N-CSR 1 fp0085407-3_ncsr.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 811-08228  

 

The Timothy Plan 

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

1055 Maitland Center Commons, Maitland, FL 32751

 

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Art Ally, The Timothy Plan

1055 Maitland Center Commons, Maitland, FL 32751 

 

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 800-846-7526

 

Date of fiscal year end: 9/30

 

Date of reporting period: 9/30/23

 

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

 

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

 

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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

The Registrant’s audited annual financial reports transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are as follows:

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT

 

September 30, 2023

 

TIMOTHY PLAN FAMILY OF FUNDS

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

   

Section 1 | Shareholder Letters

2

Section 2 | Fund Performance

22

Section 3 | Schedule of Investments

34

Section 4 | Statements of Assets and Liabilities

78

Section 5 | Statements of Operations

84

Section 6 | Statements of Changes in Net Assets

88

Section 7 | Financial Highlights

94

Section 8 | Notes to Financial Statements

130

Section 9 | Opinion Letter

154

Section 10 | Expense Examples

155

Section 11 | Officers & Trustees

162

Section 12 | Privacy Notice

169

 

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September 30, 2023

 

Dear Shareholder,

 

This report covers our fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. As you review the details of our funds and their respective performance on the following pages, including remarks by our various sub-advisors who serve as the money managers for the specific funds under their purview, you will see that this fiscal year has rebounded very well vs. last fiscal year’s negative performance. The equities market was led by technology stocks, with growth outperforming value and interest-rate sensitive sectors being the worst performing. Our performance (10-1-22 thru 9-30-23) was positive among nearly all market segments, with the exceptions of Growth & Income (down 5.02% for Class A), Fixed Income (down 5.02% for Class A) and Israel Common Values (down 15.44% for Class A). On an absolute return basis, six of our funds were up between 10.41% and 19.18%, three were up between 4.46% and 8.48% and two of the three mentioned above were down less than 1%.

 

For more complete details and information about the individual funds, please read each of the sub-advisor’s annual review letters in the pages that follow. They more fully detail the various factors that impacted this fiscal year’s performance along with their economic outlook for the coming year. All of that simply underscores the wisdom of asset allocation since different market segments perform differently over differing periods.

 

Timothy Partners, Ltd, (the “Advisor”) has always attempted to take a conservative approach to the markets as we believe our shareholders prefer a preservation of principal course to that of chasing returns. I do need to reiterate, however, that, in the capital markets in general and our funds in particular, returns can never be guaranteed.

 

Although we cannot guarantee any actual outcome, I remain confident that all our sub- advisors are, in our opinion, among the best in the industry and they each continue to honor our overall policy to manage their respective funds both in accordance with our screening restrictions and with a continued conservative bias.

 

Finally, I would once again like to thank you for your moral convictions that led you to becoming part of the Timothy Plan Family.

 

Yours in Christ,

 

Arthur D. Ally
President

 

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Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund

Letter from the Manager – September 30, 2023

 

The stock market bottomed last October and proceeded to stage a remarkable recovery over the 12-month period ending 9/30/23, with the Russell Midcap Growth up 17.5%. This is in stark contrast to the prior 12 months where the Russell Midcap Growth index was down 29.5%. In that period, inflation was accelerating, the Fed was early in their rate-raising campaign, we had two down quarters of GDP, and the Russia/Ukraine war had just started. The rally in the past year was largely due to the directional improvement in inflation (Core Sept CPI down to +4.1% year-over-year), though still not close to the Fed’s target of 2% -- and along with this, the expectation that the Fed is either at or close-to the end of their rate tightening. Additionally, the economy has held up much stronger than many had expected it to after 500 basis-points of increases in the Fed Funds rate. In fact, earlier this year, a 2024 recession had been many economists’ “base case,” but now, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, the odds are seen as less than 50% (for a recession in the next 12 months). As of this writing, however, in addition to the Russia/Ukraine war showing no promise of resolution, the Israel/Hamas conflict has begun and has a high risk of contagion/acceleration. And on the domestic political front, not only are we facing a possible government shutdown in November, but we are soon going to be upon another presidential election cycle that is likely to be a “heated” one. All this is to say that the upcoming 12-months could see higher market volatility than we have had recently.

 

The Fund’s gross return was +17.8%, as compared to the benchmark Russell Midcap Growth’s rise of 17.5%. Analyzing the sector returns, the Industrials sector performed very well due to excellent stock selection and a modest overweighting. We also generated good relative outperformance in the Information Tech sector. Conversely, the Materials sector had the worst performance due to subpar stock selection.

 

For the portfolio, there has been no change to our time-tested, bottom-up fundamental approach to managing mid-cap growth investments. As an overview, the Fund remains well diversified by issuers and sectors, as all areas of the economy are impacted by broad macroeconomic trends. We are currently underweight in the Consumer Discretionary sector and overweight in the Energy and Industrials sectors. We remain focused on generating alpha and producing the strongest investment results over the long run. We thank you for your continuing support and investment.

 

Chartwell Investment Partners, LLC

 

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The Timothy Plan International Fund

Letter from The Manager - September 30, 2023

 

 

Equity markets were strong in this twelve-month period rebounding from the prior period when central banks raised interest rates aggressively and worries spiked over the potential for a recession. International equities rallied as inflation fell across the globe and as optimism rose that central bank rate hikes would not tilt the global economy into a severe recession. Markets focused on this soft-landing scenario and equities followed suit. The Fund had a strong positive absolute move over the last twelve months and a similar performance to the MSCI AC World ex. US index on a relative basis.

 

Sector allocation was a big positive for this period while stock selection was slightly negative. An overweight to a strong performing Industrials sector led sector allocation in addition to underweights to underperforming Real Estate and Communication Services sectors. On the stock selection front, positive selection in Materials and Utilities led the way while negative selection in Consumer Discretionary, Health Care, and Technology sectors was a headwind for the portfolio. From a country standpoint, the largest detractors were stock selection in Japan and underweight allocation to Denmark. Positive country selection in France and Canada and an underweight to China and an overweight to Ireland all helped performance. Key positive stock attributors for the period included construction materials company CRH (Materials-Ireland), airplane engine manufacturer Safran SA (Industrials-France), and electrical equipment company Schneider Electric SE (Industrials-France). Negative attributors for the period were led by not owning screened out diabetes and obesity drug company Novo Nordisk as well as owning underperforming health care equipment manufacturer Olympus Corp (Health Care-Japan), and power tools leader Techtronic Industries (Industrial-Hong Kong).

 

Other key areas of interest during the fiscal year included the US Dollar and Japan. While the US Dollar appeared to have peaked early in the period and began to depreciate, helping international equity returns, it soon reversed course and recovered some of its lost ground in the 2nd half of the fiscal year, creating a headwind to international equity returns. Japan was also a strong focus in this period as calls for better corporate governance by the Tokyo Stock Exchange to Japanese corporates was heard loud and clear and companies began to make adjustments which gave hope to global investors of better shareholder treatment from Japanese corporates going forward.

 

Global interest rates have risen significantly over the last twelve months and there are concerns their lagged effect will impact economic growth negatively which could influence markets. International equity valuations are attractive not only compared to their own history but also compared to the US. We remain committed to a disciplined and consistent investment approach dedicated to finding long-term investments for shareholders and we thank you for your continued investment in the Fund.

 

Eagle Global Advisors, LLC

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Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund

Letter from the Manager – September 30, 2023

 

The stock market bottomed last October and proceeded to stage a remarkable recovery over the 12-month period ending 9/30/23, with the S&P500 gaining 21.6% and the Russell 1000 Growth up 27.7%. This is in stark contrast to the prior 12 months (S&P500 and R1G down 15.5% and 22.6%, respectively). In that period, inflation was accelerating, the Fed was early in their rate-raising campaign, we had two down quarters of GDP, and the Russia/Ukraine war had just started. The rally in the past year was largely due to the directional improvement in inflation (Core Sept CPI down to +4.1% year-over-year), though still not close to the Fed’s target of 2% -- and along with this, the expectation that the Fed is either at or close-to the end of their rate tightening. Additionally, the economy has held up much stronger than many had expected it to after 500 basis- points of increases in the Fed Funds rate. In fact, earlier this year, a 2024 recession had been many economists’ “base case,” but now, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, the odds are seen as less than 50% (for a recession in the next 12 months). As of this writing, however, in addition to the Russia/Ukraine war showing no promise of resolution, the Israel/Hamas conflict has begun and has a high risk of contagion/acceleration. And on the domestic political front, we are not only facing a possible government shutdown in November, but we are soon going to be upon another presidential election cycle that is likely to be a “heated” one. All this is to say that the upcoming 12-months could see higher market volatility than we have had recently.

 

After 2 years of the Russell 1000 Value outperforming its Growth counterpart, the R1G made a comeback and outperformed by over 13 percentage points over the last year (up 27.7% vs. +14.4% for the R1V). This scenario usually presents a challenge for the Fund’s relative performance, as we are restricted from owning most of the large growth stocks in the benchmark index. Size was an even larger differentiator: the Russell Top 200 stocks gained 23.9%, while the small-cap Russell 2000 only rose by 8.9%. This, too, is a headwind for the Fund, as the restrictions on many large-cap stocks create a significant lower-cap “skew” for the fund. With these challenges, we were pleased to have an upside capture (ratio of the Fund gross return to the R1G) of 86%. A related aside: Strategas Research just published a report showing that the “Magnificent Seven*” now accounts for nearly 50% of the market cap of the R1G, up from 29% five years ago and 12% ten years ago.

 

The Fund’s gross return was +19.0%, as compared to the benchmark Russell 1000 Growth’s rise of 27.7%. Sector allocation had an inordinate impact on relative performance; underweights in Technology and Communication Services, combined with an overweight in Materials, accounted for much of the allocation shortfall. Cash averaging 6% was also a detractor in a strong up market. Stock selection, though overall about neutral, was very additive in the Tech sector, with the Fund holdings returning 51% vs. the benchmark sector +43%. Additionally, the Industrials sector served the Fund well; our holdings gained 44%, well ahead of the R1G sector rise of 22.0%. On the downside, the fund holdings in the Financial sector, down 7.9%, markedly well short of the benchmark’s gain of 24.5%.

 

For the portfolio, there has been no change to our time-tested, bottom-up fundamental approach to managing large and mid-cap growth investments. As an overview, the Fund remains well diversified by issuers and sectors, as all areas of the economy are impacted by broad macroeconomic trends. We are currently underweight in the Tech sector by 5-6 percentage points and overweight in Industrials and Materials. We are looking at the Healthcare sector closely after some rather large hits have been taken by stocks thought to be negatively impacted by the success of the “GLP-1” (diabetes/obesity) drugs. For the first time in quite a while, we are neutral to slightly underweight in the sector, having been overweight previously. Some strategists, (RBC, to name one) believe that large-cap growth stocks are “over-owned and overvalued,” particularly the Magnificent Seven. If this gets corrected in the coming months by their underperformance, that will bode well for outperformance by the Fund.

 

Chartwell Investment Partners, LLC

 

*the Magnificent Seven: Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet (Google), Amazon, NVIDIA, Meta, Tesla

 

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LETTER FROM THE MANAGER

 

September 30, 2023

 

TIMOTHY PLAN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND

 

We are pleased to provide you with our report on the Timothy Plan Small Cap Value Fund for the twelve months ending September 30, 2023, and would like to thank you for entrusting your assets with us.

 

Market Overview

 

Despite the best efforts of the Federal Reserve, the economy continued to chug along, and the U.S. stock market responded in kind, rising by more than 20% for the twelve months ended September 30, 2023. The S&P 500 Index gained 21.62% for the period, eclipsing the index’s long-term average. Small-cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000 Index, trailed the broad market, gaining 8.93%.

 

The biggest story in the year was the Federal Reserve, which began to raise interest rates in March 2022 and has increased its benchmark federal funds rate by 525 basis points over the past 18 months. The inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), peaked in June 2022, and has trended downward since. However, Fed chair Jerome Powell has reiterated the Fed’s 2% inflation target and has hinted that rates would remain high until the inflation monster has been slain.

 

The equity market was led by technology stocks, as the sector gained 41.1% in the last twelve months, driven primarily by companies involved in artificial intelligence, as semiconductor companies were among the primary beneficiaries. Interest-rate sensitive sectors Utilities and Real Estate were the worst performing sectors for the year, declining as the Federal Reserve accelerated its rate hike campaign.

 

The bond market didn’t fare as well, beset by rising interest rates and deteriorating credit conditions. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate, a broad bond market measure, gained 0.64% for the year; the index was led by corporate credits (the Bloomberg U.S. Credit added 3.47%), while government bonds were the lagging sector, as the Bloomberg U.S. Government declined 0.74%. During the year, the Treasury yield curve became significantly inverted, only to flatten out in September. The ten-year treasury rose from 3.83% to 4.57%, gaining 74 basis points, nearly all of that gain in the third quarter, in large part due to the Federal Reserve’s messaging of “higher for longer.”

 

Fund Performance

 

For the twelve months ending September 30, 2023, the Timothy Plan Small Cap Value Fund produced a return of 15.78%, compared to the benchmark Russell 2000 Index, which gained 8.93%.

 

On an absolute basis, only two sectors provided a negative total return: Utilities and Financials. In the case of Utilities, the sector struggled as interest rates rose; Financials were in much the same boat, though higher interest rates had a greater impact on balance sheets, as some smaller banks were required to mark to market certain long-dated Treasury bonds, causing a liquidity crisis as long bond prices fell. The top performing sectors in the fund included Industrials and Communications Services, both adding more than 50%, while Energy and Consumer Staples were also strong gainers.

 

From a relative perspective, performance was driven largely by stock selection, as two sectors – Industrials and Health Care – drove most of the gains for the year. Selection in Communication Services was also a positive factor returns, driven primarily by one company. Asset allocation was a factor in Health Care, where we were underweight the worst-performing sector in the index, and in Financials, where we were overweight the second worst-performing sector.

 

Net returns are net of the sub-adviser’s fees, not the mutual fund fees.

 

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Portfolio returns reflect the reinvestment of dividend and interest income. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell or otherwise invest in any of the securities/sectors/countries that may be mentioned. A description of the methodology used to calculate the attribution analysis or a complete list of each holding’s contribution to overall performance during the measurement period may be obtained by contacting info@westwoodgroup.com. Benchmark Data Source: © 2022 FactSet Research Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. Russell Investment Group is the owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to its indexes, which have been licensed for use by Westwood.

 

 

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A diverse group of companies were the top contributors for the trailing twelve months. There were two “graduates” from the portfolio, stocks which exceeded our market cap range or were purchased by a bigger company, in our top five. Rambus (RMBS), a semiconductor designer and manufacturer, gained more than 75% while we held it, growing to a bigger company than our market cap limitations allow. Hostess Brands Inc. (TWNK), the snack food maker, was a focus of takeover speculation for most of the year, and the company finally agreed to be purchased by J.M. Smucker Co. in August. The purchase price was a 30% premium, and we sold the position on the news.

 

Other top contributors included Boise Cascade Co. (BCC), which advanced on strong demand and firm pricing for lumber and engineered wood products, and Northern Oil & Gas Inc. (NOG), gaining on higher prices for oil and natural gas. Rounding out the top five was Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX), a Houston-based HVAC installation and repair company, advancing on strong growth opportunities.

 

The Financials sector was a detractor in the year, and three of the top five detractors were banks: Veritex Holdings (VBTX), Sandy Spring Bancorp (SASR), and First Bancorp (FBNC). Regional bank stocks suffered after the shuttering of Signature Bank (not owned) and Silicon Valley Bank (not owned) in March, largely due to liquidity issues as interest rates rose and the value of the banks’ long-dated bond holdings declined. Other detractors included Monro, Inc. (MNRO), one of several companies in the auto services industry seeing declines as sales and earnings have slowed due to a pullback by consumers and sharply higher oil and gas prices.

 

Industrial chemical supplier Stepan Co. (SCL) was a detractor after poor earnings reports led to declines in the second and third quarters.

 

Market Outlook

 

Current market conditions continue to produce dislocations with respect to valuation and increased levels of fundamental skepticism that we believe play to our strengths. Our emphasis on bottom-up fundamental analysis in both equity and credit markets helps us see beyond headlines and understand how businesses can perform over the long term.

 

In the U.S. equity markets, we see a very modest improvement to S&P 500 earnings in 2024, but the fourth quarter may prove to be more challenging in terms of overall earnings growth. We believe that the consensus (year-over- year) earnings growth estimates of 7.8% for the fourth quarter may be slightly optimistic as the actual effects of the Fed’s extended prohibitive rate prescription and subsequent economy-slowing actions are realized.

 

The macro environment remains challenging and warrants caution. We are carefully monitoring our holdings and actively managing risk in the portfolio. While we believe the portfolio is positioned appropriately, striking a good balance between upside and potential downside as we navigate this period of elevated uncertainty, the upcoming earnings season will likely be choppy – misses will likely be punished, as investors will look to sell first and ask questions later. On the other hand, companies that perform well, meeting or exceeding expectations, will likely be rewarded – and we believe the companies exhibiting the quality factors we seek are likely to lead in a difficult market.

 

Nevertheless, we continue to focus on investing at the intersection of quality and value. The portfolio’s superior quality profile relative to the benchmark is underappreciated and the reward/risk for the portfolio continues to look very attractive. We especially like our Industrials and Energy holdings, although we worry about our underweight in the latter and are actively evaluating new ideas to add to the portfolio.

 

We thank you for your continued confidence in the Westwood process and investment teams and we look forward to serving your investment needs through the years ahead.

 

Westwood Management Corp.

 

Net returns are net of the sub-adviser’s fees, not the mutual fund fees.

 

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Portfolio returns reflect the reinvestment of dividend and interest income. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell or otherwise invest in any of the securities/sectors/countries that may be mentioned. A description of the methodology used to calculate the attribution analysis or a complete list of each holding’s contribution to overall performance during the measurement period may be obtained by contacting info@westwoodgroup.com. Benchmark Data Source: © 2022 FactSet Research Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. Russell Investment Group is the owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to its indexes, which have been licensed for use by Westwood.

 

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LETTER FROM THE MANAGER

 

September 30, 2023

 

TIMOTHY PLAN LARGE/MID CAP VALUE FUND

 

We are pleased to provide you with our report on the Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Value Fund for the twelve months ending September 30, 2023, and would like to thank you for entrusting your assets with us.

 

Market Overview

 

Despite the best efforts of the Federal Reserve, the economy continued to chug along, and the U.S. stock market responded in kind, rising by more than 20% for the twelve months ended September 30, 2023. The S&P 500 Index gained 21.62% for the period, eclipsing the index’s long-term average.

 

The biggest story in the year was the Federal Reserve, which began to raise interest rates in March 2022 and has increased its benchmark federal funds rate by 525 basis points over the past 18 months. The inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), peaked in June 2022, and has trended downward since. However, Fed chair Jerome Powell has reiterated the Fed’s 2% inflation target and has hinted that rates would remain high until the inflation monster has been slain.

 

The equity market was led by technology stocks, as the sector gained 41.1% over the last twelve months, driven primarily by companies involved in artificial intelligence, as semiconductor companies were among the primary beneficiaries. Interest-rate sensitive sectors Utilities and Real Estate were the worst performing sectors for the year, declining as the Federal Reserve accelerated its rate hike campaign.

 

The bond market didn’t fare as well, beset by rising interest rates and deteriorating credit conditions. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate, a broad bond market measure, gained 0.64% for the year; the index was led by corporate credits (the Bloomberg U.S. Credit added 3.47%), while government bonds were the lagging sector, as the Bloomberg U.S. Government declined 0.74%. During the year, the Treasury yield curve became significantly inverted, only to flatten out in September. The ten-year treasury rose from 3.83% to 4.57%, gaining 74 basis points, nearly all of that gain in the third quarter, in large part due to the Federal Reserve’s messaging of “higher for longer.”

 

Fund Performance

 

For the twelve months ending September 30, 2023, the Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Value Fund produced a return of 14.21%, compared to the S&P 500® Index which gained 21.62%. It's important to note that for the last twelve months, large-cap growth stocks (measured by the Russell 1000 Growth Index) gained 27.72%, compared to just 14.44% for large-cap value stocks (measured by the Russell 1000 Value Index). This discrepancy was driven in large part by the so-called “Magnificent Seven,” seven growth stocks that most value managers do not hold.

 

For the year, our top-performing sector was Information Technology, followed by Energy and Consumer Discretionary. We benefitted from one of the Magnificent Seven – NVIDIA (NVDA), which accounted for about a third of the return in the sector. Energy was driven by higher oil and natural gas prices throughout the period, while our Consumer Discretionary holdings were companies with strong fundamentals.

 

From a relative perspective, stock selection was the primary cause of our underperformance versus the index. One of the sectors detracting from relative performance was Communication Services, where two of the Magnificent Seven (Google and Meta) helped drive returns; these are growth-oriented names that we don’t hold in this

 

Net returns are net of the sub-adviser’s fees, not the mutual fund fees.

 

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Portfolio returns reflect the reinvestment of dividend and interest income. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell or otherwise invest in any of the securities/sectors/countries that may be mentioned. A description of the methodology used to calculate the attribution analysis or a complete list of each holding’s contribution to overall performance during the measurement period may be obtained by contacting info@westwoodgroup.com. Benchmark Data Source: © 2022 FactSet Research Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. Russell Investment Group is the owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to its indexes, which have been licensed for use by Westwood.

 

 

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portfolio. On the other hand, stock selection was beneficial in the Information Technology sector, where we held NVIDIA as our top performer. Our underweight in the health care sector was positive overall, while the underweight in the Communication Services sector was a drawback.

 

Four of the top five performers in the calendar year are linked to the technology sector. NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) was one of the top performers in the stock market for the year, gaining over 250% as the chip maker’s applications for artificial intelligence (AI) became known and appreciated. Broadcom (AVGO) was another strong performer, as the semiconductor manufacturer showed upside potential for their AI-related business. Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) and ASML Holding NV (ASML) also soared in the year, in a similar fashion both companies make chips that help make artificial intelligence possible. The lone top performer that was not in technology was Eaton Corp (ETN), an industrial company that builds electrification solutions for data centers and other facilities – data centers, of course, are also tied to the boom around artificial intelligence.

 

Detracting from performance were a couple of regional banks, hard-hit due to liquidity issues in the industry. Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL) and Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. (CFD). Both were sold from the portfolio amid concerns about higher interest rates. Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) is a real estate company that manages land for wireless towers; the stock came under pressure as Real Estate declined amid higher interest rates. Cable One Inc. (CABO) fell by about 20% on declining demand for the company’s set-top box business. Last, Dollar General (DG) was the top detractor, as the company faced pressure from increasing wages and poor sales execution.

 

Market Outlook

 

Current market conditions continue to produce dislocations with respect to valuation and increased levels of fundamental skepticism that we believe play to our strengths. Our emphasis on bottom-up fundamental analysis in both equity and credit markets helps us see beyond headlines and understand how businesses can perform over the long term.

 

In the U.S. equity markets, we see a very modest improvement to S&P 500 earnings in 2024, but the fourth quarter may prove to be more challenging in terms of overall earnings growth. We believe that the consensus (year-over- year) earnings growth estimates of 7.8% for the fourth quarter may be slightly optimistic as the actual effects of the Fed’s extended prohibitive rate prescription and subsequent economy-slowing actions are realized.

 

We expect earnings estimates to continue to fall for the current and future quarters as the fourth quarter earnings season begins. That being said, there are still many areas of growth, but stock selection will be critical. As earnings growth becomes less stable, quality characteristics, which are a key attribute of our process, are likely to be an important driver of excess returns.

 

We will continue to focus on the intersection of quality and value, seeking select businesses trading at an attractive valuation. These basic rules form a strong investment foundation that applies across the market capitalization spectrum. We’ve found our approach to be especially effective in uncertain economic environments like we see today. With higher interest rates increasing the cost of capital, we believe high-caliber, high-demand businesses that have sustainable competitive advantages, strong cash flows, attractive dividends and a history of execution, tend to perform better and can limit downside risk.

 

We thank you for your continued confidence in the Westwood process and investment teams and we look forward to serving your investment needs through the years ahead.

 

Westwood Management Corp.

 

Net returns are net of the sub-adviser’s fees, not the mutual fund fees.

 

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Portfolio returns reflect the reinvestment of dividend and interest income. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell or otherwise invest in any of the securities/sectors/countries that may be mentioned. A description of the methodology used to calculate the attribution analysis or a complete list of each holding’s contribution to overall performance during the measurement period may be obtained by contacting info@westwoodgroup.com. Benchmark Data Source: © 2022 FactSet Research Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. Russell Investment Group is the owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to its indexes, which have been licensed for use by Westwood.

 

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Letter from the Manager

 

September 30, 2023

 

Timothy Plan Fixed Income Fund

 

The fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 witnessed extreme volatility in U.S. Treasury (UST) yields as the Federal Reserve (Fed) remained hawkish in response to persistent inflation, continued strength in employment and concerns over the economic effects of U.S. bank failures. The Timothy Plan Fixed Income Fund invests in the broad U.S. investment grade bond market benchmarked to the Bloomberg Aggregate Index which began the last 12 months with a yield-to-worst of 4.63% and ended at 5.39%.

 

After raising the Fed Funds rate by 150 basis points (bps), between October 2022 and February 2023, the Fed took a step back and lowered the level of the rate hike at its March meeting. Prior to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, the Fed Funds Futures market had predicted a 50bp increase at the March Fed meeting. Instead, the Fed complied with the market’s reduced forecast of a 25bps hike. By the end of 1Q23, only one more 25bp hike was priced in by Fed Funds Futures, but with nearly 75bps of cuts predicted to follow by the end of 2023.

 

The Fed was torn between ensuring financial stability amid an ongoing bank crisis and achieving their goal of reducing inflation to their long-term target of 2.0%. Core-PCE (the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation) had fallen to a 4.6% y/y rate by February, only an 80bp reduction from the peak-rate of one-year prior. The Fed continued to look to the U.S. labor market for confirmation that its aggressive rate increases over the past twelve months had some effect in slowing the economy and inflation. The labor market continued to defy the Fed’s hopes with unemployment falling to a 54-year low of 3.4% in January, and only climbing to 3.5% by March.

 

The Fed paused its rate hike cycle in June after 10-consecutive meetings with a hike. Inflation remained stubbornly high through much of 2Q23 although the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose at a lower than forecast 3.0% y/y rate. The debt ceiling debate, strong economic data, and hawkish Fed rhetoric sparked a sell-off in USTs during 2Q23. The 10-year UST yield started the fiscal period at 3.83%, fell to a low of 3.31% in early April, but ended September higher at 4.57%. By comparison, the 2-year rate started the period at 4.28%, dropped to 3.84% on March 23rd only to close the last 12 months higher at 5.05%.

 

Investment Grade (IG) Credit spreads started the last 12 months at 147bps and ended at 112bps by September 2023. At the beginning of 4Q22, IG Credit offered a yield-to-maturity of 5.57% and at the end of the fiscal period it was 5.95%. A key driver of the YTD credit spread tightening has been resilient profits and management teams restraining themselves from boosting shareholder payouts. In addition, higher yields have begun to attract inflows into IG Credit. IG balance sheets are, in most cases, well prepared for an economic slowdown. However, technicals can overwhelm fundamentals in a market downturn as well. The Fed’s 550bps

 

 

 

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of rate hikes have tightened financial conditions, but so far, this is only noticeable in the level of spreads in the Bank sector. Industrials trade inside of their long-term average, so a recession could see them underperform Banks and Utilities. The rating agencies have become more cautious in recent months, increasing the number of issuers with negative outlooks to a higher number than those with positive outlooks. However, low-BBB Corporates still have a net positive outlook at the ratings agencies, reflecting the continued strength of their balance sheets and conservative management teams.

 

Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) underperformed IG Credit during the fiscal year ending September. Over the 12-month period, the MBS sector, within the Bloomberg Aggregate, generated a return of -0.17% versus 3.47% for IG Credit. During 4Q21, issuance declined 44% q/q which was driven by higher mortgage rates. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate ended 2022 at 6.76% and climbed further to reach a rate of 7.50% by the end of September 2023. Purchase activity also collapsed as the vast majority of the 72% of borrowers with a mortgage rate of 4.00% or less are unwilling to assume the punitive increase in monthly payments that would come with moving to a new home. The 2023 year-to-date new issuance total of $172B represented a 63% decline versus the same period from 2022.

 

According to Morningstar, the Timothy Fixed Income Fund A shares returned -0.55% over the 12-month period ending September 30, 2023 which was behind the Bloomberg Aggregate Index at 0.64%. The overweight allocation to Mortgages detracted from relative performance as the sector generated nominal returns below IG Credit bonds and the overall index. In addition, an underweight in Financials negatively impacted performance as they posted the highest nominal returns of any other sector. Helping performance was an overweight to Utilities which outperformed the overall index during the period. Lastly, a lower duration stance for most of the last 12-months also contributed to performance. We remain focused on generating income consistent with a prudent level of risk.

 

 

 

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Letter from the Manager

 

September 30, 2023

 

Timothy Plan High Yield Fund

 

During the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, Ba/B High Yield (HY) spreads started at 464 basis points (bps), fell to a low of 296bps by the end of July, and finished the period at 325bps. The Timothy Plan High Yield Fund invests primarily in BB and B rated HY bonds benchmarked to the Bloomberg US HY Ba/B 3% Issuer Cap Index. The benchmark began the last 12 months with a yield-to-worst (YTW) of 8.80% and ended lower at 8.25%. Over the period, the HY market posted a return of 9.79% which was better than the return of investment grade credit bonds of 3.47%.

 

Despite the Federal Reserve’s continued rate hikes, coming into 2023, and their Quantitative Tightening program, the HY market remained resilient. The Bloomberg US HY Ba/B 3% Issuer Cap Index posted positive returns in each of the four quarters during the fiscal period. The HY market’s continued increase in quality (BBs making up a higher percentage) and higher mix of secured bonds in the Index are factors that have led to the resilience of the sector. The price stratification is sizable within the HY market, highlighting why, going forward, credit selection will be an even more important component of future returns.

 

According to Morningstar, the Timothy High Yield Fund A shares generated a total return of 10.00% over the 12-month period ending September 30, 2023 while the Bloomberg US HY Ba/B 3% Issuer Cap index returned 9.79%. An overweight to Financials contributed to performance as the sector generated the highest nominal and excess returns in the index. In addition, an underweight to Utilities helped relative performance as this sector posted returns below the overall index. An underweight in Cyclical Services detracted from performance as the subsector performed better than the index. Lastly, an overweight to REIT holdings negatively impacted performance as the category’s performance trailed the index. The portfolio remains focused on generating a higher level of carry income consistent with a reasonable level of risk.

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2023

 

Dear Shareholder,

 

The Defensive Strategies Fund was designed and is managed to do what its name implies, hedge against a possible scenario of hyper-inflation which could result from our Congress’s proven unwillingness to address our core problems of too much spending and too much debt. The Fund was also designed with built-in flexibility that allows it to be adjusted to address a possible risk of extreme deflation, with the ability to convert the inflation sensitive assets to cash and fixed income securities during a deflationary environment, and to be adjusted to a more normal, traditional investment strategy.

 

The Fund’s portfolio is primarily comprised of several inflation sensitive investment sleeves: commodities (commodity company stocks and ETF’s), real estate (in the form of REITs), precious metals (primarily gold bullion) and silver ETFs, TIPs (Treasury Inflation Protected Bonds), and our newer Market Neutral ETF with the balance in cash. Timothy Partners, Ltd. (the “Advisor”) is responsible for setting the percentages of the Fund that will be allocated to each investment sleeve. Different sub-advisors manage the holdings in each sleeve. This past year rewarded us with a nice recovery following the turbulent previous fiscal year, with the commodity sleeve performing very well, the REIT sleeve in the low-positive territory, and the metals peaking early but dropping during the year. As a result, this Fund experienced a positive 8.30% return for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. For a more complete description of the elements that impacted Fund performance and the outlook for the future, please read the various sub-advisors’ reports in the pages that follow.

 

I would like to point out that, since there does not exist an appropriate benchmark index with which to compare our performance, we have created a blended index comprised of roughly 33% each of U.S. Government TIPs, FTSE NAREIT Equity Index and Bloomberg Commodity Index. We believe the blend offers a fairly accurate reflection and comparison of the composition of the Fund. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the blended index had a return of 1.79%.

 

While no one can predict future events, I remain confident that our sub-advisors (i.e. money management firms that manage the various sleeves of this Fund) are, in our opinion, among the best in the industry, and they each continue to honor our overall policy that they manage their respective Fund sleeve both in accordance with our screening restrictions and with a conservative bias. As I stated in last year’s report, although we will do our very best to be successful, we cannot guarantee results in any of these scenarios.

 

Finally, I would once again like to thank you for your moral convictions that led you to become part of the Timothy Plan Family.

 

Yours in Christ,

 

Arthur D. Ally
Fund Advisor

 

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Letter from the Manager

 

September 30, 2023

 

Timothy Plan Defensive Fund – Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS)

 

The Federal Reserve (Fed) raised the Fed Funds rate 125 basis points (bps) in 4Q22 to end the year at 4.50%. The hiking cycle was the most aggressive since the early-1980s and the inversion of the UST yield curve reached its most inverted measure since 1981. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI) accelerated 3.70% year-over-year (y/y) at the end of September 2023. The Timothy Defensive Fund has an allocation of U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) designed to help protect assets from higher rates of inflation.

 

Coming into 2023, investors were pricing in four rate hikes in 2023 via the Fed Funds futures rate. However, by the end of 1Q23, futures were projecting only one more hike partly due to the second and third-largest bank failures in U.S. history. The March decline in UST yields reflected a reduction in the forecast for additional Fed rate hikes. Prior to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, the Fed Funds Futures market had predicted a 50bp increase at the March Fed meeting. Instead, the Fed complied with the market’s reduced forecast of a 25bps hike. By the end of 1Q23, only one more 25bp hike was priced in by Fed Funds Futures, but with nearly 75bps of cuts predicted to follow by the end of 2023.

 

The Fed was torn between ensuring financial stability amid an ongoing bank crisis and achieving their goal of reducing inflation to their long-term target of 2.0%. Core-PCE (the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation) had fallen to a 4.6% y/y rate by February. The Fed continued to look to the U.S. labor market for confirmation that its rate increases over the prior twelve months had some effect in slowing the economy and inflation. The labor market continued to defy the Fed’s hopes with unemployment falling to a 54-year low of 3.4% in January, and only climbing to 3.5% by March.

 

The Federal Reserve (Fed) paused its rate hike cycle in June after 10-consecutive meetings with a hike. Inflation remained stubbornly high through much of 2Q23 although the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose at a lower than forecast 3.0% y/y rate. However, the pause was short lived as the Fed hiked rates by 25bps during 3Q23 which ended at 5.50% by the end of the fiscal period. Higher energy prices sparked fears of a re-acceleration in inflation, but TIPS implied inflation forecast was little changed in 3Q.

 

Over the previous 12-month period, investors’ future inflation expectations climbed modestly. We measure investors’ inflation expectations as the difference between the U.S. Treasury 10-year and the U.S. TIPS 10- year. This “breakeven rate” of inflation is what would be required to make these two securities have the same yield. The “breakeven rate” of inflation started the fiscal period at 2.24%, reached a 12-month high of 2.59% in November 2022 but subsequently declined to 2.31% by the end of September 2023. The Bloomberg U.S.

 

TIPS Index generated a 12-month return of 1.25% versus 2.22% for the Barrow Hanley TIPS portfolio. Relative to the Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index, the portfolio ended the fiscal year-end period with an overweight to the 1 to 4.99-year maturity segment, underweight to the 5 to 9.99-year, and overweight to 20+ year securities. The primary goal of the TIPS allocation continues to be protection from rising inflation rates.

 

 

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The Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund

 

Real Estate Sleeve (the “Portfolio”)

 

Annual Manager Letter: 12 months ended September 30, 2023

 

In the year ending September 30, 2023, the MSCI US REIT Index (Bloomberg: RMZ) produced a total return of +3.2%. While the performance was positive, most of the developments in the economy over the past 12 months have had a negative impact on real estate. Most importantly, the Fed’s original projection for the February 2023 rate hike to be ‘one and done’ did not come true; instead, the resilient economy and continued high inflation reports forced the Fed to continue its unprecedented rate hike cycle, reaching a Fed Funds Rate of 5.25-5.50% as of September 30, 2023. While the majority of economist project that the Fed is ‘done’, there is still a chance for more hikes.

 

Furthermore, the strength of the economy has now lowered the chances of a recession in the near term, which also ‘took away’ several expected rate cuts for 2024, pushing up long term Treasury yields. As a result, the 10 year Treasury yield closed at 4.6% on September 30, 2023, the highest level since October 2007. The newfound ‘higher for longer’ mantra in the markets is rippling through all asset classes, as investors are speculating the level at which long term interest rates will stabilize. While the effects of higher rates are only just starting to be felt by private real estate investors and showing up in income statements, we believe that the downside to public REIT prices is somewhat limited as they have already sold off     % from the 12/31/2021 high, as measured by the RMZ through September 30, 2023.

 

The portfolio performed inline with the benchmark over the year ending September 30, 2023. The Timothy Fund REIT Sleeve produced a total return of +3.1% in the relevant period, which compared to the RMZ total return of +3.2%. The top contributors to relative performance were underweight allocations to the office and triple net sectors, as well as stock selection in the healthcare sector. The top detractors from relative performance over the same period were underweight allocations to the regional mall and specialty sectors, as well as an overweight allocation to the cell tower sector. Notably, the portfolio’s secondary benchmark, Vanguard REIT ETF (NYSE: VNQ), which includes cell towers, produced a total return of -1.3% over the same period, well below the portfolio.

 

In the 2023 year to date period, the portfolio has outperformed the benchmark significantly, as the portfolio’s positioning for higher interest rates finally started to work. In particular, the underweight to triple net has been a large contributor. However, with the Fed getting close to the end of the rate hike cycle, we are beginning to position the portfolio for stable or declining interest rates. As such, we trimmed a data center REIT and added a triple net REIT in August. Going forward, we expect to continue to move the portfolio further to benefit from a ‘Fed pivot’. The bifurcation in performance between sectors and intra-sector has created a ripe environment for new ideas and, in particular, buying high quality businesses at a discount. We firmly believe active management will have a distinct opportunity to outperform passive in the near term using a repeatable process based on fundamental analysis and an emphasis on quality.

 

An investment cannot be made directly in an index. The information contained herein should be considered to be current only as of the date indicated, and we do not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein in light of later circumstances or events. This publication may contain forward looking statements and projections that are based on the current beliefs and assumptions of Chilton Capital Management and on information currently available that we believe to be reasonable, however, such statements necessarily involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and prospective investors may not put undue reliance on any of these statements. This communication is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or a solicitation to buy, hold, or sell an interest in any Chilton investment or any other security. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

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The Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund Commodity Sleeve (the “Portfolio”)

 

Annual Letter from the Manager (September 30, 2023)

 

We are pleased to provide you with our annual report for the Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund Commodity Sleeve (the “Portfolio”) for the twelve months ending September 30, 2023. The Portfolio rose 20.1% on a gross basis, while the Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return (the “BCOM”) declined (1.3%) during the twelve-month period. The Portfolio generated 21.4% of outperformance versus the BCOM benchmark with positive contributions from energy, agriculture, and industrial metals, while precious metals modestly detracted from relative performance.

 

Energy

 

Energy was the worst performing sector in the BCOM over the prior year, with the Bloomberg Energy Subindex Total Return falling (13.0%). In the Portfolio, however, energy holdings were the best performing sector: gaining 28.3% over the same period which made them the largest contributor to the Portfolio’s overall outperformance versus the BCOM benchmark. Crude oil prices rose over the period with a series of supply curtailments by OPEC+ coupled with rising global demand which has shifted the oil market expectation into a deficit estimated to be the largest imbalance in over a decade. U.S. natural gas prices declined significantly over the period as a result of limited heating demand due to a mild winter, rising U.S. production, muted Asian demand, and earlier-than-anticipated European gas storage fill levels. Upstream E&P companies along with integrated energy and oil service companies held in the Portfolio benefited the most from increasing oil prices and were responsible for the bulk of the outperformance from the sector. The Portfolio’s largest energy holdings as of September 30th were ConocoPhillips (COP US), TotalEnergies SE (TTE FP), and Schlumberger N.V. (SLB US).

 

Agriculture

 

Agricultural commodities rose by 1.1% as measured by the Bloomberg Commodity Agriculture and Livestock Subindex Total Return over the past year. During the same period, the Portfolio’s agricultural holdings appreciated 4.5%. Among the holdings, agricultural machinery and water companies were the two largest positive contributors, while fertilizer and pesticide companies dragged on performance within the sector alongside falling wheat and corn prices. After the extended Black Sea Grain Initiative eased supply concerns, wheat prices were further pressured by a bump in harvest from top global exporter Russia, while corn prices were weighed down due to improving growing conditions. The Portfolio’s largest agriculture holdings as of September 30th were Nutrien Ltd. (NTR US), Deere & Company (DE US), and CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF US).

 

Metals & Mining

 

Industrial metal commodity futures were up 5.6% for the period, as measured by the Bloomberg Industrial Metals Subindex Total Return. The Portfolio’s industrial metal holdings outperformed, rising 23.3% over the same period and contributing considerably to the Portfolio’s overall outperformance. The Portfolio’s exposure to steel – a commodity not included in the BCOM benchmark – was particularly beneficial as steel and steel-related companies, such as iron miners and metallurgical coal companies, appreciated approximately 55.0%, 17.4%, and 62.0% respectively. Additionally, copper companies rallied about 46.2% over the same period, as copper prices increased due to earlier disruptions to Latin America supply. The Portfolio’s largest industrial metal holdings as of September 30th were Rio Tinto PLC (RIO US), Vale S.A. (VALE US), and Teck Resources Ltd. (TECK/B CN).

 

Precious metals were the best performing sector in the BCOM, with a 12.5% gain posted by the Bloomberg Precious Metals Subindex Total Return for the twelve months ending September 30, 2023. The Portfolio’s precious metal miners were up 12.2%, modestly underperforming. The Portfolio’s largest precious metal holdings as of September 30th were B2Gold Corp. (BTG US), Gold Fields Ltd (GFI US), and Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC US).

 

 

 

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Market Outlook

 

The Timothy Plan Defensive Strategy Fund Commodity Sleeve currently utilizes a diversified portfolio of natural resource equities that is intended to capture commodity price movements. We believe that increasing market volatility, driven by macroeconomic factors as well as geopolitical events, has led to a precarious supply situation following decades of underinvestment in the global supply of many important commodities. With projected strong demand for many commodities along with recent market tightness, we believe there is ample support for commodity prices. To the extent that geopolitical risk remains elevated, supply remains uncertain and global demand continues to grow, we expect the Portfolio to perform positively.

 

Past performance is not indicative of future results. STANDARD & POOR’S, and S&P are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC. “Bloomberg®,” “Bloomberg Commodity IndexSM” and the names of the other indexes and sub-indexes that are part of the Bloomberg Commodity Index family are service marks of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates. Source for all Index data: Bloomberg L.P. Commodity Sectors are represented by the Bloomberg Commodity Sector Sub-Indices. This document does not constitute an offer of any 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. This information is accurate only as of the date hereof, or as of historical dates otherwise indicated herein, and we do not undertake any obligation to update this material 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.

 

 

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September 30, 2023

 

Dear Timothy Plan Strategic Growth and Conservative Growth Fund Shareholder:

 

This report covers the fiscal year (10-1-22 thru 9-30-23). Asset allocation has normally been, and we believe it continues to be, a very prudent approach to investing. As a review, your Timothy Plan investment is a compilation of many of Timothy’s underlying funds (including five of our ETF’s) and, as such, your performance is directly related to the performance of those underlying funds. I am pleased to report that this fiscal year produced positive performance following the recession fears of the previous year, with the equities market led by technology stocks, growth outperforming value and interest-rate sensitive sectors being the worst performing. As a result, performance in nearly all our underlying funds was positive for this past fiscal year which contributed to our 7.37% return for Strategic Growth and 4.79% return for Conservative Growth. You can find the specific details in the financial highlights of the main body of this report. Having said that, we intend to participate in this market while maintaining a more cautious outlook for the economy in the year ahead. As a result, we have adjusted our positions in the underlying funds to the allocations shown below:

 

Conservative Growth Strategic Growth
· Large/Mid-Cap Core Enhanced ETF 12.00 % 12.00% 15.00%
· High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF 6.00% 8.00%
· Small-Cap Core ETF 7.00% 12.00%
· International ETF 9.00% 16.00%
· Market Neutral ETF 15.00% 15.00%
· International Fund 11.50% 13.00%
· High-Yield Bond Fund 6.50% 6.00%
· Fixed Income Fund 30.00% 12.00%
· Cash 3.00% 3.00%

 

Even though the Portfolios have been designed to be conservatively allocated, we understand that recent market gyrations may be unsettling for some investors. Please understand that our #1 concern is preservation of principal, and, even though we do want to participate in the markets’ hoped for potential recovery, we will attempt to adjust our allocation above to changing market conditions.

 

As you know, no one can guarantee future performance. However, the one thing that I can assure you of is every one of our sub-advisors is doing their very best and our team here at Timothy is working very hard to provide you an investment in which you can feel comfortable.

 

Sincerely,

 

Arthur D. Ally

President

 

 

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The Timothy Plan Israel Common Values Fund

Letter from The Manager - September 30, 2023

 

 

Israeli equity markets were unable to participate in the global market rebound during the fiscal year as continued interest rate hikes by the Bank of Israel were joined with an unanticipated election result that created a grey cloud over the markets. The Fund succumbed to this headwind and underperformed the benchmark TA-125 index for the fiscal year. Both sector allocation and stock selection contributed to the underperformance. From a sector standpoint, an underweight to outperforming Health Care and overweight to underperforming Consumer Discretionary hurt performance. Underweights to both Utilities and Real Estate were both positive as both sectors underperformed for the period. Stock selection was positive in Industrials and Consumer Staples but detrimental in Health Care and Communication Services. Key headwind for the year was not owning screened out Health Care company Teva Pharmaceutical. Notable positive attributors for the year included defense company Leonardo DRS (Industrials), Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (Financials), and semiconductor services company Nova Ltd (Technology). In addition to not owning Teva, negative attributors included electrical products firm Elco Ltd (Industrials) and HVAC and energy company Tadiran Group Ltd (Consumer Discretionary).

 

While the Bank of Israel aggressively raised interest rates during the last twelve months, the Israeli economy remains well underpinned and is on a strong footing. Debt/GDP is enviable at close to 60% while unemployment levels are low, and inflation is declining markedly. Interest rates have created a headwind for those sectors affected by these higher rates such as the important Real Estate sector. Housing has slowed while commercial real estate is also affected by rising funding costs.

 

A major headwind during the year was the late 2022 election which resulted in a coalition government which some call the most right-wing religious government coalition in Israel’s history. The unpopular reform agenda supported by this coalition, in particular the judicial reform, was not only unpopular with many Israelis but affected the markets negatively. Protests erupted throughout the country against some of the proposed laws hurting economic and market sentiment. A grey cloud remains over the country as this coalition continues to rule.

 

The Fund continues to invest alongside the innovate spirit of Israeli companies providing ample attractive investment opportunities. While global economic uncertainty and domestic political struggles are likely to continue in the near term, we are optimistic of the long-term prospects for this robust economic engine. We remain committed to a consistent investment approach dedicated to finding long-term investments for shareholders and we thank you for your continued investment in the Fund.

 

Eagle Global Advisors, LLC

 

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Letter from the Manager

 

September 30, 2023

 

Timothy Growth and Income Fund – Fixed Income Allocation

 

The fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 witnessed extreme volatility in U.S. Treasury (UST) yields as the Federal Reserve (Fed) remained hawkish in response to persistent inflation, continued strength in employment and concerns over the economic effects of U.S. bank failures. The fixed income allocation of the Timothy Plan Growth & Income Fund invests in the broad U.S. investment grade bond market benchmarked to the Bloomberg Aggregate Index which began the last 12 months with a yield-to-worst of 4.63% and ended at 5.39%.

 

After raising the Fed Funds rate by 150 basis points (bps), between October 2022 and February 2023, the Fed took a step back and lowered the level of the rate hike at its March meeting. Prior to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, the Fed Funds Futures market had predicted a 50bp increase at the March Fed meeting. Instead, the Fed complied with the market’s reduced forecast of a 25bps hike. By the end of 1Q, only one more 25bp hike was priced in by Fed Funds Futures, but with nearly 75bps of cuts predicted to follow by the end of 2023.

 

The Fed was torn between ensuring financial stability amid an ongoing bank crisis and achieving their goal of reducing inflation to their long-term target of 2.0%. Core-PCE (the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation) had fallen to a 4.6% y/y rate by February, only an 80bp reduction from the peak-rate of one-year ago. The Fed continued to look to the U.S. labor market for confirmation that its aggressive rate increases over the prior twelve months had some effect in slowing the economy and inflation. The labor market continued to defy the Fed’s hopes with unemployment falling to a 54-year low of 3.4% in January, and only climbing to 3.5% by March.

 

The Federal Reserve (Fed) paused its rate hike cycle in June after 10-consecutive meetings with a hike. Inflation remained stubbornly high through much of 2Q although the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose at a lower than forecast 3.0% y/y rate. The debt ceiling debate, strong economic data, and hawkish Fed rhetoric sparked a sell-off in USTs during 2Q23. The 10-year UST yield started the fiscal period at 3.83%, fell to a low of 3.31% in early April, but ended September higher at 4.57%. By comparison, the 2-year rate started the period at 4.28%, dropped to 3.84% on March 23rd only to close the last 12 months higher at 5.05%.

 

Investment Grade (IG) Credit spreads started the last 12 months at 147bps and ended at 112bps by September 2023. At the beginning of 4Q22, IG Credit offered a yield-to-maturity of 5.57% and at the end of September it was 5.95%. A key driver of the YTD credit spread tightening has been resilient profits and management teams restraining themselves from boosting shareholder payouts. In addition, higher yields have begun to attract inflows into IG Credit. IG balance sheets are, in most cases, well prepared for an economic

 

 

 

 

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slowdown. However, technicals can overwhelm fundamentals in a market downturn as well. The Fed’s 550bps of rate hikes have tightened financial conditions, but so far, this is only noticeable in the level of spreads in the Bank sector. Industrials trade inside of their long-term average, so a recession could see them underperform Banks and Utilities. The rating agencies have become more cautious in recent months, increasing the number of issuers with negative outlooks to a higher number than those with positive outlooks. However, low-BBB Corporates still have a net positive outlook at the ratings agencies, reflecting the continued strength of their balance sheets and conservative management teams.

 

Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) under performed IG Credit during the fiscal year ending September. Over the 12-month period, the MBS sector, within the Bloomberg Aggregate, generated a return of -0.17% versus 3.47% for IG Credit. During 4Q21, issuance declined 44% q/q which was driven by higher mortgage rates. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate ended 2022 at 6.76% and climbed further to reach a rate of 7.50% by the end of September 2023. Purchase activity also collapsed as the vast majority of the 72% of borrowers with a mortgage rate of 4.00% or less are unwilling to assume the punitive increase in monthly payments that would come with moving to a new home. The 2023 year-to-date new issuance total of $172B represented a 63% decline versus the same period from 2022.

 

Barrow Hanley’s fixed income portfolio of the Timothy Plan Growth & Income, generated a net of fees return of -0.70% versus the Bloomberg Aggregate of 0.64% for the 12-month period ending September 30th. The overweight allocation to Mortgages detracted from relative performance as the sector generated nominal returns below IG Credit bonds and the overall index. In addition, an underweight in Financials negatively impacted performance as they posted the highest nominal returns of any other sector. Helping performance was an overweight to Utilities which outperformed the overall index during the period. Lastly, an overweight to Energy also contributed to performance. We remain focused on generating income consistent with a prudent level of risk.

 

 

 

 

 

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Section 2 | Fund Performance

 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)

 

Aggressive Growth Fund

 

 

Fund/Index

1 Year
Total Return

5 Year
Average
Annual Return

10 Year
Average
Annual Return

Timothy Aggressive Growth Fund - Class A (With Sales Charge)

11.13%

4.65%

5.97%

Russell Mid-Cap Growth Index

17.47%

6.97%

9.94%

Timothy Aggressive Growth Fund - Class C *

15.66%

5.02%

5.77%

Russell Mid-Cap Growth Index

17.47%

6.97%

9.94%

Timothy Aggressive Growth Fund - Class I

17.78%

6.08%

6.81%

Russell Mid-Cap Growth Index

17.47%

6.97%

9.94%

 

*

With Maximum Deferred Sales Charge

 

Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund vs.
Russell Mid-Cap Growth Index

 

 

The chart shows the value of a hypothetical initial investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Class A shares and the Russell Mid-Cap Growth Index on September 30, 2013 and held through September 30, 2023. The Class C returns are calculated using the traded NAV on September 29, 2023. The Russell Mid-Cap Growth Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common stock prices. Performance figures include the change in value of the stocks in the index and the reinvestment of dividends. The index return does not reflect expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

 

FUND PERFORMANCE (UNAUDITED)

 

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International Fund

 

 

Fund/Index

1 Year
Total Return

5 Year
Average
Annual Return

10 Year
Average
Annual Return

Timothy International Fund - Class A (With Sales Charge)

12.78%

1.67%

2.67%

MSCI AC World Index ex USA Net (USD)

20.39%

2.58%

3.35%

Timothy International Fund - Class C *

17.45%

2.06%

2.48%

MSCI AC World Index ex USA Net (USD)

20.39%

2.58%

3.35%

Timothy International Fund - Class I

19.66%

3.10%

3.50%

MSCI AC World Index ex USA Net (USD)

20.39%

2.58%

3.35%

 

*

With Maximum Deferred Sales Charge

 

Timothy Plan International Fund vs.
MSCI AC World Index ex USA Net (USD)

 

 

The chart shows the value of a hypothetical initial investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Class A shares and the MSCI AC World Index ex USA Net (USD) on September 30, 2013 and held through September 30, 2023. The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index captures large and mid cap representation across 22 of 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries (excluding the US) and 26 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 2,377 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside the US. Performance figures include the change in value of the stocks in the index and the reinvestment of dividends. The index return does not reflect expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

 

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Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

 

Fund/Index

1 Year
Total Return

5 Year
Average
Annual Return

10 Year
Average
Annual Return

Timothy Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class A (With Sales Charge)

12.32%

6.67%

8.11%

Russell 1000 Growth Total Return Index

27.72%

12.42%

14.48%

Timothy Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class C *

16.79%

7.06%

7.90%

Russell 1000 Growth Total Return Index

27.72%

12.42%

14.48%

Timothy Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class I

19.01%

8.15%

8.99%

Russell 1000 Growth Total Return Index

27.72%

12.42%

14.48%

 

*

With Maximum Deferred Sales Charge

 

Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund vs.
Russell 1000 Growth Total Return Index

 

 

The chart shows the value of a hypothetical initial investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Class A shares and the Russell 1000 Growth Total Return Index on September 30, 2013 and held through September 30, 2023. The Russell 1000 Growth Total Return Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common stock prices. Performance figures include the change in value of the stocks in the index and the reinvestment of dividends. The index return does not reflect expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

 

FUND PERFORMANCE (UNAUDITED)

 

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Small Cap Value Fund

 

 

Fund/Index

1 Year
Total Return

5 Year
Average
Annual Return

10 Year
Average
Annual Return

Timothy Small Cap Value Fund - Class A (With Sales Charge)

9.10%

2.21%

6.10%

Russell 2000 Index

8.93%

2.40%

6.65%

Timothy Small Cap Value Fund - Class C *

13.61%

2.60%

5.91%

Russell 2000 Index

8.93%

2.40%

6.65%

Timothy Small Cap Value Fund - Class I

15.78%

3.63%

6.97%

Russell 2000 Index

8.93%

2.40%

6.65%

 

*

With Maximum Deferred Sales Charge

 

Timothy Plan Small Cap Value Fund vs.
Russell 2000 Index

 

 

The chart shows the value of a hypothetical initial investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Class A shares and the Russell 2000 Index on September 30, 2013 and held through September 30, 2023. The Russell 2000 Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common stock prices. Performance figures include the change in value of the stocks in the index and the reinvestment of dividends. The index return does not reflect expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

 

FUND PERFORMANCE (UNAUDITED)

 

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Large/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

 

Fund/Index

1 Year
Total Return

5 Year
Average
Annual Return

10 Year
Average
Annual Return

Timothy Large/Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A (With Sales Charge)

7.69%

6.12%

8.06%

S&P 500 Index

21.62%

9.92%

11.91%

Timothy Large/Mid Cap Value Fund - Class C *

12.06%

6.52%

7.86%

S&P 500 Index

21.62%

9.92%

11.91%

Timothy Large/Mid Cap Value Fund - Class I

14.21%

7.60%

8.94%

S&P 500 Index

21.62%

9.92%

11.91%

 

*

With Maximum Deferred Sales Charge

 

Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Value Fund vs.
S&P 500 Index

 

 

The chart shows the value of a hypothetical initial investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Class A shares and the S&P 500 Index on September 30, 2013 and held through September 30, 2023. The S&P 500 Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common stock prices. Performance figures include the change in value of the stocks in the index and the reinvestment of dividends. The index return does not reflect expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

 

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Fixed Income Fund

 

 

Fund/Index

1 Year
Total Return

5 Year
Average
Annual Return

10 Year
Average
Annual Return

Timothy Fixed Income Fund - Class A (With Sales Charge)

(5.02)%

(1.83)%

(0.51)%

Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

0.64%

0.10%

1.13%

Timothy Fixed Income Fund - Class C *

(2.21)%

(1.65)%

(0.80)%

Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

0.64%

0.10%

1.13%

Timothy Fixed Income Fund - Class I

(0.30)%

(0.70)%

0.18%

Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

0.64%

0.10%

1.13%

 

*

With Maximum Deferred Sales Charge

 

Timothy Plan Fixed Income Fund vs.
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

 

 

The chart shows the value of a hypothetical initial investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Class A shares and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index on September 30, 2013 and held through September 30, 2023. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of bond prices. Performance figures include the change in value of the bonds in the index and the reinvestment of interest. The index return does not reflect expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

 

FUND PERFORMANCE (UNAUDITED)

 

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High Yield Bond Fund

 

 

Fund/Index

1 Year
Total Return

5 Year
Average
Annual Return

10 Year
Average
Annual Return

Timothy High Yield Bond Fund - Class A (With Sales Charge)

5.00%

2.07%

2.73%

Bloomberg U.S. High Yield Ba/B 3% Index

9.79%

3.29%

4.26%

Timothy High Yield Bond Fund - Class C *

8.27%

2.27%

2.43%

Bloomberg U.S. High Yield Ba/B 3% Index

9.79%

3.29%

4.26%

Timothy High Yield Bond Fund - Class I

10.40%

3.29%

3.45%

Bloomberg U.S. High Yield Ba/B 3% Index

9.79%

3.29%

4.26%

 

*

With Maximum Deferred Sales Charge

 

Timothy Plan High Yield Bond Fund vs.
Bloomberg U.S. High Yield Ba/B 3% Index

 

 

The chart shows the value of a hypothetical initial investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Class A shares and Bloomberg U.S. High Yield Ba/B 3% Index on September 30, 2013 and held through September 30, 2023. The Bloomberg U.S. High Yield Ba/B 3% Index is an issuer-constrained version of the flagship U.S. Corporate High Yield Index, which measures the USD-denominated, high yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market. Performance figures include the change in value of the bonds in the index and the reinvestment of interest. The index return does not reflect expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

 

FUND PERFORMANCE (UNAUDITED)

 

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Israel Common Values Fund

 

 

Fund/Index

1 Year
Total Return

5 Year
Average
Annual Return

10 Year
Average
Annual Return

Timothy Israel Common Values Fund - Class A (With Sales Charge)

(15.44)%

3.37%

4.74%

TA — 125 Index

(7.81)%

3.48%

4.19%

Timothy Israel Common Values Fund - Class C *

(12.02)%

3.77%

4.54%

TA — 125 Index

(7.81)%

3.48%

4.19%

Timothy Israel Common Values Fund - Class I

(10.24)%

4.82%

5.59%

TA — 125 Index

(7.81)%

3.48%

4.19%

 

*

With Maximum Deferred Sales Charge

 

Timothy Plan Israel Common Values Fund vs.
TA — 125 Index

 

 

The chart shows the value of a hypothetical initial investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Class A shares and the TA — 125 Index on September 30, 2013 and held through September 30, 2023. The TA — 125 Index is an unmanaged index of equity prices representing the 125 most highly capitalized companies listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange . Performance figures include the change in value of the stocks in the index and the reinvestment of dividends. The index return does not reflect expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

 

FUND PERFORMANCE (UNAUDITED)

 

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Defensive Strategies Fund

 

 

Fund/Index

1 Year
Total Return

5 Year
Average
Annual Return

10 Year
Average
Annual Return

Timothy Defensive Strategies Fund - Class A (With Sales Charge)

2.34%

3.54%

2.28%

Timothy Defensive Strategies Fund Blended Index *

1.79%

3.91%

2.49%

Timothy Defensive Strategies Fund - Class C **

6.50%

3.92%

2.08%

Timothy Defensive Strategies Fund Blended Index *

1.79%

3.91%

2.49%

Timothy Defensive Strategies Fund - Class I

8.64%

4.97%

3.13%

Timothy Defensive Strategies Fund Blended Index *

1.79%

3.91%

2.49%

 

*

The Timothy Defensive Strategies Fund Blended Index reflects an unmanaged portfolio of 33% of the BB U.S. Treasury: 1-3 years Index, 33% of the BB Commodity Index Total Return and 34% of the MSCI U.S. REIT Gross (USD) Index.

 

**

With Maximum Deferred Sales Charge

 

Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund vs.
The Timothy Defensive Strategies Fund Blended Index

 

 

The chart shows the value of a hypothetical initial investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Class A shares and the Timothy Defensive Strategies Fund Blended Index on September 30, 2013 and held through September 30, 2023. The Timothy Defensive Strategies Fund Blended Index reflects an unmanaged portfolio of 33% of the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury: 1-3 years Index, 33% of the Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return and 34% of the MSCI U.S. REIT Gross (USD) Index. Performance figures include the change in value of the asset classes in the index and the reinvestment of dividends. The index return does not reflect expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

 

FUND PERFORMANCE (UNAUDITED)

 

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Strategic Growth Fund

 

 

Fund/Index

1 Year
Total Return

5 Year
Average
Annual Return

10 Year
Average
Annual Return

Timothy Strategic Growth Fund - Class A (With Sales Charge)

1.47%

0.71%

2.05%

Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Portfolio Index

13.86%

4.79%

6.54%

Timothy Strategic Growth Fund - Class C *

5.76%

1.13%

1.90%

Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Portfolio Index

13.86%

4.79%

6.54%

Timothy Strategic Growth Fund - Class I

N/A

N/A

(3.19)% (a)

Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Portfolio Index

N/A

N/A

(3.81)% (a)

 

(a)

Inception date for Class I shares is September 1, 2023.

 

*

With Maximum Deferred Sales Charge

 

Timothy Plan Strategic Growth Fund vs.
Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Portfolio Index

 

 

The chart shows the value of a hypothetical initial investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Class A shares and the Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Portfolio Index on September 30, 2013 and held through September 30, 2023. The Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Portfolio Index is a widely recognized index that measures global stocks, bonds and cash which are in turn represented by multiple sub-indexes. Performance figures include the change in value of the investments in the index and the reinvestment of dividends. The index return does not reflect expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

 

FUND PERFORMANCE (UNAUDITED)

 

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Conservative Growth Fund

 

 

Fund/Index

1 Year
Total Return

5 Year
Average
Annual Return

10 Year
Average
Annual Return

Timothy Conservative Growth Fund - Class A (With Sales Charge)

(1.00)%

0.01%

1.40%

Dow Jones Moderate Portfolio Index

10.24%

3.36%

5.01%

Timothy Conservative Growth Fund - Class C *

3.11%

0.42%

1.22%

Dow Jones Moderate Portfolio Index

10.24%

3.36%

5.01%

Timothy Conservative Growth Fund - Class I

N/A

N/A

-2.65% (a)

Dow Jones Moderate Portfolio Index

N/A

N/A

-3.38% (a)

 

(a)

Inception date for Class I shares is September 1, 2023.

 

*

With Maximum Deferred Sales Charge

 

Timothy Plan Conservative Growth Fund vs.
Dow Jones Moderate Portfolio Index

 

 

The chart shows the value of a hypothetical initial investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Class A shares and the Dow Jones Moderate Portfolio Index on September 30, 2013 and held through September 30, 2023. The Dow Jones Moderate Portfolio Index is a widely recognized index that measures global stocks, bonds and cash which are in turn represented by multiple sub-indexes. Performance figures include the change in value of the investments in the index and the reinvestment of dividends. The index return does not reflect expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

 

FUND PERFORMANCE (UNAUDITED)

 

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Growth & Income Fund

 

 

Fund/Index

1 Year
Total Return

5 Year
Average
Annual Return

10 Year
Average
Annual Return

Timothy Growth & Income Fund - Class A (With Sales Charge)

(5.02)%

(0.25)%

1.00% (a)

Timothy Growth & Income Fund Blended Index *

9.01%

4.17%

5.70% (a)

Timothy Growth & Income Fund - Class C **

(1.15)%

0.14%

0.82% (a)

Timothy Growth & Income Fund Blended Index *

9.01%

4.17%

5.70% (a)

Timothy Growth & Income Fund - Class I

0.75%

1.14%

1.81% (a)

Timothy Growth & Income Fund Blended Index *

9.01%

4.17%

5.70% (a)

 

(a)

For the period October 1, 2013 (commencement of investment in accordance with objective) to September 30, 2023.

 

*

The Timothy Growth & Income Fund Blended Index reflects an unmanaged portfolio of 40% of the BB Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and 60% of the Russell 1000 Value Index.

 

**

With Maximum Deferred Sales Charge

 

Timothy Growth & Income Fund vs.
Timothy Growth & Income Fund Blended Index

 

 

The chart shows the value of a hypothetical initial investment of $10,000 in the Fund’s Class A shares and the Timothy Growth & Income Fund Blended Index on October 1, 2013 and held through September 30, 2023. The Timothy Growth & Income Fund Blended Index reflects an unmanaged portfolio of 40% of the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and 60% of the Russell 1000 Value Index. Performance figures include the change in value of the stocks in the index and the reinvestment of dividends. The index return does not reflect expenses, which have been deducted from the Fund’s return. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

 

FUND PERFORMANCE (UNAUDITED)

 

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Section 3 | Schedule of Investments

 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

Aggressive Growth Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

COMMON STOCKS — 98.2%

 

       

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 1.5%

       
    745  

TransDigm Group, Inc.(a)

  $ 628,132  
                 
       

APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTS — 4.2%

       
    3,468  

Deckers Outdoor Corporation(a)

    1,782,864  
                 
       

BIOTECH & PHARMA — 1.8%

       
    1,522  

Argenx S.E. - ADR(a)

    748,261  
                 
       

CHEMICALS — 3.1%

       
    7,829  

Albemarle Corporation

    1,331,243  
                 
       

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 2.7%

       
    6,860  

Clean Harbors, Inc.(a)

    1,148,090  
                 
       

DATA CENTER REIT — 2.1%

       
    7,436  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

    899,905  
                 
       

DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIALS — 2.1%

       
    6,400  

Dover Corporation

    892,864  
                 
       

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT — 4.6%

       
    12,857  

Amphenol Corporation, Class A

    1,079,859  
    4,277  

Trane Technologies PLC

    867,846  
              1,947,705  
       

ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION — 3.3%

       
    7,469  

Quanta Services, Inc.

    1,397,225  
                 
       

HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 7.0%

       
    15,027  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    1,304,644  
    6,794  

ICON plc(a)

    1,673,023  
              2,977,667  
       

HOME CONSTRUCTION — 4.9%

       
    54,533  

AZEK Company, Inc. (The)(a)

    1,621,811  
    4,281  

Lennar Corporation, Class A

    480,457  
              2,102,268  
       

INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 2.5%

       
    2,389  

United Rentals, Inc.

    1,062,078  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Aggressive Growth Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 
       

LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 2.6%

       
    2,880  

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

  $ 1,090,915  
                 
       

MACHINERY — 8.1%

       
    6,243  

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

    1,134,915  
    10,985  

Oshkosh Corporation

    1,048,299  
    3,102  

Parker-Hannifin Corporation

    1,208,290  
              3,391,504  
       

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 11.7%

       
    1,492  

Align Technology, Inc.(a)

    455,537  
    53,642  

Avantor, Inc.(a)

    1,130,773  
    11,767  

DexCom, Inc.(a)

    1,097,861  
    15,196  

GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.

    1,033,936  
    10,919  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    1,225,331  
              4,943,438  
       

OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 7.5%

       
    8,239  

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

    1,367,344  
    8,434  

Devon Energy Corporation

    402,302  
    4,998  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

    774,090  
    15,210  

EQT Corporation

    617,222  
              3,160,958  
       

RENEWABLE ENERGY — 1.5%

       
    4,023  

First Solar, Inc.(a)

    650,077  
                 
       

RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY — 3.8%

       
    11,889  

Burlington Stores, Inc.(a)

    1,608,582  
                 
       

SEMICONDUCTORS — 8.3%

       
    4,159  

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

    1,921,459  
    13,474  

ON Semiconductor Corporation(a)

    1,252,408  
    3,748  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

    369,515  
              3,543,382  
       

SOFTWARE — 4.0%

       
    9,332  

Fortinet, Inc.(a)

    547,602  
    7,258  

Zscaler, Inc.(a)

    1,129,272  
              1,676,874  
       

SPECIALTY FINANCE — 2.2%

       
    15,038  

AerCap Holdings N.V.(a)

    942,431  
                 
       

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 5.1%

       
    7,227  

Arista Networks, Inc.(a)

    1,329,262  
    12,683  

Seagate Technology Holdings plc

    836,444  
              2,165,706  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Aggressive Growth Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 
       

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 3.6%

       
    2,642  

Globant S.A.(a)

  $ 522,720  
    1,955  

MSCI, Inc.

    1,003,071  
              1,525,791  
       

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $38,300,003)

    41,617,960  
                 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 1.8%

 

       

MONEY MARKET FUND — 1.8%

       
    776,002  

Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Class I, 5.23% (Cost $776,002)(b)

    776,002  
                 
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% (Cost $39,076,005)

  $ 42,393,962  
       

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.0)%

    (19,489 )
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 42,374,473  

 

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

MSCI

Morgan Stanley Capital International

PLC

Public Limited Company

REIT

Real Estate Investment Trust

   

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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International Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

COMMON STOCKS — 92.0%

 

       

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 3.1%

       
    82,000  

Safran S.A. - ADR

  $ 3,209,480  
    65,000  

Thales S.A. - ADR

    1,823,900  
              5,033,380  
       

AUTOMOTIVE — 1.4%

       
    42,800  

Magna International, Inc.

    2,294,508  
                 
       

BANKING — 10.7%

       
    46,739  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. - ADR

    4,602,857  
    104,000  

DNB Bank ASA - ADR

    2,100,800  
    44,900  

HDFC Bank Ltd. - ADR

    2,649,549  
    120,100  

ICICI Bank Ltd. - ADR

    2,776,712  
    284,000  

Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. - ADR

    1,525,080  
    52,500  

KBC Group N.V. - ADR

    1,633,800  
    202,000  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. - ADR

    1,989,700  
              17,278,498  
       

BIOTECH & PHARMA — 1.4%

       
    4,600  

Argenx S.E. - ADR(a)

    2,261,498  
                 
       

CHEMICALS — 2.0%

       
    96,420  

Air Liquide S.A. - ADR

    3,246,461  
                 
       

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 2.0%

       
    58,000  

CRH plc

    3,174,340  
                 
       

ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 3.0%

       
    440,000  

Enel - Societa per Azioni - ADR

    2,679,600  
    50,200  

Iberdrola S.A. - ADR

    2,245,948  
              4,925,548  
       

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT — 3.2%

       
    109,000  

Daikin Industries Ltd. - ADR

    1,709,120  
    104,600  

Schneider Electric S.E. - ADR

    3,450,754  
              5,159,874  
       

ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION — 4.2%

       
    148,000  

Cellnex Telecom S.A. - ADR

    2,570,760  
    155,000  

Vinci S.A. - ADR

    4,288,850  
              6,859,610  
       

FOOD — 2.4%

       
    26,300  

Kerry Group plc - ADR

    2,194,998  
    103,000  

Mowi ASA - ADR

    1,825,160  
              4,020,158  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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International Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 
       

HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 2.3%

       
    15,400  

ICON PLC(a)

  $ 3,792,250  
                 
       

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS — 2.0%

       
    123,000  

Beiersdorf A.G. - ADR

    3,175,860  
                 
       

INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 1.5%

       
    10,000  

Ashtead Group plc - ADR

    2,458,000  
                 
       

INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 4.0%

       
    188,500  

Deutsche Boerse A.G. - ADR

    3,249,740  
    129,000  

London Stock Exchange Group plc - ADR

    3,281,760  
              6,531,500  
       

INSURANCE — 5.5%

       
    36,100  

Ageas S.A./NV - ADR

    1,498,872  
    77,000  

AIA Group Ltd. - ADR

    2,487,100  
    66,400  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft A.G. in - ADR

    2,583,624  
    105,000  

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. - ADR

    2,438,100  
              9,007,696  
       

INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES — 1.9%

       
    536,182  

Prosus N.V. - ADR(a)

    3,131,301  
    43,600  

Yandex N.V., Class A(a)(b)(c)

    43,600  
              3,174,901  
       

LEISURE PRODUCTS — 0.8%

       
    95,000  

Shimano, Inc. - ADR

    1,272,050  
                 
       

MACHINERY — 4.1%

       
    254,000  

Atlas Copco A.B. - ADR

    2,981,960  
    77,150  

Techtronic Industries Company Ltd. - ADR

    3,717,087  
              6,699,047  
       

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 7.7%

       
    55,400  

Alcon, Inc.

    4,269,124  
    33,500  

Hoya Corporation - ADR

    3,442,125  
    118,000  

Olympus Corporation - ADR

    1,519,840  
    88,400  

Smith & Nephew plc - ADR

    2,189,668  
    39,500  

Sysmex Corporation - ADR

    938,915  
              12,359,672  
       

METALS & MINING — 1.3%

       
    32,300  

Rio Tinto plc - ADR

    2,055,572  
                 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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International Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 
       

OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 5.7%

       
    59,000  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

  $ 3,815,530  
    151,000  

Equinor ASA - ADR

    4,951,290  
    40,500  

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - ADR

    607,095  
              9,373,915  
       

RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES — 1.2%

       
    100,000  

Seven & i Holdings Company Ltd. - ADR

    1,957,000  
                 
       

SEMICONDUCTORS — 6.4%

       
    7,250  

ASML Holding N.V. - ADR

    4,267,785  
    9,000  

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

    1,799,280  
    28,700  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. - ADR

    2,494,030  
    28,200  

Tokyo Electron Ltd. - ADR

    1,927,470  
              10,488,565  
       

SOFTWARE — 2.5%

       
    17,100  

Nice Ltd. - ADR(a)

    2,907,000  
    30,640  

Open Text Corporation

    1,075,464  
              3,982,464  
       

SPECIALTY FINANCE — 2.3%

       
    39,500  

ORIX Corporation - ADR

    3,708,260  
                 
       

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 1.7%

       
    46,338  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation - ADR

    2,685,750  
                 
       

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 3.5%

       
    70,000  

Amadeus IT Group S.A. - ADR

    4,225,200  
    89,000  

Infosys Ltd. - ADR

    1,522,790  
              5,747,990  
       

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 2.8%

       
    61,800  

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.

    4,598,538  
                 
       

WHOLESALE - CONSUMER STAPLES — 1.4%

       
    31,400  

ITOCHU Corporation - ADR

    2,270,849  
                 
       

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $134,216,679)

    149,593,754  
                 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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International Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 8.1%

 

       

MONEY MARKET FUND — 8.1%

       
    13,106,845  

Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Class I, 5.23% (Cost $13,106,845)(d)

  $ 13,106,845  
                 
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1% (Cost $147,323,524)

  $ 162,700,599  
       

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.1)%

    (240,729 )
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 162,459,870  

 

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LTD

Limited Company

NV

Naamioze Vennootschap

PLC

Public Limited Company

S/A

Société Anonyme

   

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Illiquid security. At September 30,2023, the illiquid security amounted to 0.03% of net assets.

(c)

The value of this security has been determined in good faith under policies approved by the Board of Trustees. This is a level 3 security.

(d)

Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.

 

       

DIVERSIFICATION OF ASSETS

         
 

% OF NET ASSETS

 

COUNTRY

 

% OF NET ASSETS

 

COUNTRY

    15.9 %

Japan

    2.6 %

Switzerland

    9.8 %

France

    1.9 %

Belgium

    7.3 %

Canada

    1.8 %

Sweden

    7.1 %

Netherlands

    1.8 %

Israel

    6.2 %

United Kingdom

    1.7 %

Italy

    5.6 %

Ireland

    1.5 %

Taiwan Province Of China

    5.6 %

Spain

    1.3 %

Brazil

    5.5 %

Germany

    92.0 %

Total

    5.5 %

Norway

    8.1 %

Money Market Funds

    4.3 %

India

    -0.1 %

Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net

    3.8 %

Hong Kong

    100.0 %

Grand Total

    2.8 %

Singapore

         

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

COMMON STOCKS — 78.2%

 

       

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 1.6%

       
    2,878  

TransDigm Group, Inc.(a)

  $ 2,426,528  
                 
       

AUTOMOTIVE — 0.4%

       
    2,530  

Tesla, Inc.(a)

    633,057  
                 
       

BANKING — 1.2%

       
    40,058  

Western Alliance Bancorp

    1,841,466  
                 
       

BIOTECH & PHARMA — 1.1%

       
    9,470  

Zoetis, Inc.

    1,647,591  
                 
       

CABLE & SATELLITE — 1.8%

       
    4,324  

Cable One, Inc.

    2,662,027  
                 
       

CHEMICALS — 3.5%

       
    19,904  

FMC Corporation

    1,332,971  
    10,269  

New Linde plc

    3,823,662  
              5,156,633  
       

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 3.8%

       
    8,874  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

    3,642,599  
    15,126  

Owens Corning

    2,063,338  
              5,705,937  
       

DATA CENTER REIT — 1.7%

       
    20,313  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

    2,458,279  
                 
       

ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 1.0%

       
    25,433  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

    1,457,057  
                 
       

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT — 4.2%

       
    38,579  

Amphenol Corporation, Class A

    3,240,250  
    16,897  

Fortive Corporation

    1,253,082  
    12,620  

Keysight Technologies, Inc.(a)

    1,669,752  
              6,163,084  
       

INFRASTRUCTURE REIT — 1.1%

       
    18,221  

Crown Castle, Inc.

    1,676,879  
                 
       

INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 1.5%

       
    20,318  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    2,235,386  
                 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 
       

INSURANCE — 4.6%

       
    17,929  

Arthur J Gallagher & Company

  $ 4,086,558  
    95,055  

Equitable Holdings, Inc.

    2,698,611  
              6,785,169  
       

LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 1.7%

       
    1,364  

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a)

    2,498,616  
                 
       

MACHINERY — 2.8%

       
    6,585  

Caterpillar, Inc.

    1,797,705  
    24,368  

Oshkosh Corporation

    2,325,438  
              4,123,143  
       

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 8.9%

       
    4,406  

Danaher Corporation

    1,093,129  
    22,363  

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation(a)

    1,549,309  
    15,471  

Insulet Corporation(a)

    2,467,470  
    8,449  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a)

    2,469,558  
    41,594  

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.(a)

    2,870,817  
    24,962  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    2,801,235  
              13,251,518  
       

OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 2.9%

       
    20,923  

ConocoPhillips

    2,506,576  
    12,181  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

    1,886,593  
              4,393,169  
       

RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES — 1.4%

       
    3,617  

Costco Wholesale Corporation

    2,043,460  
                 
       

RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY — 3.7%

       
    10,832  

Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

    2,251,323  
    3,518  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a)

    3,197,369  
              5,448,692  
       

SEMICONDUCTORS — 11.4%

       
    21,908  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a)

    2,252,581  
    9,021  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    1,579,487  
    6,552  

Broadcom, Inc.

    5,441,959  
    8,947  

NVIDIA Corporation

    3,891,856  
    6,673  

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

    1,334,066  
    27,365  

ON Semiconductor Corporation(a)

    2,543,577  
              17,043,526  
       

SOFTWARE — 10.2%

       
    38,849  

DocuSign, Inc.(a)

    1,631,658  
    17,898  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a)

    4,196,007  
    5,129  

ServiceNow, Inc.(a)

    2,866,906  
    6,974  

Synopsys, Inc.(a)

    3,200,857  
    8,492  

Tyler Technologies, Inc.(a)

    3,279,101  
              15,174,529  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 
       

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 3.5%

       
    10,877  

Arista Networks, Inc.(a)

  $ 2,000,607  
    43,979  

Ciena Corporation(a)

    2,078,447  
    18,236  

Seagate Technology Holdings plc

    1,202,664  
              5,281,718  
       

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 2.0%

       
    15,075  

CDW Corporation

    3,041,532  
                 
       

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 1.3%

       
    25,766  

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.

    1,917,248  
                 
       

TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT — 0.9%

       
    16,394  

PACCAR, Inc.

    1,393,818  
                 
       

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $98,494,763)

    116,460,062  
                 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 14.0%

 

       

EQUITY — 14.0%

       
    624,000  

Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core Enhanced ETF(b)

    13,724,506  
    209,000  

Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core ETF(b)

    7,204,230  
       

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $21,565,045)

    20,928,736  
                 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 5.7%

 

       

MONEY MARKET FUND — 5.7%

       
    8,502,038  

Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Class I, 5.23% (Cost $8,502,038)(c)

    8,502,038  
                 
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 97.9% (Cost $128,561,846)

  $ 145,890,836  
       

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 2.1%

    3,146,033  
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 149,036,869  

 

ETF

Exchange-Traded Fund

LTD

Limited Company

NV

Naamioze Vennootschap

PLC

Public Limited Company

REIT

Real Estate Investment Trust

   

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Investment in affiliate.

(c)

Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Small Cap Value Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

COMMON STOCKS — 88.2%

 

       

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 2.8%

       
    42,286  

Mercury Systems, Inc.(a)

  $ 1,568,388  
    27,852  

Moog, Inc., Class A

    3,146,162  
              4,714,550  
       

BANKING — 14.8%

       
    105,705  

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation

    3,042,190  
    40,081  

Banner Corporation

    1,698,633  
    34,815  

City Holding Company

    3,145,535  
    108,172  

First Bancorp

    3,043,960  
    55,466  

National Bank Holdings Corporation, Class A

    1,650,668  
    98,660  

Provident Financial Services, Inc.

    1,508,511  
    125,846  

Renasant Corporation

    3,295,907  
    140,893  

Seacoast Banking Corp of Florida

    3,094,010  
    48,413  

Triumph Financial, Inc.(a)

    3,136,678  
    84,928  

Veritex Holdings, Inc.

    1,524,458  
              25,140,550  
       

BIOTECH & PHARMA — 1.7%

       
    50,806  

Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.(a)

    2,905,595  
                 
       

CHEMICALS — 4.6%

       
    45,965  

Avient Corporation

    1,623,484  
    159,348  

Ecovyst, Inc.(a)

    1,567,984  
    15,172  

Innospec, Inc.

    1,550,578  
    40,930  

Stepan Company

    3,068,523  
              7,810,569  
       

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 0.8%

       
    131,303  

Legalzoom.com, Inc.(a)

    1,436,455  
                 
       

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 1.0%

       
    53,766  

Summit Materials, Inc., Class A(a)

    1,674,273  
                 
       

ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 3.5%

       
    93,943  

Avista Corporation

    3,040,935  
    61,467  

NorthWestern Corporation

    2,954,104  
              5,995,039  
       

ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION — 1.7%

       
    17,489  

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

    2,980,300  
                 
       

FOOD — 1.7%

       
    18,557  

J & J Snack Foods Corporation

    3,036,853  
                 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 
       

FORESTRY, PAPER & WOOD PRODUCTS — 1.8%

       
    30,524  

Boise Cascade Company

  $ 3,145,193  
                 
       

HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 1.8%

       
    102,700  

Patterson Companies, Inc.

    3,044,028  
                 
       

HOME CONSTRUCTION — 2.7%

       
    23,704  

Century Communities, Inc.

    1,582,953  
    32,544  

Masonite International Corporation(a)

    3,033,752  
              4,616,705  
       

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS — 0.9%

       
    36,428  

Central Garden & Pet Company, Class A(a)

    1,460,399  
                 
       

INDUSTRIAL INTERMEDIATE PROD — 0.9%

       
    33,903  

AZZ, Inc.

    1,545,299  
                 
       

INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 3.6%

       
    68,308  

Moelis & Company, Class A

    3,082,740  
    21,054  

Piper Sandler Cos

    3,059,357  
              6,142,097  
       

INSURANCE — 2.9%

       
    31,814  

AMERISAFE, Inc.

    1,592,927  
    69,682  

BRP Group, Inc., Class A(a)

    1,618,713  
    62,534  

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.(a)

    1,710,930  
              4,922,570  
       

LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 2.8%

       
    42,452  

Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.(a)

    1,510,442  
    47,466  

Papa John’s International, Inc.

    3,238,131  
              4,748,573  
       

MACHINERY — 5.5%

       
    17,608  

Alamo Group, Inc.

    3,043,719  
    35,409  

Albany International Corporation, Class A

    3,055,089  
    51,441  

Federal Signal Corporation

    3,072,570  
              9,171,378  
       

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 5.0%

       
    111,763  

Avanos Medical, Inc.(a)

    2,259,848  
    30,332  

CONMED Corporation

    3,058,982  
    47,104  

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.(a)

    3,251,118  
              8,569,948  
       

METALS & MINING — 2.8%

       
    17,027  

Encore Wire Corporation

    3,106,746  
    89,275  

Livent Corporation(a)

    1,643,553  
              4,750,299  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 45

 

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 
       

OFFICE REIT — 2.6%

       
    129,556  

Corporate Office Properties Trust

  $ 3,087,319  
    128,214  

Easterly Government Properties, Inc.

    1,465,486  
              4,552,805  
       

OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 5.3%

       
    169,675  

Enerplus Corporation

    2,991,370  
    74,198  

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.

    2,984,986  
    124,317  

Sitio Royalties Corporation, Class A

    3,009,714  
              8,986,070  
       

OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT — 0.9%

       
    17,142  

Weatherford International plc(a)

    1,548,437  
                 
       

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 6.3%

       
    144,863  

Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc.

    3,034,880  
    69,908  

PotlatchDeltic Corporation

    3,173,125  
    261,884  

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

    1,518,927  
    197,212  

Urban Edge Properties

    3,009,455  
              10,736,387  
       

RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY — 3.7%

       
    67,696  

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.

    3,199,989  
    112,617  

Monro, Inc.

    3,127,374  
              6,327,363  
       

RETAIL REIT — 1.8%

       
    137,104  

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.

    3,042,338  
                 
       

SOFTWARE — 1.0%

       
    63,181  

Avid Technology, Inc.(a)

    1,697,673  
                 
       

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 1.5%

       
    282,868  

Viavi Solutions, Inc.(a)

    2,585,414  
                 
       

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 1.8%

       
    30,450  

ArcBest Corporation

    3,095,243  
                 
       

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $155,172,124)

    150,382,403  
                 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND — 10.5%

 

       

EQUITY — 10.5%

       
    580,000  

Timothy Plan US Small Cap Core ETF(b) (Cost $14,834,080)

    17,967,936  
                 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 46

 

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 1.3%

 

       

MONEY MARKET FUND — 1.3%

       
    2,177,472  

Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Class I, 5.23% (Cost $2,177,472)(c)

  $ 2,177,472  
                 
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% (Cost $172,183,676)

  $ 170,527,811  
       

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.0%

    15,532  
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 170,543,343  

 

ETF

Exchange-Traded Fund

PLC

Public Limited Company

REIT

Real Estate Investment Trust

   

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Investment in affiliate.

(c)

Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 47

 

 

Large/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

COMMON STOCKS — 76.4%

 

       

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 2.2%

       
    28,467  

General Dynamics Corporation

  $ 6,290,353  
                 
       

BANKING — 2.9%

       
    61,433  

BOK Financial Corporation

    4,913,412  
    37,002  

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

    3,374,952  
              8,288,364  
       

CHEMICALS — 2.2%

       
    24,982  

Sherwin-Williams Company (The)

    6,371,659  
                 
       

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 1.9%

       
    39,871  

Waste Connections, Inc.

    5,354,675  
                 
       

CONTAINERS & PACKAGING — 1.7%

       
    55,114  

Crown Holdings, Inc.

    4,876,487  
                 
       

DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIALS — 2.8%

       
    36,789  

Eaton Corporation plc

    7,846,359  
                 
       

ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 3.5%

       
    89,542  

CMS Energy Corporation

    4,755,576  
    66,304  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

    5,340,787  
              10,096,363  
       

FOOD — 3.9%

       
    45,194  

J M Smucker Company (The)

    5,554,795  
    74,329  

McCormick & Company, Inc.

    5,622,245  
              11,177,040  
       

HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 1.0%

       
    11,754  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

    2,891,249  
                 
       

INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 2.2%

       
    57,253  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    6,298,975  
                 
       

INSURANCE — 2.4%

       
    30,074  

Arthur J Gallagher & Company

    6,854,767  
                 
       

LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 2.5%

       
    18,731  

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

    7,095,115  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 48

 

 

Large/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 
       

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 7.1%

       
    25,379  

Danaher Corporation

  $ 6,296,530  
    51,957  

PerkinElmer, Inc.

    5,751,640  
    23,046  

STERIS plc

    5,056,753  
    26,921  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    3,021,075  
              20,125,998  
       

OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 4.4%

       
    54,647  

ConocoPhillips

    6,546,711  
    48,266  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    6,118,198  
              12,664,909  
       

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 3.5%

       
    49,812  

Crown Castle, Inc.

    4,584,198  
    47,188  

Prologis, Inc.

    5,294,966  
              9,879,164  
       

RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES — 4.3%

       
    12,242  

Costco Wholesale Corporation

    6,916,240  
    51,036  

Dollar General Corporation

    5,399,609  
              12,315,849  
       

RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY — 4.6%

       
    8,006  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a)

    7,276,334  
    28,837  

Tractor Supply Company

    5,855,353  
              13,131,687  
       

SEMICONDUCTORS — 12.3%

       
    9,051  

Broadcom, Inc.

    7,517,580  
    93,501  

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation(a)

    8,034,540  
    75,189  

Microchip Technology, Inc.

    5,868,501  
    12,515  

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

    5,781,930  
    17,708  

NVIDIA Corporation

    7,702,803  
              34,905,354  
       

SOFTWARE — 6.6%

       
    24,878  

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a)

    5,828,915  
    16,143  

Synopsys, Inc.(a)

    7,409,152  
    14,719  

Tyler Technologies, Inc.(a)

    5,683,595  
              18,921,662  
       

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 2.2%

       
    20,120  

CACI International, Inc., Class A(a)

    6,316,272  
                 
       

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 2.2%

       
    31,118  

Union Pacific Corporation

    6,336,557  
                 
       

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $168,580,570)

    218,038,858  
                 

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 49

 

 

Large/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 17.3%

 

       

EQUITY — 17.3%

       
    573,000  

Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF(b)

  $ 12,610,985  
    382,500  

Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF(b)

    11,709,511  
    634,000  

Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core Enhanced ETF(b)

    13,944,449  
    318,000  

Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core ETF(b)

    10,961,460  
       

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $48,945,130)

    49,226,405  
                 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 6.3%

 

       

MONEY MARKET FUND — 6.3%

       
    17,992,749  

Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Class I, 5.23% (Cost $17,992,749)(c)

    17,992,749  
                 
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% (Cost $235,518,449)

  $ 285,258,012  
       

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.0)%

    (90,763 )
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 285,167,249  

 

ETF

Exchange-Traded Fund

PLC

Public Limited Company

   

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Investment in affiliate.

(c)

Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 50

 

 

Fixed Income Fund

 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

 

 

Coupon
Rate (%)

   

Maturity

   

Fair Value

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS — 30.1%

 

 

 

       

CHEMICALS — 2.1%

                       
    1,570,000  

Nutrien Ltd.

    4.0000       12/15/26     $ 1,489,623  
    805,000  

Nutrien Ltd.

    2.9500       05/13/30       672,831  
                              2,162,454  
       

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 0.8%

                       
    450,000  

Republic Services, Inc.

    5.0000       04/01/34       426,396  
    450,000  

Waste Management, Inc.

    4.6250       02/15/33       419,641  
                              846,037  
       

ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 4.5%

                       
    2,205,000  

American Electric Power Company, Inc.

    3.2000       11/13/27       2,015,512  
    1,000,000  

Electricite de France S.A.(a)

    5.7000       05/23/28       991,088  
    855,000  

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance

    2.9500       02/07/24       846,432  
    405,000  

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance

    5.0500       09/15/28       398,237  
    442,000  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

    3.5500       06/15/25       424,861  
                              4,676,130  
       

GAS & WATER UTILITIES — 2.0%

                       
    2,185,000  

NiSource, Inc.

    3.4900       05/15/27       2,027,067  
                                 
       

INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 0.9%

                       
    1,000,000  

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

    3.6500       01/12/27       949,133  
                                 
       

MACHINERY — 1.7%

                       
    900,000  

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

    4.3500       05/15/26       880,523  
    900,000  

John Deere Capital Corporation

    4.3500       09/15/32       837,768  
                              1,718,291  
       

METALS & MINING — 1.7%

                       
    1,425,000  

BHP Billiton Finance USA Ltd.

    4.9000       02/28/33       1,355,489  
    450,000  

Rio Tinto Finance USA plc

    5.0000       03/09/33       432,612  
                              1,788,101  
       

OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 7.2%

                       
    1,815,000  

Columbia Pipelines Holding Company, LLC(a)

    6.0420       08/15/28       1,807,592  
    1,980,000  

Energy Transfer Operating, L.P.

    6.2500       04/15/49       1,821,097  
    1,125,000  

Energy Transfer, L.P.

    5.7500       02/15/33       1,082,853  
    450,000  

Enterprise Products Operating, LLC

    5.3500       01/31/33       440,528  
    2,240,000  

Phillips 66 Company

    3.6050       02/15/25       2,172,963  
                              7,325,033  
       

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 3.3%

                       
    1,520,000  

Digital Realty Trust, L.P.

    3.7000       08/15/27       1,404,979  
    2,200,000  

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

    3.5000       07/15/29       1,943,091  
                              3,348,070  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 51

 

 

Fixed Income Fund

 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

 

 

Coupon
Rate (%)

   

Maturity

   

Fair Value

 
       

RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES — 1.4%

                       
    1,575,000  

Dollar General Corporation

    4.1250       05/01/28     $ 1,470,764  
                                 
       

RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY — 1.6%

                       
    1,795,000  

Tractor Supply Company

    5.2500       05/15/33       1,697,244  
                                 
       

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 2.9%

                       
    1,000,000  

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

    2.9000       02/01/25       963,205  
    2,190,000  

CSX Corporation

    3.2500       06/01/27       2,037,803  
                              3,001,008  
                                 
       

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $33,316,863)

                    31,009,332  

 

 

NON U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 2.0%

 

 

 

       

LOCAL AUTHORITY — 2.0%

                       
    2,235,000  

Province of Ontario Canada (Cost $2,290,655)

    2.5000       04/27/26       2,095,548  
                                 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 66.3%

 

 

 

       

AGENCY FIXED RATE — 34.7%

                       
    1,239,324  

Fannie Mae Pool FM5537

    2.0000       01/01/36       1,066,804  
    945,037  

Fannie Mae Pool MA4316

    2.5000       04/01/36       836,152  
    683,949  

Fannie Mae Pool MA4366

    2.5000       06/01/41       565,690  
    404,870  

Fannie Mae Pool MA4475

    2.5000       10/01/41       333,177  
    1,171,185  

Fannie Mae Pool MA4617

    3.0000       04/01/42       994,491  
    970,772  

Fannie Mae Pool FM4053

    2.5000       08/01/50     $ 783,257  
    1,284,332  

Fannie Mae Pool CA8897

    3.0000       02/01/51       1,076,933  
    844,737  

Fannie Mae Pool MA4258

    3.5000       02/01/51       735,521  
    440,338  

Fannie Mae Pool FM6550

    2.0000       03/01/51       340,401  
    812,013  

Fannie Mae Pool CB0855

    3.0000       06/01/51       675,112  
    1,482,113  

Fannie Mae Pool FS3744

    2.0000       07/01/51       1,136,465  
    495,849  

Fannie Mae Pool FS1807

    3.5000       07/01/51       433,563  
    939,369  

Fannie Mae Pool CB3486

    3.5000       05/01/52       810,467  
    516,447  

Fannie Mae Pool FS1704

    4.0000       05/01/52       464,319  
    865,692  

Fannie Mae Pool BV9960

    4.0000       06/01/52       774,707  
    1,040,543  

Fannie Mae Pool FS3392

    4.0000       09/01/52       928,967  
    887,151  

Fannie Mae Pool FS3159

    4.5000       10/01/52       817,964  
    869,732  

Fannie Mae Pool FS4075

    5.0000       04/01/53       824,966  
    884,785  

Fannie Mae Pool FS5044

    4.5000       06/01/53       818,327  
    1,035,000  

Fannie Mae Pool FS5850

    6.0000       09/01/53       1,022,814  
    57,511  

Ginnie Mae I Pool 723248

    5.0000       10/15/39       56,298  
    244,991  

Ginnie Mae I Pool 783060

    4.0000       08/15/40       223,653  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 52

 

 

Fixed Income Fund

 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

 

 

Coupon
Rate (%)

   

Maturity

   

Fair Value

 
       

AGENCY FIXED RATE — 34.7% (Continued)

               
    132,725  

Ginnie Mae I Pool 783403

    3.5000       09/15/41     $ 119,523  
    102,321  

Ginnie Mae II Pool 4520

    5.0000       08/20/39       100,547  
    137,287  

Ginnie Mae II Pool 4947

    5.0000       02/20/41       133,868  
    244,421  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA3376

    3.5000       01/20/46       218,339  
    156,110  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA3596

    3.0000       04/20/46       133,809  
    418,309  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA3663

    3.5000       05/20/46       373,734  
    150,149  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA3736

    3.5000       06/20/46       134,193  
    256,242  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA4004

    3.5000       10/20/46       228,254  
    173,622  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA4509

    3.0000       06/20/47       149,752  
    207,607  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA4652

    3.5000       08/20/47       184,633  
    255,299  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA4719

    3.5000       09/20/47       227,021  
    261,890  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA4778

    3.5000       10/20/47       232,725  
    208,792  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA4901

    4.0000       12/20/47       191,429  
    179,585  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA4963

    4.0000       01/20/48       164,752  
    173,557  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6092

    4.5000       08/20/49       161,874  
    186,879  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6156

    4.5000       09/20/49       175,038  
    639,384  

Ginnie Mae II Pool BN2662

    3.0000       10/20/49       544,053  
    171,282  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6221

    4.5000       10/20/49       160,616  
    172,802  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6477

    4.5000       02/20/50       162,055  
    277,345  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6478

    5.0000       02/20/50       267,644  
    279,713  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6544

    4.5000       03/20/50       258,791  
    195,025  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6545

    5.0000       03/20/50       188,234  
    1,100,895  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6598

    2.5000       04/20/50       906,399  
    277,734  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6600

    3.5000       04/20/50       245,310  
    235,156  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6601

    4.0000       04/20/50       214,611  
    211,919  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6603

    5.0000       04/20/50       204,472  
    984,940  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7255

    2.5000       03/20/51       807,605  
    726,722  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7418

    2.5000       06/20/51       596,024  
    1,218,283  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7419

    3.0000       06/20/51       1,038,752  
    1,098,301  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7472

    2.5000       07/20/51       900,578  
    1,276,025  

Ginnie Mae II Pool CE1974

    3.0000       08/20/51       1,098,816  
    1,077,759  

Ginnie Mae II Pool CE1990

    2.5000       09/20/51       882,519  
    1,286,395  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7705

    2.5000       11/20/51       1,055,085  
    1,038,503  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7768

    3.0000       12/20/51       883,816  
    1,055,335  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7829

    3.5000       01/20/52       926,567  
    1,043,706  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7939

    4.0000       03/20/52       941,867  
    1,146,631  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7987

    2.5000       04/20/52       939,738  
    1,133,462  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA8098

    3.0000       06/20/52       963,199  
    1,102,597  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA8268

    4.5000       09/20/52       1,020,631  
    878,538  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA8800

    5.0000       04/20/53       833,647  
    1,055,275  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA9017

    5.5000       07/20/53       1,025,043  
       

TOTAL AGENCY FIXED RATE (Cost $41,310,695)

                    35,715,611  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 53

 

 

Fixed Income Fund

 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

 

 

Coupon
Rate (%)

   

Maturity

   

Fair Value

 
       

U.S. TREASURY NOTES — 31.6%

                       
    700,000  

United States Treasury Note

    2.2500       11/15/24     $ 676,320  
    3,180,000  

United States Treasury Note

    2.0000       08/15/25       3,005,349  
    3,530,000  

United States Treasury Note

    0.6250       07/31/26       3,142,389  
    8,200,000  

United States Treasury Note

    1.2500       09/30/28       6,972,082  
    2,010,000  

United States Treasury Note

    1.2500       08/15/31       1,571,412  
    7,545,000  

United States Treasury Note

    3.5000       02/15/33       6,925,485  
    5,215,000  

United States Treasury Note

    1.7500       08/15/41       3,247,356  
    2,570,000  

United States Treasury Note

    2.0000       08/15/51       1,481,364  
    6,635,000  

United States Treasury Note

    3.6250       02/15/53       5,482,687  
       

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY NOTES (Cost $36,791,119)

                    32,504,444  
       

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $78,101,814)

                    68,220,055  

 

 

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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 1.1%

 

       

MONEY MARKET FUND — 1.1%

       
    1,090,399  

Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Class I, 5.23% (Cost $1,090,399)(b)

    1,090,399  
                 
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.5% (Cost $114,799,731)

  $ 102,415,334  
       

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.5%

    525,102  
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 102,940,436  

 

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

LTD

Limited Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

REIT

Real Estate Investment Trust

S/A

Société Anonyme

   

(a)

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of September 30, 2023 the total market value of 144A securities is 2,798,680 or 2.7% of net assets.

(b)

Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 54

 

 

High Yield Bond Fund

 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

 

 

Spread

   

Coupon
Rate (%)

   

Maturity

   

Fair Value

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS — 97.0%

 

 

 

 

       

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 0.7%

                               
    1,000,000  

TransDigm, Inc.(a)

            6.8750       12/15/30     $ 980,075  
                                         
       

ASSET MANAGEMENT — 1.4%

                               
    1,350,000  

AG TTMT Escrow Issuer, LLC(a)

            8.6250       09/30/27       1,359,470  
    500,000  

NFP Corporation(a)

            8.5000       10/01/31       501,289  
                                      1,860,759  
       

AUTOMOTIVE — 3.6%

                               
    1,750,000  

Adient Global Holdings Ltd.(a)

            8.2500       04/15/31       1,754,363  
    1,750,000  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (The)

            5.6250       04/30/33       1,434,099  
    2,000,000  

Tenneco, Inc.(a)

            8.0000       11/17/28       1,630,000  
                                      4,818,462  
       

BIOTECH & PHARMA — 0.5%

                               
    1,500,000  

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.(a)

            3.8750       08/15/28       628,403  
                                         
       

CHEMICALS — 6.1%

                               
    1,750,000  

Avient Corporation(a)

            7.1250       08/01/30       1,721,059  
    2,250,000  

Axalta Coating Systems LLC(a)

            3.3750       02/15/29       1,875,363  
    2,500,000  

Chemours Company (The)(a)

            4.6250       11/15/29       2,014,492  
    2,000,000  

Polar US Borrower, LLC / Schenectady International(a)

            6.7500       05/15/26       1,009,550  
    1,500,000  

WR Grace Holdings, LLC(a)

            7.3750       03/01/31       1,450,845  
                                      8,071,309  
       

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 9.4%

                               
    125,000  

Atlas LuxCompany 4 S.A.RL / Allied Universal(a)

            4.6250       06/01/28       103,927  
    1,375,000  

Clean Harbors, Inc.(a)

            6.3750       02/01/31       1,338,771  
    2,250,000  

Covanta Holding Corporation

            5.0000       09/01/30       1,818,956  
    1,125,000  

Covert Mergeco, Inc.(a)

            4.8750       12/01/29       924,654  
    2,800,000  

GFL Environmental Inc(a)

            4.0000       08/01/28       2,449,901  
    2,755,000  

Harsco Corporation(a)

            5.7500       07/31/27       2,426,397  
    1,950,000  

Waste Pro USA, Inc.(a)

            5.5000       02/15/26       1,823,716  
    1,500,000  

Williams Scotsman, Inc.(a)

            7.3750       10/01/31       1,492,048  
                                      12,378,370  
       

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 0.7%

                               
    500,000  

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.(a)

            5.2000       09/17/30       460,076  
    500,000  

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V.(a)

            3.8750       07/11/31       418,809  
                                      878,885  
       

CONSUMER SERVICES — 2.2%

                               
    2,000,000  

PROG Holdings, Inc.(a)

            6.0000       11/15/29       1,756,740  
    1,250,000  

Rent-A-Center, Inc.(a)

            6.3750       02/15/29       1,110,769  
                                      2,867,509  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 55

 

 

High Yield Bond Fund

 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

 

 

Spread

   

Coupon
Rate (%)

   

Maturity

   

Fair Value

 
       

CONTAINERS & PACKAGING — 10.5%

                               
    625,000  

Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA, LLC / Ardagh(a)

            6.0000       06/15/27     $ 602,007  
    1,750,000  

Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA, LLC / Ardagh(a)

            4.0000       09/01/29       1,371,904  
    1,750,000  

Canpack S.A. / Canpack US, LLC(a)

            3.8750       11/15/29       1,432,098  
    1,250,000  

Graham Packaging Company, Inc.(a)

            7.1250       08/15/28       1,049,005  
    1,000,000  

Graphic Packaging International, LLC(a)

            3.7500       02/01/30       837,300  
    1,250,000  

LABL, Inc.(a)

            5.8750       11/01/28       1,124,772  
    375,000  

LABL, Inc.(a)

            9.5000       11/01/28       384,844  
    750,000  

LABL, Inc.(a)

            8.2500       11/01/29       614,531  
    2,800,000  

Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Company(a)

            7.8750       08/15/26       2,704,726  
    3,000,000  

Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer, LLC / Pactiv(a)

            4.3750       10/15/28       2,607,496  
    1,500,000  

TriMas Corporation(a)

            4.1250       04/15/29       1,287,405  
                                      14,016,088  
       

ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 1.2%

                               
    1,500,000  

Vistra Corporation(a),(b)

H15T5Y + 5.740%

    7.0000       06/15/70       1,370,272  
    250,000  

Vistra Operations Company, LLC(a)

            4.3750       05/01/29       215,163  
                                      1,585,435  
       

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT — 0.7%

                               
    500,000  

BWX Technologies, Inc.(a)

            4.1250       06/30/28       442,573  
    500,000  

BWX Technologies, Inc.(a)

            4.1250       04/15/29       439,110  
                                      881,683  
       

ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION — 1.2%

                               
    1,694,000  

Dycom Industries, Inc.(a)

            4.5000       04/15/29       1,467,047  
                                         
       

FOOD — 1.0%

                               
    1,350,000  

Darling Ingredients, Inc.(a)

            6.0000       06/15/30       1,281,016  
                                         
       

HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 4.4%

                               
    750,000  

Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.(a)

            3.1250       02/15/29       614,749  
    500,000  

Heartland Dental, LLC / Heartland Dental Finance(a)

            10.5000       04/30/28       503,750  
    250,000  

LifePoint Health, Inc.(a)

            5.3750       01/15/29       175,666  
    2,000,000  

LifePoint Health, Inc.(a)

            9.8750       08/15/30       1,938,760  
    125,000  

LifePoint Health, Inc.(a)

            11.0000       10/15/30       125,000  
    1,000,000  

MEDNAX, Inc.(a)

            5.3750       02/15/30       881,910  
    250,000  

Star Parent, Inc.(a)

            9.0000       10/01/30       252,919  
    1,500,000  

Tenet Healthcare Corporation

            6.1250       10/01/28       1,409,520  
                                      5,902,274  
       

HOME CONSTRUCTION — 5.1%

                               
    500,000  

Ashton Woods USA, LLC / Ashton Woods Finance(a)

            6.6250       01/15/28       472,298  
    1,000,000  

Ashton Woods USA, LLC / Ashton Woods Finance(a)

            4.6250       08/01/29       848,119  
    500,000  

Ashton Woods USA, LLC / Ashton Woods Finance(a)

            4.6250       04/01/30       410,115  
    2,792,000  

Interface Inc(a)

            5.5000       12/01/28       2,376,208  
    1,650,000  

STL Holding Company, LLC(a)

            7.5000       02/15/26       1,530,375  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 56

 

 

High Yield Bond Fund

 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

 

 

Spread

   

Coupon
Rate (%)

   

Maturity

   

Fair Value

 
       

HOME CONSTRUCTION — 5.1% (Continued)

                               
    1,273,000  

Weekley Homes, LLC / Weekley Finance Corporation(a)

            4.8750       09/15/28     $ 1,098,995  
                                      6,736,110  
       

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS — 1.1%

                               
    1,550,000  

Energizer Holdings, Inc.(a)

            6.5000       12/31/27       1,469,478  
                                         
       

INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 1.0%

                               
    1,500,000  

Ashtead Capital, Inc.(a)

            2.4500       08/12/31       1,139,822  
    250,000  

BCPE Empire Holdings, Inc.(a)

            7.6250       05/01/27       237,743  
                                      1,377,565  
       

INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 1.2%

                               
    1,750,000  

LPL Holdings, Inc.(a)

            4.0000       03/15/29       1,527,752  
                                         
       

INSURANCE — 0.4%

                               
    500,000  

HUB International Ltd.(a)

            7.2500       06/15/30       499,630  
                                         
       

LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 0.7%

                               
    1,000,000  

Brinker International, Inc.(a)

            8.2500       07/15/30       963,465  
                                         
       

MACHINERY — 0.3%

                               
    500,000  

Redwood Star Merger Sub, Inc.(a)

            8.7500       04/01/30       462,840  
                                         
       

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 1.7%

                               
    500,000  

Bausch & Lomb Escrow Corporation(a)

            8.3750       10/01/28       502,375  
    1,000,000  

Mozart Debt Merger Sub, Inc.(a)

            3.8750       04/01/29       846,370  
    1,000,000  

Mozart Debt Merger Sub, Inc.(a)

            5.2500       10/01/29       865,563  
                                      2,214,308  
       

METALS & MINING — 1.2%

                               
    250,000  

Arsenal AIC Parent, LLC(a)

            8.0000       10/01/30       249,068  
    1,750,000  

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation(a)

            4.5000       06/01/31       1,388,524  
                                      1,637,592  
       

OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 7.3%

                               
    1,000,000  

Colgate Energy Partners III, LLC(a)

            5.8750       07/01/29       943,434  
    2,322,000  

CQP Holdco, L.P. / BIP-V Chinook Holdco, LLC(a)

            5.5000       06/15/31       2,060,729  
    500,000  

Crestwood Midstream Partners, L.P. / Crestwood

            5.7500       04/01/25       492,365  
    1,500,000  

Crestwood Midstream Partners, L.P. / Crestwood(a)

            5.6250       05/01/27       1,439,849  
    500,000  

Genesis Energy, L.P. / Genesis Energy Finance

            7.7500       02/01/28       474,524  
    500,000  

Genesis Energy, L.P. / Genesis Energy Finance

            8.8750       04/15/30       488,660  
    1,250,000  

Global Partners, L.P. / GLP Finance Corporation

            7.0000       08/01/27       1,219,340  
    1,000,000  

ITT Holdings, LLC(a)

            6.5000       08/01/29       848,894  
    1,750,000  

NuStar Logistics, L.P.

            5.6250       04/28/27       1,669,045  
                                      9,636,840  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 57

 

 

High Yield Bond Fund

 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

 

 

Spread

   

Coupon
Rate (%)

   

Maturity

   

Fair Value

 
       

PUBLISHING & BROADCASTING — 0.4%

                               
    750,000  

Gray Television, Inc.(a)

            4.7500       10/15/30     $ 497,795  
                                         
       

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 1.4%

                               
    1,500,000  

Diversified Healthcare Trust

            9.7500       06/15/25       1,446,142  
    500,000  

Service Properties Trust

            5.5000       12/15/27       427,859  
                                      1,874,001  
       

REAL ESTATE OWNERS & DEVELOPERS — 2.1%

                               
    500,000  

Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC(a)

            7.7500       09/01/30       494,466  
    2,999,000  

Howard Hughes Corporation (The)(a)

            4.3750       02/01/31       2,304,725  
                                      2,799,191  
       

RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES — 0.6%

                               
    1,000,000  

Ingles Markets, Inc.(a)

            4.0000       06/15/31       822,330  
                                         
       

RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY — 5.3%

                               
    2,050,000  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.(a)

            4.1250       05/15/29       1,754,472  
    2,912,000  

Ken Garff Automotive, LLC(a)

            4.8750       09/15/28       2,490,967  
    1,250,000  

Lithia Motors, Inc.(a)

            3.8750       06/01/29       1,054,875  
    750,000  

Lithia Motors, Inc.(a)

            4.3750       01/15/31       621,174  
    1,300,000  

Sonic Automotive, Inc.(a)

            4.8750       11/15/31       1,036,277  
                                      6,957,765  
       

SEMICONDUCTORS — 1.2%

                               
    1,750,000  

Entegris Escrow Corporation(a)

            4.7500       04/15/29       1,574,721  
                                         
       

SOFTWARE — 0.6%

                               
    1,000,000  

Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc.

            3.0000       02/15/29       844,472  
                                         
       

SPECIALTY FINANCE — 15.0%

                               
    2,250,000  

Air Lease Corporation(b)

    H15T5Y + 4.076%       4.6500       06/15/70       1,986,974  
    1,250,000  

Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.(a)

            7.0000       01/15/26       1,172,117  
    1,000,000  

Burford Capital Global Finance, LLC(a)

            6.2500       04/15/28       923,255  
    3,000,000  

Burford Capital Global Finance, LLC(a)

            9.2500       07/01/31       3,033,702  
    786,000  

Freedom Mortgage Corporation(a)

            8.2500       04/15/25       786,898  
    1,000,000  

Freedom Mortgage Corporation(a)

            6.6250       01/15/27       879,846  
    500,000  

Freedom Mortgage Corporation(a)

            12.0000       10/01/28       509,082  
    2,955,000  

ILFC E-Capital Trust I(a),(b)

    T30Y + 1.550%       7.2090       12/21/65       2,166,080  
    1,500,000  

ILFC E-Capital Trust II(a),(b)

    T30Y + 1.800%       7.4590       12/21/65       1,135,085  
    1,000,000  

Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP(a)

            4.2500       02/01/27       875,561  
    500,000  

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.(a)

            6.0000       01/15/27       473,009  
    1,250,000  

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.(a)

            5.5000       08/15/28       1,103,981  
    1,250,000  

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.(a)

            5.7500       11/15/31       1,035,775  
    3,000,000  

New Residential Investment Corporation(a)

            6.2500       10/15/25       2,849,940  
    1,000,000  

OneMain Finance Corporation

            9.0000       01/15/29       997,760  
                                      19,929,065  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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High Yield Bond Fund

 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

 

 

Spread

   

Coupon
Rate (%)

   

Maturity

   

Fair Value

 
       

STEEL — 2.0%

                               
    750,000  

Commercial Metals Company

            4.3750       03/15/32     $ 629,978  
    2,404,000  

TMS International Corporation(a)

            6.2500       04/15/29       1,990,775  
                                      2,620,753  
       

TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE — 1.7%

                               
    550,000  

Ciena Corporation(a)

            4.0000       01/31/30       466,018  
    1,000,000  

CommScope, Inc.(a)

            8.2500       03/01/27       654,909  
    750,000  

CommScope, Inc.(a)

            7.1250       07/01/28       440,018  
    750,000  

TTM Technologies, Inc.(a)

            4.0000       03/01/29       622,758  
                                      2,183,703  
       

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 1.5%

                               
    250,000  

GTCR W-2 Merger Sub, LLC(a)

            7.5000       01/15/31       251,256  
    1,500,000  

HealthEquity, Inc.(a)

            4.5000       10/01/29       1,293,922  
    500,000  

VT Topco, Inc.(a)

            8.5000       08/15/30       495,778  
                                      2,040,956  
       

TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT — 0.2%

                               
    375,000  

Wabash National Corporation(a)

            4.5000       10/15/28       316,354  
                                         
       

WHOLESALE - CONSUMER STAPLES — 1.4%

                               
    2,500,000  

United Natural Foods, Inc.(a)

            6.7500       10/15/28       1,909,126  
                                         
       

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $141,128,166)

                            128,513,127  

 

 

Shares

           

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 1.9%

 

       

MONEY MARKET FUND — 1.9%

       
    2,544,998  

Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Class I, 5.23% (Cost $2,544,998)(c)

    2,544,998  
                 
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 98.9% (Cost $143,673,164)

  $ 131,058,125  
       

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 1.1%

    1,464,132  
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 132,522,257  

 

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

LTD

Limited Company

REIT

Real Estate Investment Trust

   

H15T5Y

US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 5 Year

T30Y

30 Year Treasury

   

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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High Yield Bond Fund

 

(a)

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of September 30, 2023 the total market value of 144A securities is 113,173,432 or 85.5% of net assets.

(b)

Variable rate security; the rate shown represents the rate on September 30, 2023.

(c)

Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Israel Common Values Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

COMMON STOCKS — 96.6%

 

       

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE — 5.7%

       
    18,501  

Elbit Systems Ltd.

  $ 3,662,828  
    109,000  

Leonardo DRS, Inc.(a)

    1,820,300  
              5,483,128  
       

APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTS — 2.3%

       
    22,063  

Delta Galil Ltd.

    853,716  
    20,000  

Fox Wizel Ltd.

    1,384,716  
              2,238,432  
       

BANKING — 19.4%

       
    102,000  

Bank Hapoalim BM - ADR

    4,349,280  
    518,000  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM

    4,278,984  
    63,300  

First International Bank Of Israel Ltd.

    2,714,872  
    602,000  

Israel Discount Bank Ltd., Class A

    3,249,490  
    105,000  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

    3,801,416  
              18,394,042  
       

BIOTECH & PHARMA — 1.1%

       
    67,000  

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd.(a)

    1,055,279  
                 
       

CHEMICALS — 2.0%

       
    338,902  

ICL Group Ltd.

    1,880,906  
                 
       

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — 0.7%

       
    213,000  

Inrom Construction Industries Ltd.

    657,790  
                 
       

ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 2.5%

       
    33,700  

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

    2,356,329  
                 
       

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT — 1.1%

       
    16,800  

Camtek Ltd.(a)

    1,045,968  
                 
       

FOOD — 1.4%

       
    63,000  

Strauss Group Ltd.(a)

    1,322,430  
                 
       

HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 1.9%

       
    12,769  

Danel Adir Yeoshua Ltd.

    1,045,085  
    1,575,013  

Novolog Ltd.

    735,791  
              1,780,876  
       

HOME & OFFICE PRODUCTS — 1.3%

       
    116,585  

Maytronics Ltd.

    1,223,462  
                 
       

INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 2.6%

       
    425,194  

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd.(a)

    2,441,145  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Israel Common Values Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 
       

INSURANCE — 4.4%

       
    132,000  

Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services

  $ 1,042,297  
    1,048,628  

Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd.

    1,284,360  
    182,400  

Phoenix Holdings Ltd. (The)

    1,894,530  
              4,221,187  
       

INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES — 0.9%

       
    38,000  

Fiverr International Ltd.(a)

    929,860  
                 
       

LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 2.1%

       
    20,300  

Fattal Holdings 1998 Ltd.(a)

    2,043,571  
                 
       

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES — 1.3%

       
    40,900  

Inmode Ltd.(a)

    1,245,814  
                 
       

OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 8.6%

       
    350,000  

Delek Drilling, L.P.

    1,052,432  
    92,968  

Energean plc

    1,296,421  
    102,000  

Energean plc

    1,454,393  
    5,600  

Israel Corp Ltd. (The)

    1,425,214  
    2,350,000  

Oil Refineries Ltd.

    775,632  
    8,000  

Paz Ashdod Refinery Ltd.(a)

    221,261  
    8,000  

Paz Oil Company Ltd.(a)

    659,588  
    1,600,000  

Ratio Energies Finance, L.P.

    1,333,438  
              8,218,379  
       

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 1.2%

       
    284,000  

Reit 1 Ltd.

    1,157,740  
                 
       

REAL ESTATE OWNERS & DEVELOPERS — 8.7%

       
    62,000  

Alony Hetz Properties & Investments Ltd.(b)

    424,223  
    237,000  

Amot Investments Ltd.

    1,146,323  
    36,500  

Azrieli Group Ltd.

    1,869,735  
    40,000  

Elco Ltd.

    1,180,758  
    160,000  

Gav-Yam Lands Corp Ltd.

    1,015,074  
    20,380  

Melisron Ltd.

    1,271,015  
    593,430  

Mivne Real Estate KD Ltd.

    1,425,352  
              8,332,480  
       

RENEWABLE ENERGY — 1.5%

       
    296,360  

Energix-Renewable Energies Ltd.

    873,269  
    4,200  

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.(a)

    543,942  
              1,417,211  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Israel Common Values Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 
       

RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES — 2.1%

       
    18,700  

Rami Levy Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006 Ltd.

  $ 1,069,692  
    210,000  

Shufersal Ltd.(a)

    973,889  
              2,043,581  
       

SEMICONDUCTORS — 5.4%

       
    30,000  

Nova Ltd.(a)

    3,373,200  
    73,223  

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.(a)

    1,798,357  
              5,171,557  
       

SOFTWARE — 14.5%

       
    14,100  

CyberArk Software Ltd.(a)

    2,309,157  
    29,935  

Hilan Ltd.

    1,549,918  
    42,800  

Mobileye Global, Inc., Class A(a)

    1,778,340  
    3,500  

Monday.com Ltd.(a)

    557,270  
    22,700  

Nice Ltd. - ADR(a)

    3,859,000  
    41,000  

One Software Technologies Ltd.

    516,034  
    55,300  

Sapiens International Corp N.V.

    1,572,179  
    43,200  

Varonis Systems, Inc.(a)

    1,319,328  
    21,500  

Verint Systems, Inc.(a)

    494,285  
              13,955,511  
       

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES — 2.1%

       
    72,783  

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd.

    821,720  
    56,210  

Matrix IT Ltd.

    1,149,398  
              1,971,118  
       

TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 0.5%

       
    46,000  

Cellcom Israel Ltd.(a)

    148,570  
    74,000  

Partner Communications Company Ltd.(a)

    289,831  
              438,401  
       

WHOLESALE - DISCRETIONARY — 1.3%

       
    17,300  

Tadiran Group Ltd.

    1,222,270  
                 
       

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $62,138,865)

    92,248,467  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Israel Common Values Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 3.6%

 

       

MONEY MARKET FUND — 3.6%

       
    3,469,515  

Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Class I, 5.23% (Cost $3,469,515)(b)

  $ 3,469,515  
                 
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.2% (Cost $65,608,380)

  $ 95,717,982  
       

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.2)%

    (196,680 )
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 95,521,302  

 

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LP

Limited Partnership

LTD

Limited Company

NV

Naamioze Vennootschap

PLC

Public Limited Company

REIT

Real Estate Investment Trust

   

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.

 

 

% OF NET ASSETS

 

COUNTRY

         
    87.4 %

Israel

         
    6.3 %

United States

         
    2.9 %

United Kingdom

         
    96.6 %

Total

         
    3.6 %

Money Market Funds

         
    -0.2 %

Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net

         
    100.0 %

Grand Total

         

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Defensive Strategies Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

COMMON STOCKS — 36.8%

 

       

CHEMICALS — 1.8%

       
    375  

Albemarle Corporation

  $ 63,765  
    2,778  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

    238,186  
    1,853  

FMC Corporation

    124,095  
    6,014  

ICL Group Ltd.

    33,378  
    7,069  

K+S A.G.(a)

    128,391  
    4,962  

Mosaic Company (The)

    176,647  
    5,109  

Nutrien Ltd.

    315,531  
    3,601  

OCI N.V.(a)

    100,466  
    171  

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. - ADR

    10,204  
    3,087  

Yara International ASA(a)

    116,958  
              1,307,621  
       

DATA CENTER REIT — 1.1%

       
    6,400  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

    774,528  
                 
       

FOOD — 1.1%

       
    2,563  

Adecoagro S.A.

    29,961  
    545  

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

    26,389  
    1,977  

Darling Ingredients, Inc.(a)

    103,199  
    2,408  

Hormel Foods Corporation

    91,576  
    1,385  

Ingredion, Inc.

    136,284  
    4,300  

MEIJI Holdings Company Ltd.

    106,924  
    1,300  

Morinaga Milk Industry Company Ltd.

    48,950  
    5,082  

Mowi ASA

    90,048  
    1,100  

NH Foods Ltd.

    32,910  
    4,300  

Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc.

    54,829  
    4,700  

Nissui Corporation

    23,012  
    1,279  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation(a)

    29,200  
    841  

Salmar ASA

    42,720  
              816,002  
       

FORESTRY, PAPER & WOOD PRODUCTS — 0.2%

       
    2,400  

Canfor Corporation(a)

    29,809  
    2,600  

Sumitomo Forestry Company Ltd.(a)

    66,218  
    900  

West Fraser Timber Company Ltd.

    65,341  
              161,368  
       

GAS & WATER UTILITIES — 0.8%

       
    403  

American States Water Company

    31,708  
    559  

American Water Works Company, Inc.

    69,221  
    910  

California Water Service Group

    43,052  
    8,755  

Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo - ADR

    106,111  
    598  

Essential Utilities, Inc.

    20,529  
    1,154  

Severn Trent plc

    33,297  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Defensive Strategies Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 
       

GAS & WATER UTILITIES — 0.8% (Continued)

       
    4,078  

United Utilities Group plc

  $ 47,175  
    5,278  

Veolia Environnement S.A.

    153,056  
              504,149  
       

HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES — 0.3%

       
    48,754  

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.(a)

    201,842  
                 
       

INDUSTRIAL REIT — 0.4%

       
    6,400  

Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.

    315,840  
                 
       

MACHINERY — 1.0%

       
    748  

AGCO Corporation

    88,473  
    7,354  

CNH Industrial N.V.

    88,983  
    746  

Deere & Company

    281,526  
    10,900  

Kubota Corporation(a)

    160,757  
    1,700  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

    59,313  
    840  

Weir Group plc (The)

    19,487  
              698,539  
       

METALS & MINING — 3.7%

       
    413  

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

    18,771  
    234  

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

    10,633  
    5,121  

Alamos Gold, Inc., Class A

    57,816  
    1,829  

Alcoa Corporation

    53,151  
    2,139  

Anglo American PLC

    59,121  
    389  

Anglogold Ashanti plc

    6,146  
    1,391  

Antofagasta plc

    24,251  
    513  

Aurubis A.G.

    38,040  
    44,540  

B2Gold Corporation

    128,721  
    3,493  

BHP Group Ltd. - ADR

    198,682  
    2,352  

Cameco Corporation

    93,233  
    4,500  

Capstone Copper Corporation(a)

    19,084  
    3,247  

Cia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A - ADR

    27,664  
    964  

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.(a)

    15,067  
    795  

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

    22,220  
    600  

Endeavour Mining plc

    11,759  
    3,200  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

    75,604  
    287  

Franco-Nevada Corporation

    38,312  
    5,440  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

    202,858  
    9,263  

Gold Fields Ltd. - ADR

    100,596  
    1,842  

Hecla Mining Company

    7,202  
    5,000  

Hudbay Minerals, Inc.

    24,333  
    2,500  

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.(a)

    21,425  
    20,463  

Kinross Gold Corporation

    93,311  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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METALS & MINING — 5.3% (Continued)

       
    1,334  

Lithium Americas Corporation(a)

  $ 22,691  
    2,500  

Mitsubishi Materials Corporation

    40,467  
    2,026  

MP Materials Corporation(a)

    38,697  
    330  

Newmont Corporation

    12,194  
    15,704  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    98,649  
    642  

Pan American Silver Corporation

    9,296  
    4,975  

Rio Tinto plc - ADR

    316,608  
    62  

Royal Gold, Inc.

    6,592  
    6,049  

Sandstorm Gold Ltd.

    28,188  
    34  

Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. - ADR

    210  
    509  

Southern Copper Corporation

    38,323  
    5,042  

SSR Mining, Inc.

    67,008  
    800  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Company Ltd.

    23,549  
    4,943  

Teck Resources Ltd., Class B

    212,752  
    17,157  

Vale S.A. - ADR

    229,904  
    1,660  

Warrior Met Coal, Inc.

    84,793  
    306  

Wheaton Precious Metals Corporation

    12,408  
              2,590,329  
       

OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 6.1%

       
    5,196  

Aker BP ASA

    143,772  
    83  

APA Corporation

    3,411  
    6,300  

ARC Resources Ltd.

    100,560  
    14,900  

Baytex Energy Corporation

    65,711  
    3,492  

Callon Petroleum Company(a)

    136,607  
    946  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

    61,178  
    7,600  

Cenovus Energy, Inc.

    158,240  
    400  

Chord Energy Corporation

    64,828  
    735  

Civitas Resources, Inc.

    59,439  
    549  

CNX Resources Corporation(a)

    12,396  
    2,302  

ConocoPhillips

    275,780  
    4,962  

Coterra Energy, Inc.

    134,222  
    600  

Crescent Point Energy Corporation

    4,974  
    4,251  

Devon Energy Corporation

    202,773  
    1,248  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

    193,290  
    3,518  

Enerplus Corporation

    62,022  
    1,525  

Eni SpA - ADR

    48,678  
    1,772  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    224,619  
    1,232  

EQT Corporation

    49,995  
    6,311  

Equinor ASA - ADR

    206,938  
    42  

Hess Corporation

    6,426  
    200  

Imperial Oil Ltd.

    12,319  
    8,800  

Inpex Corporation

    132,847  
    1,313  

Kosmos Energy Ltd.(a)

    10,740  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 6.1% (Continued)

       
    1,380  

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation, Class A

  $ 31,616  
    4,038  

Marathon Oil Corporation

    108,017  
    1,615  

Matador Resources Company

    96,060  
    2,900  

MEG Energy Corporation(a)

    56,431  
    2,759  

Murphy Oil Corporation

    125,121  
    1,901  

Occidental Petroleum Corporation

    123,337  
    255  

Ovintiv, Inc.

    12,130  
    2,000  

Parex Resources, Inc.

    37,534  
    7,187  

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - ADR

    107,733  
    904  

Pioneer Natural Resources Company

    207,513  
    2,000  

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.

    36,753  
    546  

Range Resources Corporation

    17,696  
    2,299  

SM Energy Company

    91,155  
    18,856  

Southwestern Energy Company(a)

    121,621  
    6,000  

Suncor Energy, Inc.

    206,341  
    3,796  

TotalEnergies S.E.(a)

    250,057  
    1,000  

Tourmaline Oil Corporation

    50,322  
    13,900  

Vermilion Energy, Inc.

    203,346  
    14,500  

Whitecap Resources, Inc.

    122,449  
              4,376,997  
       

OIL & GAS SERVICES & EQUIPMENT — 1.4%

       
    3,881  

Baker Hughes Company

    137,077  
    2,140  

ChampionX Corporation

    76,227  
    3,524  

Halliburton Company

    142,722  
    770  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

    32,463  
    6,476  

Liberty Oilfield Services, Inc., Class A

    119,936  
    969  

Noble Corp plc

    49,080  
    1,425  

NOV, Inc.

    29,783  
    8,724  

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

    120,740  
    3,908  

Schlumberger Ltd

    227,835  
    4,187  

Transocean Ltd.(a)

    34,375  
              970,238  
       

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS – 15.1%

       
    17,000  

American Homes 4 Rent, Class A

    572,730  
    14,500  

Americold Realty Trust, Inc.

    440,945  
    12,000  

Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc.

    122,880  
    4,800  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

    824,352  
    5,000  

Camden Property Trust

    472,900  
    11,000  

Crown Castle, Inc.

    1,012,329  
    18,000  

CTO Realty Growth, Inc.

    291,780  
    900  

Equinix, Inc.

    653,634  
    16,000  

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

    329,759  
    18,000  

InvenTrust Properties Corporation

    428,580  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS – 15.1% (Continued)

       
    13,000  

Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc.

  $ 272,350  
    378  

PotlatchDeltic Corporation

    17,157  
    8,680  

Prologis, Inc.

    973,983  
    2,750  

Public Storage

    724,680  
    1,623  

Rayonier, Inc.

    46,191  
    4,300  

SBA Communications Corporation, A

    860,731  
    31,000  

SITE Centers Corporation

    382,230  
    5,400  

Sun Communities, Inc.

    639,036  
    17,000  

Ventas, Inc.

    716,210  
    9,000  

Welltower, Inc.

    737,280  
    2,682  

Weyerhaeuser Company

    82,230  
              10,601,967  
       

RENEWABLE ENERGY — 0.2%

       
    155  

Array Technologies, Inc.(a)

    3,439  
    266  

Enphase Energy, Inc.(a)

    31,960  
    223  

First Solar, Inc.(a)

    36,035  
    2,163  

Shoals Technologies Group, Inc., Class A(a)

    39,475  
              110,909  
       

RESIDENTIAL REIT — 1.5%

       
    6,750  

Equity Residential

    396,293  
    20,500  

Invitation Homes, Inc.

    649,645  
              1,045,938  
       

RETAIL REIT — 0.4%

       
    7,500  

NNN REIT, Inc.

    265,050  
                 
       

SELF-STORAGE REIT — 0.6%

       
    3,500  

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

    425,530  
                 
       

SEMICONDUCTORS — 0.1%

       
    6,500  

SUMCO Corporation

    84,773  
                 
       

STEEL — 0.7%

       
    873  

ArcelorMittal S.A. - ADR

    21,851  
    1,303  

ATI, Inc.(a)

    53,618  
    1,374  

Gerdau S.A. - ADR

    6,554  
    2,200  

JFE Holdings, Inc.

    32,255  
    539  

Nucor Corporation

    84,273  
    1,400  

OSAKA Titanium Technologies Company Ltd.

    28,526  
    60  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Company

    15,734  
    740  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

    79,343  
    1,095  

Ternium S.A. - ADR

    43,691  
    4,041  

United States Steel Corporation

    131,252  
              497,097  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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WHOLESALE - CONSUMER STAPLES — 0.3%

       
    1,772  

Bunge Ltd.

  $ 191,819  
                 
       

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $27,021,180)

    25,940,536  
                 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 21.0%

 

       

EQUITY — 21.0%

       
    588,600  

Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF(b) (Cost $14,652,774)

    14,810,883  
                 

 

PRECIOUS METALS - PHYSICAL HOLDING — 16.1%

 

       

PRECIOUS METAL — 16.1%

       
    6,143  

GOLD BARS - XAU BGN CURNCY(a) (Cost $7,240,876)

    11,361,072  

 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

 

 

Coupon
Rate (%)

   

Maturity

   

Fair Value

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 23.8%

 

 

 

       

U.S. TREASURY INFLATION PROTECTED — 23.8%

                       
    2,056,888  

United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds

    0.6250       01/15/24       2,037,422  
    2,083,923  

United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds

    2.3750       01/15/25       2,059,699  
    2,240,962  

United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds

    2.0000       01/15/26       2,197,812  
    2,197,968  

United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds

    2.3750       01/15/27       2,182,533  
    2,013,846  

United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds

    0.5000       01/15/28       1,857,392  
    955,756  

United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds

    1.7500       01/15/28       928,855  
    1,489,099  

United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds

    0.8750       01/15/29       1,382,748  
    1,509,239  

United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds

    2.5000       01/15/29       1,520,600  
    1,644,034  

United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds

    0.1250       01/15/31       1,406,995  
    328,039  

United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds

    2.1250       02/15/41       317,180  
    1,579,232  

United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds

    0.1250       02/15/51       878,174  
       

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $19,024,115)

                    16,769,410  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.4%

 

       

MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 2.4%

       
    1,670,937  

Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Class I, 5.23% (Cost $1,670,937)(c)

  $ 1,670,937  
                 
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1% (Cost $69,609,882)

  $ 70,552,838  
       

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.1)%

    (36,798 )
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 70,516,040  

 

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

ETF

Exchange-Traded Fund

LTD

Limited Company

NV

Naamioze Vennootschap

PLC

Public Limited Company

REIT

Real Estate Investment Trust

S/A

Société Anonyme

   

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Investment in affiliate.

(c)

Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Fair Value

 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 67.3%

 

       

EQUITY — 67.3%

       
    119,606  

Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF(a)

  $ 2,632,373  
    215,856  

Timothy Plan International ETF(a)

    5,174,284  
    211,800  

Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF(a)

    5,329,502  
    223,639  

Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core Enhanced ETF(a)

    4,918,806  
    125,523  

Timothy Plan US Small Cap Core ETF(a)

    3,888,602  
       

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $22,700,353)

    21,943,567  
                 

 

OPEN END FUNDS — 31.4%

 

       

EQUITY — 12.8%

       
    384,474  

Timothy Plan International Fund, Class A(a)

    4,183,074  
                 
       

FIXED INCOME — 18.6%

       
    464,371  

Timothy Plan Fixed Income Fund, Class A(a)

    4,030,737  
    244,867  

Timothy Plan High Yield Bond Fund, Class A(a)

    2,037,294  
              6,068,031  
       

TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $11,405,828)

    10,251,105  
                 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 1.3%

 

       

MONEY MARKET FUND — 1.3%

       
    436,897  

Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Class I, 5.23% (Cost $436,897)(b)

    436,897  
                 
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% (Cost $34,543,078)

  $ 32,631,569  
       

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.0%

    561  
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 32,632,130  

 

ETF

Exchange-Traded Fund

   

(a)

Investment in affiliate.

(b)

Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Conservative Growth Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 49.9%

 

       

EQUITY — 49.9%

       
    105,760  

Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF(a)

  $ 2,327,640  
    143,044  

Timothy Plan International ETF(a)

    3,428,908  
    249,500  

Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF(a)

    6,278,143  
    210,686  

Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core Enhanced ETF(a)

    4,633,912  
    86,205  

Timothy Plan US Small Cap Core ETF(a)

    2,670,562  
       

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $19,994,835)

    19,339,165  
                 

 

OPEN END FUNDS — 48.7%

 

       

EQUITY — 11.3%

       
    402,377  

Timothy Plan International Fund, Class A(a)

    4,377,866  
                 
       

FIXED INCOME — 37.4%

       
    1,371,115  

Timothy Plan Fixed Income Fund, Class A(a)

    11,901,279  
    313,318  

Timothy Plan High Yield Bond Fund, Class A(a)

    2,606,804  
              14,508,083  
       

TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $21,685,651)

    18,885,949  
                 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 1.2%

 

       

MONEY MARKET FUND — 1.2%

       
    455,073  

Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Class I, 5.23% (Cost $455,073)(b)

    455,073  
                 
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.8% (Cost $42,135,559)

  $ 38,680,187  
       

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.2%

    77,340  
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 38,757,527  

 

ETF

Exchange-Traded Fund

   

(a)

Investment in affiliate.

(b)

Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Growth & Income Fund

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 41.3%

 

       

EQUITY — 41.3%

       
    295,000  

Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF(a)

  $ 6,492,567  
    27,500  

Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF(a)

    841,860  
       

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $8,197,973)

    7,334,427  

 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

 

 

Coupon
Rate (%)

   

Maturity

   

Fair Value

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS — 17.4%

 

 

 

       

CHEMICALS — 1.4%

                       
    85,000  

Nutrien Ltd.

    4.0000       12/15/26       80,577  
    195,000  

Nutrien Ltd.

    2.9500       05/13/30       162,807  
                              243,384  
       

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES — 0.6%

                       
    70,000  

Republic Services, Inc.

    5.0000       04/01/34       66,281  
    50,000  

Waste Management, Inc.

    4.6250       02/15/33       46,580  
                              112,861  
       

ELECTRIC UTILITIES — 2.1%

                       
    245,000  

American Electric Power Company, Inc.

    3.2000       11/13/27       223,617  
    45,000  

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance

    2.9500       02/07/24       44,543  
    95,000  

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance

    5.0500       09/15/28       93,343  
    22,000  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

    3.5500       06/15/25       21,131  
                              382,634  
       

GAS & WATER UTILITIES — 1.3%

                       
    240,000  

NiSource, Inc.

    3.4900       05/15/27       222,479  
                                 
       

INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES — 0.3%

                       
    55,000  

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

    3.6500       01/12/27       52,160  
                                 
       

MACHINERY — 1.4%

                       
    100,000  

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

    4.3500       05/15/26       97,805  
    170,000  

John Deere Capital Corporation

    4.3500       09/15/32       158,126  
                              255,931  
       

METALS & MINING — 1.4%

                       
    145,000  

BHP Billiton Finance USA Ltd.

    4.9000       02/28/33       137,758  
    120,000  

Rio Tinto Finance USA plc

    5.0000       03/09/33       115,214  
                              252,972  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Growth & Income Fund

 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

 

 

Coupon
Rate (%)

   

Maturity

   

Fair Value

 
       

OIL & GAS PRODUCERS — 3.8%

                       
    185,000  

Columbia Pipelines Holding Company, LLC(b)

    6.0420       08/15/28     $ 184,130  
    220,000  

Energy Transfer Operating, L.P.

    6.2500       04/15/49       201,999  
    125,000  

Energy Transfer, L.P.

    5.7500       02/15/33       120,181  
    70,000  

Enterprise Products Operating, LLC

    5.3500       01/31/33       68,471  
    115,000  

Phillips 66 Company

    3.6050       02/15/25       111,503  
                              686,284  
       

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — 1.5%

                       
    170,000  

Digital Realty Trust, L.P.

    3.7000       08/15/27       157,018  
    120,000  

Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

    3.5000       07/15/29       105,877  
                              262,895  
       

RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES — 0.9%

                       
    175,000  

Dollar General Corporation

    4.1250       05/01/28       163,279  
                                 
       

RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY — 1.1%

                       
    205,000  

Tractor Supply Company

    5.2500       05/15/33       193,642  
                                 
       

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS — 1.6%

                       
    55,000  

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

    2.9000       02/01/25       52,947  
    240,000  

CSX Corporation

    3.2500       06/01/27       223,093  
                              276,040  
       

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $3,275,560)

                    3,104,561  
                                 

 

NON U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 1.3%

 

 

 

       

LOCAL AUTHORITY — 1.3%

                       
    250,000  

Province of Ontario Canada (Cost $245,425)

    2.5000       04/27/26       234,244  
                                 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES — 39.2%

 

 

 

       

AGENCY FIXED RATE — 18.3%

                       
    110,162  

Fannie Mae Pool FM5537

    2.0000       01/01/36       94,730  
    73,356  

Fannie Mae Pool MA4316

    2.5000       04/01/36       64,847  
    20,870  

Fannie Mae Pool MA4475

    2.5000       10/01/41       17,158  
    62,344  

Fannie Mae Pool MA4617

    3.0000       04/01/42       52,894  
    48,366  

Fannie Mae Pool FM4053

    2.5000       08/01/50       38,986  
    52,422  

Fannie Mae Pool CA8897

    3.0000       02/01/51       43,919  
    7,853  

Fannie Mae Pool MA4258

    3.5000       02/01/51       6,833  
    20,386  

Fannie Mae Pool FM6550

    2.0000       03/01/51       15,741  
    46,367  

Fannie Mae Pool FS1564

    2.0000       04/01/51       35,392  
    39,876  

Fannie Mae Pool CB0855

    3.0000       06/01/51       33,124  
    62,557  

Fannie Mae Pool FS3744

    2.0000       07/01/51       47,913  
    105,951  

Fannie Mae Pool FS1807

    3.5000       07/01/51       92,576  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Growth & Income Fund

 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

 

 

Coupon
Rate (%)

   

Maturity

   

Fair Value

 
       

AGENCY FIXED RATE — 18.3% (Continued)

                       
    48,437  

Fannie Mae Pool FS4624

    2.5000       11/01/51     $ 38,790  
    53,678  

Fannie Mae Pool CB2857

    2.5000       02/01/52       43,046  
    101,804  

Fannie Mae Pool CB3486

    3.5000       05/01/52       87,770  
    71,853  

Fannie Mae Pool FS1704

    4.0000       05/01/52       64,556  
    123,670  

Fannie Mae Pool BV9960

    4.0000       06/01/52       110,595  
    107,321  

Fannie Mae Pool FS3071

    3.0000       07/01/52       89,750  
    104,529  

Fannie Mae Pool FS3392

    4.0000       09/01/52       93,256  
    94,378  

Fannie Mae Pool FS3159

    4.5000       10/01/52       86,958  
    92,837  

Fannie Mae Pool FS4075

    5.0000       04/01/53       88,015  
    102,655  

Fannie Mae Pool FS5044

    4.5000       06/01/53       94,896  
    43,873  

Fannie Mae Pool FS4621

    5.0000       06/01/53       41,785  
    105,000  

Fannie Mae Pool FS5850

    6.0000       09/01/53       103,715  
    49,803  

Ginnie Mae I Pool 723248

    5.0000       10/15/39       48,722  
    50,709  

Ginnie Mae I Pool 783403

    3.5000       09/15/41       45,633  
    43,481  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA3376

    3.5000       01/20/46       38,814  
    32,465  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA3596

    3.0000       04/20/46       27,804  
    27,887  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA3663

    3.5000       05/20/46       24,898  
    36,150  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA3736

    3.5000       06/20/46       32,285  
    12,306  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA4509

    3.0000       06/20/47       10,606  
    34,464  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA4652

    3.5000       08/20/47       30,629  
    32,493  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA4719

    3.5000       09/20/47       28,873  
    62,089  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA4778

    3.5000       10/20/47       55,136  
    23,836  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6092

    4.5000       08/20/49       22,217  
    18,389  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6156

    4.5000       09/20/49       17,212  
    44,757  

Ginnie Mae II Pool BN2662

    3.0000       10/20/49       38,051  
    19,793  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6221

    4.5000       10/20/49       18,548  
    17,924  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6478

    5.0000       02/20/50       17,286  
    21,655  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6544

    4.5000       03/20/50       20,022  
    13,746  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6545

    5.0000       03/20/50       13,259  
    97,439  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6598

    2.5000       04/20/50       80,149  
    21,572  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6600

    3.5000       04/20/50       19,040  
    19,596  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6601

    4.0000       04/20/50       17,872  
    25,304  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA6603

    5.0000       04/20/50       24,399  
    47,385  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7255

    2.5000       03/20/51       38,817  
    38,451  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7418

    2.5000       06/20/51       31,506  
    58,340  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7419

    3.0000       06/20/51       49,701  
    51,920  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7472

    2.5000       07/20/51       42,532  
    64,883  

Ginnie Mae II Pool CE1974

    3.0000       08/20/51       55,825  
    74,178  

Ginnie Mae II Pool CE1990

    2.5000       09/20/51       60,682  
    132,486  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7705

    2.5000       11/20/51       108,560  
    136,758  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7768

    3.0000       12/20/51       116,287  
    57,403  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7829

    3.5000       01/20/52       50,363  

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 76

 

 

Growth & Income Fund

 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

 

 

Coupon
Rate (%)

   

Maturity

   

Fair Value

 
       

AGENCY FIXED RATE — 18.3% (Continued)

                       
    76,150  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7939

    4.0000       03/20/52     $ 68,672  
    139,943  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA7987

    2.5000       04/20/52       114,582  
    134,165  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA8098

    3.0000       06/20/52       113,914  
    109,782  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA8268

    4.5000       09/20/52       101,553  
    93,777  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA8800

    5.0000       04/20/53       88,941  
    104,532  

Ginnie Mae II Pool MA9017

    5.5000       07/20/53       101,488  
       

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $3,648,861)

                    3,262,123  
                                 
       

U.S. TREASURY NOTES — 20.9%

                       
    260,000  

United States Treasury Note

    2.2500       11/15/24       251,144  
    320,000  

United States Treasury Note

    2.0000       08/15/25       302,375  
    565,000  

United States Treasury Note

    0.6250       07/31/26       502,872  
    615,000  

United States Treasury Note

    1.2500       09/30/28       522,822  
    640,000  

United States Treasury Note

    1.2500       08/15/31       500,250  
    695,000  

United States Treasury Note

    3.5000       02/15/33       637,771  
    430,000  

United States Treasury Note

    1.7500       08/15/41       267,574  
    250,000  

United States Treasury Note

    2.0000       08/15/51       144,062  
    700,000  

United States Treasury Note

    3.6250       02/15/53       578,266  
       

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY NOTES (Cost $3,978,916)

                    3,707,136  
       

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT & AGENCIES (Cost $7,627,777)

                    6,969,259  

 

 

Shares

 

 

       

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 0.7%

 

       

MONEY MARKET FUND — 0.7%

       
    128,453  

Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Class I, 5.23% (Cost $128,453)(c)

    128,453  
                 
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9% (Cost $19,475,188)

  $ 17,770,944  
       

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.1%

    23,227  
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 17,794,171  

 

ETF

Exchange-Traded Fund

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

LTD

Limited Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

REIT

Real Estate Investment Trust

   

(a)

Investment in affiliate.

(b)

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of September 30, 2023 the total market value of 144A securities is 184,130 or 1.0% of net assets.

(c)

Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Section 4 | Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

 

 

AGGRESSIVE
GROWTH
FUND

   

INTERNATIONAL
FUND

   

LARGE/MID CAP
GROWTH
FUND

 

ASSETS:

                       

Investments, at cost

  $ 39,076,005     $ 147,323,524     $ 106,996,801  

Investments in affiliates, at cost

                21,565,045  

Investments, at value

  $ 42,393,962     $ 162,700,599     $ 124,962,100  

Investments in affiliates, at value

                20,928,736  

Dividends and interest receivable

    28,580       382,736       96,387  

Receivable for fund shares sold

    22,767       329,231       175,690  

Receivable for securities sold

                3,236,788  

Receivable for foreign tax reclaims

          420,247        

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    12,840       22,713       14,709  

Total Assets

    42,458,149       163,855,526       149,414,410  

 

                       

LIABILITIES:

                       

Payable for securities purchased

          1,091,400        

Payable for fund shares redeemed

    1,891       56,221       151,663  

Payable to service providers

    13,856       53,108       60,040  

Accrued advisory fees

    27,204       127,698       87,189  

Accrued 12b-1 fees

    8,723       13,652       27,798  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

    32,002       53,577       50,851  

Total Liabilities

    83,676       1,395,656       377,541  
                         

Net Assets

  $ 42,374,473     $ 162,459,870     $ 149,036,869  

 

                       

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

                       

Paid in capital ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

  $ 37,291,689     $ 147,489,885     $ 122,344,957  

Accumulated earnings (deficit)

    5,082,784       14,969,985       26,691,912  

Net Assets

  $ 42,374,473     $ 162,459,870     $ 149,036,869  

 

                       

Class A

                       

Net Assets

  $ 32,075,874     $ 57,823,908     $ 94,109,286  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    3,335,252       5,315,087       9,026,759  

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share

  $ 9.62     $ 10.88     $ 10.43  

Offering Price Per Share (NAV / 0.945) *(NAV / 0.955)

  $ 10.18     $ 11.51     $ 11.04  
                         

Class C

                       

Net Assets

  $ 2,465,993     $ 1,841,284     $ 9,801,770  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    345,145       177,026       1,293,056  

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share

  $ 7.14 (a)    $ 10.40     $ 7.58  

Minimum Redemption Price Per Share (NAV * 0.99)

  $ 7.07     $ 10.30     $ 7.50  
                         

Class I

                       

Net Assets

  $ 7,832,606     $ 102,794,678     $ 45,125,813  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    788,562       9,411,088       4,182,787  

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share

  $ 9.93     $ 10.92     $ 10.79  

 

(a)

The NAV for Class C shown above differs from the traded NAV on September 29, 2023 due to financial statement rounding and/or financial statement adjustments.

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS LIABILITIES

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 78

 

 

 

 

SMALL CAP
VALUE
FUND

   

LARGE/MID CAP
VALUE
FUND

   

FIXED
INCOME
FUND

 

ASSETS:

                       

Investments, at cost

  $ 157,349,596     $ 186,573,319     $ 114,799,731  

Investments in affiliates, at cost

    14,834,080       48,945,130        

Investments, at value

  $ 152,559,875     $ 236,031,607     $ 102,415,334  

Investments in affiliates, at value

    17,967,936       49,226,405        

Dividends and interest receivable

    237,903       123,613       678,000  

Receivable for fund shares sold

    74,262       319,716       68,814  

Receivable for securities sold

    246,943              

Receivable for foreign tax reclaims

                 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    20,740       27,965       20,758  

Total Assets

    171,107,659       285,729,306       103,182,906  

 

                       

LIABILITIES:

                       

Payable for securities purchased

    256,104              

Payable for fund shares redeemed

    73,785       210,541       92,546  

Payable to service providers

    57,938       94,092       44,952  

Accrued advisory fees

    108,836       150,229       36,018  

Accrued 12b-1 fees

    25,458       46,193       19,986  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

    42,195       61,002       48,968  

Total Liabilities

    564,316       562,057       242,470  
                         

Net Assets

  $ 170,543,343     $ 285,167,249     $ 102,940,436  

 

                       

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

                       

Paid in capital ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

  $ 167,490,912     $ 233,501,063     $ 123,864,007  

Accumulated earnings (deficit)

    3,052,431       51,666,186       (20,923,571 )

Net Assets

  $ 170,543,343     $ 285,167,249     $ 102,940,436  

 

                       

Class A

                       

Net Assets

  $ 96,864,651     $ 162,861,288     $ 68,641,212  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    5,592,738       7,965,596       7,909,405  

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share

  $ 17.32     $ 20.45     $ 8.68  

Offering Price Per Share (NAV / 0.945) *(NAV / 0.955)

  $ 18.33     $ 21.64     $ 9.09 *
                         

Class C

                       

Net Assets

  $ 6,501,724     $ 15,110,970     $ 7,627,716  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    620,425       1,039,907       917,184  

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share

  $ 10.48     $ 14.53     $ 8.32  

Minimum Redemption Price Per Share (NAV * 0.99)

  $ 10.38     $ 14.38     $ 8.24  
                         

Class I

                       

Net Assets

  $ 67,176,968     $ 107,194,991     $ 26,671,508  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    3,804,145       5,167,517       3,103,202  

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share

  $ 17.66     $ 20.74     $ 8.59  

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS LIABILITIES

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 79

 

 

 

 

HIGH YIELD
BOND
FUND

   

ISRAEL
COMMON
VALUES FUND

   

DEFENSIVE
STRATEGIES
FUND

 

ASSETS:

                       

Investments, at cost

  $ 143,673,164     $ 65,608,380     $ 47,716,232  

Investments in affiliates, at cost

                14,652,774  

Investments, at value

  $ 131,058,125     $ 95,717,982     $ 44,380,883  

Investments in affiliates, at value

                14,810,883  

Gold Investments, at fair value (Cost $7,240,876)

                11,361,072  

Cash

                1,677  

Foreign Cash (Cost $4,543)

                1,730  

Dividends and interest receivable

    2,273,474       25,671       137,936  

Receivable for fund shares sold

    119,780       52,953       34,762  

Receivable for foreign tax reclaims

                4,772  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    21,735       24,743       19,568  

Total Assets

    133,473,114       95,821,349       70,753,283  

 

                       

LIABILITIES:

                       

Payable for securities purchased

    375,000             87,936  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

    383,263       78,463       16,941  

Payable to service providers

    60,767       46,665       37,108  

Accrued advisory fees

    55,490       78,736       25,824  

Accrued 12b-1 fees

    13,812       16,420       9,123  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

    62,525       79,763       60,311  

Total Liabilities

    950,857       300,047       237,243  
                         

Net Assets

  $ 132,522,257     $ 95,521,302     $ 70,516,040  

 

                       

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

                       

Paid in capital ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

  $ 153,599,576     $ 72,257,240     $ 68,456,114  

Accumulated earnings (deficit)

    (21,077,319 )     23,264,062       2,059,926  

Net Assets

  $ 132,522,257     $ 95,521,302     $ 70,516,040  
                         

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS LIABILITIES

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 80

 

 

 

 

HIGH YIELD
BOND
FUND

   

ISRAEL
COMMON
VALUES FUND

   

DEFENSIVE
STRATEGIES
FUND

 

Class A

                       

Net Assets

  $ 56,854,616     $ 47,003,944     $ 39,823,333  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    6,830,712       2,429,966       3,068,096  

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share

  $ 8.32     $ 19.34     $ 12.98  

Offering Price Per Share (NAV / 0.945) *(NAV / 0.955)

  $ 8.71 *   $ 20.47     $ 13.74  
                         

Class C

                       

Net Assets

  $ 2,558,561     $ 8,100,658     $ 4,116,587  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    301,721       450,773       338,743  

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share

  $ 8.48     $ 17.97     $ 12.15  

Minimum Redemption Price Per Share (NAV * 0.99)

  $ 8.40     $ 17.79     $ 12.03  
                         

Class I

                       

Net Assets

  $ 73,109,080     $ 40,416,700     $ 26,576,120  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    8,778,977       2,058,015       2,042,862  

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share

  $ 8.33     $ 19.64     $ 13.01  

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS LIABILITIES

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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STRATEGIC
GROWTH
FUND

   

CONSERVATIVE
GROWTH
FUND

   

GROWTH &
INCOME
FUND

 

ASSETS:

                       

Investments, at cost

  $ 436,897     $ 455,073     $ 11,277,215  

Investments in affiliates, at cost

    34,106,181       41,680,486       8,197,973  

Investments, at value

  $ 436,897     $ 455,073     $ 10,436,517  

Investments in affiliates, at value

    32,194,672       38,225,114       7,334,427  

Gold Investments, at fair value (Cost $7,240,876)

                 

Cash

                 

Foreign Cash (Cost $4,543)

                 

Dividends and interest receivable

    62,434       125,617       69,082  

Receivable for fund shares sold

    2,297       917       2,970  

Receivable for foreign tax reclaims

                 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    5,042       9,009       14,246  

Total Assets

    32,701,342       38,815,730       17,857,242  

 

                       

LIABILITIES:

                       

Payable for securities purchased

                 

Payable for fund shares redeemed

    12,159       7,260       8,668  

Payable to service providers

    17,222       21,198       12,224  

Accrued advisory fees

    4,106       4,861       6,055  

Accrued 12b-1 fees

    7,462       9,253       4,070  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

    28,263       15,631       32,054  

Total Liabilities

    69,212       58,203       63,071  
                         

Net Assets

  $ 32,632,130     $ 38,757,527     $ 17,794,171  

 

                       

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

                       

Paid in capital ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

  $ 34,040,516     $ 41,667,426     $ 19,593,479  

Accumulated earnings (deficit)

    (1,408,386 )     (2,909,899 )     (1,799,308 )

Net Assets

  $ 32,632,130     $ 38,757,527     $ 17,794,171  
                         

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS LIABILITIES

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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STRATEGIC
GROWTH
FUND

   

CONSERVATIVE
GROWTH
FUND

   

GROWTH &
INCOME
FUND

 

Class A

                       

Net Assets

  $ 29,927,813     $ 35,238,432     $ 12,726,459  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    3,403,237       3,692,648       1,282,708  

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share

  $ 8.79     $ 9.54     $ 9.92  

Offering Price Per Share (NAV / 0.945) *(NAV / 0.955)

  $ 9.30     $ 10.10     $ 10.50  
                         

Class C

                       

Net Assets

  $ 2,704,299     $ 3,519,077     $ 1,664,178  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    361,638       426,359       175,039  

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share

  $ 7.48     $ 8.25     $ 9.51  

Minimum Redemption Price Per Share (NAV * 0.99)

  $ 7.41     $ 8.17     $ 9.41  
                         

Class I

                       

Net Assets

  $ 18     $ 18     $ 3,403,534  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)

    2       2       340,356  

Net Asset Value, offering price and redemption price per share

  $ 8.79 (a)    $ 9.54 (a)    $ 10.00  

 

(a)

NAV does not reclaculate due to rounding of shares.

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS LIABILITIES

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Section 5 | Statements of Operations

 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

 

 

AGGRESSIVE
GROWTH
FUND

   

INTERNATIONAL
FUND

   

LARGE/MID CAP
GROWTH
FUND

 

Investment Income:

                       

Interest income

  $ 125,326     $ 328,325     $ 295,732  

Dividend Income

    381,052       4,020,746       1,222,240  

Dividend income from affiliated investments

                338,957  

Foreign tax withheld

    (29 )     (749,014 )     (8,384 )

Total Investment Income

    506,349       3,600,057       1,848,545  

 

                       

Operating Expenses:

                       

Investment advisory fees

    358,040       1,498,407       1,148,702  

12b-1 Fees:

                       

Class A

    80,021       138,643       232,197  

Class C

    24,568       18,303       96,366  

Administration fees

    87,679       278,983       268,170  

Registration fees

    33,425       47,826       46,877  

Non 12b-1 shareholder service fees

    21,932       136,021       81,738  

Printing expenses

    21,879       40,934       38,023  

Audit fees

    14,857       14,772       15,090  

Trustees’ fees

    6,874       16,506       14,386  

Legal fees

    2,588       5,130       4,080  

Compliance officer fees

    1,448       14,981       10,597  

Insurance expenses

    1,352       3,263       3,674  

Custody fees

    1,145       20,070       17,111  

Miscellaneous expenses

    8,781       4,572       9,771  

Total Operating Expenses

    664,589       2,238,411       1,986,782  

Less: Expenses waived by Advisor for Affiliated Holdings

                (174,958 )

Less: Expenses waived by Advisor

    (42,122 )     (74,920 )     (57,279 )

Net Operating Expenses

    622,467       2,163,491       1,754,545  

 

                       

Net Investment Income (Loss)

    (116,118 )     1,436,566       94,000  

 

                       

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments:

                       

Net realized gain (loss) on

                       

investments

    2,575,164       1,463,748       11,477,197  

foreign currency transactions

          150       38  

and affiliated investments

                274,680  

Capital gain dividends from REITs

    1,508             4,119  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    3,442,018       19,302,859       9,560,226  

affiliated investments

                (159,755 )

and foreign currency translations

          (146 )     29  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

    6,018,690       20,766,611       21,156,534  

 

                       

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From Operations

  $ 5,902,572     $ 22,203,177     $ 21,250,534  

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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SMALL CAP
VALUE
FUND

   

LARGE/MID CAP
VALUE
FUND

   

FIXED
INCOME
FUND

 

Investment Income:

                       

Interest income

  $ 159,115     $ 732,608     $ 3,025,842  

Dividend Income

    3,270,339       3,303,148        

Dividend income from affiliated investments

    192,605       1,037,989       332,316  

Foreign tax withheld

    (4,390 )     (13,222 )      

Total Investment Income

    3,617,669       5,060,523       3,358,158  

 

                       

Operating Expenses:

                       

Investment advisory fees

    1,390,347       2,388,677       620,665  

12b-1 Fees:

                       

Class A

    251,111       414,710       184,332  

Class C

    66,208       155,092       85,308  

Administration fees

    305,782       519,461       233,227  

Registration fees

    38,651       79,405       48,514  

Non 12b-1 shareholder service fees

    113,738       172,390       89,282  

Printing expenses

    39,151       64,362       32,440  

Audit fees

    14,966       14,985       14,952  

Trustees’ fees

    17,241       43,310       15,591  

Legal fees

    5,100       8,850       3,060  

Compliance officer fees

    17,110       24,978       9,495  

Insurance expenses

    4,343       2,111       2,712  

Custody fees

    27,254       30,423       20,529  

Miscellaneous expenses

    7,356       5,407       3,357  

Total Operating Expenses

    2,298,358       3,924,161       1,363,464  

Less: Expenses waived by Advisor for Affiliated Holdings

    (145,931 )     (406,839 )     (29,805 )

Less: Expenses waived by Advisor

    (73,201 )     (162,414 )     (196,953 )

Net Operating Expenses

    2,079,226       3,354,908       1,136,706  

 

                       

Net Investment Income

    1,538,443       1,705,615       2,221,452  

 

                       

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments:

                       

Net realized gain (loss) on

                       

investments

    4,566,296       207,415       (5,624,090 )

foreign currency transactions

    (54 )            

and affiliated investments

          790,494       (187,673 )

Capital gain dividends from REITs

    185,673       3,088        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    12,324,637       30,351,965       3,152,513  

affiliated investments

    1,899,732       632,897        

and foreign currency translations

                 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

    18,976,284       31,985,859       (2,659,250 )

 

                       

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations

  $ 20,514,727     $ 33,691,474     $ (437,798 )

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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HIGH YIELD
BOND
FUND

   

INTERNATIONAL
FUND

   

ISRAEL
COMMON
VALUES FUND

 

Investment Income:

                       

Interest income

  $ 9,051,686     $ 171,972     $ 689,470  

Dividend Income

    145       2,833,764       1,041,206  

Dividend income from affiliated investments

    454,008             215,586  

Foreign tax withheld

          (648,159 )     (52,050 )

Total Investment Income

    9,505,839       2,357,577       1,894,212  

 

                       

Operating Expenses:

                       

Investment advisory fees

    883,693       1,002,146       460,311  

12b-1 fees:

                       

Class A

    161,706       128,308       115,789  

Class C

    24,807       93,035       45,029  

Administration fees

    336,910       235,635       173,641  

Non 12b-1 shareholder service fees

    149,394       74,950       45,869  

Registration fees

    67,150       37,979       43,463  

Printing expenses

    55,862       56,856       27,408  

Trustees’ fees

    29,524       21,516       14,017  

Custody fees

    18,227       102,376       55,691  

Audit fees

    16,842       16,433       16,471  

Compliance officer fees

    12,693       10,132       8,545  

Insurance expenses

    3,735       3,547       2,264  

Legal fees

    2,700       2,160       1,620  

Miscellaneous expenses

    10,451       4,250       6,992  

Total Operating Expenses

    1,773,694       1,789,323       1,017,110  

Less: Expenses waived by Advisor for Affiliated Holdings

    (52,505 )           (30,894 )

Less: Expenses waived by Advisor

    (138,531 )           (35,785 )

Net Operating Expenses

    1,582,658       1,789,323       950,431  
                         

Net Investment Income

    7,923,181       568,254       943,781  

 

                       

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments:

                       

Net realized gain (loss) on

                       

investments

    (8,202,117 )     (1,919,375 )     744,621  

foreign currency transactions

          (11,859 )     (1,444 )

and affiliated investments

    (281,021 )           (17,576 )

Capital gain distributions from affiliated funds

                 

Capital gain dividends from REITs

                65,638  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    14,300,995       (9,780,311 )     3,527,427  

affiliated investments

                158,109  

alternative investments

                1,152,387  

and foreign currency translations

          894       (37 )

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

    5,817,857       (11,710,651 )     5,629,125  

 

                       

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations

  $ 13,741,038     $ (11,142,397 )   $ 6,572,906  

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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DEFENSIVE
STRATEGIES
FUND

   

STRATEGIC
GROWTH
FUND

   

CONSERVATIVE
GROWTH
FUND

 

Investment Income:

                       

Interest income

  $ 40,226     $ 51,139     $ 355,942  

Dividend Income

                 

Dividend income from affiliated investments

    773,727       954,879       227,483  

Foreign tax withheld

                 

Total Investment Income

    813,953       1,006,018       583,425  

 

                       

Operating Expenses:

                       

Investment advisory fees

    224,050       271,072       141,747  

12b-1 fees:

                       

Class A

    37,410       43,940       32,823  

Class C

    20,848       29,502       18,628  

Administration fees

    78,442       104,694       67,789  

Non 12b-1 shareholder service fees

    13,477       4,291       12,564  

Registration fees

    29,015       27,558       27,068  

Printing expenses

    21,406       26,063       20,059  

Trustees’ fees

    6,087       8,184       4,150  

Custody fees

    5,059       4,954       10,369  

Audit fees

    16,581       16,460       16,234  

Compliance officer fees

    4,358       805       2,743  

Insurance expenses

    441       683       768  

Legal fees

    720       900       360  

Miscellaneous expenses

    1,613       2,386       10,444  

Total Operating Expenses

    459,507       541,492       365,746  

Less: Expenses waived by Advisor for Affiliated Holdings

                (58,867 )

Less: Expenses waived by Advisor

    (86,232 )     (102,745 )     (14,626 )

Net Operating Expenses

    373,275       438,747       292,253  
                         

Net Investment Income

    440,678       567,271       291,172  

 

                       

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments:

                       

Net realized gain (loss) on

                       

investments

                (452,385 )

foreign currency transactions

                 

and affiliated investments

    142,428       110,867       724,060  

Capital gain distributions from affiliated funds

    65,184       63,565        

Capital gain dividends from REITs

                 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

                62,983  

affiliated investments

    1,785,933       1,270,530       (502,042 )

alternative investments

                 

and foreign currency translations

                 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

    1,993,545       1,444,962       (167,384 )

 

                       

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From Operations

  $ 2,434,223     $ 2,012,233     $ 123,788  

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Section 6 | Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

Aggressive Growth Fund

   

International Fund

 

 

 

Year Ended
September 30,
2023

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2022

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2023

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2022

 

Operations:

                               

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (116,118 )   $ (416,583 )   $ 1,436,566     $ 1,349,477  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

    2,576,672       2,412,528       1,463,898       (3,059,947 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, affiliated investments and foreign currency translations

    3,442,018       (15,341,328 )     19,302,713       (41,656,133 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    5,902,572       (13,345,383 )     22,203,177       (43,366,603 )
                                 

Distributions to Shareholders:

                               

Total distributions paid

                               

Class A

    (886,181 )     (3,166,804 )     (242,141 )     (270,831 )

Class C

    (91,155 )     (319,674 )            

Class I

    (146,597 )     (1,078,951 )     (572,599 )     (517,840 )

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

    (1,123,933 )     (4,565,429 )     (814,740 )     (788,671 )
                                 

Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest:

                               

Net proceeds from shares sold

                               

Class A

    4,490,305       6,798,763       14,838,545       12,160,604  

Class C

    462,776       472,219       478,792       284,468  

Class I

    20,983,945       4,132,982       51,222,061       35,654,044  

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

                               

Class A

    854,542       3,076,335       203,371       237,790  

Class C

    90,051       314,956              

Class I

    135,571       1,017,533       405,754       347,901  

Cost of shares redeemed

                               

Class A

    (5,273,576 )     (6,520,183 )     (11,132,405 )     (10,240,838 )

Class C

    (497,386 )     (371,290 )     (402,666 )     (494,212 )

Class I

    (18,368,393 )     (9,190,149 )     (31,128,361 )     (13,721,678 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions of beneficial interest

    2,877,835       (268,834 )     24,485,091       24,228,079  
                                 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    7,656,474       (18,179,646 )     45,873,528       (19,927,195 )
                                 

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of year

    34,717,999       52,897,645       116,586,342       136,513,537  

End of year

  $ 42,374,473     $ 34,717,999     $ 162,459,870     $ 116,586,342  
                                 

Share Activity:

                               

Shares Sold

                               

Class A

    474,340       645,706       1,334,490       1,074,374  

Class C

    65,331       57,410       46,285       24,476  

Class I

    1,996,454       361,658       4,641,314       3,086,411  

Shares Reinvested

                               

Class A

    94,113       261,372       18,972       18,947  

Class C

    13,261       35,191              

Class I

    14,484       84,094       37,780       27,677  

Shares Redeemed

                               

Class A

    (556,670 )     (609,956 )     (1,010,574 )     (888,203 )

Class C

    (71,344 )     (48,564 )     (39,228 )     (43,694 )

Class I

    (1,751,336 )     (859,288 )     (2,835,781 )     (1,204,533 )

Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding

    278,633       (72,377 )     2,193,258       2,095,455  

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund

   

Small Cap Value Fund

 

 

 

Year Ended
September 30,
2023

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2022

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2023

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2022

 

Operations:

                               

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 94,000     $ (483,325 )   $ 1,538,443     $ 821,337  

Net realized gain from investments and foreign currency transactions

    11,756,034       12,702,779       4,566,242       11,989,881  

Capital gain dividends from REITs

                185,673       145,929  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, affiliated investments and foreign currency translations

    9,400,500       (39,203,897 )     14,224,369       (42,761,726 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    21,250,534       (26,984,443 )     20,514,727       (29,804,579 )
                                 

Distributions to Shareholders:

                               

Total distributions paid

                               

Class A

    (8,357,597 )     (6,125,923 )     (6,249,977 )     (9,637,804 )

Class C

    (1,163,353 )     (919,025 )     (616,255 )     (983,809 )

Class I

    (2,198,299 )     (1,710,601 )     (3,302,915 )     (5,204,941 )

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

    (11,719,249 )     (8,755,549 )     (10,169,147 )     (15,826,554 )
                                 

Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest:

                               

Net proceeds from shares sold

                               

Class A

    12,086,420       22,960,254       7,002,628       14,285,397  

Class C

    1,454,167       1,737,733       1,199,547       1,136,844  

Class I

    28,650,628       24,914,569       38,632,157       16,782,944  

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

                               

Class A

    8,050,811       5,942,037       6,022,122       9,252,978  

Class C

    1,134,944       893,579       600,778       965,184  

Class I

    2,010,936       1,548,553       3,083,981       4,805,204  

Cost of shares redeemed

                               

Class A

    (15,511,902 )     (17,431,366 )     (11,829,855 )     (12,852,757 )

Class C

    (1,702,208 )     (1,860,539 )     (1,248,875 )     (1,306,981 )

Class I

    (9,838,117 )     (24,237,143 )     (23,468,305 )     (16,626,684 )

Net increase in net assets from share transactions of beneficial interest

    26,335,679       14,467,677       19,994,178       16,442,129  
                                 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    35,866,964       (21,272,315 )     30,339,758       (29,189,004 )
                                 

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of year

    113,169,905       134,442,220       140,203,585       169,392,589  

End of year

  $ 149,036,869     $ 113,169,905     $ 170,543,343     $ 140,203,585  
                                 

Share Activity:

                               

Shares Sold

                               

Class A

    1,171,671       1,963,175       397,289       766,831  

Class C

    190,058       185,900       109,728       88,010  

Class I

    2,695,519       2,023,305       2,113,130       859,880  

Shares Reinvested

                               

Class A

    812,395       458,845       343,925       461,955  

Class C

    156,544       90,627       56,358       76,059  

Class I

    196,572       116,433       173,063       236,012  

Shares Redeemed

                               

Class A

    (1,515,394 )     (1,506,365 )     (670,732 )     (661,742 )

Class C

    (227,260 )     (210,222 )     (116,914 )     (107,700 )

Class I

    (919,747 )     (2,034,559 )     (1,322,793 )     (848,425 )

Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding

    2,560,358       1,087,139       1,083,054       870,880  

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Large/Mid Cap Value Fund

   

Fixed Income Fund

 

 

 

Year Ended
September 30,
2023

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2022

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2023

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2022

 

Operations:

                               

Net investment income

  $ 1,705,615     $ 966,275     $ 2,221,452     $ 1,005,202  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

    997,909       16,388,620       (5,811,763 )     (1,094,738 )

Capital gain dividends from REITs

    3,088       3,114              

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, affiliated investments and foreign currency translations

    30,984,862       (44,360,840 )     3,152,513       (17,624,089 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    33,691,474       (27,002,831 )     (437,798 )     (17,713,625 )
                                 

Distributions to Shareholders:

                               

Total distributions paid

                               

Class A

    (8,491,776 )     (7,549,688 )     (1,537,644 )     (962,214 )

Class C

    (1,067,512 )     (979,388 )     (132,190 )     (57,666 )

Class I

    (4,721,274 )     (3,830,408 )     (606,661 )     (341,148 )

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

    (14,280,562 )     (12,359,484 )     (2,276,495 )     (1,361,028 )
                                 

Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest:

                               

Net proceeds from shares sold

                               

Class A

    17,644,025       30,609,409       10,264,261       18,885,674  

Class C

    2,912,101       2,753,183       930,481       1,105,757  

Class I

    59,642,729       52,851,310       16,118,195       30,558,230  

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

                               

Class A

    8,119,208       7,176,779       1,344,833       869,034  

Class C

    1,041,605       944,691       99,296       44,199  

Class I

    4,208,753       3,624,620       492,335       295,153  

Cost of shares redeemed

                               

Class A

    (22,922,491 )     (26,834,180 )     (22,610,116 )     (21,295,182 )

Class C

    (3,233,973 )     (2,568,862 )     (2,037,419 )     (2,050,201 )

Class I

    (43,223,850 )     (41,124,442 )     (10,335,104 )     (24,293,736 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions of beneficial interest

    24,188,107       27,432,508       (5,733,238 )     4,118,928  
                                 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    43,599,019       (11,929,807 )     (8,447,531 )     (14,955,725 )
                                 

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of year

    241,568,230       253,498,037       111,387,967       126,343,692  

End of year

  $ 285,167,249     $ 241,568,230     $ 102,940,436     $ 111,387,967  
                                 

Share Activity:

                               

Shares Sold

                               

Class A

    858,342       1,417,264       1,133,685       1,911,750  

Class C

    195,481       169,511       106,527       114,172  

Class I

    2,849,297       2,393,106       1,794,335       3,122,628  

Shares Reinvested

                               

Class A

    399,567       313,123       150,383       92,242  

Class C

    71,687       56,232       11,577       4,850  

Class I

    204,606       156,234       55,645       31,359  

Shares Redeemed

                               

Class A

    (1,115,087 )     (1,247,185 )     (2,482,221 )     (2,150,743 )

Class C

    (221,160 )     (161,301 )     (236,081 )     (216,378 )

Class I

    (2,056,109 )     (1,892,940 )     (1,159,014 )     (2,519,843 )

Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding

    1,186,624       1,204,044       (625,164 )     390,037  

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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High Yield Bond Fund

   

Israel Common Values Fund

 

 

 

Year Ended
September 30,
2023

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2022

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2023

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2022

 

Operations:

                               

Net investment income

  $ 7,923,181     $ 6,504,044     $ 568,254     $ 283,427  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

    (8,483,138 )     784,476       (1,931,234 )     (2,739,206 )

Capital gain dividends from REITs

                       

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations

    14,300,995       (31,248,562 )     (9,779,417 )     (13,150,439 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    13,741,038       (23,960,042 )     (11,142,397 )     (15,606,218 )
                                 

Distributions to Shareholders:

                               

Total distributions paid

                               

Class A

    (3,373,954 )     (3,718,716 )            

Class C

    (113,340 )     (114,907 )            

Class I

    (4,349,798 )     (3,044,420 )            

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

    (7,837,092 )     (6,878,043 )            
                                 

Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest:

                               

Net proceeds from shares sold

                               

Class A

    18,004,465       43,968,574       11,962,354       13,848,947  

Class C

    766,453       844,628       781,957       2,187,797  

Class I

    102,250,908       82,264,598       19,014,293       26,289,974  

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

                               

Class A

    2,974,022       3,368,274              

Class C

    110,085       110,779              

Class I

    3,135,159       2,211,923              

Cost of shares redeemed

                               

Class A

    (35,077,468 )     (27,111,540 )     (13,029,177 )     (9,733,404 )

Class C

    (754,350 )     (1,124,126 )     (1,854,766 )     (2,581,546 )

Class I

    (101,986,575 )     (73,002,858 )     (11,063,965 )     (28,575,652 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions of beneficial interest

    (10,577,301 )     31,530,252       5,810,696       1,436,116  
                                 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    (4,673,355 )     692,167       (5,331,701 )     (14,170,102 )
                                 

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of year

    137,195,612       136,503,445       100,853,003       115,023,105  

End of year

  $ 132,522,257     $ 137,195,612     $ 95,521,302     $ 100,853,003  
                                 

Share Activity:

                               

Shares Sold

                               

Class A

    2,145,704       4,614,615       572,009       542,485  

Class C

    89,026       87,645       40,465       89,184  

Class I

    12,107,178       9,130,532       911,164       992,186  

Shares Reinvested

                               

Class A

    356,016       381,666              

Class C

    12,935       12,351              

Class I

    374,875       252,153              

Shares Redeemed

                               

Class A

    (4,162,681 )     (2,983,722 )     (632,138 )     (387,283 )

Class C

    (87,930 )     (123,685 )     (97,170 )     (109,454 )

Class I

    (12,108,200 )     (7,952,995 )     (534,702 )     (1,116,899 )

Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding

    (1,273,077 )     3,418,560       259,628       10,219  

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Defensive Strategies Fund

   

Strategic Growth Fund

 

 

 

Year Ended
September 30,
2023

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2022

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2023

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2022

 

Operations:

                               

Net investment income

  $ 943,781     $ 1,554,931     $ 440,678     $ 192,174  

Net realized gain from investments and foreign currency transactions

    725,601       2,817,883       207,612       2,361,108  

Capital gain dividends from REITs

    65,638       73,885              

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, affiliated investments and foreign currency translations

    4,837,886       (11,876,533 )     1,785,933       (8,683,199 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    6,572,906       (7,429,834 )     2,434,223       (6,129,917 )
                                 

Distributions to Shareholders:

                               

Total distributions paid

                               

Class A

    (2,087,703 )     (228,420 )     (2,160,890 )     (1,761,432 )

Class C

    (187,628 )           (197,275 )     (157,484 )

Class I

    (1,231,772 )     (110,752 )            

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

    (3,507,103 )     (339,172 )     (2,358,165 )     (1,918,916 )
                                 

Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest:

                               

Net proceeds from shares sold

                               

Class A

    7,149,362       18,091,026       2,119,961       3,552,656  

Class C

    416,209       2,626,397       261,558       649,841  

Class I

    12,672,145       33,004,917       18        

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

                               

Class A

    1,819,449       204,444       2,096,847       1,721,067  

Class C

    176,672             196,816       156,745  

Class I

    1,168,983       102,358              

Cost of shares redeemed

                               

Class A

    (16,427,011 )     (9,343,406 )     (4,331,805 )     (5,687,137 )

Class C

    (1,534,029 )     (610,355 )     (411,607 )     (417,642 )

Class I

    (13,453,254 )     (19,324,283 )            

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions of beneficial interest

    (8,011,474 )     24,751,098       (68,212 )     (24,470 )
                                 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    (4,945,671 )     16,982,092       7,846       (8,073,303 )
                                 

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of year

    75,461,711       58,479,619       32,624,284       40,697,587  

End of year

  $ 70,516,040     $ 75,461,711     $ 32,632,130     $ 32,624,284  
                                 

Share Activity:

                               

Shares Sold

                               

Class A

    548,607       1,286,505       234,939       354,853  

Class C

    33,759       196,058       33,800       73,324  

Class I

    968,235       2,328,285       2        

Shares Reinvested

                               

Class A

    141,702       14,740       232,983       162,212  

Class C

    14,612             25,594       17,093  

Class I

    91,042       7,380              

Shares Redeemed

                               

Class A

    (1,242,611 )     (664,053 )     (477,887 )     (560,494 )

Class C

    (124,531 )     (47,132 )     (53,181 )     (47,405 )

Class I

    (1,030,897 )     (1,410,020 )            

Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding

    (600,082 )     1,711,763       (3,750 )     (417 )

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Conservative Growth Fund

   

Growth & Income Fund

 

 

 

Year Ended
September 30,
2023

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2022

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2023

   

Year Ended
September 30,
2022

 

Operations:

                               

Net investment income

  $ 567,271     $ 170,985     $ 291,172     $ 178,666  

Net realized gain from investments, affiliated investments and foreign currency transactions

    174,432       2,241,593       271,675       981,846  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, affiliated investments and foreign currency translations

    1,270,530       (9,647,239 )     (439,059 )     (2,860,270 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    2,012,233       (7,234,661 )     123,788       (1,699,758 )
                                 

Distributions to Shareholders:

                               

Total distributions paid

                               

Class A

    (1,949,664 )     (1,825,573 )     (1,005,818 )     (210,548 )

Class C

    (216,573 )     (241,602 )     (138,050 )     (17,407 )

Class I

                (289,249 )     (48,672 )

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

    (2,166,237 )     (2,067,175 )     (1,433,117 )     (276,627 )
                                 

Share Transactions of Beneficial Interest:

                               

Net proceeds from shares sold

                               

Class A

    1,813,711       5,574,779       1,777,993       3,439,486  

Class C

    555,686       1,088,995       432,927       544,945  

Class I

    18             2,501,037       3,133,878  

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

                               

Class A

    1,878,918       1,763,564       947,767       197,107  

Class C

    207,916       233,389       136,611       17,139  

Class I

                276,568       45,237  

Cost of shares redeemed

                               

Class A

    (5,380,917 )     (8,140,008 )     (2,236,709 )     (3,283,823 )

Class C

    (1,095,974 )     (1,934,133 )     (691,367 )     (372,602 )

Class I

                (2,268,045 )     (1,717,298 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions of beneficial interest

    (2,020,642 )     (1,413,414 )     876,782       2,004,069  
                                 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

    (2,174,646 )     (10,715,250 )     (432,547 )     27,684  
                                 

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of year

    40,932,173       51,647,423       18,226,718       18,199,034  

End of year

  $ 38,757,527     $ 40,932,173       17,794,171     $ 18,226,718  
                                 

Share Activity:

                               

Shares Sold

                               

Class A

    185,211       504,674       170,280       283,962  

Class C

    65,417       114,455       42,270       47,121  

Class I

    2             234,320       257,713  

Shares Reinvested

                               

Class A

    191,920       155,516       89,873       16,679  

Class C

    24,432       23,433       13,480       1,485  

Class I

                26,024       3,830  

Shares Redeemed

                               

Class A

    (549,980 )     (753,775 )     (210,706 )     (275,448 )

Class C

    (129,415 )     (206,214 )     (68,334 )     (32,396 )

Class I

                (213,605 )     (142,912 )

Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding

    (212,413 )     (161,911 )     83,602       160,034  

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Section 7 | Financial Highlights

 

Aggressive Growth Fund (Class A Shares)

 

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.42     $ 12.53     $ 9.92     $ 7.87     $ 9.27  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment loss (A)

    (0.03 )     (0.09 )     (0.14 )     (0.09 )     (0.07 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    1.50       (2.95 )     3.39       2.14       (0.81 )

Total from investment operations

    1.47       (3.04 )     3.25       2.05       (0.88 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.27 )     (1.07 )     (0.64 )           (0.52 )

Return of Capital

                            (0.00 )*

Total distributions

    (0.27 )     (1.07 )     (0.64 )           (0.52 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.62     $ 8.42     $ 12.53     $ 9.92     $ 7.87  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    17.59 %     (26.66 )%     33.89 %     26.05 %     (8.72 )%
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 32,076     $ 27,983     $ 37,917     $ 30,316     $ 21,802  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.58 %     1.62 %     1.60 %     1.71 %     1.64 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.48 %(E)     1.52 %     1.50 %     1.61 %     1.56 %

Net investment loss, before waiver and reimbursement

    (0.38 )%     (1.00 )%     (1.30 )%     (1.19 )%     (0.91 )%

Net investment loss, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    (0.28 )%(E)     (0.90 )%     (1.20 )%     (1.09 )%     (0.82 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

    67 %     46 %     67 %     96 %     77 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect sales load. Total return represents aggregate total return based on Net Asset Value.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.03%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 94

 

 

Aggressive Growth Fund (Class C Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.36     $ 9.79     $ 7.93     $ 6.34     $ 7.64  
                                         

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment loss (A)

    (0.07 )     (0.13 )     (0.18 )     (0.12 )     (0.11 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    1.12       (2.23 )     2.68       1.71       (0.67 )

Total from investment operations

    1.05       (2.36 )     2.50       1.59       (0.78 )

 

                                       

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.27 )     (1.07 )     (0.64 )           (0.52 )

Return of Capital

                            (0.00 )*

Total distributions

    (0.27 )     (1.07 )     (0.64 )           (0.52 )

 

                                       

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.14     $ 6.36     $ 9.79     $ 7.93     $ 6.34  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    16.66 %     (27.23 )%     32.87 %     25.08 %     (9.33 )%

 

                                       

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 2,466     $ 2,150     $ 2,877     $ 2,230     $ 2,433  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    2.33 %     2.37 %     2.35 %     2.46 %     2.39 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    2.23 %(E)     2.27 %     2.25 %     2.36 %     2.31 %

Net investment loss, before waiver and reimbursement

    (1.13 )%     (1.75 )%     (2.05 )%     (1.92 )%     (1.73 )%

Net investment loss, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    (1.03 )%(E)     (1.65 )%     (1.95 )%     (1.82 )%     (1.64 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

    67 %     46 %     56 %     96 %     77 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect sales load. Total return represents aggregate total return based on Net Asset Value.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.03%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 95

 

 

Aggressive Growth Fund (Class I Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.67     $ 12.84     $ 10.13     $ 8.02     $ 9.41  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    (0.00 )*     (0.09 )     (0.12 )     (0.08 )     (0.05 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    1.53       (3.01 )     3.47       2.19       (0.82 )

Total from investment operations

    1.53       (3.10 )     3.35       2.11       (0.87 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.27 )     (1.07 )     (0.64 )           (0.52 )

Return of Capital

                            (0.00 )*

Total distributions

    (0.27 )     (1.07 )     (0.64 )           (0.52 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.93     $ 8.67     $ 12.84     $ 10.13     $ 8.02  
                                         

Total return (B)

    17.78 %     (26.48 )%     34.19 %     26.31 %     (8.48 )%
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 7,833     $ 4,586     $ 12,104     $ 3,759     $ 1,233  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.33 %     1.44 %     1.35 %     1.46 %     1.39 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (C)

    1.23 %(D)     1.34 %     1.25 %     1.36 %     1.31 %

Net investment income (loss), before waiver and reimbursement

    (0.13 )%     (0.85 )%     (1.05 )%     (1.02 )%     (0.67 )%

Net investment income (loss), net waiver and reimbursement (C)

    (0.03 )%(D)     (0.75 )%     (0.95 )%     (0.92 )%     (0.57 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

    67 %     46 %     56 %     96 %     77 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(C)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(D)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.03%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 96

 

 

International Fund (Class A Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.16     $ 12.84     $ 9.92     $ 9.09     $ 9.74  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.09       0.10       0.02       (0.03 )     0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    1.68       (3.72 )     2.90       0.94       (0.64 )

Total from investment operations

    1.77       (3.62 )     2.92       0.91       (0.55 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.05 )     (0.06 )           (0.08 )     (0.10 )

Return of Capital

                      0.00 *      

Total distributions

    (0.05 )     (0.06 )           (0.08 )     (0.10 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.88     $ 9.16     $ 12.84     $ 9.92     $ 9.09  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    19.31 %     (28.33 )%     29.44 %     10.00 %     (5.55 )%
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 57,824     $ 45,524     $ 61,220     $ 48,608     $ 58,397  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.64 %     1.72 %     1.63 %     1.76 %     1.71 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.59 %(E)     1.67 %     1.58 %     1.71 %     1.67 %

Net investment income (loss) before waiver and reimbursement

    0.76 %     0.79 %     0.13 %     (0.38 )%     0.96 %

Net investment income (loss), net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    0.81 %(E)     0.84 %     0.18 %     (0.33 )%     1.01 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    20 %     7 %     17 %     25 %     27 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect sales load. Total return represents aggregate total return based on Net Asset Value.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.02%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 97

 

 

International Fund (Class C Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.78     $ 12.35     $ 9.62     $ 8.80     $ 9.41  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.01       0.00 *     (0.07 )     (0.10 )     0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    1.61       (3.57 )     2.80       0.92       (0.61 )

Total from investment operations

    1.62       (3.57 )     2.73       0.82       (0.60 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

                            (0.01 )

Total distributions

                            (0.01 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.40     $ 8.78     $ 12.35     $ 9.62     $ 8.80  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    18.45 %     (28.91 )%     28.38 %     9.32 %     (6.31 )%
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 1,841     $ 1,492     $ 2,337     $ 2,122     $ 2,641  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    2.39 %     2.47 %     2.38 %     2.51 %     2.46 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    2.34 %(E)     2.42 %     2.33 %     2.46 %     2.42 %

Net investment income (loss) before waiver and reimbursement

    0.02 %     0.00 %     (0.65 )%     (1.17 )%     0.09 %

Net investment income (loss), net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    0.07 %(E)     0.05 %     (0.60 )%     (1.12 )%     0.12 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    20 %     7 %     17 %     25 %     27 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect redemption fee.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.02%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 98

 

 

International Fund (Class I Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.19     $ 12.89     $ 9.94     $ 9.10     $ 9.76  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.12       0.13       0.06       (0.01 )     0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    1.69       (3.74 )     2.89       0.96       (0.64 )

Total from investment operations

    1.81       (3.61 )     2.95       0.95       (0.53 )

 

                                       

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.08 )     (0.09 )           (0.11 )     (0.13 )

Return of Capital

                      0.00 *      

Total distributions

    (0.08 )     (0.09 )           (0.11 )     (0.13 )

 

                                       

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.92     $ 9.19     $ 12.89     $ 9.94     $ 9.10  

 

                                       

Total return (B)

    19.66 %     (28.20 )%     29.68 %     10.42 %     (5.33 )%

 

                                       

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 102,795     $ 69,570     $ 72,957     $ 37,226     $ 28,542  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.39 %     1.47 %     1.38 %     1.51 %     1.46 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (C)

    1.34 %(D)     1.42 %     1.33 %     1.46 %     1.42 %

Net investment income (loss), before waiver and reimbursement

    1.03 %     1.13 %     0.45 %     (0.16 )%     1.24 %

Net investment income (loss), net waiver and reimbursement (C)

    1.08 %(D)     1.18 %     0.50 %     (0.11 )%     1.28 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    20 %     7 %     17 %     25 %     27 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(C)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(D)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.02%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 99

 

 

Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund (Class A Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.65     $ 12.61     $ 9.77     $ 8.70     $ 9.34  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.01       (0.04 )     (0.07 )     (0.04 )     (0.03 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    1.76       (2.12 )     3.10       1.48       (0.19 )

Total from investment operations

    1.77       (2.16 )     3.03       1.44       (0.22 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.99 )     (0.80 )     (0.19 )     (0.37 )     (0.42 )

Total distributions

    (0.99 )     (0.80 )     (0.19 )     (0.37 )     (0.42 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.43     $ 9.65     $ 12.61     $ 9.77     $ 8.70  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    18.83 %     (18.74 )%     31.32 %     16.93 %     (1.48 )%
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 94,109     $ 82,627     $ 96,378     $ 70,891     $ 64,150  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.48 %     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.54 %     1.56 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D,E)

    1.29 %(F)     1.30 %     1.39 %     1.49 %     1.52 %

Net investment income (loss) before waiver and reimbursement

    (0.11 )%     (0.55 )%     (0.71 )%     (0.48 )%     (0.35 )%

Net investment income (loss), net waiver and reimbursement (D,E)

    0.07 %(F)     (0.35 )%     (0.60 )%     (0.43 )%     (0.31 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

    39 %     35 %     22 %     23 %     44 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect sales load.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(F)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.06%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 100

 

 

Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund (Class C Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.31     $ 9.79     $ 7.68     $ 6.96     $ 7.63  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment loss (A)

    (0.05 )     (0.10 )     (0.12 )     (0.08 )     (0.07 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    1.31       (1.58 )     2.42       1.17       (0.18 )

Total from investment operations

    1.26       (1.68 )     2.30       1.09       (0.25 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.99 )     (0.80 )     (0.19 )     (0.37 )     (0.42 )

Total distributions

    (0.99 )     (0.80 )     (0.19 )     (0.37 )     (0.42 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.58     $ 7.31     $ 9.79     $ 7.68     $ 6.96  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    17.79 %     (19.27 )%     30.32 %     16.09 %     (2.24 )%
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 9,802     $ 8,577     $ 10,845     $ 8,192     $ 7,950  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    2.21 %     2.25 %     2.25 %     2.29 %     2.31 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D,E)

    2.04 %(F)     2.05 %     2.14 %     2.24 %     2.27 %

Net investment loss before waiver and reimbursement

    (0.85 )%     (1.30 )%     (1.46 )%     (1.23 )%     (1.10 )%

Net investment loss, net waiver and reimbursement (D,E)

    (0.68 )%(F)     (1.10 )%     (1.35 )%     (1.18 )%     (1.06 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

    39 %     35 %     22 %     23 %     44 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect redemption fee.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(F)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.06%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 101

 

 

Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund (Class I Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.94     $ 12.93     $ 9.99     $ 8.86     $ 9.48  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.03       (0.01 )     (0.04 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    1.81       (2.18 )     3.17       1.52       (0.19 )

Total from investment operations

    1.84       (2.19 )     3.13       1.50       (0.20 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.99 )     (0.80 )     (0.19 )     (0.37 )     (0.42 )

Total distributions

    (0.99 )     (0.80 )     (0.19 )     (0.37 )     (0.42 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.79     $ 9.94     $ 12.93     $ 9.99     $ 8.86  
                                         

Total return (B)

    19.01 %     (18.50 )%     31.64 %     17.30 %     (1.24 )%
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 45,126     $ 21,966     $ 27,220     $ 19,378     $ 14,016  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.21 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.29 %     1.31 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (C,D)

    1.04 %(E)     1.05 %     1.14 %     1.24 %     1.27 %

Net investment income (loss), before waiver and reimbursement

    0.13 %     (0.30 )%     (0.45 )%     (0.22 )%     (0.09 )%

Net investment income (loss), net waiver and reimbursement (C,D)

    0.31 %(E)     (0.10 )%     (0.34 )%     (0.17 )%     (0.06 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

    39 %     35 %     22 %     23 %     44 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(C)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(D)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(E)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.06%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 102

 

 

Small Cap Value Fund (Class A Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 15.98     $ 21.35     $ 14.16     $ 17.15     $ 20.67  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (A)

    0.16       0.09       0.12       0.04       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    2.32       (3.50 )     7.10       (2.39 )     (1.28 )

Total from investment operations

    2.48       (3.41 )     7.22       (2.35 )     (1.22 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.07 )     (0.08 )     (0.03 )     (0.04 )      

From net realized gains on investments

    (1.07 )     (1.88 )           (0.60 )     (2.30 )

Total distributions

    (1.14 )     (1.96 )     (0.03 )     (0.64 )     (2.30 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 17.32     $ 15.98     $ 21.35     $ 14.16     $ 17.15  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    15.45 %     (17.84 )%     51.03 %     (14.38 )%     (3.77 )%
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 96,865     $ 88,234     $ 105,800     $ 74,130     $ 99,077  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.47 %     1.50 %     1.46 %     1.57 %     1.52 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D,F)

    1.32 %(G)     1.34 %     1.34 %     1.47 %     1.43 %

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement

    0.74 %     0.30 %     0.50 %     0.19 %     0.29 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (D,E,F)

    0.89 %(G)     0.46 %     0.62 %     0.29 %     0.38 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    55 %     49 %     61 %     73 %     63 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect sales load.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(F)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(G)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.05%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 103

 

 

Small Cap Value Fund (Class C Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.06     $ 14.16     $ 9.45     $ 11.69     $ 15.09  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.01       (0.04 )     (0.02 )     (0.05 )     (0.05 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    1.48       (2.18 )     4.73       (1.59 )     (1.05 )

Total from investment operations

    1.49       (2.22 )     4.71       (1.64 )     (1.10 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net realized gains on investments

    (1.07 )     (1.88 )           (0.60 )     (2.30 )

Total distributions

    (1.07 )     (1.88 )           (0.60 )     (2.30 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.48     $ 10.06     $ 14.16     $ 9.45     $ 11.69  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    14.61 %     (18.44 )%     49.84 %     (15.01 )%     (4.49 )%
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 6,502     $ 5,747     $ 7,293     $ 5,663     $ 8,963  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    2.22 %     2.25 %     2.21 %     2.32 %     2.27 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D,F)

    2.07 %(G)     2.09 %     2.09 %     2.22 %     2.18 %

Net investment income (loss), before waiver and reimbursement

    0.00 %*     (0.46 )%     (0.26 )%     (0.55 )%     (0.50 )%

Net investment income (loss), net waiver and reimbursement (D,E,F)

    0.15 %(G)     (0.30 )%     (0.14 )%     (0.45 )%     (0.42 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

    55 %     49 %     61 %     73 %     63 %

 

*

Amount is less than 0.005% per share.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect redemption fee.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(F)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(G)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.05%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 104

 

 

Small Cap Value Fund (Class I Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 16.27     $ 21.71     $ 14.42     $ 17.45     $ 20.93  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (A)

    0.20       0.14       0.17       0.08       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    2.38       (3.57 )     7.21       (2.42 )     (1.29 )

Total from investment operations

    2.58       (3.43 )     7.38       (2.34 )     (1.18 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.12 )     (0.13 )     (0.09 )     (0.09 )      

From net realized gains on investments

    (1.07 )     (1.88 )           (0.60 )     (2.30 )

Total distributions

    (1.19 )     (2.01 )     (0.09 )     (0.69 )     (2.30 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 17.66     $ 16.27     $ 21.71     $ 14.42     $ 17.45  
                                         

Total return (B)

    15.78 %     (17.65 )%     51.33 %     (14.14 )%     (3.51 )%
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 67,177     $ 46,222     $ 56,299     $ 35,473     $ 36,993  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.22 %     1.25 %     1.21 %     1.32 %     1.27 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (C,E)

    1.07 %(F)     1.09 %     1.09 %     1.22 %     1.18 %

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.00 %     0.55 %     0.75 %     0.44 %     0.56 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (C,D,E)

    1.15 %(F)     0.72 %     0.87 %     0.54 %     0.64 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    55 %     49 %     61 %     73 %     63 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(C)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(D)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(E)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(F)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.05%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 105

 

 

Large/Mid Cap Value Fund (Class A Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 18.91     $ 21.88     $ 17.43     $ 18.86     $ 20.38  

 

                                       

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.12       0.07       (0.01 )     0.03       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (B)

    2.51       (2.01 )     5.12       0.72       0.12  

Total from investment operations

    2.63       (1.94 )     5.11       0.75       0.21  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.04 )     (0.00 )*     (0.03 )     (0.08 )     (0.06 )

From net realized gains on investments

    (1.05 )     (1.03 )     (0.63 )     (2.10 )     (1.67 )

Total distributions

    (1.09 )     (1.03 )     (0.66 )     (2.18 )     (1.73 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 20.45     $ 18.91     $ 21.88     $ 17.43     $ 18.86  
                                         

Total return (C)(D)

    13.95 %     (9.70 )%     29.89 %     3.93 %     2.54 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 162,861     $ 147,928     $ 160,560     $ 130,296     $ 142,420  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.45 %     1.46 %     1.45 %     1.51 %     1.51 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (E,G)

    1.24 %(H)     1.21 %     1.30 %     1.41 %     1.41 %

Net investment income (loss), before waiver and reimbursement

    0.36 %     0.08 %     (0.17 )%     0.06 %     0.42 %

Net investment income (loss), net waiver and reimbursement (E,F,G)

    0.56 %(H)     0.33 %     (0.02 )%     0.16 %     0.52 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    17 %     34 %     33 %     26 %     51 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not agree to the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to the fluctuations in share transactions.

 

(C)

Total return calculation does not reflect sales load.

 

(D)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(E)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(F)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(G)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(H)

For the year ended September 30, 2023, the voluntary waiver was 0.07%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 106

 

 

Large/Mid Cap Value Fund (Class C Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.78     $ 16.31     $ 13.21     $ 14.82     $ 16.49  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment loss (A)

    (0.03 )     (0.07 )     (0.12 )     (0.08 )     (0.03 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (B)

    1.83       (1.43 )     3.85       0.57       0.03  

Total from investment operations

    1.80       (1.50 )     3.73       0.49       0.00  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net realized gains on investments

    (1.05 )     (1.03 )     (0.63 )     (2.10 )     (1.67 )

Total distributions

    (1.05 )     (1.03 )     (0.63 )     (2.10 )     (1.67 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 14.53     $ 13.78     $ 16.31     $ 13.21     $ 14.82  
                                         

Total return (C)(D)

    13.06 %     (10.34 )%     28.91 %     3.14 %     1.74 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 15,111     $ 13,695     $ 15,162     $ 14,102     $ 16,627  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    2.20 %     2.21 %     2.20 %     2.26 %     2.26 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (E,G)

    1.99 %(H)     1.96 %     2.05 %     2.16 %     2.16 %

Net investment loss, before waiver and reimbursement

    (0.40 )%     (0.67 )%     (0.92 )%     (0.69 )%     (0.32 )%

Net investment loss, net waiver and reimbursement (E,F,G)

    (0.19 )%(H)     (0.42 )%     (0.77 )%     (0.59 )%     (0.22 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

    17 %     34 %     33 %     26 %     51 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Realized and unrealized gains per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period,and may not reconcile with aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of share transactions for the period.

 

(C)

Total return calculation does not reflect redemption fee.

 

(D)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(E)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(F)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(G)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(H)

For the year ended September 30, 2023, the voluntary waiver was 0.07%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 107

 

 

Large/Mid Cap Value Fund (Class I Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 19.17     $ 22.14     $ 17.63     $ 19.05     $ 20.58  

 

                                       

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (A)

    0.17       0.13       0.04       0.07       0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    2.54       (2.04 )     5.18       0.74       0.11  

Total from investment operations

    2.71       (1.91 )     5.22       0.81       0.25  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.09 )     (0.03 )     (0.08 )     (0.13 )     (0.11 )

From net realized gains on investments

    (1.05 )     (1.03 )     (0.63 )     (2.10 )     (1.67 )

Total distributions

    (1.14 )     (1.06 )     (0.71 )     (2.23 )     (1.78 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 20.74     $ 19.17     $ 22.14     $ 17.63     $ 19.05  
                                         

Total return (B)

    14.21 %     (9.48 )%     30.20 %     4.24 %     2.78 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 107,195     $ 79,945     $ 77,776     $ 47,340     $ 47,477  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.20 %     1.21 %     1.20 %     1.26 %     1.26 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (C,E)

    0.99 %(F)     0.96 %     1.05 %     1.16 %     1.16 %

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement

    0.61 %     0.34 %     0.08 %     0.31 %     0.66 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (C,D,E)

    0.81 %(F)     0.59 %     0.23 %     0.41 %     0.77 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    17 %     34 %     33 %     26 %     51 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(C)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(D)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(E)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(F)

For the year ended September 30, 2023, the voluntary waiver was 0.07%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 108

 

 

Fixed Income Fund (Class A Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.92     $ 10.44     $ 10.80     $ 10.39     $ 9.81  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (A)

    0.19       0.08       0.03       0.12       0.16  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (0.23 )     (1.49 )     (0.27 )     0.44       0.60  

Total from investment operations

    (0.04 )     (1.41 )     (0.24 )     0.56       0.76  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.20 )     (0.11 )     (0.12 )     (0.15 )     (0.18 )

Total distributions

    (0.20 )     (0.11 )     (0.12 )     (0.15 )     (0.18 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.68     $ 8.92     $ 10.44     $ 10.80     $ 10.39  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    (0.55 )%     (13.60 )%     (2.20 )%     5.39 %     7.76 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 68,641     $ 81,219     $ 96,586     $ 91,403     $ 85,375  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.29 %     1.22 %     1.34 %     1.30 %     1.30 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.07 %(E)     1.02 %     1.14 %     1.10 %     1.13 %

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.87 %     0.64 %     0.11 %     0.90 %     1.46 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    2.09 %(E)     0.84 %     0.31 %     1.10 %     1.62 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    68 %     68 %     45 %     32 %     53 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect sales load.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.07%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 109

 

 

Fixed Income Fund (Class C Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.56     $ 10.04     $ 10.38     $ 9.99     $ 9.44  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.12       0.01       (0.04 )     0.04       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (0.22 )     (1.44 )     (0.27 )     0.42       0.57  

Total from investment operations

    (0.10 )     (1.43 )     (0.31 )     0.46       0.66  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.14 )     (0.05 )     (0.03 )     (0.07 )     (0.11 )

Total distributions

    (0.14 )     (0.05 )     (0.03 )     (0.07 )     (0.11 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.32     $ 8.56     $ 10.04     $ 10.38     $ 9.99  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    (1.24 )%     (14.24 )%     (2.99 )%     4.59 %     7.06 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 7,628     $ 8,861     $ 11,369     $ 9,320     $ 8,502  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    2.04 %     1.97 %     2.09 %     2.05 %     2.05 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.82 %(E)     1.77 %     1.89 %     1.85 %     1.88 %

Net investment income (loss), before waiver and reimbursement

    1.12 %     (0.11 )%     (0.64 )%     0.15 %     0.72 %

Net investment income (loss), net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.35 %(E)     0.09 %     (0.44 )%     0.35 %     0.89 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    68 %     68 %     45 %     32 %     53 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect redemption fee.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.07%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 110

 

 

Fixed Income Fund (Class I Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.83     $ 10.34     $ 10.73     $ 10.32     $ 9.74  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (A)

    0.22       0.11       0.06       0.14       0.19  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (0.24 )     (1.49 )     (0.28 )     0.44       0.59  

Total from investment operations

    (0.02 )     (1.38 )     (0.22 )     0.58       0.78  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.22 )     (0.13 )     (0.17 )     (0.17 )     (0.20 )

Total distributions

    (0.22 )     (0.13 )     (0.17 )     (0.17 )     (0.20 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.59     $ 8.83     $ 10.34     $ 10.73     $ 10.32  
                                         

Total return (B)

    (0.30 )%     (13.41 )%     (2.07 )%     5.70 %     8.05 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 26,672     $ 21,308     $ 18,389     $ 13,215     $ 8,095  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.04 %     0.97 %     1.09 %     1.05 %     1.05 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (C)

    0.82 %(D)     0.77 %     0.89 %     0.85 %     0.88 %

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement

    2.18 %     0.90 %     0.36 %     1.12 %     1.68 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (C)

    2.41 %(D)     1.10 %     0.56 %     1.32 %     1.86 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    68 %     68 %     45 %     32 %     53 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(C)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(D)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.07%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 111

 

 

High Yield Bond Fund (Class A Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.98     $ 9.91     $ 9.26     $ 9.39     $ 9.02  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (A)

    0.44       0.41       0.41       0.43       0.39  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.35       (1.90 )     0.64       (0.15 )     0.36  

Total from investment operations

    0.79       (1.49 )     1.05       0.28       0.75  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.45 )     (0.41 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.38 )

From net realized gains on investments

          (0.03 )                  

Total distributions

    (0.45 )     (0.44 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.38 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.32     $ 7.98     $ 9.91     $ 9.26     $ 9.39  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    10.00 %     (15.45 )%     11.42 %     3.26 %     8.50 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 56,855     $ 67,766     $ 64,216     $ 45,940     $ 39,777  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.32 %     1.26 %     1.38 %     1.34 %     1.35 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.19 %(E)     1.18 %     1.33 %     1.29 %     1.31 %

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement

    5.06 %     4.36 %     4.15 %     4.61 %     4.24 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    5.18 %(E)     4.44 %     4.20 %     4.66 %     4.28 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    72 %     24 %     57 %     91 %     75 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect sales load.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.03%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 112

 

 

High Yield Bond Fund (Class C Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.12     $ 10.08     $ 9.40     $ 9.52     $ 9.14  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (A)

    0.38       0.34       0.34       0.36       0.32  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.37       (1.93 )     0.66       (0.14 )     0.36  

Total from investment operations

    0.75       (1.59 )     1.00       0.22       0.68  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.39 )     (0.34 )     (0.32 )     (0.34 )     (0.30 )

From net realized gains on investments

          (0.03 )                  

Total distributions

    (0.39 )     (0.37 )     (0.32 )     (0.34 )     (0.30 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.48     $ 8.12     $ 10.08     $ 9.40     $ 9.52  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    9.27 %     (16.14 )%     10.71 %     2.45 %     7.63 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 2,559     $ 2,337     $ 3,138     $ 2,427     $ 2,660  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    2.07 %     2.01 %     2.13 %     2.09 %     2.10 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.94 %(E)     1.93 %     2.08 %     2.04 %     2.06 %

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement

    4.32 %     3.60 %     3.40 %     3.84 %     3.46 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    4.44 %(E)     3.68 %     3.45 %     3.89 %     3.50 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    72 %     24 %     57 %     91 %     75 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect redemption fee.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.03%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 113

 

 

High Yield Bond Fund (Class I Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.98     $ 9.91     $ 9.26     $ 9.39     $ 9.02  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (A)

    0.46       0.43       0.44       0.45       0.42  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.36       (1.90 )     0.63       (0.14 )     0.35  

Total from investment operations

    0.82       (1.47 )     1.07       0.31       0.77  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.47 )     (0.43 )     (0.42 )     (0.44 )     (0.40 )

From net realized gains on investments

          (0.03 )                  

Total distributions

    (0.47 )     (0.46 )     (0.42 )     (0.44 )     (0.40 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.33     $ 7.98     $ 9.91     $ 9.26     $ 9.39  
                                         

Total return (B)

    10.40 %     (15.24 )%     11.71 %     3.53 %     8.78 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 73,109     $ 67,093     $ 69,150     $ 30,924     $ 18,363  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.07 %     1.01 %     1.13 %     1.09 %     1.10 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (C)

    0.94 %(D)     0.93 %     1.08 %     1.04 %     1.06 %

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement

    5.31 %     4.59 %     4.40 %     4.86 %     4.52 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (C)

    5.45 %(D)     4.68 %     4.45 %     4.91 %     4.56 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    72 %     24 %     57 %     91 %     75 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(C)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(D)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.03%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 114

 

 

Israel Common Values Fund (Class A Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 21.61     $ 24.70     $ 16.55     $ 17.84     $ 15.74  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.11       0.05       (0.10 )     (0.10 )     0.00 *

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (2.38 )     (3.14 )     8.25       (1.01 )     2.20  

Total from investment operations

    (2.27 )     (3.09 )     8.15       (1.11 )     2.20  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

                      (0.18 )      

From net realized gains on investments

                            (0.10 )

Return of Capital

                      0.00 *      

Total distributions

                      (0.18 )     (0.10 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 19.34     $ 21.61     $ 24.70     $ 16.55     $ 17.84  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    (10.50 )%     (12.51 )%     49.24 %     (6.35 )%     14.12 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 47,004     $ 53,800     $ 57,667     $ 36,800     $ 49,123  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

    1.82 %     1.72 %     1.72 %     1.84 %     1.76 %

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

    0.53 %     0.20 %     (0.48 )%     (0.62 )%     0.02 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    7 %     8 %     12 %     16 %     23 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect sales load.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 115

 

 

Israel Common Values Fund (Class C Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 20.22     $ 23.29     $ 15.73     $ 16.97     $ 15.09  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment loss (A)

    (0.05 )     (0.13 )     (0.26 )     (0.22 )     (0.12 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (2.20 )     (2.94 )     7.82       (0.96 )     2.10  

Total from investment operations

    (2.25 )     (3.07 )     7.56       (1.18 )     1.98  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

                      (0.06 )      

From net realized gains on investments

                            (0.10 )

Return of Capital

                      0.00 *      

Total distributions

                      (0.06 )     (0.10 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 17.97     $ 20.22     $ 23.29     $ 15.73     $ 16.97  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    (11.13 )%     (13.18 )%     48.06 %     (7.00 )%     13.26 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 8,101     $ 10,263     $ 12,293     $ 9,076     $ 9,750  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

    2.57 %     2.47 %     2.47 %     2.59 %     2.51 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

    (0.25 %)     (0.54 %)     (1.27 )%     (1.37 )%     (0.75 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

    7 %     8 %     12 %     16 %     23 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect redemption fee.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 116

 

 

Israel Common Values Fund (Class I Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 21.88     $ 24.95     $ 16.68     $ 17.97     $ 15.81  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.17       0.12       (0.05 )     (0.06 )     0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (2.41 )     (3.19 )     8.32       (1.01 )     2.20  

Total from investment operations

    (2.24 )     (3.07 )     8.27       (1.07 )     2.26  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

                      (0.22 )      

From net realized gains on investments

                            (0.10 )

Return of Capital

                      0.00 *      

Total distributions

                      (0.22 )     (0.10 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 19.64     $ 21.88     $ 24.95     $ 16.68     $ 17.97  
                                         

Total return (B)

    (10.24 )%     (12.30 )%     49.58 %     (6.08 )%     14.44 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 40,417     $ 36,790     $ 45,063     $ 23,928     $ 21,533  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

    1.56 %     1.47 %     1.47 %     1.59 %     1.51 %

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

    0.82 %     0.48 %     (0.22 )%     (0.37 )%     0.38 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    7 %     8 %     12 %     16 %     23 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 117

 

 

Defensive Strategies Fund (Class A Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.52     $ 13.52     $ 11.78     $ 11.69     $ 11.44  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.15       0.28       0.10       (0.01 )     0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.88       (1.21 )     1.64       0.44       0.48  

Total from investment operations

    1.03       (0.93 )     1.74       0.43       0.54  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.25 )     (0.07 )           (0.06 )     (0.11 )

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.32 )                 (0.28 )     (0.18 )

Return of capital

                      0.00 *      

Total distributions

    (0.57 )     (0.07 )           (0.34 )     (0.29 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.98     $ 12.52     $ 13.52     $ 11.78     $ 11.69  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    8.30 %     (6.92 )%     14.77 %     3.75 %     4.92 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 39,823     $ 45,313     $ 40,342     $ 29,577     $ 33,926  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.36 %     1.42 %     1.48 %     1.54 %     1.45 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.27 %(E)     1.37 %     1.43 %     1.49 %     1.41 %

Net investment income (loss), before waiver and reimbursement

    1.09 %     1.95 %     0.74 %     (0.13 )%     0.52 %

Net investment income (loss), net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.18 %(E)     2.00 %     0.79 %     (0.08 )%     0.56 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    46 %     35 %     34 %     49 %     34 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect sales load. Total return represents aggregate total return based on Net Asset Value.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.02%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 118

 

 

Defensive Strategies Fund (Class C Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.76     $ 12.74     $ 11.18     $ 11.13     $ 10.90  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.05       0.18       0.01       (0.09 )     (0.03 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.83       (1.16 )     1.55       0.42       0.46  

Total from investment operations

    0.88       (0.98 )     1.56       0.33       0.43  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.17 )                       (0.02 )

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.32 )                 (0.28 )     (0.18 )

From return of capital

                      0.00 *      

Total distributions

    (0.49 )                 (0.28 )     (0.20 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.15     $ 11.76     $ 12.74     $ 11.18     $ 11.13  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    7.50 %     (7.69 )%     13.95 %     3.01 %     4.06 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 4,117     $ 4,880     $ 3,388     $ 2,464     $ 3,110  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    2.11 %     2.17 %     2.23 %     2.29 %     2.20 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    2.02 %(E)     2.12 %     2.18 %     2.24 %     2.16 %

Net investment income (loss), before waiver and reimbursement

    0.30 %     1.32 %     (0.01 )%     (0.89 )%     (0.31 )%

Net investment income (loss), net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    0.39 %(E)     1.37 %     0.04 %     (0.84 )%     (0.27 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

    46 %     35 %     34 %     49 %     34 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect redemption fee. Total return represents aggregate total return based on Net Asset Value.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.02%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 119

 

 

Defensive Strategies Fund (Class I Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.54     $ 13.55     $ 11.77     $ 11.69     $ 11.45  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (A)

    0.19       0.35       0.17       0.02       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.89       (1.26 )     1.61       0.43       0.47  

Total from investment operations

    1.08       (0.91 )     1.78       0.45       0.56  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.29 )     (0.10 )           (0.09 )     (0.14 )

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.32 )                 (0.28 )     (0.18 )

From return of capital

                      0.00 *      

Total distributions

    (0.61 )     (0.10 )           (0.37 )     (0.32 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.01     $ 12.54     $ 13.55     $ 11.77     $ 11.69  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    8.64 %     (6.80 )%     15.12 %     3.96 %     5.17 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 26,576     $ 25,269     $ 14,750     $ 5,212     $ 3,692  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.11 %     1.17 %     1.23 %     1.29 %     1.20 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.03 %(E)     1.12 %     1.18 %     1.24 %     1.16 %

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.36 %     2.39 %     1.21 %     0.16 %     0.78 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.44 %(E)     2.44 %     1.26 %     0.21 %     0.82 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    46 %     35 %     34 %     49 %     34 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return represents aggregate total return based on Net Asset Value.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.02%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 120

 

 

Strategic Growth Fund (Class A Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.77     $ 10.92     $ 9.48     $ 9.64     $ 9.70  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (A)

    0.12       0.06       0.03       0.04       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.54       (1.70 )     1.75       0.16       (0.04 )

Total from investment operations

    0.66       (1.64 )     1.78       0.20       (0.03 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.06 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )            

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.58 )     (0.49 )     (0.33 )     (0.36 )     (0.03 )

Total distributions

    (0.64 )     (0.51 )     (0.34 )     (0.36 )     (0.03 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.79     $ 8.77     $ 10.92     $ 9.48     $ 9.64  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    7.37 %     (15.82 )%     19.15 %     2.03 %     (0.26 )%
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 29,928     $ 29,944     $ 37,731     $ 32,260     $ 32,318  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.28 %     1.09 %     1.10 %     1.15 %     1.12 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.03 %(E)     N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement (D,F)

    1.08 %     0.56 %     0.27 %     0.42 %     0.16 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (D,F)

    1.33 %(E)     N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Portfolio turnover rate

    26 %     28 %     22 %     47 %     50 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect sales load.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(E)

For the period April 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.25%.

 

(F)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 121

 

 

Strategic Growth Fund (Class C Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.54     $ 9.50     $ 8.34     $ 8.58     $ 8.70  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.05       (0.02 )     (0.05 )     (0.03 )     0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.47       (1.45 )     1.54       0.15       (0.12 )

Total from investment operations

    0.52       (1.47 )     1.49       0.12       (0.09 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.58 )     (0.49 )     (0.33 )     (0.36 )     (0.03 )

Total distributions

    (0.58 )     (0.49 )     (0.33 )     (0.36 )     (0.03 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.48     $ 7.54     $ 9.50     $ 8.34     $ 8.58  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    6.75 %     (16.42 )%     18.19 %     1.33 %     (0.99 )%
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 2,704     $ 2,680     $ 2,967     $ 2,743     $ 3,247  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.91 %     1.84 %     1.85 %     1.90 %     1.87 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.66 %(E)     N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement (D,F)

    0.45 %     (0.20 )%     (0.48 )%     (0.32 )%     0.35 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (D,F)

    0.70 %(E)     N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Portfolio turnover rate

    26 %     28 %     22 %     47 %     50 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect redemption fee.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(E)

For the period April 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.25%.

 

(F)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 122

 

 

Strategic Growth Fund (Class I Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD

 

   

FOR THE
PERIOD ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023*

 
         

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.08  
         

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

       

Net investment income (A)

    0.03  

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments (B)

    (0.32 )

Total from investment operations

    (0.29 )
         

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 8.79  
         

Total return (C)(D)

    (3.19 )%(E)
         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

       

Net assets, end of period

  $ 18  

Ratios to average net assets

       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement (F)

    1.03 %(G)

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (F)

    0.78%(G,H)  

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement (F,I)

    3.37 %(G)

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (F,I)

    3.62%(G,H)  

Portfolio turnover rate

    26 %(E)

 

*

The Strategic Growth Fund Class I shares inception date is September 1, 2023.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of share transactions for the period.

 

(C)

Total return calculation does not reflect redemption fee.

 

(D)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(E)

For periods of less than one full year, total return and turnover are not annualized.

 

(F)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(G)

Annualized.

 

(H)

For the period September 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.02%.

 

(I)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 123

 

 

Conservative Growth Fund (Class A Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.58     $ 11.66     $ 10.62     $ 10.66     $ 10.75  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (A)

    0.14       0.05       0.02       0.05       0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.33       (1.66 )     1.31       0.30       0.10  

Total from investment operations

    0.47       (1.61 )     1.33       0.35       0.15  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.04 )     (0.02 )     (0.04 )            

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.47 )     (0.45 )     (0.25 )     (0.39 )     (0.24 )

Total distributions

    (0.51 )     (0.47 )     (0.29 )     (0.39 )     (0.24 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.54     $ 9.58     $ 11.66     $ 10.62     $ 10.66  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    4.79 %     (14.48 )%     12.63 %     3.27 %     1.61 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 35,238     $ 37,037     $ 46,151     $ 41,546     $ 40,590  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.24 %     1.04 %     1.10 %     1.12 %     1.08 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    0.99 %(E)     N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement (D,F)

    1.17 %     0.43 %     0.20 %     0.43 %     0.44 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (D,F)

    1.42 %(E)     N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Portfolio turnover rate

    27 %     21 %     21 %     37 %     42 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect sales load.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(E)

For the period April 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.25%.

 

(F)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 124

 

 

Conservative Growth Fund (Class C Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.36     $ 10.29     $ 9.43     $ 9.59     $ 9.76  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.06       (0.03 )     (0.06 )     (0.03 )     0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.30       (1.45 )     1.17       0.26       0.06  

Total from investment operations

    0.36       (1.48 )     1.11       0.23       0.07  
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.47 )     (0.45 )     (0.25 )     (0.39 )     (0.24 )

Total distributions

    (0.47 )     (0.45 )     (0.25 )     (0.39 )     (0.24 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.25     $ 8.36     $ 10.29     $ 9.43     $ 9.59  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    4.10 %     (15.10 )%     11.84 %     2.36 %     0.94 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 3,519     $ 3,895     $ 5,496     $ 4,712     $ 5,504  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.87 %     1.79 %     1.85 %     1.87 %     1.83 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.63 %(E)     N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement (D,F)

    0.53 %     (0.32 )%     (0.56 )%     (0.31 )%     0.14 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (D,F)

    0.77 %(E)     N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Portfolio turnover rate

    27 %     21 %     21 %     37 %     42 %

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect redemption fees. Total return represents aggregate total return based on Net Asset Value.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(E)

For the period April 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.25%.

 

(F)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 125

 

 

Conservative Growth Fund (Class I Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD

 

   

FOR THE
PERIOD ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023*

 
         

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.80  
         

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.05  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (B)

    (0.31 )

Total from investment operations

    (0.26 )
         

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.54  
         

Total return (C)(D)

    (2.65 )%(E)
         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

       

Net assets, end of period

  $ 18  

Ratios to average net assets

       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement (F)

    0.99 %(G)

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (F)

    0.74%(G,H)  

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement (F,I)

    5.50 %(G)

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (F,I)

    5.75%(G,H)  

Portfolio turnover rate

    27 %(E)

 

*

The Conservative Growth Fund Class I shares inception date is September 1, 2023.

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of share transactions for the period.

 

(C)

Total return calculation does not reflect redemption fee.

 

(D)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(E)

For periods of less than one full year, total return and turnover are not annualized.

 

(F)

These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying security holdings as represented in the Schedule of Investments.

 

(G)

Annualized.

 

(H)

For the period September 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.02%.

 

(I)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 126

 

 

Growth & Income Fund (Class A Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.66     $ 11.75     $ 10.11     $ 10.60     $ 10.87  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (A)

    0.17       0.11       0.06       0.09       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (0.08 )     (1.03 )     1.68       (0.47 )     (0.07 )

Total from investment operations

    0.09       (0.92 )     1.74       (0.38 )     (0.03 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.17 )     (0.12 )     (0.10 )     (0.11 )     (0.05 )

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.66 )     (0.05 )                 (0.19 )

Return of Capital

                      0.00 *     (0.00 )*

Total distributions

    (0.83 )     (0.17 )     (0.10 )     (0.11 )     (0.24 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.92     $ 10.66     $ 11.75     $ 10.11     $ 10.60  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    0.50 %     (7.97 )%     17.18 %     (3.48 )%     (0.10 )%
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 12,726     $ 13,150     $ 14,191     $ 13,295     $ 14,500  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.98 %     1.85 %     1.90 %     1.85 %     1.69 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.58 %(F)     1.27 %     1.52 %     1.50 %     1.65 %

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.23 %     0.36 %     0.18 %     0.55 %     0.37 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (D,E)

    1.63 %(F)     0.94 %     0.56 %     0.90 %     0.42 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    96 %     60 %     43 %     39 %     167 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect sales load.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(F)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.15%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 127

 

 

Growth & Income Fund (Class C Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.25     $ 11.31     $ 9.74     $ 10.21     $ 10.51  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (loss) (A)

    0.09       0.02       (0.02 )     0.02       (0.03 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (0.07 )     (0.98 )     1.60       (0.45 )     (0.07 )

Total from investment operations

    0.02       (0.96 )     1.58       (0.43 )     (0.10 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.10 )     (0.05 )     (0.01 )     (0.04 )     (0.01 )

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.66 )     (0.05 )                 (0.19 )

Return of Capital

                      0.00 *     (0.00 )*

Total distributions

    (0.76 )     (0.10 )     (0.01 )     (0.04 )     (0.20 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.51     $ 10.25     $ 11.31     $ 9.74     $ 10.21  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    (0.23 )%     (8.62 )%     16.25 %     (4.20 )%     (0.82 )%
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 1,664     $ 1,923     $ 1,938     $ 1,719     $ 2,388  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    2.73 %     2.60 %     2.65 %     2.60 %     2.44 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    2.33 %(F)     2.02 %     2.27 %     2.25 %     2.40 %

Net investment loss, before waiver and reimbursement

    0.47 %     (0.41 %)     (0.57 %)     (0.19 %)     (0.34 %)

Net investment income (loss), net waiver and reimbursement (D,E)

    0.88 %(F)     0.17 %     (0.19 %)     0.16 %     (0.29 %)

Portfolio turnover rate

    96 %     60 %     43 %     39 %     167 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return calculation does not reflect redemption fee.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(F)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.15%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 128

 

 

Growth & Income Fund (Class I Shares)

 

SELECTED DATA BASED ON A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                         

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.74     $ 11.83     $ 10.18     $ 10.67     $ 10.94  

 

                                       

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

                                       

Net investment income (A)

    0.20       0.15       0.09       0.12       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (0.08 )     (1.04 )     1.69       (0.47 )     (0.09 )

Total from investment operations

    0.12       (0.89 )     1.78       (0.35 )     (0.01 )
                                         

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS:

                                       

From net investment income

    (0.20 )     (0.15 )     (0.13 )     (0.14 )     (0.07 )

From net realized gains on investments

    (0.66 )     (0.05 )                 (0.19 )

Return of Capital

                      0.00 *     (0.00 )*

Total distributions

    (0.86 )     (0.20 )     (0.13 )     (0.14 )     (0.26 )
                                         

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.00     $ 10.74     $ 11.83     $ 10.18     $ 10.67  
                                         

Total return (B)(C)

    0.75 %     (7.67 )%     17.44 %     (3.20 )%     0.11 %
                                         

RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

                                       

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 3,404     $ 3,154     $ 2,070     $ 2,102     $ 3,182  

Ratios to average net assets

                                       

Expenses, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.73 %     1.69 %     1.65 %     1.60 %     1.44 %

Expenses, net waiver and reimbursement (D)

    1.32 %(F)     1.02 %     1.27 %     1.25 %     1.40 %

Net investment income, before waiver and reimbursement

    1.50 %     0.52 %     0.43 %     0.86 %     0.70 %

Net investment income, net waiver and reimbursement (D,E)

    1.91 %(F)     1.19 %     0.81 %     1.21 %     0.75 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    96 %     60 %     43 %     39 %     167 %

 

*

Amount is less than $0.005 per share

 

(A)

Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(B)

Total return represents aggregate total return based on Net Asset Value.

 

(C)

Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends.

Total return would have been higher or lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed, waived or recouped.

 

(D)

This expense decrease from the contractual waiver is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown.

 

(E)

Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(F)

For the period October 1, 2022 through January 28, 2023 the voluntary waiver was 0.15%.

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Section 8 | Notes to Financial Statements

 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

Timothy Plan Family of Funds

 

NOTE 1 |

Significant Accounting Policies

 

The Timothy Plan (the “Trust”) is organized as a series of a Delaware business trust pursuant to a trust agreement dated December 16, 1993. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. As of September 30, 2023, the Trust consisted of nineteen series. These financial statements include the following twelve series: Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund, Timothy Plan International Fund, Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund, Timothy Plan Small Cap Value Fund, Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Value Fund, Timothy Plan Fixed Income Fund, Timothy Plan High Yield Bond Fund, Timothy Plan Israel Common Values Fund, Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund, Timothy Plan Strategic Growth Fund, Timothy Plan Conservative Growth Fund and Timothy Plan Growth & Income Fund (the “Funds”). The Funds are diversified funds except for the Timothy Plan Defensive Strategy Fund which is a non-diversified fund.

 

The Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 80% of the Fund’s total assets in U.S. common stocks without regard to market capitalizations and investing in the securities of a limited number of companies which the Fund’s advisor believes show a high probability for superior growth.

 

The Timothy Plan International Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by normally investing at least 80% of the Fund’s total assets in the securities of foreign companies (companies domiciled in countries other than the United States), without regard to market capitalizations. Although the Fund maintains a diversified investment portfolio, the political or economic developments within a particular country or region may have an adverse effect on the ability of domiciled issuers to meet their obligations. Additionally, political or economic developments may have an effect on the liquidity and volatility of portfolio securities and currency holdings.

 

The Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital. Current income is not a significant investment consideration and any such income realized will be considered incidental to the Fund’s investment objective. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 80% of the Fund’s total assets in U.S. common stocks with market capitalizations in excess of $2 billion.

 

The Timothy Plan Small Cap Value Fund’s primary objective is long-term capital growth, with a secondary objective of current income. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily investing at least 80% of the Fund’s total assets in U.S. stocks with market capitalizations that fall within the range of companies included in the Russell 2000 Index.

 

The Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Value Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital growth, with a secondary objective of current income. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily investing in U.S. common stocks. The Fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the common stock of companies whose total market capitalization generally exceeds $2 billion.

 

The Timothy Plan Fixed Income Fund seeks to generate a high level of current income consistent with prudent investment risk. To achieve its investment objective, the Fund normally invests in a diversified portfolio of debt securities. These include corporate bonds, U.S. Government and agency securities, convertible securities and preferred securities.

 

The Timothy Plan High Yield Bond Fund’s investment objective is to generate a high level of current income. To achieve its investment objective, the Fund normally invests in a diversified portfolio of high yield fixed income securities. These include corporate bonds, U.S. Government and agency securities, convertible securities and preferred securities. The Fund will generally purchase securities that are not investment-grade, meaning securities

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 130

 

 

with a rating of “BBB” or lower as rated by Standard and Poor’s or a comparable rating by another nationally recognized rating agency. Investments in these higher yielding securities are generally accompanied by a greater degree of credit risk than higher rated securities. Additionally, lower rated securities may be more susceptible to adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than investment-grade securities.

 

The Timothy Plan Israel Common Values Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. This Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by normally investing at least 80% of the Fund’s total assets in the common stock of companies domiciled and/or headquartered in Israel through the purchase of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and direct investments in such companies on foreign stock exchanges, without regard to market capitalizations.

 

The Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund’s investment objective is the protection of principal through aggressive, proactive reactions to prevailing economic conditions. To achieve its investment objective, the Fund normally invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”), commodities based Exchange-Traded Funds (“ETFs”), Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (“TIPS”), and currently holds gold bullion.

 

The Timothy Plan Strategic Growth Fund seeks to generate medium to high levels of long-term capital growth. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 75% of its net assets in the following Funds which are other series of the Trust: approximately 0-10% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Small Cap Value Fund; approximately 0-20% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Value Fund; approximately 0-20% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund; approximately 5-15% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan High Yield Bond Fund; approximately 0-20% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan International Fund; approximately 0-10% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund; approximately 5-30% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund; approximately 0-10% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Israel Common Values Fund; approximately 0-20% of its net assets in the Timothy Fixed Income Fund; approximately 0-40% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan U.S. Large/Mid Cap Core ETF; approximately 0-20% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF; approximately 0-30% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan International ETF; and approximately 0-20% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Small Cap Core ETF.

 

The Timothy Plan Conservative Growth Fund seeks to generate moderate levels of long-term capital growth with a secondary objective of current income. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 75% of its net assets in the following Funds which are other series of the Trust: approximately 0-10% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Small Cap Value Fund; approximately 0-15% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Value Fund; approximately 0-15% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund; approximately 0-5% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund; approximately 5-15% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan High Yield Bond Fund; approximately 0-20% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan International Fund; approximately 20%-40% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Fixed Income Fund; approximately 5-30% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund; approximately 0-10% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Israel Common Values Fund; approximately 0-30% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan U.S. Large/Mid Cap Core ETF; approximately 0-25% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF; approximately 0-25% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan International ETF; and approximately 0-15% of its net assets in the Timothy Plan Small Cap Core ETF.

 

The Timothy Plan Growth & Income Fund’s investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of growth and income and preservation of capital in declining markets. To achieve its goals, the Fund primarily invests in equity securities of foreign and domestic companies that the advisor believes are undervalued, and in fixed income securities. The Fund will normally hold both equity securities and fixed income securities, with at least 25% of its assets in equity securities and at least 25% of its assets in fixed income securities.

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for investment companies. The Funds are an investment company and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies”.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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A.

SECURITY VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value as described in Note 2.

 

 

B.

INVESTMENT INCOME AND SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

 

Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date). The costing method for the Timothy Plan Funds is specific identification. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date. Interest income and expenses are recognized on an accrual basis. The Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund, Large/Mid Cap Value Fund, Israel Common Values Fund, Small Cap Value Fund and Defensive Strategies Fund have made certain investments in REITs. Dividend income from REITs is recognized on the ex-dividend date. It is common for distributions from REITs to exceed taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. The calendar year-end amounts of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital included in distributions received from the Funds’ investments in REITS are reported to the Funds after the end of the calendar year; accordingly, the Funds estimate these amounts for accounting purposes until the characterization of REIT distributions is reported to the Funds after the end of the calendar year. Estimates are based on the most recent REIT distribution information available. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized over the lives of the respective securities using the effective yield method. The ability of issuers of debt securities held by the Funds to meet their obligations may be affected by economic and political developments in a specific country or region.

 

 

C.

FOREIGN TAXES

 

The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes related to foreign income received (a portion of which may be reclaimable), capital gains on the sale of securities and certain foreign currency transactions. All foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the applicable regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which the Funds invest.

 

 

D.

FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

Investment securities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Funds do not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments. Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

 

 

E.

GOLD RISK FACTORS

 

There is a risk that some or all of the Trust’s gold bars held by the custodian or any sub-custodian on behalf of the Trust could be lost, damaged or stolen. Access to the Trust’s gold bars could be restricted by natural events (such as an earthquake) or human actions (such as a terrorist attack). Any of these events may adversely affect the operations of the Trust and, consequently, an investment in the fund shares.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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Several factors may affect the price of gold, including but not limited to:

 

 

Global or regional political, economic or financial events and situations;

 

Investors’ expectations with respect to the rate of inflation;

 

Currency exchange rates;

 

Interest rates; and

 

Investment and trading activities of hedge funds and commodity funds.

 

 

F.

NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE

 

The Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per share of the capital stock of the Funds is determined daily as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange by dividing the value of its net assets by the number of Fund shares outstanding. The NAV is calculated separately for each class of each Fund in the Trust. The net asset value of the classes may differ because of different fees and expenses charged to each class.

 

 

G.

EXPENSES

 

Expenses incurred by the Trust that do not relate to a specific Fund of the Trust are allocated to the individual Funds based on each Fund’s relative net assets or another appropriate basis as determined by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”).

 

 

H.

CLASSES

 

There are three classes of shares currently offered by all Funds in the Trust: Class A shares are offered with a front-end sales charge and ongoing service/distribution fees; Class C shares are offered with a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) that ends after the first year and ongoing service and distribution fees; Class I shares, which commenced operations on August 1, 2013 except for Strategic Growth and Conservative Growth which commenced operations on September 1, 2023, are offered without any sales charges or ongoing service distribution fees.

 

Class specific expenses are borne by each specific class. Income, expenses, and realized and unrealized gains/losses are allocated to the respective classes on the basis of relative daily net assets.

 

 

I.

USE OF ESTIMATES

 

In the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year ended. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

 

J.

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES

 

It is the policy of each Fund to continue to comply with all requirements under subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Each Fund also intends to distribute sufficient net investment income and net capital gains, if any, so that it will not be subject to excise tax on undistributed income or gains. Therefore, no federal income tax or excise provision is required.

 

Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on returns filed for open tax years ended September 30, 2020 to September 30, 2022, or expected to be taken in the Funds’ September 30, 2023 year-end tax returns.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the year, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

 

 

K.

INDEMNIFICATION

 

The Trust indemnifies its officers and trustees for certain liabilities that may arise from the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities to be remote.

 

 

L.

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

Distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The treatment for financial reporting purposes of distributions made to shareholders during the period from net investment income or net realized capital gains may differ from their ultimate treatment for federal income tax purposes. These differences are caused primarily by differences in the timing of the recognition of certain components of income, expense or realized capital gain for federal income tax purposes. Where such differences are permanent in nature, they are reclassified in the components of net assets based on their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Any such reclassifications will have no effect on net assets, results of operations, or Net Asset Values (NAVs) per share of the Funds.

 

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, certain of the Funds utilized tax equalization which is the use of earnings and profits distributions to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes. Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to the book/tax treatment of net operating losses, distributions in excess, use of tax equalization credits, resulted in reclassifications for the Funds for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, as follows:

 

FUND

 

PAID IN CAPITAL

   

ACCUMULATED
EARNINGS (LOSSES)

 

Aggressive Growth Fund

  $ 460,797     $ (460,797 )

International Fund

           

Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund

    892,245       (892,245 )

Small Cap Value Fund

    889,282       (889,282 )

Large/Mid Cap Value Fund

    861,607       (861,607 )

Fixed Income Fund

           

High Yield Bond Fund

           

Israel Common Values Fund

    (60,778 )     60,778  

Defensive Strategies Fund

    336,941       (336,941 )

Strategic Growth Fund

    95,303       (95,303 )

Conservative Growth Fund

    81,494       (81,494 )

Growth & Income Fund

    39,350       (39,350 )

 

 

M.

SUB-CUSTODIAN

 

Effective May 22, 2015, the Timothy Plan Family of Funds entered into a precious metals storage agreement with Brink’s Global Services U.S.A., Inc. to maintain the custody of the gold held in the Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 134

 

 

Note 2 |

Security Valuation and Fair Value Measurements

 

The Funds’ securities are valued at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. GAAP established a three-tier hierarchy to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes.

 

Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk (the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value including such a pricing model and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique). Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

 

The Funds may hold securities, such as private investments, interests in commodity pools, other non-traded securities or temporarily illiquid securities, for which market quotations are not readily available or are determined to be unreliable. These securities will be valued using the “fair value” procedures approved by the Board. The Board has delegated execution of these procedures to the Adviser as its valuation designee (the “Valuation Designee”). The Board may also enlist third party consultants such a valuation specialist at a public accounting firm, valuation consultant or financial officer of a security issuer on an as-needed basis to assist the Valuation Designee in determining a security-specific fair value. The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving fair value methodologies utilized by the Valuation Designee, which approval shall be based upon whether the Valuation Designee followed the valuation procedures established by the Board.

 

FAIR VALUATION PROCESS

 

The applicable investments are valued by the Valuation Designee pursuant to valuation procedures established by the Board. For example, fair value determinations are required for the following securities: (i) securities for which market quotations are insufficient or not readily available on a particular business day (including securities for which there is a short and temporary lapse in the provision of a price by the regular pricing source); (ii) securities for which, in the judgment of the Valuation Designee, the prices or values available do not represent the fair value of the instrument; factors which may cause the Valuation Designee to make such a judgment include, but are not limited to, the following: only a bid price or an asked price is available; the spread between bid and asked prices is substantial; the frequency of sales; the thinness of the market; the size of reported trades; and actions of the securities markets, such as the suspension or limitation of trading; (iii) securities determined to be illiquid; and (iv) securities with respect to which an event that will affect the value thereof has occurred (a “significant event”) since the closing prices were established on the principal exchange on which they are traded, but prior to a Fund’s calculation of its net asset value. Specifically, interests in commodity pools or managed futures pools are valued on a daily basis by reference to the closing market prices of each futures contract or other asset held by a pool, as adjusted for pool expenses. Restricted or illiquid securities, such as private investments or non-traded securities are valued based upon the current bid for the security from two or more independent dealers or other parties reasonably familiar with the facts and circumstances of the security (who should take into consideration all relevant factors as may be appropriate under the circumstances). If a current bid from such independent dealers or other independent parties is unavailable, the Valuation Designee shall determine, the fair value of such security using the following factors: (i) the type of security; (ii) the cost at date of purchase; (iii) the size and nature of the Fund’s holdings; (iv) the discount from market value of unrestricted securities of the same class at the time of purchase and subsequent thereto; (v) information as to any transactions or offers with respect to the security; (vi) the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition of the security and the existence of any registration rights; (vii) how the yield of the security compares to similar securities of companies of similar or equal creditworthiness; (viii) the level of recent trades of similar or comparable securities; (ix) the liquidity characteristics of the security; (x) current market conditions; and (xi) the market value of any securities into which the security is convertible or exchangeable.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 135

 

 

VALUATION OF FUND OF FUNDS

 

A Fund may invest in portfolios of open-end or closed-end investment companies (the “Underlying Funds”). The Underlying Funds value securities in their portfolios for which market quotations are readily available at their market values (generally the last reported sale price) and all other securities and assets at their fair value based upon methods established by the Board of Trustees of the Underlying Funds.

 

Open-ended funds are valued at their respective net asset values as reported by such investment companies. The shares of many closed-end investment companies, after their initial public offering, frequently trade at a price per share, which is different than the net asset value per share. The difference represents a market premium or market discount of such shares. There can be no assurances that the market discount or market premium on shares of any closed-end investment company purchased by the Fund will not change.

 

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS

 

The Funds may invest in exchange traded funds (“ETFs”). ETFs are a type of index fund bought and sold on a securities exchange. An ETF trades like common stock and may be actively traded or represent a fixed portfolio of securities designed to track the performance and dividend yield of a particular domestic or foreign market index. The risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities they are designed to track, although the lack of liquidity on an ETF could result in it being more volatile. Each ETF is subject to specific risks, depending on the nature of the ETF. Additionally, ETFs have fees and expenses that reduce their value.

 

OPTIONS TRANSACTIONS

 

The Funds are subject to equity price risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives and may purchase or sell options to help hedge against this risk.

 

Each Fund may write call options only if it (i) owns an offsetting position in the underlying security or (ii) has an absolute or immediate right to acquire that security without additional cash consideration or exchange of other securities held in its portfolio.

 

When the Funds write a call option, an amount equal to the premium received is included in the statement of assets and liabilities as a liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option. If an option expires on its stipulated expiration date or if the Funds enter into a closing purchase transaction, a gain or loss is realized. If a written call option is exercised, a gain or loss is realized for the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds from the sale are increased by the premium originally received. As writer of an option, the Funds have no control over whether the option will be exercised and, as a result, retain the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option.

 

The Funds may purchase put and call options. Call options are purchased to hedge against an increase in the value of securities held in a Funds’ portfolio. If such an increase occurs, the call options will permit the Fund to purchase the securities underlying such options at the exercise price, not at the current market price. Put options are purchased to hedge against a decline in the value of securities held in a Fund’s portfolio. If such a decline occurs, the put options will permit the Fund to sell the securities underlying such options at the exercise price, or to close out the options at a profit. The premium paid for a put or call option plus any transaction costs will reduce the benefit, if any, realized by the Fund upon exercise of the option, and, unless the price of the underlying security rises or declines sufficiently, the option may expire worthless to the Fund. In addition, in the event that the price of the security in connection with which an option was purchased moves in a direction favorable to a Fund, the benefits realized by the Fund as a result of such favorable movement will be reduced by the amount of the premium paid for the option and related transaction costs. Written and purchased options are non-income producing securities. With purchased options, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Funds since these options are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded options, guarantees against a possible default.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 136

 

 

There were no options held at September 30, 2023, and there were no options transactions for the year ended September 30, 2023.

 

The Trust utilizes various methods to measure the fair value of all of its investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of input are:

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

Each Fund generally determines the total value of each class of its shares by using market prices for the securities comprising its portfolio. Equity securities, including common stock, preferred stock, ADRs, REITs, LPs, LLCs, PLCs, GDRs and NVDRs are generally valued by using market quotations, but may be valued on the basis of prices furnished by a pricing service when the advisor or sub-advisor believes such prices more accurately reflect the fair value of such securities. Securities including ETFs, that are traded on any stock exchange are generally valued by the pricing service at the last quoted sale price. Lacking a last sale price, an exchange traded security is generally valued by the pricing service at its last bid price. Securities traded in the NASDAQ over-the-counter market are generally valued by the pricing service at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. When using the market quotations or close prices provided by the pricing service and when the market is considered active, the security will be classified as a Level 1 security. Equity securities traded on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments are categorized as a Level 2. When market quotations are not readily available, when the advisor or sub-advisor determines that the market quotation or the price provided by the pricing service does not accurately reflect the current fair value, or when restricted or illiquid securities are being valued, such securities are valued as determined in good faith by the advisor or sub-advisor, in conformity with guidelines adopted by and subject to review by the Board. These securities will generally be categorized as Level 3 securities. Foreign investments are not fair valued using fair value triggers.

 

Investments in alternative investments, such as gold bars, are valued at the spot rate at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time each business day and are categorized as Level 1 in the hierarchy.

 

Investments in mutual funds, including money market mutual funds, are generally priced at the ending NAV provided by the service agent of the funds. These securities will be categorized as Level 1 securities.

 

Fixed income securities such as corporate bonds, convertible bonds, government mortgage-backed securities, government notes and bonds, non U.S. government bonds, U.S. government agency securities and treasury inflation protected securities, when valued using market quotations in an active market, will be categorized as Level 1 securities. However, they may be valued on the basis of prices furnished by a pricing service when the advisor or sub-advisor believes such prices more accurately reflect the fair value of such securities. A pricing service utilizes electronic data processing techniques based on yield spreads relating to securities with similar characteristics to determine prices for normal institutional-size trading units of debt securities without regard to sale or bid prices. These securities will generally be categorized as Level 2 securities. If the advisor or sub-advisor decides that a price provided by the pricing service does not accurately reflect the fair value of the securities, when prices are not readily

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 137

 

 

available from a pricing service, or when restricted or illiquid securities are being valued, securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the advisor or sub-advisor, in conformity with guidelines adopted by and subject to review of the Board. These securities will be categorized as Level 3 securities.

 

Short-term investments in fixed income securities (those with maturities of less than 60 days when acquired, or which subsequently are within 60 days of maturity) may be valued by using the amortized cost method of valuation, which the Board has determined will represent fair value. These securities will be classified as Level 2 securities.

 

The Board has delegated to the advisor responsibility for determining the value of Fund portfolio securities under certain circumstances. Under such circumstances, the advisor will use its best efforts to arrive at the fair value of a security held by the Fund under all reasonably ascertainable facts and circumstances. The advisor must prepare a report for the Board not less than quarterly containing a complete listing of any securities for which fair value pricing was employed and detailing the specific reasons for such fair value pricing. The Board has adopted written policies and procedures to guide the advisor and sub-advisors with respect to the circumstances under which, and the methods to be used, in fair valuing securities.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value each Fund’s investments as of September 30, 2023:

 

Aggressive Growth Fund

 

ASSETS

 

LEVEL 1

   

LEVEL 2

   

LEVEL 3

   

TOTAL

 

Common Stocks

  $ 41,617,960     $     $     $ 41,617,960  

Money Market Fund

    776,002                   776,002  

Total

  $ 42,393,962     $     $     $ 42,393,962  

 

International Fund

 

ASSETS

 

LEVEL 1

   

LEVEL 2

   

LEVEL 3

   

TOTAL

 

Common Stocks

  $ 149,550,154     $     $ 43,600     $ 149,593,754  

Money Market Fund

    13,106,845                   13,106,845  

Total

  $ 162,656,999     $     $ 43,600     $ 162,700,599  

 

Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

ASSETS

 

LEVEL 1

   

LEVEL 2

   

LEVEL 3

   

TOTAL

 

Common Stocks

  $ 116,460,062     $     $     $ 116,460,062  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    20,928,736                   20,928,736  

Money Market Fund

    8,502,038                   8,502,038  

Total

  $ 145,890,836     $     $     $ 145,890,836  

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

ASSETS

 

LEVEL 1

   

LEVEL 2

   

LEVEL 3

   

TOTAL

 

Common Stocks

  $ 150,382,403     $     $     $ 150,382,403  

Exchange-Traded Fund

    17,967,936                   17,967,936  

Money Market Fund

    2,177,472                   2,177,472  

Total

  $ 170,527,811     $     $     $ 170,527,811  

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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Large/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

ASSETS

 

LEVEL 1

   

LEVEL 2

   

LEVEL 3

   

TOTAL

 

Common Stocks

  $ 218,038,858     $     $     $ 218,038,858  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    49,226,405                   49,226,405  

Money Market Fund

    17,992,749                   17,992,749  

Total

  $ 285,258,012     $     $     $ 285,258,012  

 

Fixed Income Fund

 

ASSETS

 

LEVEL 1

   

LEVEL 2

   

LEVEL 3

   

TOTAL

 

Corporate Bonds

  $     $ 31,009,332     $     $ 31,009,332  

Non U.S. Government & Agencies

          2,095,548             2,095,548  

U.S. Government & Agencies

          68,220,055             68,220,055  

Money Market Fund

    1,090,399                   1,090,399  

Total

  $ 1,090,399     $ 101,324,935     $     $ 102,415,334  

 

High Yield Bond Fund

 

ASSETS

 

LEVEL 1

   

LEVEL 2

   

LEVEL 3

   

TOTAL

 

Corporate Bonds

  $     $ 128,513,127     $     $ 128,513,127  

Money Market Fund

    2,544,998                   2,544,998  

Total

  $ 2,544,998     $ 128,513,127     $     $ 131,058,125  

 

Israel Common Values Fund

 

ASSETS

 

LEVEL 1

   

LEVEL 2

   

LEVEL 3

   

TOTAL

 

Common Stocks

  $ 87,899,187     $ 4,349,280     $     $ 92,248,467  

Money Market Fund

    3,469,515                   3,469,515  

Total

  $ 91,368,702     $ 4,349,280     $     $ 95,717,982  

 

Defensive Strategies Fund

 

ASSETS

 

LEVEL 1

   

LEVEL 2

   

LEVEL 3

   

TOTAL

 

Common Stocks

  $ 25,940,536     $     $     $ 25,940,536  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    14,810,883                   14,810,883  

Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS)

          16,769,410             16,769,410  

Alternative Investments

    11,361,072                   11,361,072  

Money Market Fund

    1,670,937                   1,670,937  

Total

  $ 53,783,428     $ 16,769,410     $     $ 70,552,838  

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 139

 

 

Strategic Growth Fund

 

ASSETS

 

LEVEL 1

   

LEVEL 2

   

LEVEL 3

   

TOTAL

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 21,943,567     $     $     $ 21,943,567  

Mutual Funds

    10,251,105                   10,251,105  

Money Market Fund

    436,897                   436,897  

Total

  $ 32,631,569     $     $     $ 32,631,569  

 

Conservative Growth Fund

 

ASSETS

 

LEVEL 1

   

LEVEL 2

   

LEVEL 3

   

TOTAL

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

  $ 19,339,165     $     $     $ 19,339,165  

Mutual Funds

    18,885,949                   18,885,949  

Money Market Fund

    455,073                   455,073  

Total

  $ 38,680,187     $     $     $ 38,680,187  

 

Growth & Income Fund

 

ASSETS

 

LEVEL 1

   

LEVEL 2

   

LEVEL 3

   

TOTAL

 

Corporate Bonds

  $     $ 3,104,561     $     $ 3,104,561  

Non U.S. Government & Agencies

          234,244             234,244  

U.S. Government & Agencies

          3,262,123             3,262,123  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    7,334,427                   7,334,427  

Money Market Fund

    128,453                   128,453  

U.S. Treasury Notes

          3,707,136             3,707,136  

Total

  $ 7,462,880     $ 10,308,064     $     $ 17,770,944  

 

Refer to the Schedules of Investments for industry classifications.

 

For the year ended September 30, 2023, there were no changes into/out of Level 3. Additional disclosures surrounding Level 3 investments were not significant to the financial statements.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 140

 

 

Note 3 |

Purchases and Sales of Securities

 

The following is a summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from the sale of securities, other than short-term investments, for the year ended September 30, 2023:

 

   

PURCHASES

   

SALES

 

Fund

 

U.S. Gov’t
Obligations

   

Other

   

U.S. Gov’t
Obligations

   

Other

 

Aggressive Growth

  $     $ 30,745,565     $     $ 26,722,156  

International

          46,419,331             28,353,130  

Large/Mid Cap Growth *

          60,303,715             51,194,834  

Small Cap Value *

          100,692,858             89,267,110  

Large/Mid Cap Value *

          48,201,736             43,713,302  

Fixed Income *

    38,911,032       31,106,546       50,711,919       23,847,928  

High Yield Bond *

          90,933,948             101,031,260  

Israel Common Values

          12,859,816             6,806,119  

Defensive Strategies *

          32,887,741             38,373,827  

Strategic Growth *

          8,781,366             10,293,426  

Conservative Growth *

          10,871,466             14,141,400  

Growth & Income *

    7,433,235       9,669,726       6,392,698       11,031,295  

 

 

*

The security transactions are inclusive of purchases and sales of affiliated funds.

 

Note 4 |

Investment Advisory Agreement and Transactions with Service Providers

 

Timothy Partners, Ltd., (“TPL”) is the investment advisor for the Funds pursuant to an investment advisory agreement (the “Agreement”) that was renewed by the Board on February 23, 2023. TPL supervises the investment of the assets of each Fund in accordance with the objectives, policies and restrictions of the Trust. Under the terms of the Agreement, as amended, TPL is paid an annual fee equal to 0.85% on the Small Cap Value Fund, 0.85% on the Large/Mid Cap Value Fund, 0.85% on the Aggressive Growth Fund, 0.85% on the Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund, 1.00% on the International Fund, 0.60% on the Fixed Income Fund, 0.60% on the High Yield Bond Fund, 1.00% on the Israel Common Values Fund, 0.60% on the Defensive Strategies Fund, 0.85% on the Growth & Income Fund and 0.65% on both the Strategic Growth Fund and the Conservative Growth Fund. Effective January 28, 2023, TPL has contractually agreed, through January 28, 2024, to reduce the fee it receives from the International Fund to 0.95%; from the Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund, the Small Cap Value Fund and the Large/Mid Cap Value Fund to 0.80%; from the Aggressive Growth Fund to 0.75%; from the Defensive Strategies Fund to 0.55%; from the High Yield Bond Fund to 0.50%; from the Growth & Income Fund to 0.70%; and from the Fixed Income Fund to 0.40%. For the period October 1, 2022 through January 27, 2023, TPL has voluntarily agreed to reduce the fee it receives from the International Fund to 0.95%; from the Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund, the Small Cap Value Fund and Large/Mid Cap Value Fund to 0.80%; from the Aggressive Growth Fund to 0.75%; from the Defensive Strategies Fund to 0.55%; from the High Yield Bond Fund to 0.50%; from the Growth & Income Fund to 0.70%; and from the Fixed Income Fund to 0.40%. Effective April 1, 2023, TPL voluntarily reduced the fee to 0.15% for the Strategic Growth Fund and the Conservative Growth Fund. Effective August 12, 2023, TPL voluntarily reduced the fee to 0.75% for the Large/Mid Cap Value Fund. An officer and trustee of the Funds is also an officer and owner of the advisor.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 141

 

 

Effective January 28, 2023, Timothy Partners, Ltd (“TPL”) has contractually agreed to waive the management fee with respect to any portion of the Fund’s assets, except Strategic Growth Fund and Conservative Growth Fund, estimated to be attributable to investments in other equity and fixed income mutual funds and exchange-traded funds managed by TPL or its affiliates that have a contractual management fee, through January 28, 2024. The contractual agreements may be terminated upon 90 days’ notice by a majority of the non-interested trustees of the Trust or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund. For the period October 1, 2022 through January 27, 2023 these waivers were voluntarily waived by TPL.

 

For the year ended September 30, 2023, TPL waived advisory fees for the Funds as follows:

 

FUND

 

YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

Aggressive Growth Fund

  $ 42,122  

International Fund

    74,920  

Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund

    57,279  

Small Cap Value Fund

    73,201  

Large/Mid Cap Value Fund

    162,414  

Fixed Income Fund

    196,953  

High Yield Bond Fund

    138,531  

Defensive Strategies Fund

    35,785  

Strategic Growth

    86,232  

Conservative Growth

    102,745  

Growth & Income Fund

    14,626  

 

The Small Cap Value Fund, the Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund, the Large/Mid Cap Value Fund, the Fixed Income Fund, the High Yield Bond Fund, the Defensive Strategies Fund and the Growth & Income Fund invested a portion of assets in the Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF, the Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF, the Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core Enhanced ETF, the Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core ETF, the Timothy Plan US Small Cap Core ETF and the Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF. For the year ended September 30, 2023, the Funds’ waived fees as follows pursuant to that arrangement.

 

FUND

 

YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund

  $ 174,958  

Small Cap Value Fund

    145,931  

Large/Mid Cap Value Fund

    406,839  

Fixed Income Fund

    29,805  

High Yield Bond Fund

    52,505  

Defensive Strategies Fund

    30,894  

Growth & Income Fund

    58,867  

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 142

 

 

TPL, with the prior approval of the Board and shareholders of the applicable Fund, has engaged the services of other investment advisory firms (“Investment Managers”) to provide portfolio management services to the Funds. TPL pays the Investment Managers as follows:

 

Barrow Hanley

 

As compensation for its services with respect to the Fixed-Income Fund and High Yield Bond Fund, Barrow Hanley receives from TPL an annual fee at a rate equal to 0.375% of 1% of the first $20,000,000 in the average net assets of each Fund. As compensation for its services with respect to the Defensive Strategies Fund, Barrow Hanley receives from TPL an annual fee at a rate equal to 0.15% of the average net assets in the Debt Instrument Allocation of the Fund. As compensation for its services with respect to the Growth and Income Fund , Barrow Hanley receives from TPL an annual fee at a rate equal to 0.375 of 1% of the first $20,000,00 of the average net assets in the fixed income allocation of the Fund.

 

Chartwell

 

As compensation for its services, Chartwell receives from TPL an annual fee at a rate equal to 0.42% of the first $10 million in assets of each Fund; 0.40% of the next $5 million in assets; 0.35% of the next $10 million in assets; and 0.25% of assets over $25 million.

 

Chilton

 

For its services rendered to the DS Fund, Adviser will pay to Investment Manager a fee at an annual rate equal to 0.42% of the Defensive Strategies Fund’s average daily assets allocated to the REIT sleeve of the Defensive Strategies Fund’s investment portfolio (“Allocated Assets”) up to $10 million, 0.39% for the next $10 million in Allocated Assets, 0.35% for the next $30 million in Allocated Assets, and 0.30% of Allocated Assets over $50 million.

 

CoreCommodity

 

As compensation for its services to the Fund, CORE receives from TPL an annual fee at a rate equal to 0.40% of the Fund’s average daily assets up to $25 million, and 0.35% of average daily net assets over $25 million.

 

Eagle

 

As compensation for its services, Eagle receives from TPL an annual fee at a rate equal to 0.60% of the first $100 million in assets of the Fund; and 0.50% of assets over $100 million.

 

Westwood

 

As compensation for its services, Westwood receives from TPL an annual fee at a rate equal to 0.42% of the first $10 million in assets of each Fund; 0.40% of the next $5 million in assets; 0.35% of the next $10 million in assets; and 0.25% of assets over $25 million.

 

Ultimus Fund Services, LLC (“UFS”) provides administrative, fund accounting, and transfer agency services to the Funds pursuant to agreements with the Trust, for which it receives from each Fund: (i) basis points in decreasing amounts as assets reach certain breakpoints; and (ii) any related out-of-pocket expenses. Fees are billed monthly as follows:

 

Fund Accounting and Fund Administration Fees:

 

Fund Complex Base annual fee:

 

 

25 basis points (0.25%) on the first $200 million of net assets

 

15 basis points (0.15%) on the next $200 million of net assets;

 

8 basis points (0.08%) on the next $600 million of net assets; and

 

6 basis points (0.06%) on net assets greater than $1 billion.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 143

 

 

Transfer agency fees for the Funds are combined with the Fund Accounting and Fund Administration fees under the Trust’s agreement with UFS. Therefore, there is no separate base annual fee per Fund or share class.

 

The Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth, Timothy Plan International, Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Growth, Timothy Plan Small Cap Value, Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Value, Timothy Plan Fixed Income, Timothy Plan High Yield Bond, Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies, Timothy Plan Israel Common Values and Timothy Plan Growth & Income Funds have adopted shareholder services plans (the “Plans”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Plans provide that the Funds will pay TPL or others for expenses that relate to the promotion or distribution of shares. Under the Class A Plan, the Funds will pay TPL a fee at an annual rate of 0.25%, payable monthly, of the average daily net assets attributable to such class of shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Funds will pay TPL a fee at an annual rate of 1.00%, payable monthly, of which, 0.25% may be a service fee and 0.75% may be payable to outside broker/dealers, of the average daily net assets attributable to such class of shares. Class I shares are not subject to the shareholder services plan.

 

The Timothy Plan Conservative Growth and Timothy Plan Strategic Growth Funds have adopted shareholder services plans (the “Plans”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Plans provide that the Funds will pay TPL or others for expenses that relate to the promotion or distribution of shares. Effective April 10, 2023, Class A shares of the Funds pay a service fee at an annual rate of 0.25%, payable monthly of the average daily net assets attributable to such class of shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Funds will pay TPL a fee at an annual rate of 0.75%, payable monthly to outside broker/dealers, of the average daily net assets attributable to such class of shares.

 

For the year ended September 30, 2023, the Funds paid TPL under the terms of the Plans as follows:

 

 

12B-1 FEES

 

FUND

 

Year Ended
September 30, 2023

 

Aggressive Growth

    $104,589  

International

    156,946  

Large/Mid Cap Growth

    328,563  

Small Cap Value

    317,319  

Large/Mid Cap Value

    569,802  

Fixed Income

    269,640  

High Yield Bond

    186,513  

Israel Common Values

    221,343  

Defensive Strategies

    160,818  

Strategic Growth

    58,258  

Conservative Growth

    73,442  

Growth & Income

    51,451  

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 144

 

 

TPL also serves as the principal underwriter of the Funds’ shares. An officer and trustees of the Funds are also officers of the principal underwriter. For the year ended September 30, 2023, TPL received sales charges deducted from the proceeds of sales of Class A capital shares and CDSC fees deducted from the redemption of Class C capital shares as follows:

 

FUND

 

SALES CHARGES
(CLASS A)

   

CDSC FEES
(CLASS C)

 

Aggressive Growth

  $ 12,837     $ 330  

International

    13,789       194  

Large/Mid Cap Growth

    34,308       343  

Small Cap Value

    23,592       786  

Large/Mid Cap Value

    45,199       1,054  

Fixed Income

    23,456       1,888  

High Yield Bond

    14,338       238  

Israel Common Values

    20,013       777  

Defensive Strategies

    13,466       1,723  

Strategic Growth

    8,139       414  

Conservative Growth

    6,492       602  

Growth & Income

    3,880       466  

 

Note 5 |

Control Ownership

 

The beneficial ownership, either directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a Fund creates the presumption of control of the Fund under Section 2(a) 9 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. At September 30, 2023, there were no shareholders with ownership, either directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a Fund.

 

Certain Timothy Plan Funds own shares of other Timothy Plan Funds. U.S. Bank, N.A., custodian of the Timothy Plan Funds, holds these shares in omnibus accounts, some of which are controlled by National Financial Services, Inc. The following shows the percentage of each Timothy Plan Fund that is held by U.S. Bank, N.A., as custodian of the Timothy Plan Funds. These accounts can be considered affiliated to the Timothy Plan.

 

FUND - CLASS A

% OF FUND OWNED
BY OTHER TIMOTHY
PLAN FUNDS

International

14.80%

Fixed Income

23.37%

High Yield Bond

8.30%

 

Note 6 |

Underlying Investment in Other Investment Companies

 

The Conservative Growth Fund currently seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing a portion of its assets in the Timothy Plan Fixed Income Fund (the “Security”). The Fund may redeem its investments from the Security at any time if the advisor determines that it is in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to do so.

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 145

 

 

The performance of the Fund will be directly affected by the performance of the Security. The annual report of the Security, along with the report of the independent registered public accounting firm is included in the Security’s N-CSRs available at www.sec.gov. As of September 30, 2023, 30.7% of the Conservative Growth Fund’s net assets were invested in the Timothy Plan Fixed Income Fund.

 

The Growth & Income Fund currently seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing a portion of its assets in the Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF (the “ETF”). The Fund may redeem its investments from the ETF at any time if the advisor determines that it is in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders to do so.

 

The performance of the Fund will be directly affected by the performance of the ETF. The annual report of the ETF, along with the report of the independent registered public accounting firm is included in the Security’s N-CSRs available at www.sec.gov. As of September 30, 2023, 36.5% of the Growth & Income Fund’s net assets were invested in the Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF.

 

Note 7 |

Investments in Affiliated Companies

 

The Funds’ transactions with affiliates represent holdings for which the respective Fund and the underlying investee fund have the same investment advisor or where the investee fund’s investment advisor is under common control with the Fund’s investment advisor.

 

The Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund, Small Cap Value Fund, Large/Mid Cap Value Fund, Fixed Income Fund, High Yield Bond Fund, Defensive Strategies Fund, Strategic Growth Fund, Conservative Growth Fund and Growth & Income Fund had the following transactions during the year ended September 30, 2023, with affiliates:

 

LARGE/MID
CAP GROWTH

 

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

Fund

 

Fair Value
September 30,
2022

   

Purchases

   

Sales

   

Dividends
Credited to
Income

   

Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Realized on
Sale of Shares

   

Net Change
in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Fair Value
September 30,
2023

 

Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core Enhanced ETF

  $ 15,086,746     $     $ 537,785     $ 268,258     $ (45,460 )   $ (778,995 )   $ 13,724,506  

Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core ETF

    7,989,750             1,724,900       70,699       320,140       619,240       7,204,230  

Total

  $ 23,076,496                     $ 338,957     $ 274,680     $ (159,755 )   $ 20,928,736  

 

SMALL CAP
VALUE

 

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

Fund

 

Fair Value
September 30,
2022

   

Purchases

   

Sales

   

Dividends
Credited to
Income

   

Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Realized on
Sale of Shares

   

Net Change
in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Fair Value
September 30,
2023

 

Timothy Plan US Small Cap Core ETF

  $ 16,068,204     $     $     $ 192,605     $     $ 1,899,732     $ 17,967,936  

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 146

 

 

LARGE/MID
CAP VALUE

 

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

Fund

 

Fair Value September 30, 2022

   

Purchases

   

Sales

   

Dividends
Credited to
Income

   

Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Realized on
Sale of Shares

   

Net Change
in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Fair Value
September 30,
2023

 

Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF

  $ 12,836,862     $     $       371,515     $     $ (225,877 )   $ 12,610,985  

Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF

    12,405,001             1,730,510       284,469       231,410       803,610       11,709,511  

Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core Enhanced ETF

    16,019,465             1,239,244       273,516       (109,781 )     (725,991 )     13,944,449  

Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core ETF

    13,115,250             3,603,810       108,489       668,865       781,155       10,961,460  

Total

  $ 54,376,578                     $ 1,037,989     $ 790,494     $ 632,897     $ 49,226,405  

 

FIXED INCOME

 

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

Fund

 

Fair Value September 30, 2022

   

Purchases

   

Sales

   

Dividends
Credited to
Income

   

Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Realized on
Sale of Shares

   

Net Change
in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Fair Value
September 30,
2023

 

Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF

  $     $ 15,521,700     $ 15,334,027     $ 332,316     $ (187,673 )   $     $  

 

HIGH YIELD
BOND

 

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

Fund

 

Fair Value September 30, 2022

   

Purchases

   

Sales

   

Dividends
Credited to
Income

   

Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Realized on
Sale of Shares

   

Net Change
in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Fair Value
September 30,
2023

 

Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF

  $     $ 22,741,794     $ 22,460,773     $ 454,008     $ (281,021 )   $     $  

 

DEFENSIVE
STRATEGIES

 

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

Fund

 

Fair Value September 30, 2022

   

Purchases

   

Sales

   

Dividends
Credited to
Income

   

Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Realized on
Sale of Shares

   

Net Change
in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Fair Value
September 30,
2023

 

Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF

  $     $ 16,655,574     $ 1,985,224     $ 215,586     $ (17,576 )   $ 158,109     $ 14,810,883  

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 147

 

 

STRATEGIC
GROWTH

 

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

Fund

 

Fair Value September 30, 2022

   

Purchases

   

Sales

   

Dividends
Credited to
Income

   

Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Realized on
Sale of Shares*

   

Net Change
in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Fair Value
September 30,
2023

 

International

  $ 2,507,844     $ 1,727,074     $ 438,806     $ 13,605     $ 59,307     $ 327,655     $ 4,183,074  

Fixed Income

    6,037,508       144,020       2,102,990       91,426       (258,557 )     210,756       4,030,737  

High Yield Bond

    2,013,994       78,795       142,113       111,165       (5,348 )     91,966       2,037,294  

Defensive Strategies

    2,979,619       134,496       3,419,960       69,313       410,822       (104,977 )      

Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF

    2,627,995       72,718       18,786       77,269       (1,794 )     (47,760 )     2,632,373  

Timothy Plan International ETF

    6,660,760             2,791,417       132,217       6,773       1,298,168       5,174,284  

Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core Enhanced ETF

    6,117,220       102,814       1,025,055       102,455       (77,936 )     (198,237 )     4,918,806  

Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF

          5,324,945       22,272       143,400       (260 )     27,089       5,329,502  

Timothy Plan US Small Cap Core ETF

    2,768,247       1,196,504       332,027       32,877       74,605       181,273       3,888,602  

Total

  $ 31,713,187                     $ 773,727     $ 207,612     $ 1,785,933     $ 32,194,672  

 

 

*

Includes capital gain distributions from affiliated funds

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 148

 

 

CONSERVATIVE
GROWTH

 

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

Fund

 

Fair Value September 30, 2022

   

Purchases

   

Sales

   

Dividends
Credited to
Income

   

Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Realized on
Sale of Shares*

   

Net Change
in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Fair Value
September 30,
2023

 

International

  $ 2,145,482     $ 2,452,735     $ 488,007     $ 11,727     $ 85,913     $ 181,743     $ 4,377,866  

Fixed Income

    16,540,774       270,795       4,719,332       273,289       (542,424 )     351,466       11,901,279  

High Yield Bond

    2,716,436       104,451       335,456       145,871       (26,952 )     148,325       2,606,804  

Defensive Strategies

    2,885,540       131,158       3,311,036       67,594       593,658       (299,320 )      

Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF

    1,730,848       788,173       118,252       63,234       (12,655 )     (60,474 )     2,327,640  

Timothy Plan International ETF

    4,820,864             2,349,027       90,831       8,348       948,723       3,428,908  

Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core Enhanced ETF

    6,531,046             1,645,304       103,191       (124,568 )     (127,262 )     4,633,912  

Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF

          6,541,645       289,577       172,598       (5,836 )     31,911       6,278,143  

Timothy Plan US Small Cap Core ETF

    2,679,096       582,509       885,409       26,544       198,948       95,418       2,670,562  

Total

  $ 40,050,086                     $ 954,879     $ 174,432     $ 1,270,530     $ 38,225,114  

 

 

*

Includes capital gain distributions from affiliated funds

 

GROWTH &
INCOME

 

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

Fund

 

Fair Value September 30, 2022

   

Purchases

   

Sales

   

Dividends
Credited to
Income

   

Amount of
Gain (Loss)
Realized on
Sale of Shares

   

Net Change
in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Fair Value
September 30,
2023

 

Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF

  $ 6,608,855     $ 6,929,251     $ 6,951,621     $ 191,268     $ 22,371     $ (116,289 )   $ 6,492,567  

Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF

    3,924,746             3,398,822       36,215       701,689       (385,753 )     841,860  

Total

  $ 10,533,601                     $ 227,483     $ 724,060     $ (502,042 )   $ 7,334,427  

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 149

 

 

Note 8 |

Aggregate Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation

 

The identified cost of investments in securities owned by each Fund for federal income tax purposes, and their respective gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation at September 30, 2023, were as follows:

 

FUND

 

TAX COST

   

GROSS
UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION

   

GROSS
UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION

   

NET UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION/
(DEPRECIATION)

 

Aggressive Growth

  $ 39,076,005     $ 5,959,407     $ (2,641,450 )   $ 3,317,957  

International

    147,940,995       23,151,530       (8,391,926 )     14,759,604  

Large/Mid Cap Growth

    128,705,111       26,938,887       (9,753,162 )     17,185,725  

Small Cap Value

    174,810,337       14,013,554       (18,296,080 )     (4,282,526 )

Large/Mid Cap Value

    235,293,639       63,087,068       (13,122,695 )     49,964,373  

Fixed Income

    115,414,888       6,259       (13,005,813 )     (12,999,554 )

High Yield Bond

    143,727,912       601,268       (13,271,055 )     (12,669,787 )

Israel Common Values

    66,979,480       31,987,847       (3,249,345 )     28,738,502  

Defensive Strategies

    70,063,074       6,499,061       (6,009,298 )     489,763  

Strategic Growth

    34,560,820       548,262       (2,477,513 )     (1,929,251 )

Conservative Growth

    42,216,960       499,786       (4,036,559 )     (3,536,773 )

Growth & Income

    19,673,873       219,590       (2,122,519 )     (1,902,929 )

 

Note 9 |

Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Capital

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, and the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

   

AGGRESSIVE
GROWTH

   

INTERNATIONAL

   

LARGE/MID
CAP GROWTH

   

SMALL CAP
VALUE

 

Year ended September 30, 2023

                               

Ordinary Income

  $     $ 814,710     $     $ 736,882  

Long-term Capital Gains

    1,123,933             11,719,249       9,432,265  
    $ 1,123,933     $ 814,710     $ 11,719,249     $ 10,169,147  

Year ended September 30, 2022

                               

Ordinary Income

  $ 140,857     $ 788,671     $     $ 10,915,173  

Long-term Capital Gains

    4,424,572             8,755,549       4,911,381  
    $ 4,565,429     $ 788,671     $ 8,755,549     $ 15,826,554  

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 150

 

 

   

LARGE/MID
CAP VALUE

   

FIXED
INCOME

   

HIGH
YIELD BOND

   

ISRAEL COMMON
VALUES

 

Year ended September 30, 2023

                               

Ordinary Income

  $ 705,131     $ 2,276,495     $ 7,837,092     $  

Long-term Capital Gains

    13,575,431                    
    $ 14,280,562     $ 2,276,495     $ 7,837,092     $  

Year ended September 30, 2022

                               

Ordinary Income

  $ 392,066     $ 1,361,028     $ 6,878,043     $  

Long-term Capital Gains

    11,967,418                    
    $ 12,359,484     $ 1,361,028     $ 6,878,043     $  

 

   

DEFENSIVE
STRATEGIES

   

STRATEGIC
GROWTH

   

CONSERVATIVE
GROWTH

   

GROWTH &
INCOME FUND

 

Year ended September 30, 2023

                               

Ordinary Income

  $ 1,823,639     $ 191,945     $ 184,255     $ 291,798  

Long-term Capital Gains

    1,683,464       2,166,220       1,982,982       1,141,319  
    $ 3,507,103     $ 2,358,165     $ 2,167,237     $ 1,433,117  

Year ended September 30, 2022

                               

Ordinary Income

  $ 339,172     $ 90,957     $ 68,117     $ 198,901  

Long-term Capital Gains

          1,827,959       1,999,058       77,726  
    $ 339,172     $ 1,918,916     $ 2,067,175     $ 276,627  

 

As of September 30, 2023, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

   

AGGRESSIVE
GROWTH

   

INTERNATIONAL

   

LARGE/MID
CAP GROWTH

   

SMALL CAP
VALUE

 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

  $     $ 1,970,766     $     $ 3,218,514  

Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains

    1,848,043             9,521,891       4,116,443  

Capital Loss Carry Forward

          (1,760,179 )            

Post October and Other Losses

    (83,216 )           (15,683 )      

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

    3,317,957       14,759,398       17,185,704       (4,282,526 )
    $ 5,082,784     $ 14,969,985     $ 26,691,912     $ 3,052,431  

 

   

LARGE/MID
CAP VALUE

   

FIXED
INCOME

   

HIGH
YIELD BOND

   

ISRAEL COMMON
VALUES

 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

  $ 1,558,894     $ 79,312     $ 79,138     $ 39,476  

Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains

    142,919                    

Capital Loss Carry Forward

          (2,620,947 )     (497,036 )     (3,587,324 )

Post October and Other Losses

          (5,382,382 )     (7,989,634 )     (1,926,632 )

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

    49,964,373       (12,999,554 )     (12,669,787 )     28,738,542  
    $ 51,666,186     $ (20,923,571 )   $ (21,077,319 )   $ 23,264,062  

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 151

 

 

   

DEFENSIVE
STRATEGIES

   

STRATEGIC
GROWTH

   

CONSERVATIVE
GROWTH

   

GROWTH &
INCOME FUND

 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

  $ 1,418,416     $ 446,339     $ 568,244     $ 9,965  

Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains

    152,243       74,526       58,630       93,656  

Capital Loss Carry Forward

                       

Post October and Other Losses

                       

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

    489,267       (1,929,251 )     (3,536,773 )     (1,902,929 )
    $ 2,059,926     $ (1,408,386 )   $ (2,909,899 )   $ (1,799,308 )

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation), undistributed net investment income (loss) and accumulated net realized gain (loss) from investments are primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, mark-to-market on passive foreign investment companies, and adjustments for C-Corporation return of capital distributions, and perpetual bonds. The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the table above includes unrealized foreign currency losses of $(206), $(496), $(21), $40 for the International, Defensive Strategies, Large-Mid Cap Growth, and Israel Common Values Funds, respectively.

 

Note 10 |

Capital Loss Carryforwards, Post October and Other Losses

 

Late year losses incurred after December 31 within the fiscal year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The following Funds incurred and elected to defer such late year losses as follows:

 

FUND

 

LATE YEAR LOSSES

 

Aggressive Growth Fund

  $ 83,216  

Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund

    15,683  

 

Capital losses incurred after October 31 within the fiscal year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The following Funds incurred and elected to defer such capital losses as follows:

 

FUND

 

POST OCTOBER
LOSSES

 

Fixed Income Fund

  $ 5,382,382  

High Yield Bond Fund

    7,989,634  

Israel Common Values Fund

    1,926,632  

 

At September 30, 2023, the Funds had capital loss carry forwards for federal income tax purposes available to offset future capital gains as follows:

 

 

 

Capital Loss Carry Forward

 

FUND

 

SHORT-TERM

   

LONG-TERM

   

TOTAL

 

International Fund

  $ 1,760,179     $     $ 1,760,179  

Fixed Income Fund

    2,160,243       460,704       2,620,947  

High Yield Bond Fund

          497,036       497,036  

Israel Common Values Fund

    3,587,324             3,587,324  

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 152

 

 

To the extent these loss carryforwards are used to offset future capital gains, it is probable that the amount, which is offset will not be distributed to shareholders.

 

Note 11 |

Recent Regulatory Update

 

On January 24, 2023, the SEC adopted rule and form amendments to require mutual funds and ETFs to transmit concise and visually engaging streamlined annual and semiannual reports to shareholders that highlight key information. Other information, including financial statements, will no longer appear in a streamlined shareholder report but must be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed on a semiannual basis on Form N-CSR. The rule and form amendments have a compliance date of July 24, 2024. At this time, management is evaluating the impact of these amendments on the shareholder reports for the Funds.

 

Note 12 |

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 no events or transactions occurred requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements other than the following.

 

The U.S.-designated terrorist group Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in an ensuing war in the region. Current hostilities and the potential for future hostilities may diminish the value, or cause significant volatility in the share price, of companies based in or having significant operations in Israel. The Israeli securities market may be closed for extended periods of time or trading on the Israeli securities market may be suspended altogether. How long the armed conflict and related events will last cannot be predicted.

 

Note 13 |

Foreign Tax Credit (UNAUDITED)

 

The following funds intend to elect to pass through to shareholders the income tax credit for taxes paid to foreign countries. Foreign source income and foreign tax expense per outstanding share as of fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, were as follows:

 

FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED
9/30/2023

FOREIGN
TAXES PAID

FOREIGN SOURCE
INCOME

International Fund

0.04

0.10

Israel Common Values Fund

0.13

0.01

Strategic Growth Fund

0.01

0.04

Conservative Growth Fund

0.01

0.02

 

FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED
9/30/2022

FOREIGN
TAXES PAID

FOREIGN SOURCE
INCOME

International Fund

0.04

0.07

Israel Common Values Fund

0.16

0.07

Strategic Growth Fund

0.01

0.06

Conservative Growth Fund

0.01

0.04

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 153

 

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of
The Timothy Plan

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund, Timothy Plan International Fund, Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund, Timothy Plan Small Cap Value Fund, Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Value Fund, Timothy Plan Fixed Income Fund, Timothy Plan High Yield Bond Fund, Timothy Plan Israel Common Values Fund, Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund, Timothy Plan Strategic Growth Fund, Timothy Plan Conservative Growth Fund, and Timothy Plan Growth & Income Fund (the “Funds”), twelve of the portfolios constituting The Timothy Plan, as of September 30, 2023, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of September 30, 2023, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

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

 

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

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2023, including observation of precious metals, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies advised by Timothy Partners, Ltd., since 2005.

 

 

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.
Cleveland, Ohio
November 29, 2023

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 154

 

 

Section 10 | Expense Examples

 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)

 

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: direct costs, such as wire fees and low balance fees; and indirect costs, including management fees, and other Fund operating expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your indirect costs, also referred to as “ongoing costs”, (in dollars) of investing in each Fund, and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six-month period of April 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023.

 

ACTUAL EXPENSES

 

The first line of the following tables provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested at the beginning of the period, 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” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

 

The second line of the tables provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each 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 ongoing costs of investing in each Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any direct costs, such as wire fees or low balance fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these direct costs were included, your costs would be higher.

 

FUND

BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE

ENDING ACCOUNT
VALUE

EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD

AGGRESSIVE GROWTH FUND

4/1/23

9/30/2023

4/1/2023 through
9/30/2023

Actual - Class A *

$1,000.00

$994.80

$7.50

Hypothetical - Class A **

$1,000.00

$1,017.55

$7.59

Actual - Class C *

$1,000.00

$991.70

$11.23

Hypothetical - Class C **

$1,000.00

$1,013.79

$11.36

Actual - Class I *

$1,000.00

$996.00

$6.25

Hypothetical - Class I **

$1,000.00

$1,018.80

$6.33

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.50% for Class A, 2.25% for Class C and 1.25% for Class I, which is net of any expenses paid indirectly, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183 days/365 days (to reflect the partial year period). The Aggressive Growth Fund’s ending account value on the first line of each share class in the table is based on its actual total return of (0.52)% for Class A, (0.83)% for Class C and (0.40)% for Class I for the period of April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.

 

**

Assumes a 5% return before expenses.

 

EXPENSE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED)

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 155

 

 

FUND

BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE

ENDING ACCOUNT
VALUE

EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD

INTERNATIONAL FUND

4/1/23

9/30/2023

4/1/2023 through
9/30/2023

Actual - Class A *

$1,000.00

$972.30

$7.86

Hypothetical - Class A **

$1,000.00

$1,017.10

$8.04

Actual - Class C *

$1,000.00

$968.30

$11.55

Hypothetical - Class C **

$1,000.00

$1,013.34

$11.81

Actual - Class I *

$1,000.00

$973.30

$6.63

Hypothetical - Class I **

$1,000.00

$1,018.35

$6.78

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.59% for Class A, 2.34% for Class C and 1.34% for Class I, which is net of any expenses paid indirectly, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183 days/365 days (to reflect the partial year period). The International Fund’s ending account value on the first line of each share class in the table is based on its actual total return of (2.77)% for Class A, (3.17)% for Class C, and (2.67)% for Class I for the period of April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.

 

**

Assumes a 5% return before expenses.

 

FUND

BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE

ENDING ACCOUNT
VALUE

EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD

LARGE/MID CAP GROWTH FUND

4/1/23

9/30/2023

4/1/2023 through
9/30/2023

Actual - Class A *

$1,000.00

$1,028.60

$6.56

Hypothetical - Class A **

$1,000.00

$1,018.60

$6.53

Actual - Class C *

$1,000.00

$1,024.30

$10.35

Hypothetical - Class C **

$1,000.00

$1,014.84

$10.30

Actual - Class I *

$1,000.00

$1,029.60

$5.29

Hypothetical - Class I **

$1,000.00

$1,019.85

$5.27

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.29% for Class A, 2.04% for Class C and 1.04% for Class I, which is net of any expenses paid indirectly, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183 days/365 days (to reflect the partial year period). The Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund’s ending account value on the first line of each share class in the table is based on its actual total return of 2.86% for Class A, 2.43% for Class C, and 2.96% for Class I for the period of April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.

 

**

Assumes a 5% return before expenses.

 

EXPENSE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED)

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 156

 

 

FUND

BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE

ENDING ACCOUNT
VALUE

EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD

SMALL CAP VALUE FUND

4/1/23

9/30/2023

4/1/2023 through
9/30/2023

Actual - Class A *

$1,000.00

$992.00

$6.74

Hypothetical - Class A **

$1,000.00

$1,018.30

$6.83

Actual - Class C *

$1,000.00

$987.70

$10.46

Hypothetical - Class C **

$1,000.00

$1,014.54

$10.61

Actual - Class I *

$1,000.00

$993.30

$5.50

Hypothetical - Class I **

$1,000.00

$1,019.55

$5.57

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.35% for Class A, 2.10% for Class C and 1.10% for Class I, which is net of any expenses paid indirectly, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183 days/365 days (to reflect the partial year period). The Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund’s ending account value on the first line of each share class in the table is based on its actual total return of (0.80)% for Class A, (1.23) for Class C, and (0.67)% for Class I for the period of April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.

 

**

Assumes a 5% return before expenses.

 

FUND

BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE

ENDING ACCOUNT
VALUE

EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD

LARGE/MID CAP VALUE FUND

4/1/23

9/30/2023

4/1/2023 through
9/30/2023

Actual - Class A *

$1,000.00

$996.10

$6.25

Hypothetical - Class A **

$1,000.00

$1,018.80

$6.33

Actual - Class C *

$1,000.00

$991.80

$9.99

Hypothetical - Class C **

$1,000.00

$1,015.04

$10.10

Actual - Class I *

$1,000.00

$996.60

$5.01

Hypothetical - Class I **

$1,000.00

$1,020.05

$5.06

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.25% for Class A, 2.00% for Class C, and 1.00% for Class I which is net of any expenses paid indirectly, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183 days/365 days (to reflect the partial year period). The Fixed Income Fund’s ending account value on the first line of each share class in the table is based on its actual total return of (0.39)% for Class A, (0.82)% for Class C, and (0.34)% for Class I for the period of April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.

 

**

Assumes a 5% return before expenses.

 

EXPENSE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED)

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 157

 

 

FUND

BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE

ENDING ACCOUNT
VALUE

EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD

FIXED INCOME FUND

4/1/23

9/30/2023

4/1/2023 through
9/30/2023

Actual - Class A *

$1,000.00

$960.60

$4.91

Hypothetical - Class A **

$1,000.00

$1,020.05

$5.06

Actual - Class C *

$1,000.00

$957.50

$8.59

Hypothetical - Class C **

$1,000.00

$1,016.29

$8.85

Actual - Class I *

$1,000.00

$960.40

$3.69

Hypothetical - Class I **

$1,000.00

$1,021.31

$3.80

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.00% for Class A, 1.75% for Class C, and 0.75% for Class I which is net of any expenses paid indirectly, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183 days/365 days (to reflect the partial year period). The Fixed Income Fund’s ending account value on the first line of each share class in the table is based on its actual total return of (3.94)% for Class A, (4.25)% for Class C, and (3.96)% for Class I for the period of April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.

 

**

Assumes a 5% return before expenses.

 

FUND

BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE

ENDING ACCOUNT
VALUE

EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD

HIGH YIELD BOND FUND

4/1/23

9/30/2023

4/1/2023 through
9/30/2023

Actual - Class A *

$1,000.00

$1,080.00

$6.02

Hypothetical - Class A **

$1,000.00

$1,019.10

$6.02

Actual - Class C *

$1,000.00

$1,015.20

$9.80

Hypothetical - Class C **

$1,000.00

$1,015.34

$9.80

Actual - Class I *

$1,000.00

$1,020.60

$4.76

Hypothetical - Class I **

$1,000.00

$1,020.36

$4.76

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.19% for Class A, 1.94% for Class C, and 0.94% for Class I which is net of any expenses paid indirectly, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183 days/365 days (to reflect the partial year period). The High Yield Bond Fund’s ending account value on the first line of each share class in the table is based on its actual total return of 1.80% for Class A, 1.52% for Class C, and 2.06% for Class I for the period of April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.

 

**

Assumes a 5% return before expenses.

 

EXPENSE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED)

 

ANNUAL REPORT | 158

 

 

FUND

BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE

ENDING ACCOUNT
VALUE

EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD

ISRAEL COMMON VALUES FUND

4/1/23

9/30/2023

4/1/2023 through
9/30/2023

Actual - Class A *

$1,000.00

$981.20

$8.59

Hypothetical - Class A **

$1,000.00

$1,016.39

$8.74

Actual - Class C *

$1,000.00

$977.70

$12.30

Hypothetical - Class C **

$1,000.00

$1,012.63

$12.51

Actual - Class I *

$1,000.00

$983.00

$7.36

Hypothetical - Class I **

$1,000.00

$1,017.65

$7.49

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.73% for Class A, 2.48% for Class C and 1.48% for Class I, which is net of any expenses paid indirectly, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183 days/365 days (to reflect the partial year period). The Israel Common Values Fund’s ending account value on the first line of each share class in the table is based on its actual total return of (1.88)% for Class A, (2.23)% for Class C and (1.70)% for Class I for the period of April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.

 

**

Assumes a 5% return before expenses.

 

FUND

BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE

ENDING ACCOUNT
VALUE

EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD

DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES FUND

4/1/23

9/30/2023

4/1/2023 through
9/30/2023

Actual - Class A *

$1,000.00

$987.10

$6.33

Hypothetical - Class A **

$1,000.00

$1,018.70

$6.43

Actual - Class C *

$1,000.00

$983.00

$10.04

Hypothetical - Class C **

$1,000.00

$1,014.94

$10.20

Actual - Class I *

$1,000.00

$988.60

$5.08

Hypothetical - Class I **

$1,000.00

$1,019.95

$5.16

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.27% for Class A, 2.02% for Class C and 1.02% for Class I, which is net of any expenses paid indirectly, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183 days/365 days (to reflect the partial year period). The Defensive Strategies Fund’s ending account value on the first line of each share class in the table is based on its actual total return of (1.29)% for Class A, (1.70)% for Class C and (1.14)% for Class I for the period of April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.

 

**

Assumes a 5% return before expenses.

 

EXPENSE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED)

 

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FUND

BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE

ENDING ACCOUNT
VALUE

EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD

STRATEGIC GROWTH FUND

4/1/23

9/30/2023

4/1/2023 through
9/30/2023

Actual - Class A *

$1,000.00

$976.70

$4.36

Hypothetical - Class A **

$1,000.00

$1,020.66

$4.46

Actual - Class C *

$1,000.00

$975.20

$6.83

Hypothetical - Class C **

$1,000.00

$1,018.15

$6.98

Actual - Class I ***

$1,000.00

$968.10

$0.51

Hypothetical - Class I **

$1,000.00

$1,021.91

$6.99

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.88% for Class A and 1.38% for Class C, which is net of any expenses paid indirectly, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183 days/365 days (to reflect the partial year period). The Strategic Growth Fund’s ending account value on the first line of each share class in the table is based on its actual total return of (2.33)% for Class A and (2.48)% for Class C for the six-month period of April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.

 

**

Assumes a 5% return before expenses.

 

***

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.63% for Class I, which is net of any expenses paid indirectly, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 30/365 days for the actuals expenses and 183 days/365 days for the hypothetical expenses (to reflect the partial year period). The Strategic Growth Fund’s ending account value on the first line of each share class in the table is based on its actual total return of (3.19)% for Class I for the period of September 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.

 

FUND

BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE

ENDING ACCOUNT
VALUE

EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD

CONSERVATIVE GROWTH FUND

4/1/23

9/30/2023

4/1/2023 through
9/30/2023

Actual - Class A *

$1,000.00

$975.50

$4.31

Hypothetical - Class A **

$1,000.00

$1,020.71

$4.41

Actual - Class C *

$1,000.00

$972.90

$6.78

Hypothetical - Class C **

$1,000.00

$1,018.20

$6.93

Actual - Class I ***

$1,000.00

$973.50

$0.50

Hypothetical - Class I **

$1,000.00

$1,021.96

$6.94

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.87% for Class A and 1.37% for Class C, which is net of any expenses paid indirectly, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183 days/365 days (to reflect the partial year period). The Conservative Growth Fund’s ending account value on the first line of each share class in the table is based on its actual total return of (2.45)% for Class A and (2.71)% for Class C for the six-month period of April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.

 

**

Assumes a 5% return before expenses.

 

***

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.62% for Class I, which is net of any expenses paid indirectly, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 30/365 days for the actuals expenses and 183 days/365 days for the hypothetical expenses (to reflect the partial year period). The Strategic Growth Fund’s ending account value on the first line of each share class in the table is based on its actual total return of (2.65)% for Class I for the period of September 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.

 

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FUND

BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE

ENDING ACCOUNT
VALUE

EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD

GROWTH & INCOME FUND

4/1/23

9/30/2023

4/1/2023 through
9/30/2023

Actual - Class A *

$1,000.00

$948.50

$8.30

Hypothetical - Class A **

$1,000.00

$1,016.55

$8.59

Actual - Class C *

$1,000.00

$945.60

$11.95

Hypothetical - Class C **

$1,000.00

$1,012.78

$12.36

Actual - Class I **

$1,000.00

$950.10

$7.09

Hypothetical - Class I **

$1,000.00

$1,017.80

$7.33

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.70% for Class A, 2.45% for Class C and 1.45% for Class I, which is net of any expenses paid indirectly, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183 days/365 days (to reflect the partial year period). The Growth & Income Fund’s ending account value on the first line of each share class in the table is based on its actual total return of (5.15)% for Class A, (5.44)% for Class C and (4.99)% for Class I for the period of April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023.

 

**

Assumes a 5% return before expenses.

 

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Section 11 | Officers & Trustees

 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED)

 

TRUSTEES AND PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE TRUST

 

The Trustees and Principal Executive Officers of the Trust and their principal occupations for the past five years are listed as follows:

 

INTERESTED TRUSTEES

 

Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Arthur D. Ally1

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1942

Trustee, Chairman, President, and Treasurer Indefinite; Trustee and President since 1994 19
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
President and controlling shareholder of Covenant Funds, Inc. (“CFI”), a holding company. President and general partner of Timothy Partners, Ltd. (“TPL”), the investment Advisor and principal underwriter to each Fund. CFI is also the managing general partner of TPL. None
         

Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Mathew D. Staver2

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1956

Trustee Indefinite; Trustee since 2000 19
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
An attorney specializing in free speech, appellate practice and religious liberty constitutional law. Founder of Liberty Counsel, a religious civil liberties education and legal defense organization. Host of two radio programs devoted to religious freedom issues. Editor of a monthly newsletter devoted to religious liberty topics. Mr. Staver has argued before the United States Supreme Court and has published numerous legal articles. None
         

Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Patrice Tsague3

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1973

Trustee Indefinite; Trustee since 2011 19
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
President and Chief Servant Officer of the Nehemiah Project International Ministries Inc. since 1999. None
         

 

1.Mr. Ally is an “interested” Trustee, as defined in the 1940 Act, because of his positions with and financial interests in CFI and TPL.
2.Mr. Staver is an “interested” Trustee, as defined in the 1940 Act, because he has a limited partnership interest in TPL.
3.Mr. Tsague is an “interested” Trustee, as defined in the 1940 Act, because of a charitable relationship with TPL.

 

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Independent Trustees

 

Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Dale A. Bissonette

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1958

Trustee Indefinite; Trustee since 2020 19
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
President, Good Place Holdings, a Christian Centered Business Holding Company. None
         

Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Kenneth Blackwell

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1948

Trustee Indefinite; Trustee from 2011 to 2020 and 2022 to present 19
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
Self-Employed Independent Public Policy Consultant; Other Directorships: Public Interest Legal Foundation; National Rifle Association; Columbia International University; International Foundation For Electoral Systems; Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund; American Constitution Rights Union. None
         

Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Richard W. Copeland

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1947

Trustee Indefinite; Trustee since 2005 19
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
Retired. Associate Professor of Law Stetson University. Retired Principal of Copeland & Covert, Attorneys at Law, specializing in tax and estate planning. B.A. from Mississippi College, JD from the University of Florida and LLM Taxation from the University of Miami. None
         

 

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Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Deborah Honeycutt

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1947

Trustee Indefinite; Trustee since 2010 19
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
Dr. Honeycutt is a licensed physician currently serving as Medical Director of Clayton State University Health Services in Morrow, GA, CEO of Minority Health Services in Atlanta, and as a volunteer at Good Shepherd Clinic. Dr. Honeycutt received her B.A. and M.D. at the University of Illinois. None
         

Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Bill Johnson

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1946

Trustee Indefinite; Trustee since 2005 19
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
President (and Founder) of the American Decency Association, Freemont, MI, since 1999. Previously served as Michigan State Director for American Family Association (1987-1999). Previously a public school teacher for 18 years. B.S. from Michigan State University and a Master of Religious Education from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. None
         

Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

John C. Mulder

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1950

Trustee Indefinite; Trustee since 2005 19
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
President of WaterStone (FKA the Christian Community Foundation and National Foundation) since 2001. Prior: 22 years of executive experience for a group of banks and a trust company. B.A. in Economics from Wheaton College and MBA from the University of Chicago. None
         

 

OFFICERS & TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST

 

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Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Scott Preissler, Ph.D.

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1960

Trustee Indefinite; Trustee since 2004 19
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
Scott Preissler, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of Friendship Christian School in Suwanee, Georgia and The National Center for Stewardship & Generosity. He is a former professor and past President and CEO of The Christian Stewardship Association (CSA) and Southern Baptist state headquarters in Texas and Georgia. None
         

Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

[Pastor] Abraham M. Rivera

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1969

Trustee Indefinite; Trustee since 2020 19
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
Pastor / President / Director, for La Puerta Life Center, Inc., a Florida corporation. 1
   

Name, age & Address
Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Alan M. Ross

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1951

Trustee, Vice Chairman Indefinite; Trustee since 2004 19
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
Founder and CEO Kingdom Companies founded in 2000. Previously he served as President and CEO of Fellowship of Companies for Christ. Alan is currently the President of the Electric Power Reliability Alliance (EPRA), a nonprofit serving industrial, commercial and grid-edge electrical reliability practitioners. None
         

 

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PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Terry Covert

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1947

Executive Officer, Vice President Officer since 2019 Indefinite Term N/A
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel for the Advisor, Timothy Partners, Ltd; Partner, Copeland Covert & Smith PLLC, law firm. N/A
         

Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Cheryl Mumbert

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1970

Executive Officer, Vice President Officer since 2019 Indefinite Term N/A
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
Chief Marketing Officer for Advisor, Timothy Partners, Ltd. N/A
         

Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

David D. Jones

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1957

Chief Compliance Officer Since 2004, Indefinite Term N/A
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
Co-founder and Managing Member, Drake Compliance, LLC (compliance consulting); founder and controlling shareholder, David Jones & Associates (law firm), 1998 to 2015. N/A
         

 

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Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

David James

225 Pictoria Drive

Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

Born: 1970

Secretary Secretary since 2023, Assistant Secretary 2022- 2023, Indefinite Term N/A
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
As Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Risk Officer at Ultimus Fund Solutions, since 2018; Department Head of State Street Bank and Trust Company’s Fund Administration Legal Department -2003-2018. N/A
         

Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Brittany Weise

225 Pictoria Drive

Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

Born: 1990

Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary since 2023, Indefinite Term N/A
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee

Associate Counsel – Ultimus Fund Solutions 2022- Pres.

Attorney – Morgan & Morgan P.A. (formerly Mitcheson & Lee, LLP) 2019 – 2022, Fund Officer – State Street Bank and Trust Company, 2018-2019

N/A

 

  

       
Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Deryk Jones

4221 North 203rd St. Suite 100

Elkhorn, NE 68022

Born: 1988

AML Officer AML Officer since 2022, Indefinite Term N/A
  Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
  Compliance Analyst since March 2018 N/A
         

 

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Name, age & Address Position(s) Held with Trust Term of Office
& Length of Time Served
Number of portfolios in fund complex overseen by Trustee

Joseph E. Boatwright

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL

Born: 1930

Trustee Emeritus Trustee and Secretary 1995-2022, Trustee Emeritus as of 2020, Term Indefinite. N/A
Principal occupation
during THE past Five years
directorships held by trustee
Retired Minister. Currently serves as a consultant to the Greater Orlando Baptist Association. Served as Senior Pastor to Aloma Baptist Church from 1970-1996. N/A
         

The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available free of charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at 1-800-846-7526.

 

 

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Section 12 | Privacy Notice

 

FACTS

WHAT DOES THE TIMOTHY PLAN DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

       

WHY?

Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some, but not all information 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 information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:

 

● Social Security Number

● Assets

● Retirement Assets

● Transaction History

● Checking Account History

● Purchase History

● Account Balances

● Account Transactions

● Wire Transfer Instructions

 

When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this Notice.

       

HOW?

All financial companies need to share your 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 Timothy Plan chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.

       

Reasons we can share your personal information.

Does The Timothy Plan 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 don’t share

For joint marketing with other financial companies

No

We don’t share

For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes-
information about your transactions and experiences.

Yes

No

For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes-
information about your creditworthiness

No

We don’t share

For non-affiliates to market to you

No

We don’t share

     

Questions?

Call 800-662-0201

 

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WHO WE ARE

Who is providing this Notice?

Timothy Plan Family of Mutual Funds
Timothy Partners, Ltd.

WHAT WE DO

How does The Timothy Plan protect your 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.

 

Our service providers are held accountable for adhering to strict policies and procedures to prevent any misuse of your nonpublic personal information.

How does The Timothy Plan collect your personal information?

We collect your personal information, for example, when you

 

● Open an account

● Provide account information

● Give us your contact information

● Make deposits or withdrawals from your account

● Make a wire transfer

● Tell us where to send the money

● Tell us who receives the money

● Show your government-issued ID

● Show your driver’s license

 

We also collect your personal information from other companies.

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 non-financial companies.

Timothy Partners, Ltd. is an affiliate of The Timothy Plan

Non-affiliates

Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and non-financial companies.

The Timothy Plan does 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 to you.

The Timothy Plan does not jointly market.

 

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Customer Identification Program

 

The Board of Trustees of the Trust has approved procedures designed to prevent and detect attempts to launder money as required under the USA PATRIOT Act. The day-to-day responsibility for monitoring and reporting any such activities has been delegated to the transfer agent, subject to the oversight and supervision of the Board.

 

Disclosures

 

HOW TO OBTAIN PROXY VOTING INFORMATION

 

Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to Fund securities during the period ended June 30 of well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-732-0330 or by referring to the Security and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov

 

HOW TO OBTAIN 1ST AND 3RD FISCAL QUARTER PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

 

The Trust files a complete listing of the Fund’s portfolio holdings with the SEC as of the end of the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q or as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-Q’s successor form, Form N-PORT. The filings are available free of charge, upon request, by calling the Trust toll-free at 1-800-662-0201. Furthermore, you may obtain a copy of these filings on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

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INVESTMENT ADVISOR

Timothy Partners, Ltd.
1055 Maitland Center Commons
Maitland, FL 32751

 

DISTRIBUTOR

Timothy Partners, Ltd.
1055 Maitland Center Commons
Maitland, FL 32751

 

TRANSFER AGENT

Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
4221 N. 203rd St, Suite 100
Elkhorn, NE 68022-3474

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Cohen & Company, Ltd.
1350 Euclid Ave., Suite 800
Cleveland, OH 44115

 

LEGAL COUNSEL

David Mahaffey
Sullivan & Worcester LLP

 

 

For additional information or a prospectus, please call:
1-800-846-7526

 

Visit the Timothy Plan website on the internet at:
timothyplan.com

 

This report is submitted for the general information for shareholders of the Funds. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds unless preceded or accompanied by an effective Prospectus which includes details regarding the Funds’ objectives, policies, expenses and other information. Distributed by Timothy Partners, Ltd.

HEADQUARTERS
The Timothy Plan
1055 Maitland Center Commons
Maitland, Florida 32751

 

(800) 846-7526

 

www.timothyplan.com
invest@timothyplan.com

 

SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
4221 N. 203rd St, Suite 100
Elkhorn, NE 68022-3474

 

 

TP-AR23

 

 

 

 

(a) Include a copy of the report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30e-1).

 

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

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a)        As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party.

 

(b)        For purposes of this item, “code of ethics” means written standards that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:

 

  (1) Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
  (2) Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;
  (3) Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations;
  (4) The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and
  (5) Accountability for adherence to the code.

                       

(c)        Amendments:  During the period covered by the report, there have not been any amendments to the provisions of the code of ethics.

 

(d)        Waivers:  During the period covered by the report, the registrant has not granted any express or implicit waivers from the provisions of the code of ethics.

 

(e)        Posting:  We do not intend to post the Code of Ethics for the Officers or any amendments or waivers on a website.

 

(f)         Availability:  The Code of Ethics for the Officers can be obtained, free of charge by calling the toll free number for the appropriate Fund.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

(a)The registrant has an Audit committee currently composed of three independent Trustees, Mr. Alan Ross, Mr. John Mulder and Mr. Richard Copeland.  The registrant’s board of trustees has determined that Mr. Alan Ross is qualified to serve as an Audit Committee Financial Expert, and has designated him as such.

 

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

(a) Audit Fees

  

The Timothy Plan 
FY 2023   $190,100 
FY 2022   $177,625 

 

(b)Audit-Related Fees

  

The Timothy Plan  Registrant   Adviser 
FY 2023  $0   $0 
FY 2022  $0   $0 

 

  Nature of the fees:

 

(c) Tax Fees

  

The Timothy Plan 
FY 2023  $0 
FY 2022  $0 

 

Nature of the fees: preparation of the 1120 RIC

 

(d) All Other Fees

                                                                        

The Timothy Plan    Registrant  
FY 2023     $ 0  
FY 2022     $ 0  

 

(e) (1) Audit Committee’s Pre-Approval Policies

 

The Audit Committee Charter requires the Audit Committee to be responsible for the selection, retention or termination of auditors and, in connection therewith, to (i) evaluate the proposed fees and other compensation, if any, to be paid to the auditors, (ii) evaluate the independence of the auditors, (iii) pre-approve all audit services and, when appropriate, any non-audit services provided by the independent auditors to the Trust, (iv) pre-approve, when appropriate, any non-audit services provided by the independent auditors to the Trust's investment adviser, or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser and that provides ongoing services to the Trust if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Trust, and (v) receive the auditors’ specific representations as to their independence;

 

 

  (2) Percentages of Services Approved by the Audit Committee

 

Registrant     
Audit-Related Fees:   0%
Tax Fees:   0%
All Other Fees:   0%

 

(f)       During audit of registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year, less than 50 percent of the hours expended on the principal accountant's engagement were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.

 

(g)       The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant:

 

Registrant Adviser 
FY 2023 $0 $0 
FY 2022 $0 $0 

  

(h)       Not applicable.  The auditor performed no services for the registrant’s investment adviser or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant.

 

(i)        Not applicable

 

(j)        Not applicable

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies.  Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.   Not applicable – schedule filed with Item 1.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds.  Not applicable.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.  Not applicable.

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.  Not applicable.

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The registrant has not adopted procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)Based on an evaluation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of filing date of this Form N-CSR, the disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that the information required in filings on Forms N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis.

 

 

(b)There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting 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.

 

Item 13.  Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)Code is filed herewith
  
(a)(2) Certifications  by the  registrant's  principal  executive  officer and principal financial officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002 and required by Rule  30a-2 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are filed herewith.
   
(a)(3)
Not Applicable
  
(b) Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is filed herewith.

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant) The Timothy Plan  
     
By /s/ Arthur D. Ally  
  Arthur D. Ally, President/Principle Executive Officer & Treasurer/Principle Financial Officer
   
Date 12/7/23  

 

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

 

By /s/ Arthur D. Ally  
  Arthur D. Ally, President/Principle Executive Officer & Treasurer/Principle Financial Officer
   
Date 12/7/23