01/2044   1,092,697    1,037,307 
Series 2019-MA3784, 3.500%, 09/01/2049   2,528,680    2,328,563 
Series 2020-,          
1.400%, 11/01/2032   7,945,000    6,183,255 
2.150%, 09/01/2029   500,000    443,814 
3.500%, 04/01/2050   186,700    171,879 
Series 2021-, 1.710%, 08/01/2031   751,000    615,680 
Series 2022-,          
2.030%, 12/01/2028   100,000    88,784 
3.790%, 05/01/2032   2,148,000    2,013,242 
3.890%, 07/01/2032   300,000    286,304 
3.910%, 06/01/2032   1,181,000    1,146,023 
3.980%, 10/01/2032   700,000    672,356 
4.110%, 09/01/2032   1,815,000    1,749,191 
4.140%, 08/01/2032   2,038,000    1,960,795 
4.240%, 07/01/2032   1,687,000    1,643,305 
5.120%, 11/01/2032   2,979,000    3,057,082 
5.250%, 10/01/2032   7,898,000    8,234,330 
5.300%, 10/01/2032   8,632,000    8,999,510 
5.440%, 12/01/2032   7,633,000    7,957,658 
5.500%, 11/01/2052   12,172,934    12,399,915 
5.620%, 11/01/2032   2,901,983    3,025,141 
5.730%, 11/01/2032   16,500,000    16,970,355 
6.120%, 11/01/2032   1,685,501    1,757,544 
Series 2023-, 6.500%, 04/01/2053   2,168,763    2,243,398 
         150,323,678 
Freddie Mac          
Series 2005-2936, Class FC,  1M US L + 0.40%, 03/15/2029(a)   18,511    18,410 
           
Freddie Mac Gold Pool          
Series 2005-, 5.500%, 12/01/2035   171,518    167,362 
Series 2006-, 6.000%, 01/01/2036   51,436    52,496 
Series 2007-, 5.500%, 11/01/2037   64,367    63,734 
Series 2012-, 3.500%, 08/01/2042   102,232    95,243 
Series 2013-G80393, 5.000%, 08/20/2036   132,859    133,682 
Series 2013-T65180, 3.000%, 11/01/2043   113,341    103,632 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
Series 2015-U49046, 4.000%, 02/01/2029  $39,676   $39,445 
         655,594 
Freddie Mac Pool          
Series 2018-, 3.500%, 12/01/2045   56,386    52,186 
Series 2021-, 2.190%, 06/01/2034   147,204    121,192 
Series 2022-, 3.000%, 02/01/2046   4,054,973    3,678,113 
Series 2023-,          
6.500%, 04/01/2053   28,761,910    29,751,738 
6.500%, 05/01/2053   6,455,750    6,677,922 
         40,281,151 
Ginnie Mae I Pool          
Series 2010-, 4.500%, 08/15/2040   334,990    333,415 
           
Ginnie Mae II Pool          
Series 2010-,          
4.000%, 09/20/2040   81,742    79,093 
4.000%, 11/20/2040   90,917    87,973 
4.000%, 12/20/2040   158,602    154,832 
4.500%, 08/20/2040   267,312    264,228 
4.875%, 01/20/2035   134,358    133,861 
1M US L + 2.071%, 08/20/2060(a)   382,029    389,460 
Series 2011-,          
4.000%, 09/20/2041   253,206    248,985 
4.000%, 10/20/2041   120,920    118,246 
4.500%, 07/20/2041   99,598    98,123 
Series 2012-,          
3.500%, 03/20/2042   338,929    316,039 
3.500%, 04/20/2042   77,103    71,896 
3.500%, 05/20/2042   134,133    125,072 
3.500%, 06/20/2042   83,579    77,944 
3.500%, 08/20/2042   90,663    84,539 
3.500%, 09/20/2042   72,699    67,789 
3.500%, 10/20/2042   86,300    80,471 
3.500%, 12/20/2042   220,279    205,399 
4.000%, 02/20/2042   25,114    24,300 
4.000%, 04/20/2042   101,163    97,883 
4.000%, 09/20/2042   93,719    91,520 
Series 2012-5302, 3.500%, 02/20/2042   216,806    202,162 
Series 2013-,          
2.500%, 02/20/2043   138,926    122,966 
3.250%, 04/20/2033   304,314    289,299 
3.500%, 04/20/2043   226,618    211,308 
3.500%, 05/20/2043   102,656    97,845 
3.500%, 06/20/2043   105,678    99,913 
4.000%, 09/20/2043   266,932    259,915 
Series 2013-MA1149, 3.000%, 07/20/2043   12,952    11,755 
Series 2014-, 4.500%, 02/20/2034   277,533    275,455 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

49 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
4.500%, 02/20/2044  $272,934   $271,991 
Series 2015-,          
3.500%, 06/20/2035   252,150    243,725 
3.750%, 05/20/2045   103,485    99,811 
Series 2016-,          
3.000%, 06/20/2046   223,903    206,841 
3.000%, 07/20/2046   242,098    221,071 
3.500%, 06/20/2046   478,060    452,530 
4.500%, 09/20/2045   226,888    224,523 
4.500%, 03/20/2046   163,774    162,805 
Series 2016-MA3588, 3.500%, 04/20/2046   262,532    244,783 
Series 2016-MA3793, 3.500%, 07/20/2046   748,251    697,662 
Series 2016-MA3865, 3.500%, 08/20/2046   451,790    421,383 
Series 2017-,          
2.500%, 01/20/2032   289,637    262,734 
3.500%, 10/20/2047   343,690    327,033 
3.500%, 12/20/2047   777,906    730,585 
4.537%, 01/20/2067(a)   155,096    153,736 
Series 2018-,          
3.500%, 01/20/2048   67,655    64,379 
3.500%, 04/20/2048   283,197    269,489 
4.000%, 05/20/2048   2,475,239    2,387,348 
4.000%, 09/20/2048   2,713,169    2,624,365 
4.500%, 09/20/2048   297,061    295,047 
5.500%, 10/20/2048   374,366    378,182 
Series 2019-,          
3.500%, 08/20/2049   369,845    349,630 
3.500%, 12/20/2049   145,630    135,317 
4.000%, 04/20/2049   104,311    98,813 
4.500%, 09/20/2049   421,834    416,198 
5.500%, 06/20/2049   198,805    202,953 
6.000%, 01/20/2049   313,541    320,638 
Series 2019-784688, 5.000%, 02/20/2049   916,114    919,265 
Series 2019-MA5864, 3.000%, 04/20/2049   21,808    19,987 
Series 2019-MA5920, 3.000%, 05/20/2049   15,745    14,190 
Series 2019-MA5936, 6.500%, 05/20/2049   49,653    52,896 
Series 2020-,          
2.500%, 01/20/2050   193,575    170,041 
3.000%, 11/20/2050   158,826    141,766 
3.500%, 10/20/2050   234,094    217,533 
4.000%, 02/20/2050   526,862    508,127 
4.000%, 04/20/2050   862,995    817,508 
4.000%, 05/20/2050   166,241    157,676 
Series 2022-, 5.000%, 05/20/2052   1,077,010    1,063,296 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
5.000%, 06/20/2052  $631,476   $629,945 
         21,364,073 
TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED
SECURITIES
      
(Cost $217,094,167)        212,976,321 

 

CORPORATE BONDS (48.13%)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
Aerospace & Defense (1.46%)          
Boeing Co.          
1.43%, 02/04/2024   9,669,000    9,389,767 
2.20%, 02/04/2026   10,030,000    9,327,293 
3.95%, 08/01/2059   7,777,000    5,736,022 
Raytheon Technologies Corp.          
5.15%, 02/27/2033   4,978,000    5,175,969 
Total Aerospace & Defense        29,629,051 
           
Airlines (1.18%)          
Alaska Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust          
4.80%, 08/15/2027(e)   5,063,777    4,936,478 
Alaska Airlines 2020-1 Class B Pass Through Trust          
8.00%, 08/15/2025(e)   3,839,035    3,887,758 
British Airways 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust          
4.25%, 11/15/2032(e)   1,182,620    1,102,323 
Southwest Airlines Co.          
5.25%, 05/04/2025   7,540,000    7,562,123 
United Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust Series 20-1          
5.88%, 10/15/2027   6,579,546    6,587,201 
Total Airlines        24,075,883 
           
Apparel & Textile Products (0.39%)          
Hanesbrands, Inc.          
4.88%, 05/15/2026(e)   4,750,000    4,482,251 
9.00%, 02/15/2031(e)   3,303,000    3,384,895 
Total Apparel & Textile Products        7,867,146 
           
Automobiles Manufacturing (2.84%)          
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC          
4.00%, 11/13/2030   3,483,000    2,990,054 
6.80%, 05/12/2028   9,919,000    9,933,859 
7.35%, 03/06/2030   10,487,000    10,782,529 
Ford Motor Credit Co., LLC          
3.38%, 11/13/2025   6,500,000    6,045,679 
General Motors Financial Co., Inc.          
5.85%, 04/06/2030   9,919,000    9,920,837 
CMPD SOFR + 1.30%, 04/07/2025(a)(g)   14,607,000    14,555,082 
Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC          
0.88%, 11/22/2023(e)   995,000    971,146 
3.95%, 06/06/2025(e)   3,000,000    2,939,687 
Total Automobiles Manufacturing        58,138,873 


 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

50 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Banks (3.48%)        
Associated Bank NA/Green Bay WI          
4.25%, 01/15/2025  $934,000   $895,060 
Citizens Bank NA          
1D US SOFR + 1.45%, 10/24/2025(a)   5,154,000    4,989,990 
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA          
3.75%, 07/21/2026   4,500,000    4,239,210 
Danske Bank A/S          
5.38%, 01/12/2024(e)   1,000,000    990,742 
1Y US TI + 1.35%, 09/11/2026(a)(e)   6,500,000    5,845,622 
First Horizon Corp.          
3.55%, 05/26/2023   2,500,000    2,489,323 
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co.          
1D US SOFR + 3.83%, 06/19/2024(a)   16,202,000    16,007,335 
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA          
1Y US TI + 2.75%, 06/01/2042(a)(e)   1,800,000    1,192,805 
Truist Bank          
3.30%, 05/15/2026   4,316,000    4,013,943 
UniCredit SpA          
1Y US TI + 1.20%, 06/03/2027(a)(e)   14,303,000    12,665,603 
US Bancorp          
1D US SOFR + 1.60%, 02/01/2034(a)   9,000,000    8,627,983 
Wells Fargo & Co.          
1D US SOFR + 2.02%, 04/24/2034(a)   9,019,000    9,181,137 
Total Banks        71,138,753 
           
Biotechnology (0.94%)          
Amgen, Inc.          
5.25%, 03/02/2033   4,978,000    5,123,911 
5.51%, 03/02/2026   8,959,000    8,995,770 
5.60%, 03/02/2043   4,977,000    5,125,231 
Total Biotechnology        19,244,912 
           
Cable & Satellite (1.03%)          
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp.          
4.50%, 05/01/2032   4,000,000    3,207,258 
4.50%, 06/01/2033(e)   5,978,000    4,765,320 
4.75%, 02/01/2032(e)   5,300,000    4,391,532 
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital          
3.85%, 04/01/2061   6,363,000    3,900,925 
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.          
5.00%, 08/01/2027(e)   5,127,000    4,721,783 
Total Cable & Satellite        20,986,818 
           
Casinos & Gaming (0.99%)          
MGM Resorts International          
6.75%, 05/01/2025   12,855,000    12,991,597 
  

Principal 

Amount

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Penn Entertainment, Inc.          
5.63%, 01/15/2027(e)  $7,595,000   $7,228,086 
Total Casinos & Gaming        20,219,683 
           
Chemicals (0.96%)          
Avient Corp.          
5.75%, 05/15/2025(e)   4,130,000    4,131,540 
Celanese US Holdings LLC          
6.17%, 07/15/2027   4,973,000    5,037,551 
6.38%, 07/15/2032   6,175,000    6,267,444 
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.          
1.83%, 10/15/2027(e)   4,966,000    4,234,943 
Total Chemicals        19,671,478 
           
Commercial Finance (0.43%)          
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust          
6.50%, 07/15/2025   8,623,000    8,712,041 
           
Consumer Finance (2.12%)          
Ally Financial, Inc.          
1.45%, 10/02/2023   990,000    968,049 
8.00%, 11/01/2031   4,000,000    4,224,412 
Capital One Financial Corp.          
1D US SOFR + 2.60%, 02/01/2034(a)   8,680,000    8,467,369 
Discover Financial Services          
6.70%, 11/29/2032   12,930,000    13,694,156 
Fiserv, Inc.          
5.60%, 03/02/2033   3,982,000    4,153,830 
Synchrony Financial          
3.70%, 08/04/2026   3,192,000    2,849,263 
4.25%, 08/15/2024   1,700,000    1,623,103 
7.25%, 02/02/2033   7,950,000    7,322,860 
Total Consumer Finance        43,303,042 
           
Consumer Products (0.77%)          
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.          
5.60%, 11/15/2032   4,500,000    4,843,264 
Haleon UK Capital PLC          
3.13%, 03/24/2025   2,983,000    2,882,345 
Haleon US Capital LLC          
3.38%, 03/24/2027   2,983,000    2,849,188 
Kenvue, Inc.          
4.90%, 03/22/2033(e)   4,978,000    5,157,496 
Total Consumer Products        15,732,293 
           
Containers & Packaging (0.15%)          
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.          
5.88%, 08/15/2023(e)   2,957,000    2,957,428 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

51 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Department Stores (0.19%)          
Nordstrom, Inc.          
Series WI          
2.30%, 04/08/2024  $4,000,000   $3,814,860 
           
Diversified Banks (3.63%)          
Bank of America Corp.          
1D US SOFR + 1.37%, 10/24/2031(a)   17,418,000    13,900,585 
1D US SOFR + 1.91%, 04/25/2034(a)   9,018,000    9,085,451 
1D US SOFR + 1.99%, 11/10/2028(a)   5,000,000    5,217,332 
5Y US TI + 1.20%, 09/21/2036(a)   12,241,000    9,362,387 
Citigroup, Inc.          
4.30%, 11/20/2026   9,446,000    9,246,963 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.          
1D US SOFR + 1.07%, 12/15/2025(a)   17,162,000    17,247,975 
1D US SOFR + 1.56%, 04/26/2028(a)   4,972,000    4,881,548 
1D US SOFR + 2.58%, 09/14/2033(a)   4,853,000    5,014,046 
Total Diversified Banks        73,956,287 
           
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (0.51%)          
Trimble, Inc.          
4.75%, 12/01/2024   3,254,000    3,238,054 
6.10%, 03/15/2033   6,969,000    7,143,471 
Total Electrical Equipment Manufacturing        10,381,525 
           
Entertainment Content (0.91%)          
Discovery Communications LLC          
4.00%, 09/15/2055   2,709,000    1,783,131 
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.          
4.28%, 03/15/2032(e)   10,515,000    9,346,425 
5.14%, 03/15/2052(e)   9,240,000    7,391,666 
Total Entertainment Content        18,521,222 
           
Entertainment Resources (0.15%)          
Vail Resorts, Inc.          
6.25%, 05/15/2025(e)   2,983,000    3,008,892 
           
Exploration & Production (0.88%)          
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co.          
6.00%, 04/15/2030(e)   1,682,000    1,569,183 
6.25%, 11/01/2028(e)   5,537,000    5,309,827 
6.25%, 04/15/2032(e)   1,682,000    1,574,158 
Occidental Petroleum Corp.          
7.88%, 09/15/2031   8,387,000    9,515,665 
Total Exploration & Production        17,968,833 
           
Financial Services (2.94%)          
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.          
5.15%, 05/15/2033   3,983,000    4,018,190 
  

Principal 

Amount

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Carlyle Finance Subsidiary LLC          
3.50%, 09/19/2029(e)  $2,000,000   $1,818,371 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.          
1D US SOFR + 0.50%, 09/10/2024(a)   3,976,000    3,953,711 
1D US SOFR + 1.114%, 02/24/2028(a)   7,952,000    7,284,262 
Morgan Stanley          
1D US SOFR + 1.36%, 09/16/2036(a)   12,446,000    9,573,977 
1D US SOFR + 1.73%, 02/01/2029(a)   11,945,000    12,012,267 
1D US SOFR + 1.87%, 04/21/2034(a)   7,214,000    7,298,940 
5Y US TI + 2.43%, 01/19/2038(a)   4,945,000    4,976,709 
UBS Group AG          
1Y US TI + 0.83%, 07/30/2024(a)(e)   1,000,000    986,118 
1Y US TI + 1.75%, 05/12/2028(a)(e)   2,983,000    2,879,079 
1Y US TI + 2.20%, 01/12/2034(a)(e)   5,000,000    5,115,612 
Total Financial Services        59,917,236 
           
Food & Beverage (1.88%)          
Cargill, Inc.          
4.75%, 04/24/2033(e)   2,987,000    3,010,859 
JDE Peet's NV          
0.80%, 09/24/2024(e)   1,984,000    1,852,336 
Kraft Heinz Foods Co.          
3.88%, 05/15/2027   4,255,000    4,157,247 
4.25%, 03/01/2031   4,226,000    4,116,897 
Mars, Inc.          
4.65%, 04/20/2031(e)   2,987,000    3,016,028 
4.75%, 04/20/2033(e)   3,983,000    4,031,184 
Nestle Holdings, Inc.          
4.85%, 03/14/2033(e)   3,983,000    4,176,683 
5.00%, 03/14/2028(e)   3,983,000    4,144,444 
Pilgrim's Pride Corp.          
6.25%, 07/01/2033   10,000,000    9,904,614 
Total Food & Beverage        38,410,292 
           
Health Care Facilities & Services (1.38%)          
Cigna Group          
5.40%, 03/15/2033   11,947,000    12,429,822 
HCA, Inc.          
2.38%, 07/15/2031   11,927,000    9,745,100 
5.38%, 02/01/2025   3,000,000    3,002,608 
5.63%, 09/01/2028   3,000,000    3,063,844 
Total Health Care Facilities & Services        28,241,374 
           
Home Improvement (0.25%)          
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.          
6.27%, 03/06/2026   4,959,000    5,016,142 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

52 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
Industrial Other (0.59%)          
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.          
5.90%, 03/01/2033  $9,458,000   $9,611,906 
Quanta Services, Inc.          
0.95%, 10/01/2024   2,581,000    2,430,316 
Total Industrial Other        12,042,222 
           
Life Insurance (0.65%)          
Five Corners Funding Trust III          
5.79%, 02/15/2033(e)   4,978,000    5,096,684 
Five Corners Funding Trust IV          
6.00%, 02/15/2053(e)   7,965,000    8,184,158 
Total Life Insurance        13,280,842 
           
Managed Care (0.86%)          
Humana, Inc.          
0.65%, 08/03/2023   4,265,000    4,214,142 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.          
4.50%, 04/15/2033   2,987,000    2,992,321 
5.05%, 04/15/2053   2,987,000    3,036,743 
5.20%, 04/15/2063   6,970,000    7,116,059 
Total Managed Care        17,359,265 
           
Medical Equipment & Devices Manufacturing (0.74%)
Alcon Finance Corp.          
5.38%, 12/06/2032(e)   8,670,000    8,929,806 
PerkinElmer, Inc.          
0.55%, 09/15/2023   3,347,000    3,289,821 
0.85%, 09/15/2024   2,977,000    2,802,942 
Total Medical Equipment & Devices Manufacturing        15,022,569 
           
Metals & Mining (0.48%)          
Steel Dynamics, Inc.          
5.00%, 12/15/2026   9,805,000    9,842,031 
           
Pharmaceuticals (0.41%)          
Eli Lilly & Co.          
4.70%, 02/27/2033   7,965,000    8,274,601 
           
Pipeline (5.29%)          
Buckeye Partners LP          
4.13%, 12/01/2027   2,040,000    1,835,306 
4.15%, 07/01/2023   3,800,000    3,780,034 
4.50%, 03/01/2028(e)   8,958,000    8,152,676 
Cheniere Energy Partners LP          
3.25%, 01/31/2032   8,000,000    6,673,141 
Flex Intermediate Holdco LLC          
3.36%, 06/30/2031(e)   12,936,000    10,665,447 
4.32%, 12/30/2039(e)   9,061,000    6,852,689 
Gray Oak Pipeline LLC          
2.00%, 09/15/2023(e)   6,122,000    6,032,599 
Midwest Connector Capital Co. LLC          
3.90%, 04/01/2024(e)   14,731,000    14,471,698 
4.63%, 04/01/2029(e)   6,974,000    6,566,849 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
         
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.          
6.50%, 07/15/2027  $16,103,000   $16,428,536 
6.88%, 01/15/2029   8,740,000    8,937,603 
TransCanada PipeLines, Ltd.          
6.20%, 03/09/2026   8,962,000    9,014,929 
Western Midstream Operating LP          
4.30%, 02/01/2030   9,019,000    8,240,741 
Total Pipeline        107,652,248 
           
Power Generation (1.04%)          
Alexander Funding Trust          
1.84%, 11/15/2023(e)   6,118,000    5,947,156 
Vistra Operations Co. LLC          
5.13%, 05/13/2025(e)   6,961,000    6,814,955 
5.50%, 09/01/2026(e)   8,626,000    8,465,918 
Total Power Generation        21,228,029 
           
Property & Casualty Insurance (0.55%)          
Allstate Corp.          
5.25%, 03/30/2033   5,974,000    6,091,405 
Fairfax US, Inc.          
4.88%, 08/13/2024(e)   2,000,000    1,963,683 
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.          
5.45%, 03/15/2053   2,987,000    3,114,904 
Total Property & Casualty Insurance        11,169,992 
           
Publishing & Broadcasting (1.01%)          
Gray Television, Inc.          
7.00%, 05/15/2027(e)   4,200,000    3,406,813 
Nexstar Media, Inc.          
4.75%, 11/01/2028(e)   8,000,000    7,039,333 
5.63%, 07/15/2027(e)   4,376,000    4,114,381 
Scripps Escrow II, Inc.          
3.88%, 01/15/2029(e)   2,888,000    2,247,723 
5.38%, 01/15/2031(e)   5,478,000    3,812,140 
Total Publishing & Broadcasting        20,620,390 
           
Real Estate (0.90%)          
Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC          
6.75%, 05/15/2028(e)   3,033,000    2,834,384 
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc.          
4.63%, 06/15/2025(e)   5,500,000    5,347,853 
5.63%, 05/01/2024(e)   10,165,000    10,124,962 
Total Real Estate        18,307,199 
           
Refining & Marketing (0.58%)          
HF Sinclair Corp.          
4.50%, 10/01/2030   9,494,000    8,639,464 
5.88%, 04/01/2026   3,177,000    3,222,500 
Total Refining & Marketing        11,861,964 
           
Retail - Consumer Discretionary (0.20%)          
Lowe's Cos., Inc.          
5.15%, 07/01/2033   2,987,000    3,045,878 
5.75%, 07/01/2053   996,000    1,017,263 
Total Retail - Consumer Discretionary        4,063,141 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

53 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Retail - Consumer Staples (0.39%)          
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.          
4.50%, 08/15/2033  $7,966,000   $7,986,944 
           
Semiconductors (0.19%)          
Microchip Technology, Inc.          
0.97%, 02/15/2024   3,985,000    3,849,614 
           
Software & Services (0.65%)          
CoStar Group, Inc.          
2.80%, 07/15/2030(e)   10,000,000    8,376,089 
Leidos, Inc.          
5.75%, 03/15/2033   4,779,000    4,889,589 
Total Software & Services        13,265,678 
           
Supermarkets & Pharmacies (0.56%)          
Albertsons Cos. Inc / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC          
6.50%, 02/15/2028(e)   11,035,000    11,184,580 
           
Transportation & Logistics (0.28%)          
FedEx Corp. 2020-1 Class AA Pass Through Trust          
1.88%, 02/20/2034   6,849,114    5,736,211 
           
Utilities (1.64%)          
Dominion Energy, Inc.          
3.07%, 08/15/2024(c)   1,500,000    1,459,226 
DTE Electric Co.          
5.20%, 04/01/2033   2,987,000    3,120,791 
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.          
3M US L + 2.91%, 04/30/2043(a)   4,331,000    4,222,725 
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co.          
5.60%, 04/01/2053   2,987,000    3,102,576 
ONE Gas, Inc.          
1.10%, 03/11/2024   7,521,000    7,261,809 
Pacific Gas and Electric Co.          
3.25%, 02/16/2024   2,984,000    2,921,814 
Sempra Energy          
5Y US TI + 2.868%, 04/01/2052(a)   4,268,000    3,463,981 
Southern California Edison Co.          
1.10%, 04/01/2024   2,899,000    2,785,427 
Southern Co.          
5.11%, 08/01/2027   4,972,000    5,016,585 
Total Utilities        33,354,934 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Waste & Environment Services & Equipment (0.32%)          
GFL Environmental, Inc.          
5.13%, 12/15/2026(e)  $6,644,000   $6,546,002 
           
Wireless Telecommunications Services (1.34%)  
AT&T, Inc.          
5.35%, 11/01/2066   691,884    16,411,488 
5.54%, 02/20/2026   3,982,000    3,987,413 
Sprint LLC          
7.88%, 09/15/2023   6,792,000    6,853,095 
Total Wireless Telecommunications Services        27,251,996 
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS          
(Cost $1,013,954,972)        980,814,516 
           
GOVERNMENT BONDS (23.18%)          
           
U.S. Treasury Bonds (23.18%)          
United States Treasury Bonds          
3.25%, 05/15/2042   12,521,000    11,598,065 
3.38%, 08/15/2042   49,862,000    46,971,562 
3.50%, 02/15/2033   9,495,000    9,552,118 
3.63%, 02/15/2053   89,661,000    88,925,501 
3.88%, 02/15/2043   48,991,000    49,523,012 
4.00%, 11/15/2042   34,367,000    35,408,750 
4.00%, 11/15/2052   60,773,000    64,542,825 
United States Treasury Notes          
1.50%, 01/31/2027   25,949,000    24,033,234 
2.63%, 05/31/2027   71,018,000    68,424,178 
3.50%, 01/31/2028   38,011,000    37,972,395 
4.13%, 01/31/2025   17,045,000    17,020,032 
4.63%, 02/28/2025   18,312,000    18,465,077 
Total U.S. Treasury Bonds        472,436,749 
TOTAL GOVERNMENT BONDS          
(Cost $466,605,413)        472,436,749 
           
   Shares  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
PREFERRED STOCK (3.54%)          
           
Energy (0.22%)          
Pipeline (0.22%)          
Energy Transfer LP, Series B, 6.625%(f)   2,506,000    1,924,103 
Energy Transfer LP, Series F, 6.750%(f)   2,985,000    2,635,288 
           
Total Energy        4,559,391 
           
Financials (3.32%)          
Banks (1.73%)          
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., Series J, 6.875%(f)   238,900    5,924,720 
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, 5Y US TI + 3.913%(a)(f)   3,000,000    2,751,000 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

54 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 
Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares  

Value

(Note 2)

 
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Series O, 3M US L + 3.678%(a)(f)   26,627,000   $26,585,708 
         35,261,428 
           
Commercial Finance (0.23%)          
AerCap Holdings NV, 5.875%(f)   4,960,000    4,607,873 
           
Consumer Finance (0.53%)          
Ally Financial, Inc., Series C, 4.700%(f)   2,982,000    2,102,310 
American Express Co., 3.550%(f)   4,674,000    3,938,682 
Discover Financial Services, Series D, 6.125%(f)   5,000,000    4,745,907 
         10,786,899 
           
Diversified Banks (0.61%)          
Citigroup, Inc., Series ., 5.900%(f)   7,941,000    7,960,853 
Citigroup, Inc., 7.375%(f)   4,464,000    4,419,360 
Life Insurance (0.22%)          
Jackson Financial, Inc., 8.000%(f)   178,800    4,457,484 
           
Total Financials        67,493,897 
           
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK          
(Cost $74,559,453)        72,053,288 

 

  

7-Day 

Yield

   Shares  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (0.45%)
         
Money Market Fund (0.45%)        
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio   4.77%   9,128,505    9,128,505 
                
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS               
(Cost $9,128,505)             9,128,505 
  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (99.28%)     
      
(Cost $2,066,699,582)  $2,023,146,240 
      
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities (0.72%)   14,726,007 
      
NET ASSETS (100.00%)  $2,037,872,247 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate 

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate 

SOFRINDX - Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index 

TI - Treasury Index

 

Reference Rates: 

1M US L - 1 Month LIBOR as of April 30, 2023 was 5.03% 

3M US L - 3 Month LIBOR as of April 30, 2023 was 5.30% 

12M US L - 12 Month LIBOR as of April 30, 2023 was 5.37% 

7Y US TI - 7 Year US Treasury Index as of April 30, 2023 was 3.47% 

1D US SOFR - 1 Day SOFR as of April 30, 2023 was 4.81% 

1M US SOFR - 1 Month SOFR as of April 30, 2023 was 5.02% 

1Y US TI - 1 Year US TI as of April 30, 2023 was 4.73% 

5Y US TI - 5 Year US TI as of April 30, 2023 was 3.51%

 

(a)Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of April 30, 2023 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date.
(b)Issued with zero coupon.
(c)Step bond. Coupon changes periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect as of April 30, 2023.
(d)Interest only security.
(e)Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of those securities was $302,396,880, representing 14.84% of net assets.
(f)Perpetual maturity. This security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest.
(g)The SOFRINDX is a compounded average of the daily Secured Overnight Financing Rate determined by reference to the SOFR Index for any interest period.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

55 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund 

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Shares  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
COMMON STOCKS (0.94%)          
           
Domestic Fixed Income (0.94%)          
High Yield (0.94%)          
iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF   48,250   $2,004,788 
           
Total Domestic Fixed Income        2,004,788 
           
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS          
(Cost $1,998,988)        2,004,788 

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
BANK LOAN (0.30%)          
           
Publishing & Broadcasting (0.30%)          
Nexstar Media, Inc. 09/18/2026(a)  $650,187   $649,716 
           
TOTAL BANK LOAN          
(Cost $650,187)        649,716 

 

  

Principal

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (0.65%) 
           
Fannie Mae          
Series 2002-71, Class AP, 5.000%, 11/25/2032   12,224    12,158 
Series 2002-90, Class A1, 6.500%, 06/25/2042   55,858    58,391 
Series 2008-8, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.82%, 02/25/2038(a)   122,553    123,329 
Series 2015-27, Class ME, 3.500%, 10/25/2044   128,000    119,734 
         313,612 
Freddie Mac          
Series 2002-2455, Class GK, 6.500%, 05/15/2032   14,891    15,296 
Series 2002-2505, Class D, 5.500%, 09/15/2032   30,860    31,605 
Series 2005-2990, Class GO, –%, 02/15/2035   32,857    27,962 
Series 2015-4537, Class AZ, 3.000%, 12/15/2045   22,759    20,948 
Series 2016-4579, Class W, 3.966%, 01/15/2038(a)   81,666    84,290 
         180,101 
Ginnie Mae          
Series 2009-93, Class HG, 4.000%, 09/16/2039   14,305    14,059 
  

Principal

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
Series 2011-139, Class KZ, 2.500%, 10/20/2041  $46,644   $38,973 
Series 2011-H05, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.50%, 12/20/2060(a)   26,462    26,288 
Series 2011-H14, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.50%, 05/20/2061(a)   46,363    46,094 
Series 2012-H20, Class BA, 1M US L + 0.56%, 09/20/2062(a)   22,827    22,699 
Series 2012-H29, Class SA, 1M US L + 0.515%, 10/20/2062(a)   50,991    50,647 
Series 2013-H07, Class GA, 1M US L + 0.47%, 03/20/2063(a)   20,892    20,731 
Series 2013-H10, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.40%, 03/20/2063(a)   16,262    16,145 
Series 2013-H22, Class FT, 1Y US TI + 0.65%, 04/20/2063(a)   17,949    17,928 
Series 2013-H23, Class FA, 1M US L + 1.30%, 09/20/2063(a)   13,082    13,134 
Series 2014-H03, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.60%, 01/20/2064(a)   12,183    12,128 
Series 2015-43, Class DM, 2.500%, 03/20/2045   84,379    76,951 
Series 2015-H29, Class FL, 1M US L + 0.60%, 11/20/2065(a)   55,698    55,140 
Series 2016-H09, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.65%, 03/20/2066(a)   42,280    42,040 
Series 2018-H07, Class FE, 1M US L + 0.35%, 02/20/2068(a)   43,895    43,615 
Series 2020-134, Class XB, 1.000%, 07/20/2048   125,000    76,733 
Series 2020-160, Class QD, 1.000%, 10/20/2050   162,035    93,026 
Series 2020-H09, Class NF, 1M US L + 1.25%, 04/20/2070(a)   56,891    57,045 
Series 2021-215, Class TZ, 5.000%, 12/20/2051   130,783    122,397 
Series 2021-86, Class ML, 1.000%, 05/20/2051   136,000    54,066 
         899,839 
           
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS          
(Cost $1,329,342)        1,393,552 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

36 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund 

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (0.07%)
           
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates          
Series 2020-K121, Class X1, 1.119%, 10/25/2030(a)  $2,471,584   $143,388 
           
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE- BACKED SECURITIES          
(Cost $140,958)        143,388 

 

  

Principal

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (1.89%) 
           
Fannie Mae Pool          
Series 1998-,          
6.500%, 08/01/2028   24,449    25,257 
7.500%, 08/01/2028   24,072    24,029 
8.500%, 06/01/2027   12,354    12,341 
Series 1999-,          
8.000%, 04/01/2029   22,954    22,906 
Series 2001-,          
7.000%, 06/01/2031   27,187    27,301 
12.000%, 11/01/2030   56,586    57,089 
Series 2002-,          
6.000%, 12/01/2032   37,982    38,816 
Series 2003-,          
4.500%, 09/01/2028   35,588    35,082 
4.750%, 09/01/2033   41,341    40,970 
5.500%, 10/01/2033   21,441    21,290 
5.500%, 12/01/2033   37,175    37,544 
Series 2005-,          
4.500%, 05/01/2035   19,607    19,077 
6.500%, 01/01/2036   28,395    29,434 
Series 2006-,          
4.500%, 01/01/2036   29,615    29,149 
Series 2007-,          
5.500%, 07/01/2037   18,192    18,340 
6.000%, 07/01/2037   36,213    36,625 
6.000%, 09/01/2037   32,570    33,869 
6.500%, 11/01/2037   44,830    46,301 
Series 2008-,          
5.000%, 06/01/2037   25,443    25,136 
5.500%, 04/01/2038   21,956    22,517 
5.500%, 08/01/2038   26,240    26,197 
6.500%, 07/01/2038   45,977    47,487 
Series 2009-,          
5.000%, 04/01/2039   45,241    45,454 
Series 2010-,          
4.000%, 05/01/2040   4,981    4,771 
5.500%, 02/01/2038   44,920    45,997 
Series 2011-,          
4.500%, 05/01/2041   68,889    67,213 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 2013-,          
3.000%, 04/01/2043  $94,938   $84,770 
Series 2015-,          
3.500%, 06/01/2045   55,862    54,088 
5.000%, 07/01/2044   20,828    21,314 
Series 2016-,          
3.500%, 06/01/2046   36,545    33,826 
Series 2018-,          
3.734%, 02/01/2048(a)   50,520    45,215 
Series 2022-,          
5.730%, 11/01/2032   1,500,000    1,542,760 
         2,622,165 
Freddie Mac Gold Pool          
Series 2004-,          
5.500%, 01/01/2034   28,717    28,588 
Series 2006-,          
4.500%, 01/01/2036   11,598    11,415 
5.500%, 12/01/2034   27,419    27,779 
5.500%, 08/01/2036   19,675    19,126 
6.000%, 05/01/2036   55,194    56,315 
Series 2008-,          
4.500%, 05/01/2038   59,377    58,510 
6.000%, 08/01/2038   32,083    33,365 
Series 2010-,          
6.000%, 04/01/2040   23,694    24,212 
Series 2013-,          
3.000%, 01/01/2033   56,620    52,718 
Series 2014-,          
3.500%, 10/01/2044   40,653    37,666 
Series 2015-,          
4.000%, 03/01/2044   33,131    32,428 
         382,122 
Freddie Mac Pool          
Series 2018-,          
3.500%, 08/01/2042   49,173    46,643 
4.500%, 01/01/2036   73,195    72,726 
         119,369 
Ginnie Mae I Pool          
Series 2003-,          
5.500%, 10/15/2033   55,663    57,440 
Series 2010-,          
5.000%, 05/15/2040   40,974    41,923 
         99,363 
Ginnie Mae II Pool          
Series 2009-,          
4.000%, 11/20/2039   50,601    49,691 
6.000%, 11/20/2039   31,467    33,205 
Series 2011-,          
4.000%, 02/20/2041   33,077    32,005 
4.000%, 05/20/2041   35,128    33,989 
4.000%, 10/20/2041   14,215    13,755 
Series 2012-,          
3.500%, 01/20/2042   94,548    89,387 
3.500%, 05/20/2042   95,717    90,300 
Series 2013-,          
3.500%, 03/20/2043   79,120    74,333 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

36 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund 

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
5.500%, 11/20/2035  $91,372   $93,342 
Series 2014-,          
3.750%, 04/20/2044   77,791    75,030 
4.000%, 05/20/2044   68,357    66,536 
Series 2016-,          
3.500%, 09/20/2046   16,809    15,454 
Series 2021-,          
4.000%, 05/20/2051   156,679    148,418 
         815,445 
           
TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES          
(Cost $4,180,556)        4,038,464 

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
CORPORATE BONDS (79.68%)          
           
Advertising & Marketing (1.32%)          
Outfront Media Capital LLC /          
Outfront Media Capital Corp.          
5.00%, 08/15/2027(b)   3,052,000   2,821,711 
           
Aerospace & Defense (1.22%)          
Boeing Co.          
3.95%, 08/01/2059   2,170,000    1,600,510 
TransDigm, Inc.          
6.75%, 08/15/2028(b)   1,000,000    1,016,791 
Total Aerospace & Defense        2,617,301 
           
Airlines (3.51%)          
Alaska Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust          
4.80%, 08/15/2027(b)   603,022    587,863 
Alaska Airlines 2020-1 Class B Pass Through Trust          
8.00%, 08/15/2025(b)   1,459,273    1,477,793 
American Airlines, Inc.          
7.25%, 02/15/2028(b)   500,000    486,767 
British Airways 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust          
4.25%, 11/15/2032(b)   1,304,577    1,216,000 
United Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust          
Series 20-1          
5.88%, 10/15/2027   3,701,219    3,705,524 
Total Airlines        7,473,947 
           
Apparel & Textile Products (0.98%)          
Hanesbrands, Inc.          
4.88%, 05/15/2026(b)   1,450,000    1,368,267 
9.00%, 02/15/2031(b)   697,000    714,281 
Total Apparel & Textile Products        2,082,548 
           
Auto Parts Manufacturing (0.96%)          
Adient Global Holdings, Ltd.          
7.00%, 04/15/2028(b)   500,000    513,301 
8.25%, 04/15/2031(b)   1,500,000    1,538,323 
Total Auto Parts Manufacturing        2,051,624 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Automobiles Manufacturing (3.13%)          
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC          
6.80%, 05/12/2028  $1,039,000   $1,040,556 
7.35%, 11/04/2027   1,500,000    1,546,204 
7.35%, 03/06/2030   513,000    527,457 
Ford Motor Credit Co., LLC          
3.38%, 11/13/2025   1,000,000    930,104 
General Motors Financial Co., Inc.          
5.85%, 04/06/2030   1,039,000    1,039,192 
CMPD SOFR + 1.30%, 04/07/2025(a)(d)   1,300,000    1,295,379 
Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. LLC          
3.88%, 09/21/2023(b)   300,000    297,265 
Total Automobiles Manufacturing        6,676,157 
           
Banks (5.64%)          
Bank of Ireland Group PLC          
1Y US TI + 2.65%, 09/16/2026(a)(b)   1,500,000    1,511,395 
Danske Bank A/S          
1Y US TI + 1.35%, 09/11/2026(a)(b)   3,400,000    3,057,709 
Fifth Third Bancorp          
1D US SOFR + 1.66%, 04/25/2033(a)   1,150,000    1,038,618 
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA          
1Y US TI + 4.40%, 11/21/2033(a)(b)   1,000,000    1,075,167 
Synovus Bank/Columbus GA          
5Y US TI + 3.63%, 10/29/2030(a)   1,774,000    1,486,647 
UniCredit SpA          
7.83%, 12/04/2023(b)   1,500,000    1,513,922 
1Y US TI + 1.20%, 06/03/2027(a)(b)   1,589,000    1,407,092 
Wells Fargo & Co.          
1D US SOFR + 2.02%, 04/24/2034(a)   943,000    959,953 
Total Banks        12,050,503 
           
Cable & Satellite (1.17%)          
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp.          
6.38%, 09/01/2029(b)   1,600,000    1,522,015 
7.38%, 03/01/2031(b)   1,000,000    980,584 
Total Cable & Satellite        2,502,599 
           
Casinos & Gaming (2.94%)          
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.          
7.00%, 02/15/2030(b)   1,500,000    1,514,738 
MGM Resorts International          
6.75%, 05/01/2025   1,233,000    1,246,102 
Penn Entertainment, Inc.          
5.63%, 01/15/2027(b)   3,674,000    3,496,508 
Total Casinos & Gaming        6,257,348 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

36 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund 

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Chemicals (2.42%)        
Avient Corp.          
5.75%, 05/15/2025(b)  $1,525,000   $1,525,569 
Celanese US Holdings LLC          
6.17%, 07/15/2027   2,250,000    2,279,205 
WR Grace Holdings LLC          
7.38%, 03/01/2031(b)   1,350,000    1,354,393 
Total Chemicals        5,159,167 
           
Commercial Finance (0.37%)          
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC /          
AerCap Global Aviation Trust          
1.15%, 10/29/2023   800,000    781,456 
           
Communications Equipment (0.24%)          
CommScope, Inc.          
8.25%, 03/01/2027(b)   650,000    503,192 
           
Consumer Finance (3.84%)          
Ally Financial, Inc.          
6.70%, 02/14/2033   1,000,000    903,508 
8.00%, 11/01/2031   1,250,000    1,320,129 
OneMain Finance Corp.          
6.88%, 03/15/2025   1,650,000    1,616,762 
8.25%, 10/01/2023   1,085,000    1,089,407 
Synchrony Financial          
7.25%, 02/02/2033   3,550,000    3,269,955 
Total Consumer Finance        8,199,761 
           
Consumer Services (0.99%)          
WASH Multifamily Acquisition, Inc.          
5.75%, 04/15/2026(b)   2,250,000    2,111,719 
           
Containers & Packaging (1.78%)          
Canpack SA / Canpack US LLC          
3.88%, 11/15/2029(b)   3,350,000    2,690,547 
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.          
5.88%, 08/15/2023(b)   1,105,000    1,105,160 
Total Containers & Packaging        3,795,707 
           
Department Stores (2.33%)          
NMG Holding Co. Inc / Neiman Marcus Group LLC          
7.13%, 04/01/2026(b)   3,800,000    3,535,027 
Nordstrom, Inc.          
Series WI 2.30%, 04/08/2024   1,500,000    1,430,573 
Total Department Stores        4,965,600 
           
Diversified Banks (0.95%)          
Bank of America Corp.          
1D US SOFR + 1.91%, 04/25/2034(a)   944,000    951,061 
5Y US TI + 1.20%, 09/21/2036(a)   690,000    527,738 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.          
1D US SOFR + 2.58%, 09/14/2033(a)   $508,000   $524,858 
Total Diversified Banks        2,003,657 
           
Entertainment Content (1.13%)          
Discovery Communications LLC          
4.00%, 09/15/2055   833,000    548,301 
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.          
4.28%, 03/15/2032(b)   630,000    559,985 
5.14%, 03/15/2052(b)   1,630,000    1,303,942 
Total Entertainment Content        2,412,228 
           
Entertainment Resources (0.92%)          
Six Flags Entertainment Corp.          
7.25%, 05/15/2031(b)   2,000,000    1,961,250 
           
Exploration & Production (4.13%)          
Baytex Energy Corp.          
8.50%, 04/30/2030(b)   1,000,000    1,006,436 
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co.          
5.75%, 02/01/2029(b)   3,050,000    2,852,246 
6.25%, 11/01/2028(b)   1,506,000    1,444,212 
Occidental Petroleum Corp.          
7.88%, 09/15/2031   1,800,000    2,042,231 
Range Resources Corp.          
8.25%, 01/15/2029   1,400,000    1,462,650 
Total Exploration & Production        8,807,775 
           
Financial Services (2.53%)          
Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC          
5.00%, 01/15/2032(b)   2,500,000    2,035,058 
Morgan Stanley          
1D US SOFR + 1.87%, 04/21/2034(a)   755,000    763,890 
5Y US TI + 2.43%, 01/19/2038(a)   1,050,000    1,056,733 
UBS Group AG          
1Y US TI + 2.20%, 01/12/2034(a)(b)   1,500,000    1,534,684 
Total Financial Services        5,390,365 
           
Food & Beverage (0.49%)          
Pilgrim's Pride Corp.          
6.25%, 07/01/2033   1,050,000    1,039,984 
           
Homebuilders (1.30%)          
Forestar Group, Inc.          
3.85%, 05/15/2026(b)   3,000,000    2,777,880 
           
Integrated Oils (0.51%)          
Petroleos Mexicanos          
10.00%, 02/07/2033(b)   1,175,000    1,092,297 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

36 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund 

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
Manufactured Goods (0.77%)          
Chart Industries, Inc.          
9.50%, 01/01/2031(b)  $1,550,000   $1,642,876 
           
Metals & Mining (0.46%)          
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.          
6.75%, 04/15/2030(b)   1,000,000    973,236 
           
Oil & Gas Services & Equipment (0.77%)          
Noble Finance II LLC          
8.00%, 04/15/2030(b)   250,000    256,293 
Transocean Titan Financing, Ltd.          
8.38%, 02/01/2028(b)   1,350,000    1,377,324 
Total Oil & Gas Services & Equipment        1,633,617 
           
Pharmaceuticals (0.95%)          
Organon & Co. / Organon Foreign Debt Co-Issuer BV          
5.13%, 04/30/2031(b)   2,280,000    2,033,814 
           
Pipeline (11.20%)          
Buckeye Partners LP          
4.13%, 12/01/2027   336,000    302,286 
4.15%, 07/01/2023   1,200,000    1,193,695 
4.50%, 03/01/2028(b)   1,698,000    1,545,350 
Flex Intermediate Holdco LLC          
3.36%, 06/30/2031(b)   2,321,000    1,913,613 
4.32%, 12/30/2039(b)   1,733,000    1,310,640 
Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp.          
8.00%, 01/15/2027   4,535,000    4,530,007 
Kinetik Holdings LP          
5.88%, 06/15/2030(b)   2,000,000    1,918,080 
Midwest Connector Capital Co. LLC          
3.90%, 04/01/2024(b)   3,675,000    3,610,311 
4.63%, 04/01/2029(b)   1,734,000    1,632,767 
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.          
6.50%, 07/15/2027   1,505,000    1,535,425 
6.88%, 01/15/2029   2,957,000    3,023,855 
Western Midstream Operating LP          
4.30%, 02/01/2030   942,000    860,714 
6.15%, 04/01/2033   500,000    508,855 
Total Pipeline        23,885,598 
           
Power Generation (1.58%)          
Alexander Funding Trust          
1.84%, 11/15/2023(b)   1,624,000    1,578,650 
Talen Energy          
8.63%, 06/01/2030   500,000    500,000 
Vistra Operations Co. LLC          
5.50%, 09/01/2026(b)   1,325,000    1,300,410 
Total Power Generation        3,379,060 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Publishing & Broadcasting (3.94%)          
Gray Escrow II, Inc.          
5.38%, 11/15/2031(b)  $3,000,000   $1,926,091 
Gray Television, Inc.          
7.00%, 05/15/2027(b)   850,000    689,474 
Nexstar Media, Inc.          
5.63%, 07/15/2027(b)   2,000,000    1,880,430 
Scripps Escrow II, Inc.          
5.38%, 01/15/2031(b)   2,600,000    1,809,340 
Scripps Escrow, Inc.          
5.88%, 07/15/2027(b)   2,900,000    2,083,535 
Total Publishing & Broadcasting        8,388,870 
           
Real Estate (3.55%)          
Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC          
6.75%, 05/15/2028(b)   2,975,000    2,780,182 
Kennedy-Wilson, Inc.          
4.75%, 02/01/2030   3,334,000    2,583,917 
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc.          
4.63%, 06/15/2025(b)   200,000    194,467 
5.63%, 05/01/2024(b)   2,000,000    1,992,123 
Total Real Estate        7,550,689 
           
Retail - Consumer Discretionary (0.84%)          
Victoria's Secret & Co.          
4.63%, 07/15/2029(b)   2,225,000    1,801,784 
           
Software & Services (3.41%)          
Cloud Software Group, Inc.          
6.50%, 03/31/2029(b)   4,000,000    3,606,932 
CoStar Group, Inc.          
2.80%, 07/15/2030(b)   2,700,000    2,261,544 
Neptune Bidco US, Inc.          
9.29%, 04/15/2029(b)   1,500,000    1,413,263 
Total Software & Services        7,281,739 
           
Supermarkets & Pharmacies (1.68%)          
Albertsons Cos. Inc / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC          
6.50%, 02/15/2028(b)   1,541,000    1,561,889 
Arko Corp.          
5.13%, 11/15/2029(b)   2,500,000    2,028,000 
Total Supermarkets & Pharmacies        3,589,889 
           
Transportation & Logistics (0.43%)          
Rand Parent LLC          
8.50%, 02/15/2030(b)   1,000,000    907,069 
           
Utilities (3.50%)          
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.          
3M US L + 2.91%, 04/30/2043(a)   1,800,000    1,755,000 
Pacific Gas and Electric Co.          
3.25%, 02/16/2024   2,000,000    1,958,321 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

36 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
Sempra Energy          
5Y US TI + 2.868%, 04/01/2052(a)  $2,725,000   $2,211,656 
Suburban Propane Partners LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp.          
5.00%, 06/01/2031(b)   1,750,000    1,534,269 
Total Utilities        7,459,246 
           
Waste & Environment Services & Equipment (1.11%)          
GFL Environmental, Inc.          
5.13%, 12/15/2026(b)   2,399,000    2,363,615 
           
Wireless Telecommunications Services (0.69%)          
AT&T, Inc.          
5.35%, 11/01/2066   62,131    1,473,747 
           
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS          
(Cost $178,348,562)        169,900,625 

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
GOVERNMENT BONDS (9.56%)          
           
U.S. Treasury Bonds (9.56%)          
United States Treasury Bonds          
3.63%, 02/15/2053   7,556,000    7,494,017 
3.88%, 02/15/2043   2,778,000    2,808,167 
United States Treasury Notes          
2.50%, 01/31/2024   4,106,000    4,033,330 
4.63%, 02/28/2025   6,000,000    6,050,156 
Total U.S. Treasury Bonds        20,385,670 
           
TOTAL GOVERNMENT BONDS          
(Cost $20,276,415)        20,385,670 

 

   Shares  

Value

(Note 2)

 
PREFERRED STOCK (5.69%)          
           
Financials (5.69%)          
Banks (2.39%)          
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Series O, 3M US L + 3.678%(a)(c)   3,802,000    3,796,104 
Truist Financial Corp., Series N, 4.800%(c)   1,500,000    1,306,875 
         5,102,979 
           
Commercial Finance (1.52%)          
AerCap Holdings NV, 5.875%(c)   3,499,000    3,250,594 
           
Consumer Finance (1.04%)          
American Express Co., 3.550%(c)   1,500,000    1,264,019 
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(Note 2)
 
Discover Financial Services, Series D, 6.125%(c)   1,000,000   $949,181 
         2,213,200 
           
Diversified Banks (0.24%) Citigroup, Inc., 7.375(c)   516,000    510,840 
           
Financial Services (0.26%) Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.500%(c)   22,000    552,200 
           
Life Insurance (0.24%)          
Jackson Financial, Inc., 8.000%(c)   20,400    508,572 
           
Total Financials        12,138,385 
           
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK          
(Cost $12,455,421)        12,138,385 

 

  

7-Day

Yield

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(Note 2)

 
SHORT TERM
INVESTMENTS (1.78%)
    
             
Money Market Fund (1.78%)        
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio   4.77%   3,795,779   $3,795,779 
                
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS               
(Cost $3,795,779)             3,795,779 
                
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (100.56%)               
(Cost $223,176,208)            $214,450,367 
                
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets (-0.56%)             (1,203,905)
                
NET ASSETS (100.00%)            $213,246,462 

 

Investment Abbreviations:  

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate 

SOFRINDX – Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index

TI - Treasury Index

 

Reference Rates:  

1M US L - 1 Month LIBOR as of April 30, 2023 was 5.03%

3M US L - 3 Month LIBOR as of April 30, 2023 was 5.30%

1D US SOFR - 1 Day SOFR as of April 30, 2023 was 4.81%

1Y US TI - 1 Year US TI as of April 30, 2023 was 4.73%

5Y US TI - 5 Year US TI as of April 30, 2023 was 3.51%


See Notes to Financial Statements.

36 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

(a)Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of April 30, 2023 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date.
(b)Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of those securities was $109,438,458, representing 51.32% of net assets.
(c)Perpetual maturity. This security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest.
(d)The SOFRINDX is a compounded average of the daily Secured Overnight Financing Rate determined by reference to the SOFR Index for any interest period.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund

 

Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

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(Note 2)

 
COMMON STOCKS (57.88%)          
           
Communications (5.10%)          
Media (4.33%)          
Alphabet, Inc., Class A (a)   3,275   $351,539 
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A (a)   1,872    449,878 
Walt Disney Co. (a)   2,259    231,548 
         1,032,965 
           
Telecommunications (0.77%)          
AT&T, Inc.   10,375    183,326 
           
Total Communications        1,216,291 
           
Consumer Discretionary (5.54%)          
Consumer Discretionary Services (2.55%)          
Marriott International, Inc., Class A   1,464    247,914 
McDonald's Corp.   1,212    358,448 
         606,362 
           
Retail & Whsle - Discretionary (2.99%)          
Amazon.com, Inc. (a)   2,370    249,917 
Lowe's Cos., Inc.   931    193,490 
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a)   295    270,606 
         714,013 
           
Total Consumer Discretionary        1,320,375 
           
Consumer Staples (4.59%)          
Consumer Staple Products (1.60%)          
Coca-Cola Co.   4,445    285,147 
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., Class A   387    95,481 
         380,628 
           
Retail & Wholesale - Staples (2.99%)          
Costco Wholesale Corp.   514    258,655 
Target Corp.   931    146,865 
Walmart, Inc.   2,040    307,979 
         713,499 
           
Total Consumer Staples        1,094,127 
           
Energy (4.66%)          
Oil & Gas (4.24%)          
BP PLC, Sponsored ADR   6,985    281,356 
ConocoPhillips   4,090    420,820 
Enbridge, Inc.   7,787    309,611 
         1,011,787 
           
Renewable Energy (0.42%)          
Enphase Energy, Inc. (a)   605    99,341 
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(Note 2)

 
Total Energy        1,111,128 
           
Financials (4.42%)          
Banking (1.71%)          
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   2,305   $318,643 
Wells Fargo & Co.   2,265    90,034 
         408,677 
           
Financial Services (2.20%)          
American Express Co.   1,760    283,958 
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.   1,653    180,061 
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.   294    61,399 
         525,418 
           
Insurance (0.51%)          
Prudential Financial, Inc.   1,390    120,930 
           
Total Financials        1,055,025 
           
Health Care (9.14%)          
Health Care (9.14%)          
Boston Scientific Corp. (a)   3,600    187,632 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.   2,102    140,351 
Danaher Corp.   757    179,341 
HCA Healthcare, Inc.   845    242,794 
IQVIA Holdings, Inc. (a)   765    143,996 
Pfizer, Inc.   6,440    250,451 
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.   425    235,832 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.   919    452,231 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)   532    181,268 
Zoetis, Inc.   937    164,706 
         2,178,602 
           
Total Health Care        2,178,602 
           
Industrials (7.32%)          
Industrial Products (5.31%)          
Caterpillar, Inc.   1,049    229,521 
Deere & Co.   695    262,724 
ITT, Inc.   1,791    151,232 
Lockheed Martin Corp.   450    209,003 
Schneider Electric SE, ADR   6,425    223,976 
TE Connectivity, Ltd.   1,550    189,674 
         1,266,130 
           
Industrial Services (2.01%)          
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.   429    137,447 
Southwest Airlines Co.   4,083    123,674 
Waste Management, Inc.   1,310    217,526 
         478,647 
           
Total Industrials        1,744,777 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

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(Note 2)

 
Materials (2.66%)        
Materials (2.66%)        
Anglo American PLC, ADR   5,940   $91,298 
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.   3,240    122,828 
Linde PLC   620    229,059 
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A   780    73,796 
Norsk Hydro ASA, ADR   16,270    120,237 
         637,218 
           
Total Materials        637,218 
           
Real Estate (1.37%)          
Real Estate (1.37%)          
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.   3,096    213,315 
Prologis, Inc.   905    113,351 
         326,666 
           
Total Real Estate        326,666 
           
Technology (13.08%)          
Software & Tech Services (6.03%)          
Mastercard, Inc., Class A   721    274,002 
Microsoft Corp.   2,304    707,926 
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class A (a)   9,925    76,919 
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (a)   1,383    105,108 
Synopsys, Inc. (a)   738    274,034 
         1,437,989 
           
Tech Hardware & Semiconductors (7.05%)          
Apple, Inc.   2,522    427,933 
Lam Research Corp.   257    134,689 
Motorola Solutions, Inc.   690    201,066 
NVIDIA Corp.   1,840    510,581 
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR   2,211    186,387 
Texas Instruments, Inc.   1,338    223,714 
         1,684,370 
           
Total Technology        3,122,359 
           
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS          
(Cost $11,553,286)        13,806,568 

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE
OBLIGATIONS (4.61%)
           
Fannie Mae          
Series 1997-10, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.60%, 03/18/2027(b)  $5,022   $5,023 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Series 1997-42, Class PK, 4.500%, 07/18/2027  $5,976   $5,878 
Series 1999-52, Class NF, 1M US L + 1.15%, 10/25/2023(b)   922    923 
Series 2002-21, Class FD, 1M US L + 0.90%, 04/25/2032(b)   7,478    7,529 
Series 2002-22, Class GC, 6.500%, 04/25/2032   7,129    7,487 
Series 2002-58, Class PG, 6.000%, 09/25/2032   17,038    17,718 
Series 2002-58, Class FG, 1M US L + 1.00%, 08/25/2032(b)   6,648    6,755 
Series 2003-117, Class KB, 6.000%, 12/25/2033   14,778    15,435 
Series 2003-87, Class SL, 9.10% - 1M US L, 07/25/2033(b)   34,429    33,629 
Series 2004-60, Class JC, 5.500%, 04/25/2034   15,902    16,241 
Series 2005-27, Class GH, 5.500%, 04/25/2035   90,000    93,083 
Series 2007-104, Class ZE, 6.000%, 08/25/2037   16,389    17,000 
Series 2007-22, Class A, 5.500%, 03/25/2037   7,808    8,081 
Series 2007-55, Class PH, 6.000%, 06/25/2047   21,477    23,585 
Series 2007-76, Class ZG, 6.000%, 08/25/2037   142,936    146,701 
Series 2008-1, Class LF, 1M US L + 0.70%, 05/25/2037(b)   16,497    16,505 
Series 2008-22, Class DB, 5.000%, 04/25/2048   14,730    15,009 
Series 2009-12, Class LC, 8.475%, 06/25/2037(b)   13,862    15,343 
Series 2009-51, Class BZ, 4.500%, 07/25/2039   20,053    19,869 
Series 2010-61, Class WA, 5.988%, 06/25/2040(b)   15,429    15,940 
Series 2010-98, Class BH, 5.500%, 09/25/2040   15,927    16,639 
Series 2012-153, Class B, 7.000%, 07/25/2042   6,956    7,491 
Series 2012-64, Class NA, 3.000%, 08/25/2041   2,010    1,967 
Series 2013-18, Class MY, 3.000%, 03/25/2033   15,000    13,811 
Series 2013-61, Class NY, 3.000%, 06/25/2033   35,000    32,092 
Series 2013-9, Class AE, 1.750%, 03/25/2039   2,443    2,418 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
Series 2014-21, Class MA, 2.000%, 09/25/2041  $10,770   $10,147 
         572,299 
Freddie Mac          
Series 1996-1843, Class Z, 7.000%, 04/15/2026   1,446    1,446 
Series 1999-2123, Class L, 6.500%, 01/15/2029   18,740    19,253 
Series 2002-2538, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.40%, 12/15/2032(b)   3,330    3,328 
Series 2003-2696, Class DG, 5.500%, 10/15/2033   10,343    10,664 
Series 2005-2977, Class AT, 4.500%, 05/15/2025   4,261    4,206 
Series 2005-2990, Class LB, 16.94569% - 1M US L, 06/15/2034(b)   2,081    2,057 
Series 2005-2993, Class TF, 1M US L + 0.35%, 06/15/2025(b)   5,204    5,199 
Series 2006-3174, Class LF, 1M US L + 0.35%, 05/15/2036(b)   7,328    7,289 
Series 2006-3239, Class EF, 1M US L + 0.35%, 11/15/2036(b)   8,515    8,404 
Series 2007-3298, Class Z, 6.000%, 04/15/2037   23,802    24,862 
Series 2008-3409, Class DB, 6.000%, 01/15/2038   15,656    16,474 
Series 2009-3572, Class KT, 4.500%, 09/15/2039   14,428    14,454 
Series 2010-3645, Class WD, 4.500%, 02/15/2040   26,000    26,307 
Series 2010-3699, Class LC, 4.000%, 03/15/2040   10,588    10,418 
Series 2010-3721, Class FB, 1M US L + 0.50%, 09/15/2040(b)   10,454    10,350 
Series 2010-3759, Class PY, 4.000%, 11/15/2040   25,000    24,455 
Series 2010-3770, Class JZ, 4.000%, 12/15/2040   24,618    23,933 
Series 2011-3954, Class PG, 2.500%, 07/15/2041   21,880    20,542 
Series 2012-3987, Class LP, 3.500%, 01/15/2042   26,000    24,476 
Series 2012-4032, Class AD, 2.000%, 10/15/2041   10,389    9,827 
Series 2012-4043, Class PB, 1.500%, 05/15/2027   10,083    9,539 
Series 2013-4226, Class GZ, 3.000%, 07/15/2043   12,691    11,735 
  

Principal

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
Series 2015-4498, Class JA, 2.500%, 04/15/2037  $32,737   $29,359 
         318,577 
Ginnie Mae          
Series 2003-52, Class AP, –%, 06/16/2033(c)   12,066    11,067 
Series 2004-86, Class C, 5.500%, 10/20/2034   15,433    15,675 
Series 2005-91, Class PD, 5.500%, 12/20/2035   9,959    10,205 
Series 2007-70, Class FC, 1M US L + 0.47%, 11/20/2037(b)   15,604    15,598 
Series 2008-2, Class PC, 4.750%, 01/20/2038   7,108    7,086 
Series 2008-46, Class FA, 1M US L + 0.60%, 05/20/2038(b)   6,876    6,881 
Series 2008-60, Class JP, 5.500%, 07/20/2038   46,000    46,578 
Series 2009-104, Class KA, 4.500%, 08/16/2039   5,582    5,521 
Series 2011-H23, Class HA, 3.000%, 12/20/2061   6,114    5,844 
Series 2012-39, Class GA, 3.000%, 10/16/2040   6,653    6,422 
Series 2013-149, Class BP, 3.500%, 10/20/2043   50,000    46,275 
Series 2013-98, Class DM, 3.500%, 07/20/2042   5,607    5,517 
Series 2015-91, Class NE, 3.000%, 10/20/2044   2,993    2,926 
Series 2019-152, Class LC, 3.500%, 10/20/2049   2,639    2,519 
Series 2019-162, Class GA, 3.000%, 10/20/2049   3,620    3,423 
Series 2020-167, Class EC, 1.000%, 02/20/2049   8,193    6,643 
Series 2020-5, Class LC, 3.500%, 10/20/2049   3,447    3,266 
Series 2021-76, Class ND, 1.250%, 08/20/2050   8,595    6,823 
         208,269 
           
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS          
(Cost $1,191,311)        1,099,145 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (0.09%)          
Series 2014-M9, Class A2, 3.103%, 07/25/2024(b)  $23,049   $22,489 
           
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES          
(Cost $23,006)        22,489 

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (3.51%)          
           
Fannie Mae Pool          
Series 2004-,          
5.500%, 08/01/2034   27,878    27,990 
5.500%, 11/01/2034   38,797    38,667 
Series 2005-,          
7.708%, 06/15/2034   12,618    13,316 
Series 2007-,          
5.500%, 08/01/2037   29,424    28,603 
1Y US TI + 2.403%, 10/01/2035(b)   22,828    22,888 
Series 2008-,          
5.500%, 03/01/2038   35,059    35,825 
5.500%, 05/01/2038   29,686    30,471 
Series 2009-,          
5.500%, 11/01/2039   27,862    27,779 
Series 2012-AM0762,          
3.290%, 09/01/2032   8,027    7,609 
Series 2012-AM1671,          
2.100%, 12/01/2027   25,968    24,717 
Series 2014-,          
3.500%, 11/01/2033   27,981    26,932 
Series 2015-AM8645,          
2.690%, 05/01/2027   20,773    19,645 
Series 2015-AM8674,          
2.810%, 04/01/2025   60,000    58,102 
Series 2016-,          
2.390%, 06/01/2025   18,573    17,802 
Series 2017-AN6670,          
3.210%, 09/01/2027   28,773    27,216 
Series 2018-BL0212,          
3.820%, 07/01/2027   33,863    33,324 
Series 2019-,          
3.340%, 05/01/2031   24,204    22,979 
Series 2020-,          
1.400%, 11/01/2032   55,000    42,804 
         506,669 
Freddie Mac Gold Pool          
Series 2012-,          
3.000%, 05/01/2032   31,733    29,546 
  

Principal

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
Ginnie Mae II Pool          
Series 2009-,          
5.000%, 10/20/2039  $11,287   $11,386 
5.500%, 02/20/2039   21,228    21,438 
Series 2010-,          
4.000%, 12/20/2040   24,017    23,242 
4.500%, 04/20/2040   102,820    101,638 
4.500%, 08/20/2040   21,095    20,858 
Series 2011-,          
5.000%, 04/20/2041   26,019    26,206 
Series 2012-,          
3.500%, 05/20/2042   38,614    36,006 
4.000%, 08/20/2042   61,560    59,326 
         300,100 
           
TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES          
(Cost $882,537)        836,315 
           
CORPORATE BONDS (16.54%)          
           
Aerospace & Defense (0.72%)          
Boeing Co.          
1.43%, 02/04/2024   45,000    43,700 
2.20%, 02/04/2026   70,000    65,096 
3.95%, 08/01/2059   53,000    39,091 
Raytheon Technologies Corp.          
5.15%, 02/27/2033   22,000    22,875 
Total Aerospace & Defense        170,762 
           
Airlines (0.67%)          
Alaska Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust          
4.80%, 08/15/2027(d)   41,810    40,758 
Alaska Airlines 2020-1 Class B Pass Through Trust          
8.00%, 08/15/2025(d)   19,223    19,467 
British Airways 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust          
4.25%, 11/15/2032(d)   5,280    4,921 
Southwest Airlines Co.          
5.25%, 05/04/2025   55,000    55,161 
United Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust          
Series 20-1          
5.88%, 10/15/2027   39,528    39,574 
Total Airlines        159,881 
           
Automobiles Manufacturing (0.57%)          
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC          
4.00%, 11/13/2030   17,000    14,594 
6.80%, 05/12/2028   42,000    42,062 
Ford Motor Credit Co., LLC          
3.38%, 11/13/2025   35,000    32,554 
General Motors Financial Co., Inc.          
5.85%, 04/06/2030   42,000    42,008 
Volkswagen Group of America          
Finance LLC          
0.88%, 11/22/2023(d)   5,000    4,880 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Total Automobiles Manufacturing        136,098 
Banks (0.65%)          
Citizens Bank NA          
1D US SOFR + 1.45%, 10/24/2025(b)  $36,000   $34,854 
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co.          
1D US SOFR + 3.83%, 06/19/2024(b)   83,000    82,004 
Wells Fargo & Co.          
1D US SOFR + 2.02%, 04/24/2034(b)   38,000    38,683 
Total Banks        155,541 
           
Biotechnology (0.37%)          
Amgen, Inc.          
5.25%, 03/02/2033   22,000    22,645 
5.51%, 03/02/2026   41,000    41,168 
5.60%, 03/02/2043   23,000    23,685 
Total Biotechnology        87,498 
           
Cable & Satellite (0.37%)          
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp.          
4.50%, 06/01/2033(d)   22,000    17,537 
4.75%, 02/01/2032(d)   27,000    22,372 
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital          
3.85%, 04/01/2061   41,000    25,135 
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.          
5.00%, 08/01/2027(d)   23,000    21,182 
Total Cable & Satellite        86,226 
           
Casinos & Gaming (0.50%)          
MGM Resorts International          
6.75%, 05/01/2025   60,000    60,638 
Penn Entertainment, Inc.          
5.63%, 01/15/2027(d)   61,000    58,052 
Total Casinos & Gaming        118,690 
           
Chemicals (0.48%)          
Avient Corp.          
5.75%, 05/15/2025(d)   24,000    24,009 
Celanese US Holdings LLC          
6.17%, 07/15/2027   27,000    27,350 
6.38%, 07/15/2032   34,000    34,509 
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.          
1.83%, 10/15/2027(d)   34,000    28,995 
Total Chemicals        114,863 
           
Commercial Finance (0.23%)          
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust 6.50%, 07/15/2025   55,000    55,568 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
Consumer Finance (0.12%)          
Ally Financial, Inc.          
1.45%, 10/02/2023  $10,000   $9,778 
Fiserv, Inc.          
5.60%, 03/02/2033   18,000    18,777 
Total Consumer Finance        28,555 
           
Consumer Products (0.23%)          
Haleon UK Capital PLC          
3.13%, 03/24/2025   17,000    16,426 
Haleon US Capital LLC          
3.38%, 03/24/2027   17,000    16,237 
Kenvue, Inc.          
4.90%, 03/22/2033(d)   22,000    22,794 
Total Consumer Products        55,457 
           
Containers & Packaging (0.07%)          
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.          
5.88%, 08/15/2023(d)   16,000    16,002 
           
Diversified Banks (1.56%)          
Bank of America Corp.          
1D US SOFR + 1.37%, 10/24/2031(b)   90,000    71,825 
1D US SOFR + 1.91%, 04/25/2034(b)   38,000    38,284 
5Y US TI + 1.20%, 09/21/2036(b)   90,000    68,835 
Citigroup, Inc.          
4.30%, 11/20/2026   54,000    52,862 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.          
1D US SOFR + 1.07%, 12/15/2025(b)   88,000    88,442 
1D US SOFR + 1.56%, 04/26/2028(b)   28,000    27,491 
1D US SOFR + 2.58%, 09/14/2033(b)   21,000    21,697 
Total Diversified Banks        369,436 
           
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (0.13%)          
Trimble, Inc.          
6.10%, 03/15/2033   31,000    31,776 
           
Entertainment Content (0.17%)          
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.          
4.28%, 03/15/2032(d)   25,000    22,222 
5.14%, 03/15/2052(d)   25,000    19,999 
Total Entertainment Content        42,221 
           
Entertainment Resources (0.07%)          
Vail Resorts, Inc.          
6.25%, 05/15/2025(d)   17,000    17,148 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Exploration & Production (0.23%)          
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co.          
6.25%, 11/01/2028(d)  $42,000   $40,277 
Occidental Petroleum Corp.          
7.88%, 09/15/2031   13,000    14,749 
Total Exploration & Production        55,026 
           
Financial Services (1.07%)          
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.          
5.15%, 05/15/2033   17,000    17,150 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.          
1D US SOFR + 0.50%, 09/10/2024(b)   24,000    23,865 
1D US SOFR + 1.114%, 02/24/2028(b)   48,000    43,969 
Morgan Stanley          
1D US SOFR + 1.36%, 09/16/2036(b)   61,000    46,924 
1D US SOFR + 1.73%, 02/01/2029(b)   55,000    55,310 
1D US SOFR + 1.87%, 04/21/2034(b)   31,000    31,365 
5Y US TI + 2.43%, 01/19/2038(b)   21,000    21,135 
UBS Group AG          
1Y US TI + 1.75%, 05/12/2028(b)(d)   17,000    16,408 
Total Financial Services        256,126 
           
Food & Beverage (0.76%)          
Cargill, Inc.          
4.75%, 04/24/2033(d)   13,000    13,104 
JDE Peet's NV          
0.80%, 09/24/2024(d)   16,000    14,938 
Kraft Heinz Foods Co.          
3.88%, 05/15/2027   24,000    23,449 
4.25%, 03/01/2031   24,000    23,380 
Mars, Inc.          
4.65%, 04/20/2031(d)   13,000    13,126 
4.75%, 04/20/2033(d)   17,000    17,206 
Nestle Holdings, Inc.          
4.85%, 03/14/2033(d)   17,000    17,827 
5.00%, 03/14/2028(d)   17,000    17,689 
Pilgrim's Pride Corp.          
6.25%, 07/01/2033   43,000    42,590 
Total Food & Beverage        183,309 
           
Health Care Facilities & Services (0.47%)          
Cigna Group          
5.40%, 03/15/2033   53,000    55,142 
HCA, Inc.          
2.38%, 07/15/2031   73,000    59,646 
Total Health Care Facilities & Services        114,788 
  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
Home Improvement (0.09%)          
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.          
6.27%, 03/06/2026  $22,000   $22,254 
           
Industrial Other (0.26%)          
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.          
5.90%, 03/01/2033   42,000    42,683 
Quanta Services, Inc.          
0.95%, 10/01/2024   19,000    17,891 
Total Industrial Other        60,574 
           
Life Insurance (0.24%)          
Five Corners Funding Trust III          
5.79%, 02/15/2033(d)   22,000    22,525 
Five Corners Funding Trust IV          
6.00%, 02/15/2053(d)   35,000    35,962 
Total Life Insurance        58,487 
           
Managed Care (0.36%)          
Humana, Inc.          
0.65%, 08/03/2023   28,000    27,666 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.          
4.50%, 04/15/2033   13,000    13,023 
5.05%, 04/15/2053   13,000    13,216 
5.20%, 04/15/2063   30,000    30,629 
Total Managed Care        84,534 
           
Medical Equipment & Devices Manufacturing (0.09%)          
PerkinElmer, Inc.          
0.85%, 09/15/2024   23,000    21,655 
           
Metals & Mining (0.32%)          
Steel Dynamics, Inc.          
5.00%, 12/15/2026   75,000    75,283 
           
Pharmaceuticals (0.15%)          
Eli Lilly & Co.          
4.70%, 02/27/2033   35,000    36,360 
           
Pipeline (2.17%)          
Buckeye Partners LP          
4.13%, 12/01/2027   36,000    32,388 
4.50%, 03/01/2028(d)   50,000    45,505 
Flex Intermediate Holdco LLC          
3.36%, 06/30/2031(d)   63,000    51,942 
4.32%, 12/30/2039(d)   62,000    46,890 
Gray Oak Pipeline LLC          
2.00%, 09/15/2023(d)   26,000    25,620 
Midwest Connector Capital Co. LLC          
3.90%, 04/01/2024(d)   71,000    69,750 
4.63%, 04/01/2029(d)   32,000    30,132 
Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.          
6.50%, 07/15/2027   91,000    92,840 
6.88%, 01/15/2029   46,000    47,040 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
TransCanada PipeLines, Ltd.          
6.20%, 03/09/2026  $38,000   $38,224 
Western Midstream Operating LP          
4.30%, 02/01/2030   39,000    35,635 
Total Pipeline        515,966 
           
Power Generation (0.44%)          
Alexander Funding Trust          
1.84%, 11/15/2023(d)   40,000    38,883 
Vistra Operations Co. LLC          
5.13%, 05/13/2025(d)   39,000    38,182 
5.50%, 09/01/2026(d)   29,000    28,462 
Total Power Generation        105,527 
           
Property & Casualty Insurance (0.17%)          
Allstate Corp.          
5.25%, 03/30/2033   26,000    26,511 
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.          
5.45%, 03/15/2053   13,000    13,557 
Total Property & Casualty Insurance        40,068 
           
Publishing & Broadcasting (0.28%)          
Nexstar Media, Inc.          
4.75%, 11/01/2028(d)   25,000    21,998 
5.63%, 07/15/2027(d)   24,000    22,565 
Scripps Escrow II, Inc.          
3.88%, 01/15/2029(d)   12,000    9,340 
5.38%, 01/15/2031(d)   22,000    15,310 
Total Publishing & Broadcasting        69,213 
           
Real Estate (0.19%)          
Cushman & Wakefield US Borrower LLC          
6.75%, 05/15/2028(d)   13,000    12,149 
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc.          
5.63%, 05/01/2024(d)   33,000    32,870 
Total Real Estate        45,019 
           
Refining & Marketing (0.27%)          
HF Sinclair Corp.          
4.50%, 10/01/2030   46,000    41,860 
5.88%, 04/01/2026   22,000    22,315 
Total Refining & Marketing        64,175 
           
Retail - Consumer Discretionary (0.07%)          
Lowe's Cos., Inc.          
5.15%, 07/01/2033   13,000    13,257 
5.75%, 07/01/2053   4,000    4,085 
Total Retail - Consumer Discretionary        17,342 
           
Retail - Consumer Staples (0.15%)          
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.          
4.50%, 08/15/2033   34,000    34,089 
           
Semiconductors (0.06%)          
Microchip Technology, Inc.          
0.97%, 02/15/2024   15,000    14,490 
  

Principal

Amount

  

Value

(Note 2)

 
Software & Services (0.30%)          
CoStar Group, Inc.          
2.80%, 07/15/2030(d)  $60,000   $50,256 
Leidos, Inc.          
5.75%, 03/15/2033   21,000    21,486 
Total Software & Services        71,742 
           
Transportation & Logistics (0.15%)          
FedEx Corp. 2020-1 Class AA Pass Through Trust          
1.88%, 02/20/2034   43,316    36,278 
           
Utilities (0.84%)          
DTE Electric Co.          
5.20%, 04/01/2033   13,000    13,582 
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.          
3M US L + 2.91%, 04/30/2043(b)   30,000    29,250 
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co.          
5.60%, 04/01/2053   13,000    13,503 
ONE Gas, Inc.          
1.10%, 03/11/2024   64,000    61,794 
Pacific Gas and Electric Co.          
3.25%, 02/16/2024   16,000    15,667 
Sempra Energy          
5Y US TI + 2.868%, 04/01/2052(b)   32,000    25,972 
Southern California Edison Co.          
1.10%, 04/01/2024   10,000    9,608 
Southern Co.          
5.11%, 08/01/2027   28,000    28,251 
Total Utilities        197,627 
           
Waste & Environment Services & Equipment (0.15%)
GFL Environmental, Inc.          
5.13%, 12/15/2026(d)   36,000    35,469 
           
Wireless Telecommunications Services (0.35%) 
AT&T, Inc.          
5.35%, 11/01/2066   1,729    41,012 
5.54%, 02/20/2026   18,000    18,024 
Sprint LLC          
7.88%, 09/15/2023   25,000    25,225 
Total Wireless Telecommunications Services        84,261 
           
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS          
(Cost $4,127,467)        3,945,384 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal 

Amount 

  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
GOVERNMENT BONDS (8.92%)          
U.S. Treasury Bonds (8.92%)          
United States Treasury Bonds          
3.25%, 05/15/2042  $107,000   $99,113 
3.38%, 08/15/2042   243,000    228,914 
3.50%, 02/15/2033   267,000    268,606 
3.63%, 02/15/2053   329,000    326,301 
3.88%, 02/15/2043   211,000    213,291 
4.00%, 11/15/2042   293,000    301,882 
4.00%, 11/15/2052   316,000    335,601 
United States Treasury Notes          
2.50%, 01/31/2024   175,000    171,903 
2.63%, 05/31/2027   34,000    32,758 
3.50%, 01/31/2028   149,000    148,849 
Total U.S. Treasury Bonds        2,127,218 
           
TOTAL GOVERNMENT BONDS          
(Cost $2,098,278)        2,127,218 

 

   Shares  

Value

(Note 2)

 
PREFERRED STOCK (1.43%)          
           
Energy (0.06%)          
Pipeline (0.06%)          
Energy Transfer LP, Series F, 6.750%(e)   15,000   13,243 
           
Total Energy        13,243 
           
Financials (1.37%)          
Banks (0.68%)          
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., Series J, 6.875%(e)   1,100    27,280 
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Series O, 3M US L + 3.678%(b)(e)   133,000    132,794 
         160,074 
           
Commercial Finance (0.16%)          
AerCap Holdings NV, 5.875%(e)   40,000    37,160 
           
Consumer Finance (0.20%)          
Ally Financial, Inc., Series C, 4.700%(e)   18,000    12,690 
American Express Co., 3.550%(e)   26,000    21,909 
Discover Financial Services, Series D, 6.125%(e)   15,000    14,238 
         48,837 
           
Diversified Banks (0.25%)          
Citigroup, Inc., 5.900%(e)   41,000    41,103 
Citigroup, Inc., 7.375%(e)   20,000    19,800 
           
Life Insurance (0.08%)          
Jackson Financial, Inc., 8.000%(e)   800    19,944 
   Shares  

Value 

(Note 2)

 
Total Financials      $326,918 
           
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK          
(Cost $352,854)        340,161 

 

  

7-Day 

Yield 

   Shares  

Value 

(Note 2) 

 
SHORT TERM
INVESTMENTS (7.04%)
          
                
Money Market Fund (7.04%)               
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio   4.77%   236,604   $236,604 
State Street Institutional Treasury Plus Money Market Fund - Premier Class   4.76%   1,443,098    1,443,098 
                
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $1,679,702)             1,679,702 
                
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (100.02%)
(Cost $21,908,441)            $23,856,982 
                
Liabilities In Excess Of
Other Assets (-0.02%)
     (3,778)
                
NET ASSETS (100.00%)            $23,853,204 

 

Investment Abbreviations:  

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate

TI - Treasury Index

 

Reference Rates:  

1M US L - 1 Month LIBOR as of April 30, 2023 was 5.03%

3M US L - 3 Month LIBOR as of April 30, 2023 was 5.30% 

7Y US TI - 7 Year US Treasury Index as of April 30, 2023 was 3.47%

1D US SOFR - 1 Day SOFR as of April 30, 2023 was 4.81%

1Y US TI - 1 Year US TI as of April 30, 2023 was 4.73%

5Y US TI - 5 Year US TI as of April 30, 2023 was 3.51%

 

(a)Non-Income Producing Security.
(b)Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of April 30, 2023 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date.
(c)Issued with zero coupon.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Investments April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

(d)Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of April 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of those securities was $1,124,723, representing 4.72% of net assets.
(e)Perpetual maturity. This security has no contractual maturity date, is not redeemable and contractually pays an indefinite stream of interest.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS | Smith Funds

 

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

 

  ALPS | Smith
Short Duration
Bond Fund
  ALPS | Smith
Total Return
Bond Fund
  ALPS | Smith
Credit
Opportunities
Fund
  ALPS | Smith
Balanced
Opportunity
Fund
ASSETS                     
Investments, at value  $763,284,226   $2,023,146,240   $214,450,367    $23,856,982 
Cash   495,469    102,861    141,255     3,018 
Receivable for investments sold       3,974,145    1,249,300     16,934 
Receivable for shares sold   991,123    6,307,085    60,563     325 
Interest receivable   6,756,530    19,550,799    2,725,777     95,656 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   10,413    50,963    21,052     14,941 
Total Assets   771,537,761    2,053,132,093    218,648,314     23,987,856 
LIABILITIES                     
Payable for investments purchased       12,028,680    5,131,017     16,882 
Payable for shares redeemed   868,134    1,325,076    2,198     1,105 
Investment advisory fees payable   191,383    780,815    123,737      
Administration and transfer agency fees payable   265,812    908,129    109,958     95,280 
Distribution and services fees payable   14,909    18,251    3,214     1,537 
Trustees' fees and expenses payable   30,108    62,495    10,393     867 
Professional fees payable   20,140    38,382    13,132     9,792 
Custody fees payable       3,695          
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   28,952    94,323    8,203     9,189 
Total Liabilities   1,419,438    15,259,846    5,401,852     134,652 
NET ASSETS  $770,118,323   $2,037,872,247   $213,246,462    $23,853,204 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF                     
Paid-in capital  $798,048,187   $2,271,309,852   $257,659,084    $23,796,652 
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)   (27,929,864)   (233,437,605)   (44,412,622)    56,552 
NET ASSETS  $770,118,323   $2,037,872,247   $213,246,462    $23,853,204 
INVESTMENTS, AT COST  $770,499,661   $2,066,699,582   $223,176,208    $21,908,441 
             
PRICING OF SHARES            
Investor Class:                    
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $10.09   $9.76   $8.90   $10.84 
Net Assets  $19,092,654   $14,931,248   $421,618   $699,499 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   1,892,541    1,529,518    47,357    64,507 
Class A:                    
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $10.09   $9.76   $8.91   $10.84 
Net Assets  $9,793,656   $22,634,011   $1,133,247   $1,084,209 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   971,058    2,318,229    127,153    100,003 
Maximum offering price per share  $10.32(a)  $9.98(a)  $9.12(a)  $11.20(b)
Class C:                    
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share(c)  $10.04   $9.74   $8.91   $10.79 
Net Assets  $3,561,064   $4,937,548   $623,927   $549,938 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   354,601    506,899    70,030    50,980 
Class I:                    
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share  $10.09   $9.76   $8.92   $10.84 
Net Assets  $737,670,949   $1,995,369,440   $211,067,669   $21,519,559 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares, no par value common stock authorized)   73,092,791    204,535,068    23,667,314    1,984,900 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS | Smith Funds

 

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

 

(a)(NAV/0.9775), based on maximum sales charge of 2.25% of the offering price.
(b)(NAV/0.9675), based on maximum sales charge of 3.25% of the offering price.

(c)Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. For a description of a possible sales charge, please see the Fund's Prospectus.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements. 

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ALPS | Smith Funds

 

Statements of Operations For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

    ALPS | Smith
Short Duration
Bond Fund
    ALPS | Smith
Total Return
Bond Fund
    ALPS | Smith
Credit
Opportunities
Fund
    ALPS | Smith
Balanced
Opportunity
Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME                    
Dividends  $89,575   $782,772   $383,197   $119,107 
Foreign taxes withheld on dividends   (58,770)           (2,048)
Interest   13,876,442    37,891,737    6,885,981    191,033 
Total Investment Income   13,907,247    38,674,509    7,269,178    308,092 
                     
EXPENSES                    
Investment advisory fees   1,396,667    4,999,536    933,277    84,609 
Administrative fees   330,219    870,217    112,178    40,129 
Transfer agency fees   194,586    467,188    44,012    18,035 
Distribution and service fees                    
Investor Class   27,473    16,189    1,528    863 
Class A   19,765    28,588    1,385    1,528 
Class C   18,943    23,679    3,158    2,683 
Professional fees   14,689    20,853    10,894    9,234 
Reports to shareholders and printing fees   11,238    26,469    5,678    830 
State registration fees   103,829    104,801    30,197    30,326 
Insurance fees   1,332    10,670    93    95 
Custody fees   15,977    41,480    8,496    5,557 
Trustees' fees and expenses   25,985    57,296    8,961    867 
Miscellaneous expenses   11,944    19,382    7,706    4,645 
Total Expenses   2,172,647    6,686,348    1,167,563    199,401 
Less fees waived/reimbursed by investment advisor (Note 6)                    
Investor Class   (2,501)   (1,821)   (16)   (2,107)
Class A   (2,445)   (4,130)   (26)   (3,353)
Class C   (852)   (1,445)   (14)   (1,702)
Class I   (225,570)   (732,050)   (43,415)   (84,481)
Net Expenses   1,941,279    5,946,902    1,124,092    107,758 
Net Investment Income   11,965,968    32,727,607    6,145,086    200,334 
Net realized loss on investments   (11,956,160)   (76,490,304)   (16,734,220)   (354,222)
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions               (150)
Net Realized Loss   (11,956,160)   (76,490,304)   (16,734,220)   (354,372)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments   20,294,849    150,850,337    20,659,404    1,864,939 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation   20,294,849    150,850,337    20,659,404    1,864,939 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS   8,338,689    74,360,033    3,925,184    1,510,567 
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS  $20,304,657   $107,087,640   $10,070,270   $1,710,901 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  

For the Six 

Months Ended 

April 30, 2023 

(Unaudited) 

 

For the Year 

Ended 

October 31, 2022 

OPERATIONS      
Net investment income  $11,965,968   $9,479,942 
Net realized loss   (11,956,160)   (8,526,807)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)   20,294,849    (27,717,066)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   20,304,657    (26,763,931)
           
DISTRIBUTIONS          
From distributable earnings          
Investor Class   (284,162)   (135,980)
Class A   (185,831)   (223,388)
Class C   (41,484)   (27,527)
Class I   (11,697,854)   (10,393,894)
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions   (12,209,331)   (10,780,789)
           
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)          
Shares sold          
Investor Class   7,442,034    20,293,360 
Class A   3,749,811    8,110,025 
Class C   680,020    2,785,267 
Class I   264,126,988    657,729,701 
Dividends reinvested          
Investor Class   250,014    117,679 
Class A   129,080    145,571 
Class C   29,861    20,508 
Class I   6,994,277    5,293,045 
Shares redeemed, net of redemption fees          
Investor Class   (8,045,595)   (10,816,386)
Class A   (9,670,409)   (8,700,902)
Class C   (975,068)   (2,298,424)
Class I   (266,215,591)   (394,356,061)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions   (1,504,578)   278,323,383 
           
Net increase in net assets   6,590,748    240,778,663 
           
NET ASSETS          
Beginning of period   763,527,575    522,748,912 
End of period  $770,118,323   $763,527,575 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended
October 31, 2022
OPERATIONS      
Net investment income  $32,727,607   $42,971,311 
Net realized loss   (76,490,304)   (104,815,742)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)   150,850,337    (212,897,549)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   107,087,640    (274,741,980)
           
DISTRIBUTIONS          
From distributable earnings          
Investor Class   (192,630)   (169,630)
Class A   (322,820)   (472,869)
Class C   (61,664)   (93,247)
Class I   (32,526,999)   (47,659,641)
Dividends to shareholders from tax return of capital          
Investor Class       (575)
Class A       (1,607)
Class C       (318)
Class I       (162,036)
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions   (33,104,113)   (48,559,923)
           
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)          
Shares sold          
Investor Class   11,816,893    2,107,435 
Class A   8,765,003    6,858,178 
Class C   1,374,634    1,341,168 
Class I   665,510,880    972,091,838 
Dividends reinvested          
Investor Class   189,545    158,015 
Class A   295,100    425,759 
Class C   50,342    74,386 
Class I   23,943,254    32,775,183 
Shares redeemed, net of redemption fees          
Investor Class   (1,724,901)   (6,384,019)
Class A   (3,197,505)   (15,232,506)
Class C   (907,631)   (3,381,657)
Class I   (380,160,411)   (812,475,284)
Net Increase in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions   325,955,203    178,358,496 
           
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets   399,938,730    (144,943,407)
           
NET ASSETS          
Beginning of period   1,637,933,517    1,782,876,924 
End of period  $2,037,872,247   $1,637,933,517 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended
October 31, 2022
OPERATIONS      
Net investment income  $6,145,086   $10,794,595 
Net realized loss   (16,734,220)   (18,956,826)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)   20,659,404    (30,273,340)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   10,070,270    (38,435,571)
           
DISTRIBUTIONS          
From distributable earnings          
Investor Class   (32,084)   (243,907)
Class A   (26,969)   (43,048)
Class C   (12,669)   (19,336)
Class I   (6,071,368)   (11,494,833)
Dividends to shareholders from tax return of capital          
Investor Class       (3,082)
Class A       (543)
Class C       (238)
Class I       (146,533)
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions   (6,143,090)   (11,951,520)
           
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)          
Shares sold          
Investor Class   63,719    1,453,017 
Class A   97,166    54,211 
Class C   25,726    50,288 
Class I   39,606,761    163,129,209 
Dividends reinvested          
Investor Class   32,084    246,758 
Class A   5,542    6,716 
Class C       567 
Class I   4,436,889    9,479,983 
Shares redeemed          
Investor Class   (5,856,329)   (1,322,489)
Class A   (66,217)    
Class C   (24,623)   (9,912)
Class I   (121,108,181)   (137,896,810)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions   (82,787,463)   35,191,538 
           
Net decrease in net assets   (78,860,283)   (15,195,553)
           
NET ASSETS          
Beginning of period   292,106,745    307,302,298 
End of period  $213,246,462   $292,106,745 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

77 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   For the Six
Months Ended
April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended
October 31, 2022
OPERATIONS      
Net investment income  $200,334   $348,017 
Net realized loss   (354,372)   (1,347,578)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)   1,864,939    (4,243,201)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   1,710,901    (5,242,762)
           
DISTRIBUTIONS          
From distributable earnings          
Investor Class   (5,206)   (8,311)
Class A   (8,119)   (13,485)
Class C   (2,200)   (3,314)
Class I   (196,134)   (435,324)
Dividends to shareholders from tax return of capital          
Investor Class       (16)
Class A       (26)
Class C       (5)
Class I       (855)
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions   (211,659)   (461,336)
           
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 5)          
Shares sold          
Investor Class   13,000    2,810 
Class A   30    48,757 
Class C       18,793 
Class I   3,294,277    11,772,497 
Dividends reinvested          
Investor Class   1,082    1,769 
Class A   94    430 
Class C   55    99 
Class I   171,711    313,630 
Shares redeemed          
Investor Class   (5,327)   (11,772)
Class A   (41,578)   (862)
Class C   (6,000)    
Class I   (7,488,169)   (20,047,598)
Net Decrease in Net Assets Derived from Beneficial Interest Transactions   (4,060,825)   (7,901,447)
           
Net decrease in net assets   (2,561,583)   (13,605,545)
           
NET ASSETS          
Beginning of period   26,414,787    40,020,332 
End of period  $23,853,204   $26,414,787 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund – Investor Class

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Period
July 2, 2018
(Commencement
of Operations) to
October 31, 2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.98   $10.57   $10.62   $10.25   $9.98   $10.00 
                               
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(a)   0.14    0.14    0.05    0.11    0.23    0.07 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.12    (0.59)   0.03    0.48    0.27    (0.04)
Total from investment operations   0.26    (0.45)   0.08    0.59    0.50    0.03 
                               
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.15)   (0.11)   (0.05)   (0.14)   (0.22)   (0.05)
From net realized gains       (0.03)   (0.08)   (0.08)   (0.01)    
Total distributions   (0.15)   (0.14)   (0.13)   (0.22)   (0.23)   (0.05)
                               
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.11    (0.59)   (0.05)   0.37    0.27    (0.02)
Net asset value, end of period  $10.09   $9.98   $10.57   $10.62   $10.25   $9.98 
TOTAL RETURN(b)   2.58%   (4.31)%   0.77%   5.85%   5.04%   0.25%
                               
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $19,093   $19,227   $10,194   $9,100   $519   $491 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   0.80%(c)   0.84%   0.90%   0.95%   1.10%   2.79%(c)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   0.77%(c)   0.78%   0.76%   0.78%   0.76%   0.89%(c)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.86%(c)   1.41%   0.51%   1.02%   2.22%   1.93%(c)
Portfolio turnover rate(d)   68%   99%   165%   457%   639%   266%

   

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(c)Annualized.
(d)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund – Class A

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Period
July 2, 2018
(Commencement
of Operations) to
October 31, 2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.98   $10.56   $10.61   $10.24   $9.98   $10.00 
                               
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(a)   0.14    0.11    0.05    0.12    0.22    0.06 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.12    (0.55)   0.03    0.47    0.27    (0.03)
Total from investment operations   0.26    (0.44)   0.08    0.59    0.49    0.03 
                               
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.15)   (0.11)   (0.05)   (0.14)   (0.22)   (0.05)
From net realized gains       (0.03)   (0.08)   (0.08)   (0.01)    
Total distributions   (0.15)   (0.14)   (0.13)   (0.22)   (0.23)   (0.05)
                               
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)                   0.00(b)    
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.11    (0.58)   (0.05)   0.37    0.26    (0.02)
Net asset value, end of period  $10.09   $9.98   $10.56   $10.61   $10.24   $9.98 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   2.57%   (4.19)%   0.77%   5.84%   4.96%   0.27%
                               
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $9,794   $15,429   $16,868   $3,702   $471   $110 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   0.83%(d)   0.79%   0.84%   0.94%   1.09%   4.28%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   0.79%(d)   0.74%   0.76%   0.77%   0.74%   0.89%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.81%(d)   1.08%   0.51%   1.10%   2.17%   1.86%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   68%   99%   165%   457%   639%   266%

   

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

80 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund – Class C

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Period
July 2, 2018
(Commencement
of Operations) to
October 31, 2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.93   $10.53   $10.61   $10.24   $9.98   $10.00 
                               
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income/(loss)(a)   0.11    0.04    (0.02)   0.05    0.15    0.05 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.11    (0.56)   0.02    0.47    0.27    (0.04)
Total from investment operations   0.22    (0.52)       0.52    0.42    0.01 
                               
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.11)   (0.05)   (0.00)(b)   (0.07)   (0.15)   (0.03)
From net realized gains       (0.03)   (0.08)   (0.08)   (0.01)    
Total distributions   (0.11)   (0.07)   (0.08)   (0.15)   (0.16)   (0.03)
                               
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.11    (0.60)   (0.08)   0.37    0.26    (0.02)
Net asset value, end of period  $10.04   $9.93   $10.53   $10.61   $10.24   $9.98 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   2.22%   (5.01)%   (0.01)%   5.10%   4.19%   0.09%
                               
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $3,561   $3,784   $3,472   $2,193   $497   $370 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.54%(d)   1.53%   1.55%   1.67%   1.83%   3.54%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.49%(d)   1.49%   1.49%   1.49%   1.49%   1.48%(d)
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets   2.14%(d)   0.43%   (0.22)%   0.46%   1.48%   1.35%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   68%   99%   165%   457%   639%   266%

   

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

81| April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund – Class I

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Period
July 2, 2018
(Commencement
of Operations) to
October 31, 2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.98   $10.57   $10.62   $10.25   $9.99   $10.00 
                               
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(a)   0.16    0.15    0.08    0.16    0.25    0.08 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.11    (0.57)   0.03    0.46    0.26    (0.03)
Total from investment operations   0.27    (0.42)   0.11    0.62    0.51    0.05 
                               
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.16)   (0.14)   (0.08)   (0.17)   (0.25)   (0.06)
From net realized gains       (0.03)   (0.08)   (0.08)   (0.01)    
Total distributions   (0.16)   (0.17)   (0.16)   (0.25)   (0.26)   (0.06)
                               
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)               0.00(b)   0.01    0.00(b)
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.11    (0.59)   (0.05)   0.37    0.26    (0.01)
Net asset value, end of period  $10.09   $9.98   $10.57   $10.62   $10.25   $9.99 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   2.72%   (4.03)%   1.05%   6.12%   5.21%   0.50%
                               
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $737,671   $725,087   $492,215   $166,817   $44,916   $13,601 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   0.55%(d)   0.56%   0.58%   0.70%   0.82%   1.70%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   0.49%(d)   0.49%   0.49%   0.49%   0.49%   0.49%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to                              
average net assets   3.15%(d)   1.47%   0.77%   1.52%   2.46%   2.36%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   68%   99%   165%   457%   639%   266%

 

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

82| April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund – Investor Class

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Period
July 2, 2018
(Commencement
of Operations) to
October 31, 2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.34   $11.23   $11.46   $10.99   $10.05   $10.00 
                               
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(a)   0.16    0.22    0.18    0.19    0.22    0.07 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.42    (1.85)   (0.03)   0.57    0.95    0.03 
Total from investment operations   0.58    (1.63)   0.15    0.76    1.17    0.10 
                               
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.16)   (0.26)   (0.19)   (0.19)   (0.21)   (0.05)
From net realized gains           (0.19)   (0.10)   (0.02)    
From tax return of capital       (0.00)(b)                
Total distributions   (0.16)   (0.26)   (0.38)   (0.29)   (0.23)   (0.05)
                               
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)               0.00(b)   0.00(b)    
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.42    (1.89)   (0.23)   0.47    0.94    0.05 
Net asset value, end of period  $9.76   $9.34   $11.23   $11.46   $10.99   $10.05 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   6.22%   (14.73)%   1.26%   6.95%   11.77%   1.00%
                               
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $14,931   $4,252   $9,605   $10,109   $4,121   $345 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   0.95%(d)   0.97%   0.98%   1.01%   1.07%   2.97%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   0.92%(d)   0.93%   0.95%   0.96%   0.96%   1.07%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.32%(d)   2.14%   1.55%   1.66%   2.05%   2.20%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   88%   179%   178%   360%   489%   345%

 

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.

(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

83| April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund – Class A

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Period
July 2, 2018
(Commencement
of Operations) to
October 31, 2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.34   $11.23   $11.46   $10.99   $10.05   $10.00 
                               
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(a)   0.16    0.22    0.18    0.19    0.21    0.07 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.42    (1.85)   (0.03)   0.57    0.97    0.03 
Total from investment operations   0.58    (1.63)   0.15    0.76    1.18    0.10 
                               
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.16)   (0.26)   (0.19)   (0.19)   (0.22)   (0.05)
From net realized gains           (0.19)   (0.10)   (0.02)    
From tax return of capital       (0.00)(b)                
Total distributions   (0.16)   (0.26)   (0.38)   (0.29)   (0.24)   (0.05)
                               
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)               0.00(b)   0.00(b)    
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.42    (1.89)   (0.23)   0.47    0.94    0.05 
Net asset value, end of period  $9.76   $9.34   $11.23   $11.46   $10.99   $10.05 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   6.10%   (14.62)%   1.27%   6.96%   11.79%   1.04%
                               
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $22,634   $16,024   $27,342   $15,016   $7,929   $136 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   0.98%(d)   0.96%   0.97%   0.99%   1.05%   3.96%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   0.94%(d)   0.92%   0.94%   0.95%   0.95%   1.07%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.29%(d)   2.14%   1.57%   1.66%   1.91%   2.10%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   88%   179%   178%   360%   489%   345%

 

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

84| April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund – Class C

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Period
July 2, 2018
(Commencement
of Operations) to
October 31, 2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.32   $11.21   $11.44   $10.97   $10.04   $10.00 
                               
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(a)   0.12    0.15    0.09    0.11    0.13    0.05 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.42    (1.86)   (0.02)   0.57    0.97    0.03 
Total from investment operations   0.54    (1.71)   0.07    0.68    1.10    0.08 
                               
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.12)   (0.18)   (0.11)   (0.11)   (0.15)   (0.04)
From net realized gains           (0.19)   (0.10)   (0.02)    
From tax return of capital       (0.00)(b)                
Total distributions   (0.12)   (0.18)   (0.30)   (0.21)   (0.17)   (0.04)
                               
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.42    (1.89)   (0.23)   0.47    0.93    0.04 
Net asset value, end of period  $9.74   $9.32   $11.21   $11.44   $10.97   $10.04 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   5.86%   (15.36)%   0.55%   6.23%   10.98%   0.79%
                               
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $4,938   $4,223   $7,184   $6,508   $1,727   $121 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.70%(d)   1.71%   1.71%   1.72%   1.79%   4.69%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.64%(d)   1.64%   1.66%   1.67%   1.67%   1.67%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.56%(d)   1.42%   0.83%   0.94%   1.20%   1.49%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   88%   179%   178%   360%   489%   345%

 

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.

(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

85| April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund – Class I

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six
Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2022
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2021
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
   For the Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
   For the Period
July 2, 2018
(Commencement
of Operations) to
October 31, 2018
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.34   $11.22   $11.46   $10.99   $10.04   $10.00 
                               
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(a)   0.17    0.25    0.21    0.22    0.24    0.09 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.42    (1.84)   (0.04)   0.57    0.97    0.02 
Total from investment operations   0.59    (1.59)   0.17    0.79    1.21    0.11 
                               
DISTRIBUTIONS:                              
From net investment income   (0.17)   (0.29)   (0.22)   (0.22)   (0.24)   (0.07)
From net realized gains           (0.19)   (0.10)   (0.02)    
From tax return of capital       (0.00)(b)                
Total distributions   (0.17)   (0.29)   (0.41)   (0.32)   (0.26)   (0.07)
                               
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN CAPITAL (NOTE 6)               0.00(b)   0.00(b)    
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.42    (1.88)   (0.24)   0.47    0.95    0.04 
Net asset value, end of period  $9.76   $9.34   $11.22   $11.46   $10.99   $10.04 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   6.37%   (14.40)%   1.47%   7.26%   12.19%   1.09%
                               
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                              
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $1,995,369   $1,613,435   $1,738,746   $1,331,786   $365,930   $10,495 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   0.72%(d)   0.73%   0.73%   0.72%   0.76%   2.18%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   0.64%(d)   0.64%   0.66%   0.67%   0.67%   0.67%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.57%(d)   2.46%   1.84%   1.94%   2.22%   2.64%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   88%   179%   178%   360%   489%   345%

 

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.

(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

86| April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund – Investor Class

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2022
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2021
   For the Period
September 16, 2020
(Commencement of
Operations) to
October 31, 2020
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.82   $10.45   $9.96   $10.00 
                     
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                    
Net investment income(a)   0.20    0.33    0.25    0.02 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.10    (1.59)   0.51    (0.04)
Total from investment operations   0.30    (1.26)   0.76    (0.02)
                     
DISTRIBUTIONS:                    
From net investment income   (0.22)   (0.33)   (0.25)   (0.02)
From net realized gains       (0.04)   (0.02)    
From tax return of capital       (0.00)(b)        
Total distributions   (0.22)   (0.37)   (0.27)   (0.02)
                     
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.08    (1.63)   0.49    (0.04)
Net asset value, end of period  $8.90   $8.82   $10.45   $9.96 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   3.41%   (12.28)%   7.63%   (0.23)%
                     
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                    
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $422   $6,155   $6,869   $699 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.18%(d)   1.17%   1.25%   2.36%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.17%(d)   1.17%   1.19%   1.20%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   4.48%(d)   3.44%   2.35%   1.37%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   87%   187%   211%   66%

 

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.

(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

87| April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund – Class A

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2022
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2021
   For the Period
September 16, 2020
(Commencement of
Operations) to
October 31, 2020
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.83   $10.45   $9.96   $10.00 
                     
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                    
Net investment income(a)   0.21    0.33    0.25    0.02 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.08    (1.58)   0.51    (0.04)
Total from investment operations   0.29    (1.25)   0.76    (0.02)
                     
DISTRIBUTIONS:                    
From net investment income   (0.21)   (0.33)   (0.25)   (0.02)
From net realized gains       (0.04)   (0.02)    
From tax return of capital       (0.00)(b)        
Total distributions   (0.21)   (0.37)   (0.27)   (0.02)
                     
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.08    (1.62)   0.49    (0.04)
Net asset value, end of period  $8.91   $8.83   $10.45   $9.96 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   3.31%   (12.18)%   7.65%   (0.22)%
                     
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                    
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $1,133   $1,088   $1,217   $996 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.15%(d)   1.16%   1.26%   2.38%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.14%(d)   1.16%   1.16%   1.20%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   4.72%(d)   3.45%   2.41%   1.33%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   87%   187%   211%   66%

     

     

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

     

See Notes to Financial Statements.

88| April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund – Class C

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2022
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2021
   For the Period
September 16, 2020
(Commencement of
Operations) to
October 31, 2020
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.82   $10.45   $9.96   $10.00 
                     
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                    
Net investment income(a)   0.18    0.26    0.17    0.01 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.09    (1.59)   0.52    (0.04)
Total from investment operations   0.27    (1.33)   0.69    (0.03)
                     
DISTRIBUTIONS:                    
From net investment income   (0.18)   (0.26)   (0.18)   (0.01)
From net realized gains       (0.04)   (0.02)    
From tax return of capital       (0.00)(b)        
Total distributions   (0.18)   (0.30)   (0.19)   (0.01)
                     
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.09    (1.63)   0.49    (0.04)
Net asset value, end of period  $8.91   $8.82   $10.45   $9.96 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   3.04%   (12.91)%   6.88%   (0.31)%
                     
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                    
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $624   $617   $682   $498 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.90%(d)   1.90%   2.00%   3.09%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.90%(d)   1.90%   1.90%   1.90%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.97%(d)   2.71%   1.67%   0.63%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   87%   187%   211%   66%

 

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

     

See Notes to Financial Statements.

89| April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund – Class I

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2022
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2021
   For the Period
September 16, 2020
(Commencement of
Operations) to
October 31, 2020
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.83   $10.45   $9.97   $10.00 
                     
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                    
Net investment income(a)   0.22    0.35    0.28    0.02 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.09    (1.57)   0.50    (0.03)
Total from investment operations   0.31    (1.22)   0.78    (0.01)
                     
DISTRIBUTIONS:                    
From net investment income   (0.22)   (0.36)   (0.28)   (0.02)
From net realized gains       (0.04)   (0.02)    
From tax return of capital       (0.00)(b)        
Total distributions   (0.22)   (0.40)   (0.30)   (0.02)
                     
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.09    (1.62)   0.48    (0.03)
Net asset value, end of period  $8.92   $8.83   $10.45   $9.97 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   3.55%   (11.94)%   7.83%   (0.15)%
                     
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                    
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $211,068   $284,247   $298,535   $25,051 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   0.94%(d)   0.93%   1.03%   1.86%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   0.90%(d)   0.90%   0.90%   0.90%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   4.95%(d)   3.70%   2.66%   1.79%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   87%   187%   211%   66%

 

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

90 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund – Investor Class

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2022
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2021
   For the Period
September 16, 2020
(Commencement of
Operations) to
October 31, 2020
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.22   $12.19   $9.88   $10.00 
                     
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                    
Net investment income(a)   0.08    0.10    0.04    0.00(b)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.62    (1.94)   2.32    (0.12)
Total from investment operations   0.70    (1.84)   2.36    (0.12)
                     
DISTRIBUTIONS:                    
From net investment income   (0.08)   (0.11)   (0.05)   (0.00)(b)
From net realized gains       (0.02)        
From tax return of capital       (0.00)(b)        
Total distributions   (0.08)   (0.13)   (0.05)   (0.00)(b)
                     
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.62    (1.97)   2.31    (0.12)
Net asset value, end of period  $10.84   $10.22   $12.19   $9.88 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   6.89%   (15.17)%   23.95%   (1.18)%
                     
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                    
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $699   $651   $784   $601 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.74%(d)   1.56%   1.67%   3.00%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.11%(d)   1.12%   1.12%   1.15%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.44%(d)   0.86%   0.38%   0.25%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   40%   108%   126%   26%

 

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

91 | April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund – Class A

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2022
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2021
   For the Period
September 16, 2020
(Commencement of
Operations) to
October 31, 2020
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.22   $12.19   $9.88   $10.00 
                     
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                    
Net investment income(a)   0.07    0.10    0.04    0.00(b)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.63    (1.94)   2.32    (0.12)
Total from investment operations   0.70    (1.84)   2.36    (0.12)
                     
DISTRIBUTIONS:                    
From net investment income   (0.08)   (0.11)   (0.05)   (0.00)(b)
From net realized gains       (0.02)        
From tax return of capital       (0.00)(b)        
Total distributions   (0.08)   (0.13)   (0.05)   (0.00)(b)
                     
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.62    (1.97)   2.31    (0.12)
Net asset value, end of period  $10.84   $10.22   $12.19   $9.88 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   6.87%   (15.16)%   23.96%   (1.16)%
                     
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                    
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $1,084   $1,063   $1,219   $988 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.77%(d)   1.56%   1.66%   3.03%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.14%(d)   1.11%   1.11%   1.15%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.41%(d)   0.87%   0.39%   0.26%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   40%   108%   126%   26%

 

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

92| April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund – Class C

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2022
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2021
   For the Period
September 16, 2020
(Commencement of
Operations) to
October 31, 2020
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.17   $12.14   $9.88   $10.00 
                     
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                    
Net investment income/(loss)(a)   0.04    0.01    (0.04)   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.62    (1.92)   2.31    (0.11)
Total from investment operations   0.66    (1.91)   2.27    (0.12)
                     
DISTRIBUTIONS:                    
From net investment income   (0.04)   (0.04)   (0.01)    
From net realized gains       (0.02)        
From tax return of capital       (0.00)(b)        
Total distributions   (0.04)   (0.06)   (0.01)    
                     
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.62    (1.97)   2.26    (0.12)
Net asset value, end of period  $10.79   $10.17   $12.14   $9.88 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   6.53%   (15.81)%   22.93%   (1.20)%
                     
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                    
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $550   $524   $607   $494 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   2.48%(d)   2.30%   2.40%   3.73%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   1.85%(d)   1.85%   1.85%   1.85%(d)
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets   0.70%(d)   0.13%   (0.35)%   (0.44)%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   40%   108%   126%   26%

 

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown exclude any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

93| April 30, 2023

 

ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund – Class I

 

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the periods indicated:

 

   For the Six Months
Ended April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2022
   For the Year Ended
October 31, 2021
   For the Period
September 16, 2020
(Commencement of
Operations) to
October 31, 2020
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.22   $12.19   $9.88   $10.00 
                     
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                    
Net investment income(a)   0.09    0.12    0.08    0.01 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)   0.63    (1.93)   2.31    (0.12)
Total from investment operations   0.72    (1.81)   2.39    (0.11)
                     
DISTRIBUTIONS:                    
From net investment income   (0.10)   (0.14)   (0.08)   (0.01)
From net realized gains       (0.02)        
From tax return of capital       (0.00)(b)        
Total distributions   (0.10)   (0.16)   (0.08)   (0.01)
                     
Net increase/(decrease) in net asset value   0.62    (1.97)   2.31    (0.12)
Net asset value, end of period  $10.84   $10.22   $12.19   $9.88 
TOTAL RETURN(c)   7.03%   (14.93)%   24.28%   (1.15)%
                     
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                    
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $21,520   $24,176   $37,410   $12,289 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding fee waivers and reimbursements   1.62%(d)   1.41%   1.39%   2.69%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including fee waivers and reimbursements   0.85%(d)   0.85%   0.85%   0.85%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.70%(d)   1.10%   0.67%   0.57%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(e)   40%   108%   126%   26%

   

(a)Calculated using the average shares method.
(b)Less than $0.005 or ($0.005) per share.
(c)Total returns are for the period indicated and have not been annualized. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Portfolio turnover rate for periods less than one full year have not been annualized.

   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

94| April 30, 2023

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

 April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

1.  ORGANIZATION

 

Financial Investors Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust, is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Trust consists of multiple separate portfolios or series. This annual report includes the financial statements and financial highlights of the ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund, ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund, ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund and ALPS |Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”).

 

The ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund seeks to obtain maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital. The ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with preservation of capital. The ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund seeks long-term capital growth, consistent with preservation of capital and balanced by current income. The ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund seeks to obtain maximum risk-adjusted return with a secondary focus on high current income.

 

The classes of each Fund differ principally in the applicable distribution and shareholder service fees. Shareholders of each class also bear certain expenses that pertain to that particular class. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Fund and earn income and realized gains/losses from the Fund pro rata based on the average daily net assets of each class, without distinction between share classes. Dividends to shareholders are determined separately for each class based on income and expenses allocable to each class. Realized gain distributions to shareholders are allocated to each class pro rata based on the shares outstanding of each class on the date of distribution. Differences in per share dividend rates generally result from differences in separate class expenses, including distribution and shareholder service fees, if applicable.

 

2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. Each Fund is considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes, and follows accounting policies in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), including policies specific to investment companies. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds and subsidiaries, as applicable, in preparation of their financial statements. The Funds are considered investment companies under U.S. GAAP and follow the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 "Financial Services -Investment Companies".

 

Investment Valuation: The Funds generally value their securities based on market prices determined at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on each day the NYSE is open for trading. For equity securities and mutual funds that are traded on an exchange, the market price is usually the closing sale or official closing price on that exchange.

 

The market price for debt obligations is generally the price supplied by an independent third-party pricing service utilized by ALPS Advisors, Inc. (the "Adviser") as the the valuation designee (the "Valuation Designee"), which may use a matrix, formula or other objective method that takes into consideration quotations from dealers, market transactions in comparable investments, market indices and yield curves. If vendors are unable to supply a price, or if the price supplied is deemed to be unreliable, the market price may be determined using quotations received from one or more brokers-dealers that make a market in the security. Investments in non-exchange traded funds are fair valued at their respective net asset values. Bonds may be purchased and held as odd lots. Pricing vendors generally value securities assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot sizes, but a Fund may hold or transact in such securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to a Fund’s odd-lot positions, as the Fund may receive different prices when it sells such positions than it would receive for sales of institutional round lot positions. The Funds have odd lot pricing policies they employ to value odd lot securities.

 

Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board has appointed the Adviser to serve as the Valuation Designee to perform fair value determinations for investments in the Funds. When such prices or quotations are not available, or when the Valuation Designee believes that they are unreliable, securities may be priced using fair value procedures approved by the Board. The fair valuation policies and procedures (“FV Procedures”) have been adopted by the Board for the fair valuation of portfolio assets held by the Fund(s) in the event that (1) market quotations for the current price of a portfolio security or asset are not readily available, or (2) available market quotations that would otherwise be used to value a portfolio security or asset in accordance with the Fund’s Pricing Procedures appear to be unreliable. The Pricing Procedures reflect certain pricing methodologies (or “logics”) that are not “readily available market quotations” and thus are viewed and treated as fair valuations. The Valuation Designee routinely meets to discuss fair valuations of portfolio securities and other instruments held by the Fund(s).

 

95 | April 30, 2023

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

 April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Measurements: The Funds disclose the classification of their fair value measurements following a three-tier hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability that are developed based on the best information available.

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of each Fund’s investments as of the end of the reporting period. When inputs used fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The designated input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with these investments. These inputs are categorized in the following hierarchy under applicable financial accounting standards:

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments, unrestricted assets or liabilities that a Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date;

 

Level 2 –Quoted prices which are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

 

Level 3 – Significant unobservable prices or inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

 

The following is a summary of each Fund’s investments/financial instruments in the fair value hierarchy as of April 30, 2023:

 

Investments in Securities at Value  Level 1 - Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
  Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs  Level 3 - Significant
Unobservable Inputs
  Total
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund                    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations  $   $807,447   $   $807,447 
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities       402,821        402,821 
Mortgage-Backed Securities       10,340,818        10,340,818 
Corporate Bonds       530,344,682        530,344,682 
Government Bonds       221,326,705        221,326,705 
Short Term Investments   61,753            61,753 
Total  $61,753   $763,222,473   $   $763,284,226 

 

 

Investments in Securities at Value  Level 1 - Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
  Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs  Level 3 - Significant
Unobservable Inputs
  Total
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund                    
Bank Loan  $   $3,988,760   $   $3,988,760 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations       203,273,049        203,273,049 
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities       68,475,052        68,475,052 
Mortgage-Backed Securities       212,976,321        212,976,321 
Corporate Bonds   16,411,488    964,403,028        980,814,516 
Government Bonds       472,436,749        472,436,749 
Preferred Stock   10,382,204    61,671,084        72,053,288 
Short Term Investments   9,128,505            9,128,505 
Total  $35,922,197   $1,987,224,043   $   $2,023,146,240 

 

 

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Investments in Securities at Value  Level 1 - Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
  Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs  Level 3 - Significant
Unobservable Inputs
  Total
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund                    
Common Stocks(a)  $2,004,788   $   $   $2,004,788 
Bank Loan       649,716        649,716 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations       1,393,552        1,393,552 
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities       143,388        143,388 
Mortgage-Backed Securities       4,038,464        4,038,464 
Corporate Bonds   1,473,747    168,426,878        169,900,625 
Government Bonds       20,385,670        20,385,670 
Preferred Stock   1,060,772    11,077,613        12,138,385 
Short Term Investments   3,795,779            3,795,779 
Total  $8,335,086   $206,115,281   $   $214,450,367 

 

 

Investments in Securities at Value  Level 1 - Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
  Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs  Level 3 - Significant
Unobservable Inputs
  Total
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund                    
Common Stocks(a)  $13,806,568   $   $   $13,806,568 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations       1,099,145        1,099,145 
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities       22,489        22,489 
Mortgage-Backed Securities       836,315        836,315 
Corporate Bonds   41,012    3,904,372        3,945,384 
Government Bonds       2,127,218        2,127,218 
Preferred Stock   47,224    292,937        340,161 
Short Term Investments   1,679,702            1,679,702 
Total  $15,574,506   $8,282,476   $   $23,856,982 
                     
(a)For detailed descriptions of sector and/or industry, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

For the six month period ended April 30, 2023, the Funds did not have any securities that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) in determining fair value.

 

Fund and Class Expenses: Some expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to a Fund or a specific share class of a Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among all Funds in the Trust based on average net assets of each share class within a Fund.

 

Federal Income Taxes: The Funds comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) applicable to regulated investment companies and intend to distribute substantially all of their net taxable income and net capital gains, if any, each year. The Funds are not subject to income taxes to the extent such distributions are made.

 

As of and during the six month period ended April 30, 2023, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. The Funds file U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Funds’ tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return, but may extend to four years in certain jurisdictions. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.

 

Distributions to Shareholders: Each Fund normally pays dividends, if any, on a monthly basis and distributes capital gains, if any, annually. Income dividend distributions are derived from interest, dividends, and other income a Fund receives from its investments, including distributions of short-term capital gains. Capital gain distributions are derived from gains realized when a Fund sells a security it has owned for more than a year or from long-term capital gain distributions from underlying investments. Each Fund may make additional distributions and dividends at other times if its portfolio manager or managers believe doing so may be necessary for the Fund to avoid or reduce taxes.

 

Investment Transactions and Investment Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the investments are purchased or sold (trade date basis). Net realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis. Interest income, which includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, is accrued and recorded as earned. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date or for certain foreign securities, as soon as information is available to each Fund. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends are paid (a

 

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portion of which may be reclaimable) or provided for in accordance with the applicable country's tax rules and rates and are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”): The Funds may invest a portion of their assets in REITs and are subject to certain risks associated with direct investment in REITs. REITs may be affected by changes in the value of their underlying properties and by defaults by borrowers or tenants. REITs depend generally on their ability to generate cash flow to make distributions to shareowners, and certain REITs have self-liquidation provisions by which mortgages held may be paid in full and distributions of capital returns may be made at any time. In addition, the performance of a REIT may be affected by its failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income under the Code, or its failure to maintain exemption from registration under the 1940 Act. Distributions that the Fund receives from REITs can be classified as ordinary income, capital gain income or return of capital by the REITs that make these distributions to the Fund. However, it is not possible for the Fund to characterize distributions received from REITs during interim periods because the REIT issuers do not report their tax characterizations until subsequent to year end. During interim periods, the REIT distributions are accounted for as ordinary income until the re characterizations are made subsequent to year end.

 

Treasury Inflation Protected-Securities (“TIPS”): The Funds may invest in TIPS, including structured bonds in which the principal amount is adjusted daily to keep pace with inflation, as measured by the U.S. Consumer Pricing Index for Urban Consumers. The adjustments to principal due to inflation/deflation are reflected as increases/decreases to interest income with a corresponding adjustment to cost. Such adjustments may have a significant impact on a Fund’s distributions and may result in a return of capital to shareholders. The repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity is guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

 

Loan Participations and Assignments: Certain Funds may invest in loan participations and assignments. The Fund considers loan participations and assignments to be investments in debt securities. Loan participations typically will result in the Fund having a contractual relationship only with the lender, not with the borrower. The Fund will have the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the lender selling the participation and only upon receipt by the lender of the payments from the borrower. Under a loan participation, the Fund generally will have no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement relating to the loan, nor any rights of set-off against the borrower, and the Fund may not benefit directly from any collateral supporting the loan in which it has purchased the participation. As a result, the Fund will assume the credit risk of both the borrower and the lender that is selling the participation. In the event of the insolvency of the lender selling a participation, the Fund may be treated as a general creditor of the lender and may not benefit from any set-off between the lender and the borrower. When the Fund purchases assignments of loans from lenders, the Fund will acquire direct rights against the borrower on the loan, except that under certain circumstances such rights may be more limited than those held by the assigning lender.

 

Libor Risk: Certain holdings of the Funds’ underlying investments may use a floating rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), which is the offered rate for short-term Eurodollar deposits between major international banks. As of December 31, 2021, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) and LIBOR’s administrator, ICE Benchmark Administration, have ceased the publication of all non-U.S. dollar LIBOR and the one-week and two-month U.S. dollar LIBOR rates, but the most widely used U.S. dollar LIBOR settings will continue to be published until June 30, 2023. Further, on March 15, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, which includes the Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act, was signed into law in the United States. This legislation establishes a uniform benchmark replacement process for financial contracts that mature after June 30, 2023 that do not contain clearly defined or practicable fallback provisions.

 

The U.S. Federal Reserve, based on the recommendations of the New York Federal Reserve’s Alternative Reference Rate Committee (comprised of major derivative market participants and their regulators), has begun publishing the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (referred to as “SOFR”), which is their preferred alternative rate for U.S. dollar LIBOR. Proposals for alternative reference rates for other currencies have also been announced or have already begun publication. Markets are in the process of developing in response to these new rates. Although financial regulators and industry working groups have suggested alternative reference rates, such as the European Interbank Offer Rate, the Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate and SOFR, there has been no global consensus as to an alternative rate and the process for amending existing contracts or instruments to transition away from LIBOR remains incomplete.

 

The elimination of LIBOR or changes to other reference rates or any other changes or reforms to the determination or supervision of reference rates could have an adverse impact on the market for, or value of, any securities or payments linked to those reference rates, which may adversely affect Fund performance and/or net asset value. Uncertainty and risk also remain regarding the willingness and ability of issuers and lenders to include revised provisions in new and existing contracts or instruments. Consequently, the transition away from LIBOR to other reference rates may lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets that are tied to LIBOR, fluctuations in values of LIBOR-related investments or investments in issuers that utilize LIBOR, increased difficulty in borrowing or refinancing and diminished effectiveness of hedging strategies, potentially adversely affecting Fund performance. Furthermore, the risks associated with the expected discontinuation of LIBOR and transition to alternative rates may be exacerbated if the work necessary to effect an orderly transition to an alternative reference rate is not completed in a timely manner.

 

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Global Economic and Market Conditions: Certain Funds may operate in, or have dealings with, countries subject to sanctions or embargos imposed by the U.S. government, foreign governments, or the United Nations or other international organizations. In particular, on February 24, 2022, Russian troops began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and, as of the date hereof, the countries remain in active armed conflict. Around the same time, the U.S., the U.K., the E.U., and several other nations announced a broad array of new or expanded sanctions, export controls, and other measures against Russia, Russian backed separatist regions in Ukraine, and certain banks, companies, government officials, and other individuals in Russia and Belarus, as well as a number of Russian Oligarchs. The U.S. or other countries could also institute broader sanctions on Russia and others supporting Russia’ economy or military efforts. The ongoing conflict and the rapidly evolving measures in response could be expected to have a negative impact on the economy and business activity globally (including in the countries in which the Funds invest), and therefore are expected to result in adverse consequences to the Russian economy and could have a material adverse effect on our portfolio companies and our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations. The severity and duration of the conflict and its impact on global economic and market conditions are impossible to predict, and as a result, present material uncertainty and risk with respect to the Funds and their portfolio companies and operations, and the ability of the Funds to achieve their investment objectives. Similar risks will exist to the extent that any portfolio companies, service providers, vendors or certain other parties have material operations or assets in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, or the immediate surrounding areas. Sanctions could also result in Russia taking counter measures or retaliatory actions which could adversely impact the Funds or the business of the Funds' investments, including, but not limited to, cyberattacks targeting private companies, individuals or other infrastructure upon which the Funds and the companies in which the Funds invest rely.

 

3.  TAX BASIS INFORMATION

 

Tax Basis of Distributions to Shareholders: The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Also, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which the income or realized gain were recorded by a Fund. The amounts and characteristics of tax basis distributions and composition of distributable earnings/ (accumulated losses) are finalized at fiscal year-end. Accordingly, tax basis balances have not been determined as of April 30, 2023.

 

The tax character of distributions paid by the Funds for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 were as follows:

 

Fund  Ordinary Income  Long-Term Capital Gain  Return of Capital  
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund  $10,319,191   $461,598     
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund   48,395,387        164,536 
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund   11,785,662    15,464    150,396 
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund   446,229    14,205    902 

 

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Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation on Investments: As of April 30, 2023, the costs of investments for federal income tax purposes and accumulated net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments were as follows:

 

Fund  Gross Appreciation (excess of value over tax cost)  Gross Depreciation (excess of tax cost over value)  Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)  Cost of Investments for Income Tax Purposes
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund  $1,512,686   $(8,924,927)  $(7,412,241)  $770,696,467 
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund   23,491,698    (69,329,245)   (45,837,547)   2,068,983,787 
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund   1,688,841    (10,523,888)   (8,835,047)   223,285,414 
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund   2,667,366    (823,925)   1,843,441    22,013,541 

 

4. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of securities, excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government Obligations during the six month period ended April 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

Fund  Purchases of Securities  Proceeds from Sales of Securities
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund  $217,294,162   $191,360,519 
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund   773,955,717    336,776,366 
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund   101,737,665    147,119,789 
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund   4,326,821    6,756,996 

 

Purchases and sales of U.S. Government Obligations, excluding short-term securities, during the six month period ended April 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

Fund  Purchases of Securities  Proceeds from Sales of Securities
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund  $305,181,910   $337,037,397 
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund   1,137,449,214    1,270,299,444 
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund   111,302,109    143,392,432 
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund   5,079,687    6,550,776 

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5. BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS

 

Transactions in shares of capital stock were as follows:

 

   ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund 
   For the
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
Investor Class          
Shares sold   738,462    1,996,935 
Dividends reinvested   24,831    11,629 
Shares redeemed   (797,279)   (1,046,758)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   (33,986)   961,806 
Class A          
Shares sold   371,469    783,697 
Dividends reinvested   12,828    14,251 
Shares redeemed   (959,564)   (848,353)
Net decrease in shares outstanding   (575,267)   (50,405)
Class C          
Shares sold   67,846    272,552 
Dividends reinvested   2,980    2,012 
Shares redeemed   (97,073)   (223,444)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   (26,247)   51,120 
Class I          
Shares sold   26,207,990    64,107,769 
Dividends reinvested   694,494    518,966 
Shares redeemed   (26,432,310)   (38,561,384)
Net increase in shares outstanding   470,174    26,065,351 

 

   ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund 
   For the
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
Investor Class          
Shares sold   1,233,121    203,649 
Dividends reinvested   19,562    15,365 
Shares redeemed   (178,315)   (619,330)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   1,074,368    (400,316)
Class A          
Shares sold   902,386    669,487 
Dividends reinvested   30,487    41,260 
Shares redeemed   (329,345)   (1,430,441)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   603,528    (719,694)
Class C          
Shares sold   143,001    127,814 
Dividends reinvested   5,211    7,235 
Shares redeemed   (94,245)   (323,157)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   53,967    (188,108)
Class I          
Shares sold   68,825,129    93,542,912 
Dividends reinvested   2,475,485    3,207,527 
Shares redeemed   (39,554,137)   (78,872,704)
Net increase in shares outstanding   31,746,477    17,877,735 

 

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   ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund 
   For the
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
Investor Class          
Shares sold   7,242    152,120 
Dividends reinvested   3,610    25,921 
Shares redeemed   (660,950)   (138,138)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   (650,098)   39,903 
Class A          
Shares sold   10,663    6,027 
Dividends reinvested   620    709 
Shares redeemed   (7,361)    
Net increase in shares outstanding   3,922    6,736 
Class C          
Shares sold   2,859    5,539 
Dividends reinvested       55 
Shares redeemed   (2,748)   (956)
Net increase in shares outstanding   111    4,638 
Class I          
Shares sold   4,434,141    17,229,379 
Dividends reinvested   495,607    993,931 
Shares redeemed   (13,450,430)   (14,591,058)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   (8,520,682)   3,632,252 

 

   ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund 
   For the
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
   For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022
 
Investor Class          
Shares sold   1,204    253 
Dividends reinvested   102    160 
Shares redeemed   (486)   (1,034)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   820    (621)
Class A          
Shares sold   3    4,054 
Dividends reinvested   9    38 
Shares redeemed   (4,029)   (72)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   (4,017)   4,020 
Class C          
Shares sold       1,534 
Dividends reinvested   5    8 
Shares redeemed   (567)    
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding   (562)   1,542 
Class I          
Shares sold   309,205    1,022,032 
Dividends reinvested   16,189    28,336 
Shares redeemed   (705,424)   (1,754,374)
Net decrease in shares outstanding   (380,030)   (704,006)

 

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6. MANAGEMENT AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

ALPS Advisors, Inc. (“AAI”) acts as the Funds’ investment adviser. AAI is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of DST Systems, Inc. (“DST”). DST is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (“SS&C”), a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

 

AAI has delegated daily management of the Funds listed below to the corresponding Sub-Advisor listed in the table below. The Sub-Advisor manages the investments of the Funds in accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations and investment guidelines established jointly by AAI and the Board.

 

Fund Sub-Advisor
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund Smith Capital Investors, LLC
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund Smith Capital Investors, LLC
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund Smith Capital Investors, LLC
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Bond Fund Smith Capital Investors, LLC

 

Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”), the Funds listed below pay AAI an annual management fee which is based on each Fund’s average daily net assets. The management fee is paid on a monthly basis. The following table reflects the Funds’ contractual management fee rates (expressed as an annual rate).

 

Fund Contractual Management Fee
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund 0.365%
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund 0.545%
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund 0.75%
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Bond Fund 0.70%

 

Pursuant to an Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, AAI pays the Sub-Advisor of the Funds listed below an annual sub-advisory management fee which is based on each Fund’s average daily assets. AAI is required to pay all fees due to each Sub-Advisor out of the management fee AAI receives from each Fund listed below. The following table reflects the Funds’ contractual sub-advisory fee rates.

 

Fund Average Daily Net Assets of the Fund Contractual Sub-Advisory Fee
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund All Asset Levels 0.29%
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund All Asset Levels 0.42%
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund All Asset Levels 0.50%
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Bond Fund All Asset Levels 0.37%

 

AAI and Smith Capital Investors, LLC have agreed contractually to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual expenses, exclusive of distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder service fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses that exceed the following annual rates below.

 

These agreements are reevaluated on an annual basis. Expense limitation ratios from the current agreements are listed below. Fees waived or reimbursed for the six month period ended April 30, 2023 are disclosed on the Statements of Operations.

 

Fund* Investor Class Class A Class C Class I
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund 0.49% 0.49% 0.49% 0.49%
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund 0.64% 0.64% 0.64% 0.64%
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund 0.90% 0.90% 0.90% 0.90%
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Bond Fund 0.85% 0.85% 0.85% 0.85%

 

  * See each Fund’s Performance Update section for Expense Limitation agreement expiration dates

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AAI and the Sub-Advisor are permitted to recover expenses they have waived or reimbursed, on a class-by-class basis, through the agreements described above to the extent that expenses in later periods fall below the annual limits set forth in these agreements. The Funds are not obligated to pay any deferred fees and expenses more than thirty-six months after the date on which the fees was waived or expenses were deferred, as calculated on a monthly basis. As of April 30, 2023, AAI and the Sub-Advisor may seek reimbursement of previously waived and reimbursed fees as follows:

 

Fund  Expires
10/31/2023
   Expires
10/31/2024
   Expires
10/31/2025
   Expires
10/31/2026
   Total 
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund - Investor Class  $1,795   $16,881   $4,469   $2,501   $25,646 
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund - Class A   2,086    9,476    8,598    2,445    22,605 
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund - Class C   1,370    1,817    1,495    852    5,534 
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund - Class I   128,161    320,901    407,457    225,570    1,082,089 
                          
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund - Investor Class   3,403    2,940    3,056    1,821    11,220 
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund - Class A   3,931    5,556    8,987    4,130    22,604 
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund - Class C   2,088    4,192    3,783    1,445    11,508 
ALPS | Smith Total Return Bond Fund - Class I   452,176    1,175,366    1,505,281    732,050    3,864,873 
                          
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund - Investor Class   16    3,188        16    3,220 
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund - Class A   625    1,196        26    1,847 
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund - Class C   303    594        15    912 
ALPS | Smith Credit Opportunities Fund - Class I       158,423    91,465    43,415    293,303 
                          
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund - Investor Class   817    3,910    3,187    2,107    10,021 
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund - Class A   1,441    6,318    5,161    3,353    16,273 
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund - Class C   720    3,152    2,577    1,702    8,151 
ALPS | Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund - Class I   17,317    134,501    169,876    84,481    406,175 

 

The Smith funds did not recoup fees during the six month period ended April 30, 2023.

 

ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. (the “Distributor”) acts as the distributor of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with the Trust. Shares are sold on a continuous basis by the Distributor, as agent for the Funds, and the Distributor has agreed to use its best efforts to solicit orders for the sale of Funds’ shares, although it is not obliged to sell any particular amount of shares. The Distributor is not entitled to any compensation for its services. The Distributor is registered as a broker -dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Distribution and Services (12b-1) Plans 

The Funds have adopted Distribution and Services Plans (the “Plans”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Investor Class, Class A and Class C shares. The Plans allows each Fund to use Investor Class, Class A and Class C assets to pay fees in connection with the distribution and marketing of Investor Class, Class A and Class C shares and/or the provision of shareholder services to Investor Class, Class A and Class C shareholders. The Plans permit payment for services in connection with the administration of plans or programs that use Investor Class, Class A and Class C shares of a Fund, if any, as their funding medium and for related expenses. The Plans permit a Fund to make total payments at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of a Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to its Investor Class and Class A shares and 0.75% of a Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to its Class C shares.

 

Under the terms of the Plans, the Trust is authorized to make payments to the Distributor for remittance to financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder ongoing services performed by such entities for beneficial shareholders of the Fund. The Distributor is entitled to retain some or all fees payable under the Plans in certain circumstances, including when there is no broker of record or when certain qualification standards have not been met by the broker of record.

 

Shareholder Services Plans 

The Funds have adopted a shareholder services plan with respect to the Investor Class shares and Class A shares (the “Investor Class Shareholder Services Plan” and the “Class A Shareholder Services Plan”). Under the Investor Class Shareholder Services Plan and Class A Shareholder Services Plan,  

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the Funds are authorized to compensate certain financial intermediaries, including broker dealers and Fund affiliates (“Participating Organizations”), an aggregate fee in an amount not to exceed on an annual basis 0.15% of the average daily net asset value of Investor Class and Class A shares of the Funds attributable to or held in the name of the Participating Organizations pursuant to an agreement with a such Participating Organizations (the “Agreement”). Each Agreement will set forth the non-distribution related shareholder services to be performed by the Participating Organizations for the benefit of a Fund’s shareholders who have elected to have such Participating Organizations service their accounts. Any amount of such payment not paid to Participating Organizations during a Fund’s fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund as soon as practicable. Shareholder Services Plan fees are included with distribution and service fees in the Statements of Operations. Investor Class Shareholder Services Plan fees recaptured pursuant to the Services Plan for the six month period ended April 30, 2023 are included as an offset to distribution and service fees as disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

 

The Funds have adopted a shareholder services plan with respect to their Class C shares (the “Class C Shareholder Services Plan”). Under the Class C Shareholder Services Plan, the Funds are authorized to pay banks and their affiliates and other institutions, including broker-dealers and Fund affiliates (“Participating Organizations”), an aggregate fee in an amount not to exceed on an annual basis 0.25% for Class C shares of the average daily net asset value of the Class C shares attributable to or held in the name of a Participating Organization for its clients as compensation for providing shareholder service activities, which do not include distribution services, pursuant to an agreement with a Participating Organization. Any amount of such payment not paid to Participating Organizations during a Fund’s fiscal year for such service activities shall be reimbursed to the Fund as soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year. Class C Shareholder Services Plan fees are included with distribution and service fees on the Statements of Operations.

 

Certain intermediaries may charge networking, omnibus account or other administrative fees with respect to transactions in shares of each Fund. Transactions may be processed through the National Securities Clearing Corporation or similar systems or processed on a manual basis. These fees generally are paid by the Fund to the Distributor, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. In the event an intermediary receiving payments from the Distributor on behalf of the Fund converts from a networking structure to an omnibus account structure or otherwise experiences increased costs, fees borne by the Fund may increase. Networking fees are shown in the Statements of Operations, if applicable to the Funds.

 

Fund Administrator

ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”) serves as administrator to the Funds and the Funds have agreed to pay expenses incurred in connection with their administrative activities. Pursuant to an Administrative Agreement, ALPS provides operational services to the Funds including, but not limited to, fund accounting and fund administration and generally assists in the Funds’ operations. Officers of the Trust are employees of ALPS. The Funds’ administration fee is accrued on a daily basis and paid monthly. Administration fees paid by the Funds for the six month period ended April 30, 2023 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

 

ALPS is reimbursed by the Funds for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

 

Transfer Agent

ALPS serves as transfer, dividend paying and shareholder servicing agent for the Funds. ALPS receives an annual minimum fee, a fee based upon the number of shareholder accounts, and is also reimbursed by the Funds for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Transfer agent fees paid by the Funds for the six month period ended April 30, 2023, are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

 

Trustees

The fees and expenses of the independent trustees of the Board are presented in the Statements of Operations.

 

7. INDEMNIFICATIONS

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts with service providers that may contain general indemnification clauses which may permit indemnification to the extent permissible under applicable law. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

 

8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Subsequent events after the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has determined that there were no subsequent events to report through the issuance of these financial statements.

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Additional Information

 

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1. FUND HOLDINGS

 

The Funds’ portfolio holdings are made available semi-annually in shareholder reports within 60 days after the close of the period for which the report is being made, as required by federal securities laws. The Funds also file monthly portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT on a quarterly basis, with the schedule of portfolio holdings filed on Form N-PORT for the third month of each Fund’s fiscal quarter made publicly available 60 days after the end of the Funds’ fiscal quarter.

 

2. FUND PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND SUMMARIES

 

Fund policies and procedures used in determining how to vote proxies and information regarding how each of the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent prior 12-month period ending June 30 are available without charge, (1) upon request, by calling (toll-free) (866) 759-5679 and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

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Privacy Policy

 

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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 transactions

● Account balances and transaction history

● Wire transfer instructions

HOW? All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons the Funds choose to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.

 

REASONS WE CAN SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION DO THE FUNDS 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

No We do not share.
For joint marketing with other financial companies No We do not 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 do not share.
For non-affiliates to market to you No We do not share.

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Who We Are  
Who is providing this notice? Financial Investors Trust
What We Do  
How do the Funds 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 do the Funds collect my personal information?

We collect your personal information, for example, when you

 

● open an account

● provide account information or give us your contact information

● make a wire transfer or deposit money

Why can't I limit all sharing?

Federal law gives you the right to limit only

 

● sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes-information about your creditworthiness

● affiliates from using your information to market to you

● sharing for non-affiliates 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.
Non-affiliates

Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.

 

● The Funds do not share with non-affiliates so they can market to you.

Joint marketing

A formal agreement between non-affiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.

 

● The Funds do not jointly market.

Other Important Information  
California Residents If your account has a California home address, your personal information will not be disclosed to nonaffiliated third parties except as permitted by applicable California law, and we will limit sharing such personal information with our affiliates to comply with California privacy laws that apply to us.
Vermont Residents The State of Vermont requires financial institutions to obtain your consent prior to sharing personal information that they collect about you with affiliated companies and nonaffiliated third parties other than in certain limited circumstances. Except as permitted by law, we will not share personal information we collect about you with nonaffiliated third parties or other affiliated companies unless you provide us with your written consent to share such information.
   
QUESTIONS? Call 1-866-759-5679 or go to www.alpsfunds.com

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(b) Not applicable.

 

Item 2.Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable to this report.

 

Item 3.Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable to this report.

 

Item 4.Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Not applicable to this report.

 

Item 5.Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable to the Registrant.

 

Item 6.Investments.

 

(a)Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the Reports to Stockholders filed under Item 1(a) 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 to the Registrant.

 

Item 8.Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to the Registrant.

 

 

Item 9.Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

Not applicable to the Registrant.

 

Item 10.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees, where those changes were implemented after the Registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K, or this Item.

 

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 these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.

 

(b)There was no change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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

 

Not applicable to the Registrant.

 

Item 13.Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)Not applicable to this report.

 

(a)(2)The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.Cert.

 

(a)(3)Not applicable.

 

(a)(4)Not applicable.

 

(b)The certifications by the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Rule 30a-2(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906Cert.

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

FINANCIAL INVESTORS TRUST

 

By: /s/ Lucas Foss  
  Lucas Foss (Principal Executive Officer)  
  President  
     
Date: July 10, 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.

 

FINANCIAL INVESTORS TRUST

 

By: /s/ Lucas Foss  
  Lucas Foss (Principal Executive Officer)  
  President  
     
Date: July 10, 2023  
     
By: /s/ Jennell Panella  
  Jennell Panella (Principal Financial Officer)  
  Treasurer  
     
Date: July 10, 2023