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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-08614

 

 

Brandes Investment Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

11988 El Camino Real, Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

 

Lea Anne Copenhefer

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

One Federal Street

Boston, MA 02110-1726

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

800-331-2979

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Date of fiscal year end: September 30, 2019

Date of reporting period: March 31, 2019

 

 

 


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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.


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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND GLOBAL EQUITY FUND GLOBAL EQUITY INCOME FUND GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES VALUE FUND EMERGING MARKETS VALUE FUND INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND SMALL CAP VALUE FUND CORE PLUS FIXED INCOME FUND For the six months ended March 31, 2019 Beginning in January 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Funds’ annual and semi-annual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Funds’ website (http://www.brandesfunds.com/literature.html), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report. If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Funds electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or a bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by calling 1-800-395-3807, sending an e-mail request to info@brandesfunds.com, or by enrolling at http://www.brandesfunds.com/literature.html. You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Funds, you can call 1-800-395-3807 or send an email request to info@brandesfunds.com to let the Funds know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all Funds held in your account with that intermediary if you invest through your financial intermediary or all Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Funds.


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Letter to Shareholders and Performance Graphs

     2  

Brandes International Equity Fund

     2  

Brandes Global Equity Fund

     6  

Brandes Global Equity Income Fund

     10  

Brandes Global Opportunities Value Fund

     14  

Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund

     18  

Brandes International Small Cap Equity Fund

     22  

Brandes Small Cap Value Fund

     26  

Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund

     30  

Expense Example

     34  

Schedule of Investments

     38  

Brandes International Equity Fund

     38  

Brandes Global Equity Fund

     41  

Brandes Global Equity Income Fund

     44  

Brandes Global Opportunities Value Fund

     47  

Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund

     51  

Brandes International Small Cap Equity Fund

     57  

Brandes Small Cap Value Fund

     62  

Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund

     66  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     72  

Statements of Operations

     74  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     76  

Financial Highlights

     80  

Notes to Financial Statements

     94  

Additional Information

     118  

Trustees and Officers Information

     123  

 

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Brandes International Equity Fund

 

Dear Fellow Investor,

The net asset value of the Brandes International Equity Fund (Class I Shares) declined 5.03% in the six months ending March 31, 2019. For the same period, the MSCI EAFE Index fell 3.81%.

Portfolio holdings in the Diversified Telecommunication Services, Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts and Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industries were contributors to performance, while holdings in Capital Markets, Banks and Food & Staples Retailing detracted from returns.

Holdings in Brazil, Russia and Finland contributed to performance, while results were hampered by holdings in the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Japan.

Three of the largest individual contributors to performance were Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV (Mexico — Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts), Telefonica Brasil SA (Brazil — Diversified Telecommunication Services) and Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Brazil — Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels). Conversely, WPP Plc (United Kingdom — Media), Cemex SAB de CV (Mexico — Construction Materials) and UBS Group AG (Switzerland — Capital Markets) were three of the largest detractors from performance.

At the close of the period, the Fund’s largest country weights were in the United Kingdom and France, and the Fund’s largest industry weights were in Pharmaceuticals and Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels. Please note that while macro conditions are considered when we determine valuation estimates for individual companies, our country and industry weightings are a by-product of bottom-up stock selection, not the result of top-down observations.

For 45 years, Brandes Investment Partners has had the same goal: Seek better-than-market returns to help you pursue your long-term investment goals. We believe steadfast adherence to our value investing approach can help us achieve this aim because it compels us to invest in companies we view as strong yet appealingly priced. We thank you for your confidence and for investing with us.

Sincerely yours,

The Brandes International Large-Cap Investment Committee

Brandes Investment Trust

Because the values of the Fund’s investments will fluctuate with market conditions, so will the value of your investment in the Fund. You could lose money on your investment in the Fund, or the Fund could underperform other investments. The values of the Fund’s investments fluctuate in response to the activities of individual companies and general stock market and economic conditions. In addition, the performance of foreign securities depends on the political and economic environments and other overall economic conditions in the countries where the Fund invests. Emerging

 

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country markets involve greater risk and volatility than more developed markets. Some emerging markets countries may have fixed or managed currencies that are not free-floating against the U.S. dollar. Certain of these currencies have experienced, and may experience in the future, substantial fluctuations or a steady devaluation relative to the U.S. dollar. Value stocks typically are less volatile than growth stocks; however, issues of value stocks typically have a lower expected growth rate in earnings and sales than issues of growth stocks.

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in the report for complete holdings information. Fund holdings, geographic allocations and/or sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

The foregoing reflects the thoughts and opinions of Brandes Investment Partners® exclusively and is subject to change without notice.

Brandes Investment Partners® is a registered trademark of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. in the United States and Canada.

Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.

Index Guide

The MSCI EAFE Index with net dividends captures large and mid cap representation of developed market countries excluding the U.S. and Canada.

MSCI has not approved, reviewed or produced this report, makes no express or implied warranties or representations and is not liable whatsoever for any data in the report. You may not redistribute the MSCI data or use it as a basis for other indices or investment products.

One cannot invest directly in an index.

The Brandes International Equity Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

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The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Brandes International Equity Fund – Class I from March 31, 2009 to March 31, 2019 with the value of such an investment in the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia and Far East) Index for the same period.

Value of $100,000 Investment vs MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia and Far East) Index (Unaudited)

 

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     Average Annual Total Return
Periods Ended March 31, 2019
 
     One
Year
    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
    Since
Inception(1)
 

Brandes International Equity Fund

        

Class A*

     -6.31     1.65     7.50     7.32

Class A* (with maximum sales charge)

     -11.68     0.45     6.87     7.04

Class C*

     -7.04     0.88     6.66     6.50

Class C* (with maximum sales charge)

     -7.95     0.88     6.66     6.50

Class I

     -6.14     1.83     7.69     7.55

Class R6*

     -5.97     1.96     7.79     7.63

MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, and Far East) Index

     -3.71     2.33     8.96     4.54

 

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The inception date is January 2, 1997.

 

*

Performance shown prior to January 31, 2011 for Class A shares reflects the performance of Class I shares adjusted to reflect Class A expenses. Performance shown prior to January 31, 2013 for Class C shares reflects the performance of Class I shares adjusted to reflect Class C expenses. Performance shown prior to February 1, 2016 for Class R6 shares reflects the performance of Class I shares adjusted to reflect Class R6 expenses.

Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not indicate future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or

 

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higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 800-331-2979.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Advisor has a fee waiver arrangement in place to limit the Fund’s annual operating expenses.

Sector Allocation as a Percentage of Total Investments as of

March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

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The sector classifications represented in the graph above are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC.

 

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Brandes Global Equity Fund

 

Dear Fellow Investor,

The net asset value of the Brandes Global Equity Fund (Class I Shares) fell 5.20% in the six months ending March 31, 2019. For the same period, the MSCI World Index declined 2.61%.

Portfolio holdings in the Pharmaceuticals, Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts and Construction Materials industries were contributors to performance, while holdings in Capital Markets, Banks and Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels detracted from returns.

Holdings in Mexico, Ireland and Netherlands contributed to performance, while results were hampered by holdings in the United States, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Three of the largest individual contributors to performance were Merck & Co., Inc. (United States — Pharmaceuticals), Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV (Mexico — Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts) and GlaxoSmithKline Plc (United Kingdom — Pharmaceuticals). Conversely, UBS Group AG (Switzerland — Capital Markets), Credit Suisse Group AG (Switzerland — Capital Markets) and Cigna Corp. (United States — Health Care Providers & Services) were three of the largest detractors from performance.

At the close of the period, the Fund’s largest country weights were in the United States and the United Kingdom, and the Fund’s largest industry weights were in Pharmaceuticals and Banks. Please note that while macro conditions are considered when we determine valuation estimates for individual companies, our country and industry weightings are a by-product of bottom-up stock selection, not the result of top-down observations.

Brandes Investment Partners has had the same goal since we started 45 years ago: Realize above-market gains to help you pursue your long-term investment objectives. We aim to do so by staying true to our value approach, which seeks fundamentally sound but potentially undervalued companies for the Fund. Thank you for investing with us.

Sincerely yours,

The Brandes Global Large-Cap Investment Committee

Brandes Investment Trust

Because the values of the Fund’s investments will fluctuate with market conditions, so will the value of your investment in the Fund. You could lose money on your investment in the Fund, or the Fund could underperform other investments. The values of the Fund’s investments fluctuate in response to the activities of individual companies and general stock market and economic conditions. In addition, the performance of foreign securities depends on the political and economic environments and other overall

 

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economic conditions in the countries where the Fund invests. Emerging country markets involve greater risk and volatility than more developed markets. Some emerging markets countries may have fixed or managed currencies that are not free-floating against the U.S. dollar. Certain of these currencies have experienced, and may experience in the future, substantial fluctuations or a steady devaluation relative to the U.S. dollar. Value stocks typically are less volatile than growth stocks; however, issues of value stocks typically have a lower expected growth rate in earnings and sales than issues of growth stocks.

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in the report for complete holdings information. Fund holdings, geographic allocations and/or sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

The foregoing reflects the thoughts and opinions of Brandes Investment Partners® exclusively and is subject to change without notice.

Brandes Investment Partners® is a registered trademark of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. in the United States and Canada.

Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.

Index Guide

The MSCI World Index with net dividends captures large and mid cap representation of developed markets.

MSCI has not approved, reviewed or produced this report, makes no express or implied warranties or representations and is not liable whatsoever for any data in the report. You may not redistribute the MSCI data or use it as a basis for other indices or investment products.

One cannot invest directly in an index.

The Brandes Global Equity Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

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Brandes Global Equity Fund

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Brandes Global Equity Fund – Class I from March 31, 2009 to March 31, 2019 with the value of such an investment in the MSCI World Index for the same period.

Value of $100,000 Investment vs MSCI World Index (Unaudited)

 

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     Average Annual Total Return
Periods Ended March 31, 2019
 
     One
Year
    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
    Since
Inception(1)
 

Brandes Global Equity Fund

        

Class A*

     -3.73     2.69     9.36     6.30

Class A* (with maximum sales charge)

     -9.26     1.48     8.72     5.70

Class C*

     -4.44     1.93     8.52     5.49

Class C* (with maximum sales charge)

     -5.34     1.93     8.52     5.49

Class I

     -3.48     2.95     9.61     6.54

MSCI World Index

     4.01     6.78     12.38     8.88

 

(1) 

The inception date is October 6, 2008.

 

*

Performance shown prior to January 31, 2011 for Class A shares reflects the performance of Class I shares adjusted to reflect Class A expenses. Performance shown prior to January 31, 2013 for Class C shares reflects the performance of Class I shares adjusted to reflect Class C expenses.

Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not indicate future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 800-331-2979.

 

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Brandes Global Equity Fund

 

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Advisor has a fee waiver arrangement in place to limit the Fund’s annual operating expenses.

Sector Allocation as a Percentage of Total Investments as of

March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

LOGO

The sector classifications represented in the graph above are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC.

 

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Brandes Global Equity Income Fund

 

Dear Fellow Investor,

The net asset value of the Brandes Global Equity Income Fund (Class I Shares) declined 1.93% in the six months ending March 31, 2019. For the same period, the MSCI World Index fell 2.61%.

Portfolio holdings in the Electric Utilities, Diversified Telecommunication Services and Pharmaceuticals industries were contributors to performance, while holdings in Capital Markets, Banks and Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels detracted from returns.

Holdings in Brazil, Mexico and Chile contributed to performance, while results were hampered by holdings in the United Kingdom, the United States and Switzerland.

Three of the largest individual contributors to performance were Companhia Paranaense de Energia (Brazil — Electric Utilities), Telefonica Brasil SA (Brazil — Diversified Telecommunication Services) and Merck & Co., Inc. (United States — Pharmaceuticals). WPP Plc (United Kingdom — Media), UBS Group AG (Switzerland — Capital Markets) and J Sainsbury Plc (United Kingdom — Food & Staples Retailing) were three of the largest detractors from performance.

At the close of the period, the Fund’s largest country weights were in the United States and the United Kingdom, and the Fund’s largest industry weights were in Pharmaceuticals and Capital Markets. Please note that while macro conditions are considered when we determine valuation estimates for individual companies, our country and industry weightings are a by-product of bottom-up stock selection, not the result of top-down observations.

After nearly a half-century of professional investing, Brandes Investment Partners remains fixed on its original goal. We pursue above-market returns to help you fulfill your long-term investment objectives. Our approach remains deeply rooted in the value philosophy and seeks to identify worthy but potentially underpriced companies. Thank you for your confidence in our approach.

Sincerely yours,

The Brandes Global Large-Cap Investment Committee

Brandes Investment Trust

Because the values of the Fund’s investments will fluctuate with market conditions, so will the value of your investment in the Fund. You could lose money on your investment in the Fund, or the Fund could underperform other investments. The values of the Fund’s investments fluctuate in response to the activities of individual companies and general stock market and economic conditions. In addition, the performance of foreign securities depends on the political and economic environments and other overall economic conditions in the countries where the Fund invests. Emerging

 

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country markets involve greater risk and volatility than more developed markets. Some emerging markets countries may have fixed or managed currencies that are not free-floating against the U.S. dollar. Certain of these currencies have experienced, and may experience in the future, substantial fluctuations or a steady devaluation relative to the U.S. dollar. Value stocks typically are less volatile than growth stocks; however, issues of value stocks typically have a lower expected growth rate in earnings and sales than issues of growth stocks.

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in the report for complete holdings information. Fund holdings, geographic allocations and/or sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

The foregoing reflects the thoughts and opinions of Brandes Investment Partners® exclusively and is subject to change without notice.

Brandes Investment Partners® is a registered trademark of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. in the United States and Canada.

Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.

Index Guide

The MSCI World Index with net dividends captures large and mid cap representation of developed markets.

MSCI has not approved, reviewed or produced this report, makes no express or implied warranties or representations and is not liable whatsoever for any data in the report. You may not redistribute the MSCI data or use it as a basis for other indices or investment products.

One cannot invest directly in an index.

The Brandes Global Equity Income Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

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Brandes Global Equity Income Fund

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Brandes Global Equity Income Fund – Class I from its inception (December 31, 2014) to March 31, 2019 with the value of such an investment in the MSCI World Index for the same period.

Value of $100,000 Investment vs MSCI World Index (Unaudited)

 

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     Average Annual Total Return
Periods Ended March 31, 2019
 
     One
Year
    Three
Years
    Since
Inception(1)
 

Brandes Global Equity Income Fund

      

Class A

     -0.94     8.77     7.66

Class A (with maximum sales charge)

     -6.63     6.65     6.17

Class C

     -1.40     7.55     6.53

Class C (with maximum sales charge)

     -2.33     7.55     6.53

Class I

     -0.67     8.31     7.34

MSCI World Index

     4.01     10.68     7.12

 

(1) 

The inception date is December 31, 2014.

Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not indicate future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 800-331-2979.

 

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Brandes Global Equity Income Fund

 

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Advisor has a fee waiver arrangement in place to limit the Fund’s annual operating expenses.

Sector Allocation as a Percentage of Total Investments as of March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

LOGO

The sector classifications represented in the graph above are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC.

 

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Brandes Global Opportunities Value Fund

 

Dear Fellow Investor,

The net asset value of the Brandes Global Opportunities Value Fund (Class I Shares) fell 6.68% in the six months ending March 31, 2019. For the same period, the MSCI ACWI Index declined 2.13%.

Portfolio holdings in the Diversified Telecommunication Services, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels and Electric Utilities industries were contributors to performance, while holdings in Health Care Providers & Services, Capital Markets and Machinery detracted from returns.

Holdings in Brazil, Panama and Slovenia contributed to performance, while results were hampered by holdings in the United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Three of the largest individual contributors to performance were Companhia Paranaense de Energia (Brazil — Electric Utilities), Telefonica Brasil SA (Brazil — Diversified Telecommunication Services) and Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Brazil —  Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels). Conversely, Owens & Minor, Inc. (United States — Health Care Providers & Services), Briggs & Stratton Corp. (United States — Machinery) and Engie SA (France — Multi-Utilities) were three of the largest detractors from performance.

At the close of the period, the Fund’s largest country weights were in the United Kingdom and the United States, and the Fund’s largest industry weights were in Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels and Banks. Please note that while macro conditions are considered when we determine valuation estimates for individual companies, our country and industry weightings are a by-product of bottom-up stock selection, not the result of top-down observations.

In the 45-plus years since Brandes Investment Partners was founded, our goal has remained the same: pursue above-market gains to help you move closer to your long-term investment objectives. We believe that our unwavering commitment to value investing will lead us to attractively priced, fundamentally sound companies worthy of inclusion in the Fund. Thank you for your business and continued trust.

Sincerely yours,

The Brandes All-Cap Investment Committee

Brandes Investment Trust

Because the values of the Fund’s investments will fluctuate with market conditions, so will the value of your investment in the Fund. You could lose money on your investment in the Fund, or the Fund could underperform other investments. The values of the Fund’s investments fluctuate in response to the activities of individual companies and general stock market and economic conditions. In addition, the performance of foreign securities depends on the political and economic environments and other overall economic conditions in the countries where the Fund invests. Emerging

 

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country markets involve greater risk and volatility than more developed markets. Some emerging markets countries may have fixed or managed currencies that are not free-floating against the U.S. dollar. Certain of these currencies have experienced, and may experience in the future, substantial fluctuations or a steady devaluation relative to the U.S. dollar. Investments in small and medium capitalization companies tend to have limited liquidity and greater price volatility than investments in larger capitalization companies. Value stocks typically are less volatile than growth stocks; however, issues of value stocks typically have a lower expected growth rate in earnings and sales than issues of growth stocks.

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in the report for complete holdings information. Fund holdings, geographic allocations and/or sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

The foregoing reflects the thoughts and opinions of Brandes Investment Partners® exclusively and is subject to change without notice.

Brandes Investment Partners® is a registered trademark of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. in the United States and Canada.

Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.

Index Guide

The MSCI ACWI Index with net dividends captures large and mid cap representation of developed and emerging markets.

MSCI has not approved, reviewed or produced this report, makes no express or implied warranties or representations and is not liable whatsoever for any data in the report. You may not redistribute the MSCI data or use it as a basis for other indices or investment products.

One cannot invest directly in an index.

The Brandes Global Opportunities Value Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

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Brandes Global Opportunities Value Fund

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Brandes Global Opportunities Value Fund – Class I from its inception (December 31, 2014) to March 31, 2019 with the value of such an investment in the MSCI All Country World Index for the same period.

Value of $100,000 Investment vs MSCI All Country World Index (Unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

     Average Annual Total Return
Periods Ended March 31, 2019
 
     One
Year
    Three
Years
    Since
Inception(1)
 

Brandes Global Opportunities Value Fund

      

Class A

     -10.83     3.65     2.49

Class A (with maximum sales charge)

     -15.99     1.64     1.07

Class C

     -11.54     2.85     1.70

Class C (with maximum sales charge)

     -12.36     2.85     1.70

Class I

     -10.73     3.88     2.62

MSCI All Country World Index

     2.60     10.67     6.88

 

(1) 

The inception date is December 31, 2014.

Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not indicate future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 800-331-2979.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Advisor has a fee waiver arrangement in place to limit the Fund’s annual operating expenses.

 

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Sector Allocation as a Percentage of Total Investments as of March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

LOGO

The sector classifications represented in the graph above are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC.

 

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Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund

 

Dear Fellow Investor,

The net asset value of the Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund (Class I Shares) increased 2.54% in the six months ending March 31, 2019. For the same period, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index gained 1.71%.

Portfolio holdings in the Banks, Electric Utilities and Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industries were contributors to performance, while holdings in Construction Materials, Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals and Automobiles detracted from returns.

Holdings in Brazil, China and Indonesia contributed to performance, while results were hampered by holdings in Mexico, South Korea and Malaysia.

Three of the largest individual contributors to performance were Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT (Indonesia — Banks), Companhia Paranaense de Energia (Brazil — Electric Utilities) and Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Brazil — Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels). Conversely, Cemex SAB de CV (Mexico —  Construction Materials), Genting Berhad (Malaysia — Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure) and Asustek Computer, Inc. (Taiwan — Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals) were three of the largest detractors from performance.

At the close of the period, the Fund’s largest country weights were in South Korea and Brazil, and the Fund’s largest industry weights were in Banks and Wireless Telecommunication Services. Please note that while macro conditions are considered when we determine valuation estimates for individual companies, our country and industry weightings are a by-product of bottom-up stock selection, not the result of top-down observations.

For 45 years, Brandes Investment Partners has had the same goal: Seek better-than-market returns to help you pursue your long-term investment goals. We believe steadfast adherence to our value investing approach can help us achieve this aim because it compels us to invest in companies we view as strong yet appealingly priced. We thank you for your confidence and for investing with us.

Sincerely yours,

The Brandes Emerging Markets Investment Committee

Brandes Investment Trust

Because the values of the Fund’s investments will fluctuate with market conditions, so will the value of your investment in the Fund. You could lose money on your investment in the Fund, or the Fund could underperform other investments. The values of the Fund’s investments fluctuate in response to the activities of individual companies and general stock market and economic conditions. In addition, the performance of foreign securities depends on the political and economic environments and other overall economic conditions in the countries where the Fund invests. Emerging

 

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country markets involve greater risk and volatility than more developed markets. Some emerging markets countries may have fixed or managed currencies that are not free-floating against the U.S. dollar. Certain of these currencies have experienced, and may experience in the future, substantial fluctuations or a steady devaluation relative to the U.S. dollar. Investments in small and medium capitalization companies tend to have limited liquidity and greater price volatility than investments in larger capitalization companies. Value stocks typically are less volatile than growth stocks; however, issues of value stocks typically have a lower expected growth rate in earnings and sales than issues of growth stocks.

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in the report for complete holdings information. Fund holdings, geographic allocations and/or sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

The foregoing reflects the thoughts and opinions of Brandes Investment Partners® exclusively and is subject to change without notice.

Brandes Investment Partners® is a registered trademark of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. in the United States and Canada.

Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.

Index Guide

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index with net dividends captures large and mid cap representation of emerging market countries.

MSCI has not approved, reviewed or produced this report, makes no express or implied warranties or representations and is not liable whatsoever for any data in the report. You may not redistribute the MSCI data or use it as a basis for other indices or investment products.

One cannot invest directly in an index.

The Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

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The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund – Class I from March 31, 2009 to March 31, 2019 with the value of such an investment in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index for the same period.

Value of $100,000 Investment vs MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Unaudited)

 

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     Average Annual Total Return
Periods Ended March 31, 2019**
 
     One
Year
    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
    Since
Inception(1)
 

Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund

        

Class A

     -9.64     0.71     10.30     6.98

Class A (with maximum sales charge)

     -14.84     -0.47     9.65     6.70

Class C*

     -10.34     -0.03     9.48     6.18

Class C* (with maximum sales charge)

     -11.23     -0.03     9.48     6.18

Class I

     -9.36     1.00     10.57     7.25

Class R6*

     -9.28     1.10     10.65     7.31

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

     -7.41     3.68     8.94     6.13

 

(1) 

The inception date is August 20, 1996.

 

*

Performance shown prior to January 31, 2013 for Class C shares reflects the performance of Class I shares adjusted to reflect Class C expenses. Performance shown prior to July 11, 2016 for Class R6 shares reflects the performance of Class I shares adjusted to reflect Class R6 expenses.

 

**

Prior to January 31, 2011, the Advisor managed a private investment fund with an investment objective, investment policies and strategies that were, in all material respects, equivalent to those of the Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund. The performance information shown for the Class I shares for periods before January 31, 2011 is that of the private investment fund and reflects the net expenses of the private investment fund. The performance of the private investment fund prior to January 31, 2011 is based on a calculation method that is different from the standardized calculation method prescribed by the SEC. The performance information shown for the Class A shares has been adjusted to reflect the differences in the net expense ratios between the Class I and A shares. The private investment fund was not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”) and was not subject to certain

 

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  investment limitations, diversification requirements, and other restrictions imposed by the 1940 Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, which, if applicable, may have adversely affected its performance.

Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not indicate future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 800-331-2979.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Advisor has a fee waiver arrangement in place to limit the Fund’s annual operating expenses.

Sector Allocation as a Percentage of Total Investments as of

March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

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The sector classifications represented in the graph above are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC.

 

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Brandes International Small Cap Equity Fund

 

Dear Fellow Investor,

The net asset value of the Brandes International Small Cap Equity Fund (Class I Shares) fell 7.93% in the six months ending March 31, 2019. For the same period, the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index declined 8.04%.

Portfolio holdings in the Electric Utilities, Trading Companies & Distributors and Diversified Telecommunication Services industries were contributors to performance, while holdings in Household Durables, Food & Staples Retailing and Pharmaceuticals detracted from returns.

Holdings in Brazil, Hungary and Slovenia contributed to performance, while results were hampered by holdings in the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan.

Three of the largest individual contributors to performance were Companhia Paranaense de Energia (Brazil — Electric Utilities), Mills Estruturas e Servicos de Engenharia SA (Brazil — Trading Companies & Distributors) and Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV (Brazil — Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts). Conversely, Dorel Industries, Inc. (Canada — Household Durables), J Sainsbury Plc (United Kingdom — Food & Staples Retailing) and Sierra Wireless, Inc. (Canada — Communications Equipment) were three of the largest detractors from performance.

At the close of the period, the Fund’s largest country weights were in Japan and the United Kingdom, and the Fund’s largest industry weights were in Food & Staples Retailing and Food Products. Please note that while macro conditions are considered when we determine valuation estimates for individual companies, our country and industry weightings are a by-product of bottom-up stock selection, not the result of top-down observations.

Brandes Investment Partners has had the same goal since we started 45 years ago: Realize above-market gains to help you pursue your long-term investment objectives. We aim to do so by staying true to our value approach, which seeks fundamentally sound but potentially undervalued companies for the Fund. Thank you for investing with us.

Sincerely yours,

The Brandes Small-Cap Investment Committee

Brandes Investment Trust

Because the values of the Fund’s investments will fluctuate with market conditions, so will the value of your investment in the Fund. You could lose money on your investment in the Fund, or the Fund could underperform other investments. The values of the Fund’s investments fluctuate in response to the activities of individual companies and general stock market and economic conditions. In addition, the performance of foreign securities depends on the political and economic environments and other overall

 

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economic conditions in the countries where the Fund invests. Emerging country markets involve greater risk and volatility than more developed markets. Some emerging markets countries may have fixed or managed currencies that are not free-floating against the U.S. dollar. Certain of these currencies have experienced, and may experience in the future, substantial fluctuations or a steady devaluation relative to the U.S. dollar. Investments in small and medium capitalization companies tend to have limited liquidity and greater price volatility than investments in larger capitalization companies. Value stocks typically are less volatile than growth stocks; however, issues of value stocks typically have a lower expected growth rate in earnings and sales than issues of growth stocks.

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in the report for complete holdings information. Fund holdings, geographic allocations and/or sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

The foregoing reflects the thoughts and opinions of Brandes Investment Partners® exclusively and is subject to change without notice.

Brandes Investment Partners® is a registered trademark of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. in the United States and Canada.

Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.

Index Guide

The S&P Developed Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index with net dividends measures the equity performance of small-capitalization companies from developed markets excluding the United States.

One cannot invest directly in an index.

The Brandes International Equity Small Cap Equity Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

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The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Brandes International Small Cap Fund – Class I from March 31, 2009 to March 31, 2019 with the value of such an investment in the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index for the same period.

Value of $100,000 Investment vs S&P Developed

Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index (Unaudited)

 

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     Average Annual Total Return
Periods Ended March 31, 2019**
 
     One
Year
    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
    Since
Inception(1)
 

Brandes International Small Cap Fund

        

Class A

     -15.27     -0.26     13.94     8.44

Class A (with maximum sales charge)

     -20.14     -1.44     13.27     8.16

Class C*

     -15.87     -1.00     13.10     7.64

Class C* (with maximum sales charge)

     -16.68     -1.00     13.10     7.64

Class I

     -15.08     -0.05     14.20     8.70

Class R6*

     -14.94     0.03     14.27     8.77

S&P Developed Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index

     -9.55     3.65     11.89     6.45

 

(1) 

The inception date is August 19, 1996.

 

*

Performance shown prior to January 31, 2013 for Class C shares reflects the performance of Class I shares adjusted to reflect Class C expenses. Performance shown prior to June 27, 2016 for Class R6 shares reflects the performance of Class I shares adjusted to reflect Class R6 expenses.

 

**

Prior to February 1, 2012, the Advisor managed a private investment fund with an investment objective, investment policies and strategies that were, in all material respects, equivalent to those of the Brandes International Small Cap Fund. The performance information shown for the Class I shares for periods before February 1, 2012 is that of the private investment fund and reflects the net expenses of the private investment fund. The performance of the private investment fund prior to February 1, 2012 is based on a calculation method that is different from the standardized calculation method prescribed by the SEC. The performance information shown for the Class A shares has been adjusted to reflect the differences in the net expense ratios between the Class I and A shares. The private investment fund was not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”) and was not subject to certain investment limitations, diversification requirements, and other restrictions imposed by the 1940 Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, which, if applicable, may have adversely affected its performance.

 

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Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not indicate future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 800-331-2979.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Advisor has a fee waiver arrangement in place to limit the Fund’s annual operating expenses.

Sector Allocation as a Percentage of Total Investments as of

March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

LOGO

The sector classifications represented in the graph above are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC.

 

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Brandes Small Cap Value Fund

 

Dear Fellow Investor,

The net asset value of the Brandes Small Cap Value Fund (Class I Shares) declined 8.13% in the six months ending March 31, 2019. For the same period, the Russell 2000 Index fell 8.56%.

Portfolio holdings in the Biotechnology, Specialty Retail and Capital Markets industries were contributors to performance, while holdings in Machinery, Household Durables and Construction & Engineering detracted from returns.

Three of the largest individual contributors to performance were PDL BioPharma, Inc. (Biotechnology), Rent-A-Center, Inc. (Specialty Retail) and Federated Investors, Inc. (Capital Markets). Conversely, Briggs & Stratton Corp. (Machinery), Owens & Minor, Inc. (Health Care Providers & Services) and Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (Construction & Engineering) were three of the largest detractors from performance.

At the close of the period, the Fund’s largest industry weights were in Household Durables and Biotechnology. Please note that while macro conditions are considered when we determine valuation estimates for individual companies, our industry weightings are a by-product of bottom-up stock selection, not the result of top-down observations.

After nearly a half-century of professional investing, Brandes Investment Partners remains fixed on its original goal. We pursue above-market returns to help you fulfill your long-term investment objectives. Our approach remains deeply rooted in the value philosophy and seeks to identify worthy but potentially underpriced companies. Thank you for your confidence in our approach.

Sincerely yours,

The Brandes Small-Cap Investment Committee

Brandes Investment Trust

Because the values of the Fund’s investments will fluctuate with market conditions, so will the value of your investment in the Fund. You could lose money on your investment in the Fund, or the Fund could underperform other investments. The values of the Fund’s investments fluctuate in response to the activities of individual companies and general stock market and economic conditions. Investments in small and medium capitalization companies tend to have limited liquidity and greater price volatility than investments in larger capitalization companies. Value stocks typically are less volatile than growth stocks; however, issues of value stocks typically have a lower expected growth rate in earnings and sales than issues of growth stocks.

 

 

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Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in the report for complete holdings information. Fund holdings, geographic allocations and/or sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

The foregoing reflects the thoughts and opinions of Brandes Investment Partners® exclusively and is subject to change without notice.

Brandes Investment Partners® is a registered trademark of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. in the United States and Canada.

Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.

Index Guide

The Russell 2000 Index with gross dividends measures the performance of the small cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

One cannot invest directly in an index.

The Brandes Small Cap Value Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

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The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Brandes Small Cap Value Fund – Class I from March 31, 2009 to March 31, 2019 with the value of such an investment in the Russell 2000 Total Return Index for the same period.

Value of $100,000 Investment vs Russell 2000 Total Return Index (Unaudited)

 

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     Average Annual Total Return
Periods Ended March 31, 2019*
 
     One
Year
    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
    Since
Inception(1)
 

Brandes Small Cap Value Fund

        

Class A

     -1.29     7.05     21.20     6.46

Class A (with maximum sales charge)

     -6.94     5.79     20.49     6.17

Class I

     -1.10     7.33     21.51     6.73

Class R6

     -0.85     7.45     21.58     6.76

Russell 2000 Total Return Index

     2.05     7.05     15.36     7.25

 

(1) 

The inception date is September 30, 1997.

 

*

Prior to January 2, 2018, the Advisor managed a private investment fund with an investment objective, investment policies and strategies that were, in all material respects, equivalent to those of the Brandes Small Cap Value Fund. The performance information shown for the Class I shares for periods before January 2, 2018 is that of the private investment fund and reflects the net expenses of the private investment fund. The performance of the private investment fund prior to January 2, 2018 is based on a calculation method that is different from the standardized calculation method prescribed by the SEC. The performance information shown for the Class A shares has been adjusted to reflect the differences in the net expense ratios between the Class I and A shares. Performance shown prior to January 2, 2018 for Class R6 shares reflects the performance of Class I shares. The private investment fund was not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”) and was not subject to certain investment limitations, diversification requirements, and other restrictions imposed by the 1940 Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, which, if applicable, may have adversely affected its performance.

 

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Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not indicate future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 800-331-2979.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Advisor has a fee waiver arrangement in place to limit the Fund’s annual operating expenses.

Sector Allocation as a Percentage of Total Investments as of

March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

LOGO

The sector classifications represented in the graph above are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC.

 

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Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund

 

Dear Fellow Investor,

The net asset value of the Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (Class I Shares) gained 3.34% in the six months ending March 31, 2019. For the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index increased 4.63%.

Portfolio holdings in select corporate bonds detracted from performance.

Within corporate bonds holdings in Metals & Mining (Cloud Peak Energy), Telecommunications (Frontier Communications Corp.) and Banks & Thrifts (USB Capital IX) detracted from performance.

An underweight to U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) was a positive performance factor, while duration positioning detracted from returns.

At the close of the period, the Fund continues to favor short maturity corporate bonds and those that we believe exhibit strong, tangible asset coverage. The Fund is underweight agency MBS. The duration is positioned toward the shorter end of our duration-controlled range. The Fund has a high allocation, relative to the benchmark, to U.S. Treasuries that we will look to redeploy thoughtfully and efficiently — if and when market uncertainty and volatility cause credit fundamentals to become mispriced from our estimates of intrinsic value.

In the 45-plus years since Brandes Investment Partners was founded, our goal has remained the same: pursue above-market gains to help you move closer to your long-term investment objectives. We believe that our unwavering commitment to value investing will lead us to attractively priced, fundamentally sound companies worthy of inclusion in the fund.

Sincerely Yours,

The Brandes Fixed Income Investment Committee

Brandes Investment Trust

Because the values of the Fund’s investments will fluctuate with market conditions, so will the value of your investment in the Fund. You could lose money on your investment in the Fund, or the Fund could underperform other investments. The values of the Fund’s investments fluctuate in response to the activities of individual companies and general stock market and economic conditions. In addition, the performance of foreign securities depends on the political and economic environments and other overall economic conditions in the countries where the Fund invests. Emerging country markets involve greater risk and volatility than more developed markets. Some emerging markets countries may have fixed or managed currencies that are not free-floating against the U.S. dollar. Certain of these currencies have experienced, and may experience in the future, substantial fluctuations or a steady devaluation relative to the U.S. dollar. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

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As with most fixed income funds, the income on and value of your shares in the Fund will fluctuate along with interest rates. When interest rates rise, the market prices of the debt securities the Fund owns usually decline. When interest rates fall, the prices of these securities usually increase. Generally, the longer the Fund’s average portfolio maturity and the lower the average quality of its portfolio, the greater the price fluctuation. The price of any security owned by the Fund may also fall in response to events affecting the issuer of the security, such as its ability to continue to make principal and interest payments or its credit rating. Below investment grade debt securities are speculative and involve a greater risk of default and price change due to changes in the issuer’s creditworthiness. The market prices of these debt securities may fluctuate more than the market prices of investment grade debt securities and may decline significantly in periods of general economic difficulty.

Asset coverage: Assets available to cover debt obligations after all other liabilities have been satisfied.

Duration: The weighted maturity of a fixed-income investment’s cash flows, used in the estimation of the price sensitivity of fixed-income securities for a given change in interest rates.

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in the report for complete holdings information. Fund holdings, geographic allocations and/or sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

The foregoing reflects the thoughts and opinions of Brandes Investment Partners® exclusively and is subject to change without notice.

Brandes Investment Partners® is a registered trademark of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. in the United States and Canada.

Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.

Index Guide

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. This index is a total return index which reflects the price changes and interest of each bond in the index.

The Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

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The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund – Class I from March 31, 2009 to March 31, 2019 with the value of such an investment in the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index for the same period.

Value of $100,000 Investment vs Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (Unaudited)

 

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     Average Annual Total Return
Periods Ended March 31, 2019
 
     One
Year
    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
    Since
Inception(1)
 

Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund

        

Class A*

     3.26     2.12     5.29     3.40

Class A* (with maximum sales charge)

     -0.62     1.34     4.88     3.04

Class I

     3.58     2.41     5.61     3.70

Class R6*

     4.40     2.71     5.79     3.86

Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

     4.48     2.74     3.77     3.85

 

(1) 

The inception date is December 28, 2007.

 

*

Performance shown prior to January 31, 2013 for Class A shares reflects the performance of Class I shares adjusted to reflect Class A expenses. Performance shown prior to October 10, 2017 for Class R6 shares reflects the performance of Class I shares adjusted to reflect Class R6 expenses.

Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not indicate future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 800-331-2979.

 

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The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Advisor has a fee waiver arrangement in place to limit the Fund’s annual operating expenses.

Asset Allocation as a Percentage of Total Investments as of

March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

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Expense Example (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including investment advisory and administrative fees and other fund expenses. The examples below are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from October 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 (the “Period”).

Actual Expenses

This section provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. The “Ending Account Value” shown is derived from each Fund’s actual return. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number given for the Fund under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

    Class A  

Fund

  Beginning
Account
Value
    Ending
Account
Value
    Annual
Expense
Ratio
    Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*
 

International Equity Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 949.00       1.16   $ 5.64  

Global Equity Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 946.50       1.25   $ 6.07  

Global Equity Income Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 979.70       1.25   $ 6.17  

Global Opportunities Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 932.10       1.40   $ 6.74  

Emerging Markets Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.30       1.36   $ 6.86  

International Small Cap Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 919.90       1.36   $ 6.51  

Small Cap Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 917.10       1.15   $ 5.50  

Core Plus Fixed Income Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,031.40       0.70   $ 3.55  

 

    Class C  

Fund

  Beginning
Account
Value
    Ending
Account
Value
    Annual
Expense
Ratio
    Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*
 

International Equity Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 944.90       1.91   $ 9.26  

Global Equity Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 943.20       2.00   $ 9.69  

Global Equity Income Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 976.30       2.00   $ 9.85  

Global Opportunities Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 928.60       2.15   $ 10.34  

Emerging Markets Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.90       2.10   $ 10.57  

International Small Cap Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 916.10       2.11   $ 10.08  

 

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    Class I  

Fund

  Beginning
Account
Value
    Ending
Account
Value
    Annual
Expense
Ratio
    Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*
 

International Equity Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 949.70       0.96   $ 4.67  

Global Equity Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 948.00       1.00   $ 4.86  

Global Equity Income Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 980.70       1.00   $ 4.94  

Global Opportunities Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 933.20       1.15   $ 5.54  

Emerging Markets Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,025.40       1.12   $ 5.66  

International Small Cap Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 920.70       1.15   $ 5.51  

Small Cap Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 918.70       0.90   $ 4.31  

Core Plus Fixed Income Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,033.40       0.50   $ 2.53  

 

    Class R6  

Fund

  Beginning
Account
Value
    Ending
Account
Value
    Annual
Expense
Ratio
    Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*
 

International Equity Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 950.10       0.82   $ 3.99  

Emerging Markets Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.40       0.97   $ 4.90  

International Small Cap Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 921.70       1.00   $ 4.79  

Small Cap Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 919.30       0.72   $ 3.45  

Core Plus Fixed Income Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,036.40       0.35   $ 1.78  

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s expense ratio for the period, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

This section provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Funds’ actual returns. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other mutual funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as brokerage commissions on purchase and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the last column 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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    Class A  

Fund

  Beginning
Account
Value
    Ending
Account
Value
    Annual
Expense
Ratio
    Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*
 

International Equity Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.15       1.16%     $ 5.84  

Global Equity Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.70       1.25%     $ 6.29  

Global Equity Income Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.70       1.25%     $ 6.29  

Global Opportunities Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.95       1.40%     $ 7.04  

Emerging Markets Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.15       1.36%     $ 6.84  

International Small Cap Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.15       1.36%     $ 6.84  

Small Cap Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.20       1.15%     $ 5.79  

Core Plus Fixed Income Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.44       0.70%     $ 3.53  

 

    Class C  

Fund

  Beginning
Account
Value
    Ending
Account
Value
    Annual
Expense
Ratio
    Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*
 

International Equity Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.41       1.91%     $ 9.60  

Global Equity Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,014.96       2.00%     $ 10.05  

Global Equity Income Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,014.96       2.00%     $ 10.05  

Global Opportunities Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,014.21       2.15%     $ 10.80  

Emerging Markets Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,014.46       2.10%     $ 10.55  

International Small Cap Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,014.41       2.11%     $ 10.60  

 

    Class I  

Fund

  Beginning
Account
Value
    Ending
Account
Value
    Annual
Expense
Ratio
    Expenses
Paid
During
the
Period*
 

International Equity Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.14       0.96   $ 4.84  

Global Equity Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.95       1.00   $ 5.04  

Global Equity Income Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.95       1.00   $ 5.04  

Global Opportunities Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.20       1.15   $ 5.79  

Emerging Markets Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.35       1.12   $ 5.64  

International Small Cap Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.20       1.15   $ 5.79  

Small Cap Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.44       0.90   $ 4.53  

Core Plus Fixed Income Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.44       0.50   $ 2.52  

 

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    Class R6  

Fund

  Beginning
Account
Value
    Ending
Account
Value
    Annual
Expense
Ratio
    Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*
 

International Equity Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.84       0.82%     $ 4.13  

Emerging Markets Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.09       0.97%     $ 4.89  

International Small Cap Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.95       1.00%     $ 5.04  

Small Cap Value Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.34       0.72%     $ 3.63  

Core Plus Fixed Income Fund

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.19       0.35%     $ 1.77  

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s expense ratio for the period, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Shares          Value  
  COMMON STOCKS – 87.61%  
  Brazil – 1.78%  
  748,399     Embraer SA Sponsored – ADR   $ 14,227,065  
   

 

 

 
  China – 1.58%  
  1,241,000     China Mobile Ltd.     12,663,576  
   

 

 

 
  Finland – 1.60%  
  2,255,736     Nokia OYJ     12,850,134  
   

 

 

 
  France – 16.69%  
  1,054,578     Carrefour SA     19,696,592  
  416,063     Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA     15,086,088  
  1,220,263     Engie SA     18,197,684  
  878,202     Orange SA     14,317,439  
  254,592     Publicis Groupe SA     13,631,420  
  119,629     Renault SA     7,909,635  
  329,123     Sanofi     29,102,563  
  158,566     Schneider Electric SE     12,445,680  
  36,882     Societe BIC SA     3,287,971  
   

 

 

 
      133,675,072  
   

 

 

 
  Germany – 1.01%  
  109,498     BASF SE     8,075,167  
   

 

 

 
  Hong Kong – 0.54%  
  11,842,000     First Pacific Co. Ltd.     4,326,627  
   

 

 

 
  Ireland – 1.60%  
  412,717     CRH Plc     12,787,911  
   

 

 

 
  Italy – 6.16%  
  1,019,158     Eni SpA     18,007,110  
  5,328,543     Intesa Sanpaolo SpA     13,004,464  
  30,748,839     Telecom Italia Rsp     17,462,951  
  1,365,052     Telecom Italia SpA(a)     850,221  
   

 

 

 
      49,324,746  
   

 

 

 
  Japan – 13.66%  
  542,400     Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.     12,992,039  
  107,002     Daiichi Sankyo
Co. Ltd.
    4,941,105  
  426,900     Honda Motor Co. Ltd.     11,594,936  
  1,042,900     Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp.     13,969,001  
  2,739,600     Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.     13,549,498  
Shares          Value  
  471,999     MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.   $ 14,381,139  
  760,700     Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.     6,246,981  
  364,800     Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.     13,110,588  
  45,500     Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd.     4,346,745  
  348,983     Takeda Pharmaceutical
Co. Ltd.
    14,291,637  
   

 

 

 
      109,423,669  
   

 

 

 
  Mexico – 4.10%  
  2,620,613     Cemex SAB de CV Sponsored – ADR(a)     12,159,644  
  14,973,608    

Fibra Uno Administracion SA

de CV

    20,635,696  
   

 

 

 
      32,795,340  
   

 

 

 
  Netherlands – 2.31%  
  2,056,796     Aegon NV     9,879,787  
  97,546     NXP Semiconductors NV     8,622,091  
   

 

 

 
      18,501,878  
   

 

 

 
  Russia – 1.25%  
  1,556,496     Mobile TeleSystems PJSC     5,988,531  
  1,780,571     Public Joint-Stock Co. Gazprom     4,059,914  
   

 

 

 
      10,048,445  
   

 

 

 
  South Korea – 4.74%  
  181,653     Hana Financial Group, Inc.     5,832,507  
  74,446     Hyundai Mobis
Co. Ltd.
    13,690,196  
  60,185     Hyundai Motor Co.     6,345,731  
  85,611     KT&G Corp.     7,806,599  
  19,278     POSCO     4,304,775  
   

 

 

 
      37,979,808  
   

 

 

 
  Spain – 1.73%  
  808,294     Repsol SA     13,828,584  
   

 

 

 
  Switzerland – 6.76%  
  1,430,909     Credit Suisse Group AG     16,679,277  
  20,996     Swatch Group Ltd. Bearer     6,013,291  
 

 

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

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

Shares          Value  
  79,685     Swatch Group Ltd. Registered   $ 4,412,249  
  105,291     Swiss Resources AG     10,291,692  
  1,377,705     UBS Group AG     16,716,452  
   

 

 

 
      54,112,961  
   

 

 

 
  Taiwan – 1.30%  
  1,436,000     Asustek Computer, Inc.     10,405,742  
   

 

 

 
  United Kingdom – 20.80%  
  5,919,246     Barclays Plc     11,923,020  
  1,766,562     BP Plc     12,827,914  
  4,123,077     G4S Plc     9,866,402  
  1,400,888     GlaxoSmithKline Plc     29,104,717  
  959,386     HSBC Holdings Plc     7,795,873  
  273,504     Imperial Brands Plc     9,355,849  
  4,063,197     J Sainsbury Plc     12,468,630  
  4,889,136     Kingfisher Plc     14,993,667  
  4,179,971     Marks & Spencer Group Plc     15,170,347  
Shares          Value  
  4,544,469     Tesco Plc   $ 13,753,894  
  3,807,408     Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc     11,295,001  
  1,701,792     WPP Plc     17,977,917  
   

 

 

 
      166,533,231  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $820,906,614)

  $ 701,559,956  
   

 

 

 
  PREFERRED STOCKS – 3.32%  
  Brazil – 1.83%  
  1,028,300     Petroleo Brasileiro SA   $ 7,309,076  
  602,600     Telefonica Brasil SA     7,310,585  
   

 

 

 
      14,619,661  
   

 

 

 
  Russia – 1.49%  
  19,087,950     Surgutneftegas PJSC     11,921,417  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $18,585,933)

  $ 26,541,078  
   

 

 

 
 
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – 7.78%    

State Street Bank and Trust Repurchase Agreement,
(Dated 03/29/19), due 04/01/19, 1.20% [Collateralized
by $57,650,000 US Treasury Notes TIPS, 0.125%, 01/15/22,
(Market Value $63,554,455)] (proceeds $62,310,829)

  $ 62,304,599     $ 62,304,599  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
(Cost $62,304,599)

    $ 62,304,599  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments (Cost $901,797,146) – 98.71%

    $ 790,405,633  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 1.29%

      10,338,130  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00%

    $ 800,743,763  
   

 

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

ADR American Depositary Receipt

TIPS Treasury Inflation-Protected Security

(a)

Non-income producing security.

 

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

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

COMMON STOCKS

  

Aerospace & Defense

     1.78

Auto Components

     1.71

Automobiles

     4.01

Banks

     8.14

Building Products

     1.88

Capital Markets

     4.17

Chemicals

     1.01

Commercial Services & Supplies

     3.27

Communications Equipment

     1.60

Construction Materials

     3.12

Diversified Financial Services

     0.54

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     4.08

Electrical Equipment

     1.55

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     2.58

Food & Staples Retailing

     7.15

Insurance

     4.31

Media

     3.95

Metals & Mining

     0.54

Multiline Retail

     1.89

Multi-Utilities

     2.27

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     6.08

Pharmaceuticals

     11.96

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     1.08

Specialty Retail

     1.87

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     1.30

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     1.30

Tobacco

     2.14

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     2.33
  

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     87.61
  

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS

  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     0.92

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     2.40
  

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

     3.32
  

 

 

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

     7.78
  

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS

     98.71

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

     1.29
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     100.00
  

 

 

 

The industry classifications represented in the Schedule of Investments are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC. This information is unaudited.

 

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

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Shares          Value  
  COMMON STOCKS – 96.45%  
  Austria – 1.45%  
  18,493     Erste Group Bank AG   $ 679,689  
   

 

 

 
  Brazil – 2.27%  
  195,920     Embraer SA     927,722  
  7,378     Embraer SA
Sponsored – ADR
    140,256  
   

 

 

 
      1,067,978  
   

 

 

 
  China – 1.46%  
  67,000     China Mobile Ltd.     683,690  
   

 

 

 
  Finland – 1.95%  
  160,619     Nokia OYJ     914,990  
   

 

 

 
  France – 13.14%  
  26,736     Carrefour SA     499,354  
  30,367     Engie SA     452,861  
  31,200     Engie SA Registered Shares (Prime Fidelite 2019)     465,283  
  21,767     Engie SA Registered Shares (Prime Fidelite 2021)     324,609  
  12,618     Publicis Groupe SA     675,596  
  18,948     Sanofi     1,675,469  
  14,340     Schneider Electric SE     1,125,531  
  17,182     Total SA     956,171  
   

 

 

 
      6,174,874  
   

 

 

 
  Ireland – 1.19%  
  17,978     CRH Plc     557,043  
   

 

 

 
  Italy – 2.81%  
  48,572     Eni SpA     858,200  
  812,896     Telecom Italia Rsp     461,662  
   

 

 

 
      1,319,862  
   

 

 

 
  Japan – 3.31%  
  28,300     Honda Motor Co. Ltd.     768,650  
  95,900     Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.     787,545  
   

 

 

 
      1,556,195  
   

 

 

 
  Malaysia – 1.67%  
  482,100     Genting Berhad     785,141  
   

 

 

 
  Mexico – 1.99%  
  680,082     Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV     937,247  
   

 

 

 
  Netherlands – 1.18%  
  6,272     NXP Semiconductors NV     554,382  
   

 

 

 
Shares          Value  
  Russia – 1.00%  
  205,296     Public Joint-Stock
Co. Gazprom
  $ 468,099  
   

 

 

 
  South Korea – 5.79%  
  3,735     Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.     686,845  
  8,881     Hyundai Motor Co.     936,387  
  5,418     KT&G Corp.     494,050  
  15,403     Samsung Electronics
Co. Ltd.
    607,539  
   

 

 

 
      2,724,821  
   

 

 

 
  Spain – 1.43%  
  39,210     Repsol SA     670,819  
   

 

 

 
  Switzerland – 4.73%  
  71,631     Credit Suisse Group AG     834,961  
  5,050     Swiss Resources AG     493,613  
  73,650     UBS Group AG     893,636  
   

 

 

 
      2,222,210  
   

 

 

 
  United Kingdom – 19.32%  
  177,585     Barclays Plc     357,706  
  170,710     BP Plc     1,239,613  
  84,308     GlaxoSmithKline Plc     1,751,575  
  55,265     HSBC Holdings Plc     449,078  
  36,785     Imperial Brands Plc     1,258,318  
  219,876     J Sainsbury Plc     674,728  
  243,914     Kingfisher Plc     748,019  
  162,252     Marks & Spencer
Group Plc
    588,860  
  291,885     Tesco Plc     883,394  
  131,383     Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc     389,759  
  69,527     WPP Plc     734,491  
   

 

 

 
      9,075,541  
   

 

 

 
  United States – 31.76%  
  18,224     American International Group, Inc.     784,726  
  10,208     Apache Corp.     353,809  
  34,319     Bank of America Corp.     946,861  
  17,982    

Bank of New York

Mellon Corp.

    906,832  
  21,209     Cardinal Health, Inc.     1,021,213  
  2,818     Cigna Corp.     453,191  
  24,277     Citigroup, Inc.     1,510,515  
  8,518     CVS Health Corp.     459,376  
  8,427     Emerson Electric Co.     576,997  
 

 

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

 

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Shares          Value  
  4,044     HCA Healthcare, Inc.   $ 527,256  
  24,063    

Jefferies Financial

Group, Inc.

    452,144  
  3,564     Laboratory Corp of America Holdings(a)     545,221  
  8,630     McKesson Corp.     1,010,228  
  12,857     Merck & Co., Inc.     1,069,317  
  3,081     Microsoft Corp.     363,373  
  3,522     PepsiCo, Inc.     431,621  
  27,624     Pfizer, Inc.     1,173,191  
  4,750     PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.     582,635  
Shares          Value  
  10,958     State Street Corp.   $ 721,146  
  21,432     Wells Fargo & Co.     1,035,594  
   

 

 

 
      14,925,246  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $41,470,882)

  $ 45,317,827  
   

 

 

 
 

PREFERRED STOCKS – 0.29%

 
  South Korea – 0.29%  
  4,331     Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.   $ 138,680  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $128,288)

  $ 138,680  
   

 

 

 
 
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – 1.03%    

State Street Bank and Trust Repurchase Agreement,
(Dated 03/29/19), due 04/01/19, 1.20% [Collateralized
by $490,000 US Treasury Notes, 2.500%, 02/15/22,
(Market Value $495,651)] (proceeds $484,096)

  $ 484,047     $ 484,047  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
(Cost $484,047)

    $ 484,047  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments (Cost $42,083,217) – 97.77%

    $ 45,940,554  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 2.23%

      1,045,647  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00%

    $ 46,986,201  
   

 

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

ADR American Depositary Receipt

(a)

Non-income producing security.

 

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

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

COMMON STOCKS

  

Aerospace & Defense

     2.27

Auto Components

     1.46

Automobiles

     5.30

Banks

     11.84

Beverages

     0.92

Capital Markets

     7.14

Communications Equipment

     1.95

Construction Materials

     1.19

Diversified Financial Services

     0.96

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     0.98

Electrical Equipment

     3.62

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     2.00

Food & Staples Retailing

     5.21

Health Care Providers & Services

     8.55

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     1.67

Insurance

     2.72

Media

     3.00

Multiline Retail

     1.25

Multi-Utilities

     2.65

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     9.68

Pharmaceuticals

     12.07

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     1.18

Software

     0.77

Specialty Retail

     1.59

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     1.29

Tobacco

     3.73

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     1.46
  

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     96.45
  

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS

  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     0.29
  

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

     0.29
  

 

 

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

     1.03
  

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS

     97.77

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

     2.23
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     100.00
  

 

 

 

The industry classifications represented in the Schedule of Investments are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC. This information is unaudited.

 

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

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Shares          Value  
  COMMON STOCKS – 87.95%  
  Brazil – 3.96%  
  1,010     Companhia Paranaense de Energia   $ 8,283  
  3,990     Telefonica Brasil SA     44,584  
   

 

 

 
      52,867  
   

 

 

 
  Chile – 1.75%  
  222,225     Enel Chile SA     23,284  
   

 

 

 
  China – 1.91%  
  2,500     China Mobile Ltd.     25,511  
   

 

 

 
  Finland – 1.93%  
  4,519     Nokia OYJ     25,743  
   

 

 

 
  France – 14.21%  
  1,491     Engie SA     22,235  
  400     Engie SA Registered Shares (Prime Fidelite 2019)     5,965  
  1,092     Engie SA Registered Shares (Prime Fidelite 2021)     16,285  
  461     Publicis Groupe SA     24,683  
  551     Sanofi     48,722  
  528     Schneider Electric SE     41,443  
  543     Total SA     30,218  
   

 

 

 
      189,551  
   

 

 

 
  Italy – 2.73%  
  2,057     Eni SpA     36,344  
   

 

 

 
  Japan – 2.04%  
  1,000     Honda Motor Co. Ltd.     27,161  
   

 

 

 
  Mexico – 3.34%  
  32,370     Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV     44,610  
   

 

 

 
  South Korea – 1.56%  
  228     KT&G Corp.     20,791  
   

 

 

 
  Switzerland – 5.31%  
  1,738     Credit Suisse Group AG     20,259  
  240     Swiss Resources AG     23,459  
  2,237     UBS Group AG     27,143  
   

 

 

 
      70,861  
   

 

 

 
  United Kingdom – 24.74%  
  5,500     BP Plc     39,938  
Shares          Value  
  403     British American Tobacco Plc   $ 16,812  
  2,390     GlaxoSmithKline Plc     49,654  
  2,038     HSBC Holdings Plc     16,561  
  1,102     Imperial Brands Plc     37,696  
  6,646     J Sainsbury Plc     20,394  
  11,678     Kingfisher Plc     35,813  
  4,816     Marks & Spencer Group Plc     17,479  
  814     Royal Dutch Shell Plc – Class A     25,581  
  8,470     Tesco Plc     25,635  
  4,210     Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc     12,489  
  3,024     WPP Plc     31,946  
   

 

 

 
      329,998  
   

 

 

 
  United States – 24.47%  
  280     Bank of New York Mellon Corp.     14,120  
  234     BB&T Corp.     10,888  
  847     Cardinal Health, Inc.     40,783  
  466     Citigroup, Inc.     28,995  
  305     Emerson Electric Co.     20,883  
  166     Johnson & Johnson     23,205  
  475     Merck & Co., Inc.     39,506  
  129     Microsoft Corp.     15,214  
  118     PepsiCo, Inc.     14,461  
  934     Pfizer, Inc.     39,667  
  85     PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.     10,426  
  135     Procter & Gamble Co.     14,047  
  308     State Street Corp.     20,269  
  701     Wells Fargo & Co.     33,872  
   

 

 

 
      326,336  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $1,151,795)

  $  1,173,057  
   

 

 

 
  PREFERRED STOCKS – 9.19%  
  South Korea – 1.77%  
  736     Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.   $ 23,567  
   

 

 

 
  United States – 7.42%  
  1,632     Bank of America Corp., 4.000% (3M LIBOR + 0.500%, minimum of 4.000%)(a)     34,272  
 

 

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

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

Shares          Value  
  1,701     Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 3.750% (3M LIBOR + 0.750%, minimum of 3.750%)(a)   $ 32,353  
  1,668     Morgan Stanley, 4.000% (3M LIBOR + 0.700%, minimum of 4.000%)(a)     32,276  
   

 

 

 
      98,901  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $120,946)

  $ 122,468  
   

 

 

 
 

Total Investments
(Cost $1,272,741) – 97.14%

  $ 1,295,525  
 

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities – 2.86%

    38,152  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00%

  $ 1,333,677  
   

 

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

LIBOR London Inter-bank Offered Rate

(a)

Variable rate security. This coupon is based on a reference index and spread.

 

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

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

COMMON STOCKS

  

Automobiles

     2.04

Banks

     7.55

Beverages

     1.08

Capital Markets

     6.13

Communications Equipment

     1.93

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     3.34

Electric Utilities

     2.37

Electrical Equipment

     4.67

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     3.34

Food & Staples Retailing

     4.39

Health Care Providers & Services

     3.06

Household Products

     1.05

Insurance

     1.76

Media

     4.25

Multiline Retail

     1.31

Multi-Utilities

     3.34

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     9.90

Pharmaceuticals

     15.05

Software

     1.14

Specialty Retail

     2.69

Tobacco

     5.65

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     1.91
  

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     87.95
  

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS

  

Banks

     2.57

Capital Markets

     4.85

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     1.77
  

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

     9.19
  

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS

     97.14

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

     2.86
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     100.00
  

 

 

 

The industry classifications represented in the Schedule of Investments are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC. This information is unaudited.

 

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

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Shares          Value  
  COMMON STOCKS – 92.03%  
  Brazil – 6.12%  
  16,158     Embraer SA Sponsored – ADR   $ 307,164  
  73,000     Marfrig Global Foods SA (a)     111,681  
  18,700     Telefonica Brasil SA     208,953  
   

 

 

 
      627,798  
   

 

 

 
  Canada – 1.03%  
  8,560     Sierra Wireless, Inc. (a)     105,691  
   

 

 

 
  China – 3.14%  
  25,000     China Mobile Ltd.     255,108  
  4,224     China Yuchai International Ltd.     66,950  
   

 

 

 
      322,058  
   

 

 

 
  France – 8.23%  
  9,805     Carrefour SA     183,130  
  3,845     Engie SA     57,340  
  4,400     Engie SA Registered Shares (Prime Fidelite 2019)     65,617  
  3,634     Engie SA Registered Shares (Prime Fidelite 2021)     54,194  
  2,864     Publicis Groupe SA     153,345  
  2,567     Sanofi     226,986  
  1,316     Schneider Electric SE     103,291  
   

 

 

 
      843,903  
   

 

 

 
  Hong Kong – 0.71%  
  199,340     First Pacific Co. Ltd.     72,831  
   

 

 

 
  Hungary – 1.05%  
  66,514     Magyar Telekom Telecommunications Plc     107,421  
   

 

 

 
  Ireland – 1.62%  
  46,257     C&C Group Plc     166,045  
   

 

 

 
  Italy – 2.85%  
  6,616     Eni SpA     116,896  
  308,973     Telecom Italia Rsp     175,473  
   

 

 

 
      292,369  
   

 

 

 
Shares          Value  
  Japan – 7.00%  
  6,300     Honda Motor Co. Ltd.   $ 171,113  
  7,300     Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp.     97,779  
  20,500     Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.     168,349  
  2,200     NuFlare Technology, Inc.     122,295  
  6,700     Tachi-S Co. Ltd.     96,079  
  10,900     TSI Holdings Co. Ltd.     62,543  
   

 

 

 
      718,158  
   

 

 

 
  Mexico – 7.06%  
  23,214     Cemex SAB de CV Sponsored – ADR (a)     107,713  
  665,517     Consorcio ARA SAB de CV     170,406  
  209,818     Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV     289,158  
  143,570     Macquarie Mexico Real Estate Management SA de CV (b)     156,734  
   

 

 

 
      724,011  
   

 

 

 
  Netherlands – 1.13%  
  1,309     NXP Semiconductors NV     115,703  
   

 

 

 
  Panama – 1.31%  
  6,733     Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA – Class E     134,122  
   

 

 

 
  Russia – 3.43%  
  31,027     Public Joint-Stock Co. Gazprom Sponsored – ADR     140,242  
  45,223     Sberbank of Russia OJSC     147,782  
  440,609     Sistema PJSFC     64,075  
   

 

 

 
      352,099  
   

 

 

 
  Slovenia – 1.34%  
  10,071     Nova Ljubljanska Banka – GDR (a)(b)     137,826  
   

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

Shares          Value  
  South Korea – 5.41%  
  904     Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.   $ 166,240  
  1,474     KT&G Corp.     134,409  
  32     Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd.     49,927  
  1,754     Lotte Corp. (a)     76,451  
  3,253     Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.     128,308  
   

 

 

 
      555,335  
   

 

 

 
  Spain – 1.14%  
  24,871     Atresmedia Corp de Medios de Comunicacion SA     116,707  
   

 

 

 
  Switzerland – 3.22%  
  14,497     Credit Suisse Group AG     168,983  
  13,292     UBS Group AG     161,279  
   

 

 

 
      330,262  
   

 

 

 
  United Kingdom – 20.25%  
  51,886     Barclays Plc     104,513  
  17,570     BP Plc     127,585  
  952,162     Countrywide Plc (a)     93,977  
  30,146     De La Rue Plc     151,362  
  12,222     GlaxoSmithKline Plc     253,923  
  5,857     Imperial Brands Plc     200,353  
  37,186     J Sainsbury Plc     114,112  
  58,923     Kingfisher Plc     180,701  
  32,134     LSL Property Services Plc     113,003  
  52,730     Marks & Spencer Group Plc     191,373  
  103,241     Mitie Group Plc     200,087  
  33,507     Tesco Plc     101,409  
  33,481     Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc     99,324  
  13,865     WPP Plc     146,472  
   

 

 

 
      2,078,194  
   

 

 

 
Shares          Value  
  United States – 15.99%  
  2,711     American International Group, Inc.   $ 116,736  
  12,505     Briggs & Stratton Corp.     147,935  
  3,738     Cardinal Health, Inc.     179,984  
  2,944     Citigroup, Inc.     183,176  
  3,475     Edgewell Personal Care Co. (a)     152,518  
  3,722     Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.     69,936  
  1,449     McKesson Corp.     169,620  
  5,588     Owens & Minor, Inc.     22,911  
  11,768     St. Joe Co. (a)     194,055  
  1,711     State Street Corp.     112,601  
  2,397     Wells Fargo & Co.     115,823  
  6,082     World Fuel Services Corp.     175,708  
   

 

 

 
      1,641,003  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $9,864,860)

  $ 9,441,536  
   

 

 

 
  PREFERRED STOCKS – 6.17%  
  Brazil – 1.43%  
  2,400     Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao   $ 55,744  
  12,840     Petroleo Brasileiro SA     91,266  
   

 

 

 
      147,010  
   

 

 

 
  Germany – 0.91%  
  1,974     Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA     93,578  
   

 

 

 
  Russia – 1.97%  
  324,131     Surgutneftegas PJSC     202,436  
   

 

 

 
  South Korea – 1.86%  
  3,119     Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.     190,388  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $579,482)

  $ 633,412  
   

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

 

     Principal
Amount
    Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – 2.09%    

State Street Bank and Trust Repurchase Agreement,
(Dated 03/29/19), due 04/01/19, 1.20% [Collateralized
by $200,000 US Treasury Notes TIPS, 0.125%, 01/15/22,
(Market Value $220,484)] (proceeds $214,926)

  $ 214,905     $ 214,905  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Cost $214,905)

    $ 214,905  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments (Cost $10,659,247) – 100.29%

    $ 10,289,853  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.29)%

      (29,868
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00%

    $ 10,259,985  
   

 

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

ADR American Depositary Receipt

GDR Global Depositary Receipt

TIPS Treasury Inflation-Protected Security

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Acquired in a transaction exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. May be resold in the U.S. in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The total value of all such securities was $294,560, which represented 2.87% of the net assets of the Fund.

 

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

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

COMMON STOCKS

  

Aerospace & Defense

     2.99

Auto Components

     2.56

Automobiles

     3.31

Banks

     6.72

Beverages

     2.10

Capital Markets

     4.32

Commercial Services & Supplies

     3.43

Communications Equipment

     1.03

Construction Materials

     1.05

Diversified Financial Services

     2.70

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     4.79

Electrical Equipment

     1.01

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     4.35

Food & Staples Retailing

     4.85

Food Products

     1.09

Health Care Providers & Services

     3.63

Household Durables

     1.66

Industrial Conglomerates

     0.74

Insurance

     1.14

Machinery

     2.09

Media

     4.06

Multiline Retail

     1.87

Multi-Utilities

     1.73

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     5.46

Personal Products

     1.49

Pharmaceuticals

     5.64

Real Estate Management & Development

     3.91

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     2.32

Specialty Retail

     1.76

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     1.25

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     0.61

Tobacco

     3.26

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     3.11
  

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     92.03
  

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS

  

Automobiles

     1.86

Food & Staples Retailing

     0.54

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     0.91

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     2.86
  

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

     6.17
  

 

 

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

     2.09
  

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS

     100.29

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

     (0.29 )% 
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     100.00
  

 

 

 

The industry classifications represented in the Schedule of Investments are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC. This information is unaudited.

 

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

 

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Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Shares          Value  
  COMMON STOCKS – 88.90%  
  Argentina – 3.05%  
  1,176,931     Adecoagro SA(a)   $ 8,109,055  
  2,625,116     YPF SA Sponsored – Class D – ADR     36,777,875  
   

 

 

 
      44,886,930  
   

 

 

 
  Austria – 1.05%  
  421,414     Erste Group Bank AG     15,488,576  
   

 

 

 
  Brazil – 9.71%  
  2,764,947     AES Tiete Energia SA     7,838,613  
  5,180,100     Cielo SA     12,529,032  
  297,783     Companhia Paranaense de Energia     2,442,135  
  2,748,762     Embraer SA Sponsored – ADR     52,253,966  
  4,202,093     Estacio Participacoes SA     28,515,870  
  1,243,200     Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos SA(c)     9,782,776  
  5,600,500     Kroton Educacional SA     14,990,547  
  9,401,811     Marfrig Global Foods SA(a)     14,383,605  
   

 

 

 
      142,736,544  
   

 

 

 
  Chile – 1.48%  
  1,339,920     Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones SA     13,952,393  
  1,509,388     Enel Chile SA Sponsored – ADR     7,818,630  
   

 

 

 
      21,771,023  
   

 

 

 
  China – 11.36%  
  25,571,000     China Construction Bank Corp. – Class H     21,949,345  
  6,243,900     China Mobile Ltd.     63,714,830  
Shares          Value  
  13,805,000     China Railway Signal & Communication Corp. Ltd.(c)   $ 10,934,076  
  173,073     China Yuchai International Ltd.     2,743,207  
  34,409,000     Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd. – Class H     34,519,697  
  18,143,000     Genertec Universal Medical Group Co. Ltd.(c)     16,520,215  
  5,423,200     Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd. – Class H     11,819,960  
  12,307,077     Weiqiao Textile Co. Ltd. – Class H     4,877,758  
   

 

 

 
      167,079,088  
   

 

 

 
  Colombia – 1.13%  
  2,127,094     Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores Grupo Sponsored – ADR     16,570,062  
   

 

 

 
  Czech Republic – 0.46%  
  626,829     O2 Czech Republic AS     6,796,363  
   

 

 

 
  Greece – 0.73%  
  798,672     Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA     10,697,220  
   

 

 

 
  Hong Kong – 3.45%  
  28,461,920     First Pacific Co. Ltd.     10,398,928  
  9,809,500     Lifestyle International Holdings Ltd.     17,014,550  
  5,090,000     Luk Fook Holdings International Ltd.     17,152,023  
  1,779,000     Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd.     6,124,665  
   

 

 

 
      50,690,166  
   

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

Shares          Value  
  India – 1.15%  
  5,904,971     Power Grid Corp of India Ltd.   $ 16,869,248  
   

 

 

 
  Indonesia – 4.65%  
  136,241,600     Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT     39,559,167  
  151,545,215     PT XL Axiata Tbk(a)     28,769,084  
   

 

 

 
      68,328,251  
   

 

 

 
  Malaysia – 1.92%  
  17,329,800     Genting Berhad     28,223,060  
   

 

 

 
  Mexico – 10.34%  
  30,167,817     America Movil SAB de CV     21,557,044  
  9,361,546     Cemex SAB de CV Sponsored – ADR(a)     43,437,574  
  32,196,641     Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV     44,371,409  
  17,287,809     Fideicomiso PLA Administradora Industrial S de RL de CV     26,488,038  
  14,203,330     Macquarie Mexico Real Estate Management SA de CV(c)     15,505,651  
  10,242,449     Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SA de CV(a)(d)     717,648  
   

 

 

 
      152,077,364  
   

 

 

 
  Pakistan – 0.50%  
  7,646,760     Nishat Mills Ltd.     7,313,182  
   

 

 

 
  Panama – 2.43%  
  644,836     Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA – Class E     12,845,133  
  283,222     Copa Holdings SA – Class A     22,830,525  
   

 

 

 
      35,675,658  
   

 

 

 
Shares          Value  
  Russia – 8.42%  
  6,017,014     Mobile TeleSystems PJSC   $ 23,150,124  
  5,318,206     Public Joint-Stock Co. Gazprom     12,126,143  
  3,281,891     Public Joint-Stock Co. Gazprom Sponsored – ADR     14,834,147  
  12,312,844     Sberbank of Russia OJSC     40,236,541  
  2,684,906     Sistema JSFC Sponsored – GDR     7,569,016  
  1,038,411     X5 Retail Group NV – GDR     25,877,202  
   

 

 

 
      123,793,173  
   

 

 

 
  Singapore – 1.79%  
  2,637,874     Flex Ltd.(a)     26,378,740  
   

 

 

 
  South Africa – 1.51%  
  2,098,660     Absa Group Ltd.     22,209,861  
   

 

 

 
  South Korea – 12.63%  
  133,964     Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.     24,635,218  
  752,977     KIA Motors Corp.     23,466,688  
  431,744     KT&G Corp.     39,369,385  
  129,875     POSCO     29,001,069  
  260,480     S-1 Corp.     23,062,497  
  610,691     Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.     24,087,444  
  592,275     Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd.     21,992,474  
   

 

 

 
      185,614,775  
   

 

 

 
  Spain – 1.47%  
  9,775,356     Prosegur Cash SA(c)     21,595,350  
   

 

 

 
  Taiwan – 1.59%  
  3,216,000     Asustek Computer, Inc.     23,304,224  
   

 

 

 
  Thailand – 3.09%  
  1,984,500     Bangkok Bank Plc – NVDR     12,960,215  
 

 

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

 

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Shares          Value  
  43,617,600     Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure – Class F   $ 14,156,650  
  4,410,700     Siam Commercial Bank PCL – Class F     18,349,495  
   

 

 

 
      45,466,360  
   

 

 

 
  Turkey – 2.45%  
  10,120,663     Akbank T.A.S.(a)     11,523,700  
  54,766,538     Emlak Konut Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi AG     15,064,987  
  6,223,640     Turkiye Garanti Bankasi Anonim Sirketi     9,362,619  
   

 

 

 
      35,951,306  
   

 

 

 
  United Kingdom – 2.54%  
  22,007,865     ITE Group Plc     20,065,000  
  10,376,419     Vivo Energy Plc(c)     17,342,235  
   

 

 

 
      37,407,235  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $1,463,522,277)

  $ 1,306,923,759  
   

 

 

 
  PREFERRED STOCKS – 8.28%  
  Brazil – 3.84%  
  1,166,900     Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao   $ 27,103,040  
  1,780,600     Petroleo Brasileiro SA     12,656,365  
Shares          Value  
  498,300     Telefonica Brasil SA   $ 6,045,245  
  885,569     Telefonica Brasil SA Sponsored – ADR     10,688,818  
   

 

 

 
      56,493,468  
   

 

 

 
  Colombia – 0.53%  
  20,018,115     Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA     7,754,749  
   

 

 

 
  Russia – 2.19%  
  32,081,832     Surgutneftegas PJSC     20,036,771  
  1,977,282     Surgutneftegas PJSC Sponsored – ADR     12,160,284  
   

 

 

 
      32,197,055  
   

 

 

 
  South Korea – 1.72%  
  413,848     Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.     25,261,861  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL PREFERRED
STOCKS
(Cost $119,426,072)

  $ 121,707,133  
   

 

 

 
  PARTICIPATORY NOTES – 1.04%  
  China – 1.04%  
  7,936,516     China South Publishing & Media Group Co. Ltd.(a)(b)(c)(e)   $ 15,221,587  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL PARTICIPATORY
NOTES
(Cost $15,164,834)

  $ 15,221,587  
   

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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     Principal
Amount
    Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – 1.95%    

State Street Bank and Trust Repurchase Agreement,
(Dated 03/29/19), due 04/01/19, 1.20% [Collateralized
by $5,260,000 US Treasury Notes, 2.500%, 02/15/22,
(Market Value $5,320,664)] (proceeds $5,216,859)

  $ 5,216,337     $ 5,216,337  

State Street Bank and Trust Repurchase Agreement,
(Dated 03/29/19), due 04/01/19, 1.20% [Collateralized
by $21,765,000 US Treasury Notes TIPS, 0.125%, 01/15/22,
(Market Value $23,994,150)] (proceeds $23,522,627)

    23,520,275       23,520,275  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
(Cost $28,736,612)

    $ 28,736,612  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments (Cost $1,626,849,795) –100.17%

    $ 1,472,589,091  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.17)%

      (2,461,587
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00%

    $ 1,470,127,504  
   

 

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

ADR American Depositary Receipt

GDR Global Depositary Receipt

NVDR Non-Voting Depositary Receipt

TIPS Treasury Inflation-Protected Security

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

The price for this security was derived from an estimate of fair market value using methods approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. This security represents $15,221,587 or 1.04% of the Fund's net assets and is classified as a Level 2 security. See Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)

Acquired in a transaction exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. May be resold in the U.S. in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The total value of all such securities was $106,901,890, which represented 7.27% of the net assets of the Fund.

(d)

Affiliated issuer. See Note 8 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(e)

Represents the underlying security of a participatory note with HSBC Bank Plc. China South Publishing & Media Group Co. Ltd. has a maturity date of November 23, 2021. See Note 5 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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

 

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COMMON STOCKS

  

Aerospace & Defense

     3.55

Airlines

     1.55

Auto Components

     1.68

Automobiles

     3.94

Banks

     15.66

Commercial Services & Supplies

     3.04

Construction Materials

     2.95

Diversified Consumer Services

     2.96

Diversified Financial Services

     1.58

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     1.19

Electric Utilities

     1.85

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     2.54

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     7.86

Food & Staples Retailing

     1.76

Food Products

     1.53

Health Care Providers & Services

     2.59

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     1.92

Household Durables

     0.05

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers

     0.53

IT Services

     0.85

Machinery

     0.19

Media

     1.36

Metals & Mining

     1.97

Multiline Retail

     1.16

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     4.34

Specialty Retail

     2.35

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     3.22

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     1.25

Tobacco

     2.68

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     10.80
  

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     88.90
  

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS

  

Automobiles

     1.72

Banks

     0.53

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     1.14

Food & Staples Retailing

     1.84

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     3.05
  

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

     8.28
  

 

 

 

PARTICIPATORY NOTES

  

Media

     1.04
  

 

 

 

TOTAL PARTICIPATORY NOTES

     1.04
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

     1.95
  

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS

     100.17

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

     (0.17 )% 
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     100.00
  

 

 

 

The industry classifications represented in the Schedule of Investments are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC. This information is unaudited.

 

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

 

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Shares

         Value  
  COMMON STOCKS – 91.44%  
  Argentina – 0.52%  
 
499,564
 
 

Adecoagro SA(a)

  $ 3,441,996  
   

 

 

 
  Belgium – 1.02%  
 
171,469
 
 

D’Ieteren SA

    6,792,399  
   

 

 

 
  Brazil – 4.59%  
 
5,619,547
 
 

Embraer SA

    26,609,729  
 
3,166,100
 
 

Mills Estruturas e Servicos de Engenharia SA(a)

    3,832,943  
   

 

 

 
      30,442,672  
   

 

 

 
  Canada – 4.87%  
 
1,096,395
 
 

Celestica, Inc.(a)

    9,264,538  
 
1,081,817
 
 

Dorel Industries, Inc. – Class B(a)

    9,552,468  
 
1,092,216
 
 

Sierra Wireless, Inc.(a)

    13,485,661  
   

 

 

 
      32,302,667  
   

 

 

 
  China – 1.30%  
 
19,938,900
 
 

Boyaa Interactive International Ltd.

    4,066,530  
 
11,485,500
 
 

Weiqiao Textile Co. Ltd. – Class H

    4,552,137  
   

 

 

 
      8,618,667  
   

 

 

 
  France – 1.71%  
 
100,150
 
 

Savencia SA

    7,122,597  
 
47,490
 
 

Societe BIC SA

    4,233,657  
   

 

 

 
      11,356,254  
   

 

 

 
  Germany – 2.18%  
 
124,701
 
 

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

    5,343,569  
 
317,426
 
 

Rhoen-Klinikum AG

    9,143,988  
   

 

 

 
      14,487,557  
   

 

 

 
  Greece – 0.50%  
 
419,475
 
 

GR Sarantis SA

    3,315,769  
   

 

 

 
  Hong Kong – 4.26%  
 
10,778,050
 
 

APT Satellite Holdings Ltd.

    4,832,991  
 
5,791,500
 
 

Dickson Concepts International Ltd.

    3,017,501  
 
110,420,000
 
 

Emperor Watch & Jewellery Ltd.

    3,870,014  

Shares

         Value  
 
27,354,000
 
 

First Pacific Co. Ltd.

  $ 9,994,135  
 
14,073,000
 
 

PAX Global Technology Ltd.

    6,533,393  
   

 

 

 
      28,248,034  
   

 

 

 
  Hungary – 2.12%  
 
8,693,708
 
 

Magyar Telekom Telecommunications Plc

    14,040,478  
   

 

 

 
  Indonesia – 1.11%  
 
38,849,000
 
 

PT XL Axiata Tbk(a)

    7,375,028  
   

 

 

 
  Ireland – 4.49%  
 
1,520,567
 
 

Avadel Pharmaceuticals Plc Sponsored – ADR(a)

    2,189,617  
 
7,689,402
 
 

C&C Group Plc

    27,602,008  
   

 

 

 
      29,791,625  
   

 

 

 
  Italy – 1.31%  
 
300,178
 
 

Buzzi Unicem SpA

    3,909,946  
 
5,938,906
 
 

Safilo Group SpA(a)

    4,756,667  
   

 

 

 
      8,666,613  
   

 

 

 
  Japan – 20.86%  
  138,600     Bank of Nagoya Ltd.     4,477,918  
  134,900     Denki Kogyo Co. Ltd.     4,064,336  
  1,100,200     Funai Electric Co. Ltd.(a)(d)     7,443,608  
  139,000     Futaba Corp.     2,113,200  
  3,046,400     Hachijuni Bank Ltd.     12,645,673  
  2,852,800     Hyakugo Bank Ltd.     9,084,164  
  415,400     Kato Sangyo Co. Ltd.     13,720,832  
  442,100     Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.     11,604,117  
  1,427,900     Komori Corp.     16,192,107  
  124,100     Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co. Ltd.     3,248,463  
  191,700     Nippon Seiki Co. Ltd.     3,101,084  
  108,400     NuFlare Technology, Inc.     6,025,863  
 

 

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

 

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Shares

         Value  
  139,300     Oita Bank Ltd.   $ 4,358,391  
  523,200     Tachi-S Co. Ltd.     7,502,745  
  305,100     Torii Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.     6,139,517  
  529,400     Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.     20,180,576  
  513,300     TSI Holdings Co. Ltd.     2,945,259  
  209,000     Tsutsumi Jewelry Co. Ltd.     3,551,728  
   

 

 

 
      138,399,581  
   

 

 

 
  Mexico – 5.95%  
  30,020,811     Consorcio ARA SAB de CV     7,686,837  
  279,501,983     Desarrolladora Homex SAB de CV(a)(c)     2,159,957  
  14,425,246     Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV     19,879,977  
  8,095,587     Macquarie Mexico Real Estate Management SA de CV(b)     8,837,881  
  12,867,533     Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SA de CV(a)(c)     901,578  
   

 

 

 
      39,466,230  
   

 

 

 
  Philippines – 0.95%  
  4,169,250     First Philippine Holdings Corp.     6,292,384  
   

 

 

 
  Russia – 0.62%  
  28,255,116     Sistema PJSFC     4,108,972  
   

 

 

 
  Slovenia – 1.80%  
  874,008     Nova Ljubljanska Banka – GDR(a)(b)     11,961,162  
   

 

 

 
  South Korea – 8.60%  
  106,914     Binggrae Co. Ltd.     6,320,086  
  861,828     Korean Reinsurance Co.     6,956,173  
  6,185     Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd.     9,649,930  
  55,094     Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd.     8,993,380  

Shares

         Value  
  317,794     Lotte Corp.(a)   $ 13,851,563  
  6,540     Namyang Dairy Products Co. Ltd.     3,531,865  
  93,504     Samchully Co. Ltd.     7,769,933  
   

 

 

 
      57,072,930  
   

 

 

 
  Spain – 2.57%  
  2,015,223     Atresmedia Corp de Medios de Comunicacion SA     9,456,447  
  908,948     Lar Espana Real Estate Socimi SA     7,588,631  
   

 

 

 
      17,045,078  
   

 

 

 
  United Kingdom – 20.11%  
  1,987,175     Balfour Beatty Plc     6,790,399  
  3,453,644     Chemring Group Plc     6,243,530  
  77,195,504     Countrywide Plc(a)     7,619,107  
 
2,463,123
 
 

De La Rue Plc

    12,367,266  
 
26,819,043
 
 

Debenhams Plc

    942,428  
  3,390,490     G4S Plc     8,113,343  
 
11,987,787
 
 

ITE Group Plc

    10,929,499  
 
6,837,380
 
 

J Sainsbury Plc

    20,981,694  
 
2,886,404
 
 

LSL Property Services Plc

    10,150,422  
 
7,879,051
 
 

Mitie Group Plc

    15,270,036  
 
12,100,824
 
 

Premier Foods Plc(a)

    5,736,930  
 
3,648,998
 
 

Telit Communications Plc(a)

    7,642,279  
 
6,944,100
 
 

Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc

    20,600,266  
   

 

 

 
      133,387,199  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $695,714,940)


  $ 606,613,295  
   

 

 

 
  PREFERRED STOCKS – 1.61%  
  Germany – 1.61%  
 
225,010
 
 

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

  $ 10,666,685  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL PREFERRED
STOCKS
(Cost $14,940,922)

  $ 10,666,685  
 

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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     Principal
Amount
    Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – 5.96%    

State Street Bank and Trust Repurchase Agreement,
(Dated 03/29/19), due 04/01/19, 1.20% [Collateralized
by $39,890,000 US Treasury Notes, 2.500%, 02/15/22,
(Market Value $40,350,051)] (proceeds $39,559,337)

  $ 39,555,382     $ 39,555,382  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
(Cost $39,555,382)

    $ 39,555,382  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments (Cost $750,211,244) – 99.01%

    $ 656,835,362  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.99%

      6,563,515  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00%

    $ 663,398,877  
   

 

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

ADR American Depositary Receipt

GDR Global Depositary Receipt

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Acquired in a transaction exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. May be resold in the U.S. in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The total value of all such securities was $20,799,043, which represented 3.14% of the net assets of the Fund.

(c)

Affiliated issuer. See Note 8 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)

All or a portion of this security is on loan. See Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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

 

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COMMON STOCKS

  

Aerospace & Defense

     4.95

Auto Components

     1.60

Banks

     6.41

Beverages

     5.62

Commercial Services & Supplies

     6.03

Communications Equipment

     3.80

Construction & Engineering

     1.02

Construction Materials

     0.59

Distributors

     1.02

Diversified Financial Services

     1.51

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     2.84

Electric Utilities

     0.95

Electrical Equipment

     0.32

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     2.38

Entertainment

     0.61

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     5.47

Food & Staples Retailing

     8.83

Food Products

     8.34

Gas Utilities

     1.17

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     0.81

Health Care Providers & Services

     1.38

Household Durables

     4.18

Industrial Conglomerates

     2.09

Insurance

     1.05

Machinery

     2.44

Media

     3.07

Multiline Retail

     0.14

Personal Products

     0.50

Pharmaceuticals

     3.00

Real Estate Management & Development

     2.68

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     0.91

Specialty Retail

     1.04

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     2.38

Trading Companies & Distributors

     0.58

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     1.73
  

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     91.44
  

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS

  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     1.61
  

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

     1.61
  

 

 

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

     5.96
  

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS

     99.01

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

     0.99
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     100.00
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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The industry classifications represented in the Schedule of Investments are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC. This information is unaudited.

 

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

 

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Shares          Value  
  COMMON STOCKS – 77.93%  
  Aerospace & Defense – 1.46%  
  6,970     Embraer SA Sponsored – ADR   $ 132,500  
   

 

 

 
  Auto Components – 0.94%  
  2,848     Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.     85,127  
   

 

 

 
  Banks – 1.45%  
  1,054     National Bankshares, Inc.     45,164  
  2,487     Northrim BanCorp, Inc.     85,602  
   

 

 

 
      130,766  
   

 

 

 
  Biotechnology – 7.43%  
  5,604     Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)     282,946  
  104,650     PDL BioPharma, Inc.(a)     389,298  
   

 

 

 
      672,244  
   

 

 

 
  Capital Markets – 2.02%  
  6,225     Federated Investors, Inc.     182,455  
   

 

 

 
  Communications Equipment – 6.40%  
  13,387     Digi International, Inc.(a)     169,613  
  7,943     NETGEAR, Inc.(a)     263,072  
  11,793     Sierra Wireless, Inc.(a)     145,880  
   

 

 

 
      578,565  
   

 

 

 
  Construction & Engineering – 1.09%  
  33,864     Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (a)     98,883  
   

 

 

 
 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments &
Components – 3.18%
 
 
  7,111     Arlo Technologies, Inc.(a)     29,368  
  5,948     Avnet, Inc.     257,965  
   

 

 

 
      287,333  
   

 

 

 
  Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.75%  
  2,684     Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.     68,281  
   

 

 

 
  Food Products – 3.77%  
  1,476     Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.     65,874  
  11,184     Seneca Foods Corp. – Class A(a)     275,126  
   

 

 

 
      341,000  
   

 

 

 
  Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.73%  
  7,937     Invacare Corp.     66,433  
   

 

 

 
Shares          Value  
  Health Care Providers & Services – 3.17%  
  4,154     Patterson Companies, Inc.   $ 90,765  
  8,594     Triple-S Management Corp. – Class B(a)     196,115  
   

 

 

 
      286,880  
   

 

 

 
  Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.31%  
  2,817     International Speedway Corp. – Class A     122,906  
  5,931     Speedway Motorsports, Inc.     85,821  
   

 

 

 
      208,727  
   

 

 

 
  Household Durables – 9.54%  
  3,867     Beazer Homes USA, Inc.(a)     44,509  
  14,846     CSS Industries, Inc.     88,927  
  12,921     Dorel Industries, Inc. – Class B     114,100  
  3,862     M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.     112,230  
  21,716     Taylor Morrison Home Corp. – Class A(a)     385,459  
  3,245     Toll Brothers, Inc.     117,469  
   

 

 

 
      862,694  
   

 

 

 
  Insurance – 3.65%  
  918     National Western Life Group, Inc.     240,947  
  4,255     Old Republic International Corp.     89,015  
   

 

 

 
      329,962  
   

 

 

 
  Machinery – 4.52%  
  34,572     Briggs & Stratton Corp.     408,987  
   

 

 

 
  Multi-Utilities – 0.74%  
  1,658     Avista Corp.     67,348  
   

 

 

 
  Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 5.02%  
  26,866     Chesapeake Energy Corp.(a)     83,285  
  12,834     World Fuel Services Corp.     370,774  
   

 

 

 
      454,059  
   

 

 

 
  Personal Products – 4.64%  
  9,553     Edgewell Personal
Care Co.(a)
    419,281  
   

 

 

 
  Pharmaceuticals – 0.57%  
  35,764     Avadel Pharmaceuticals Plc Sponsored – ADR(a)     51,500  
   

 

 

 
 

 

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

 

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Shares          Value  
  Professional Services – 3.76%  
  4,389     Kelly Services, Inc.   $ 96,821  
  14,711     Resources Connection, Inc.     243,320  
   

 

 

 
      340,141  
   

 

 

 
 
Real Estate Management &
Development – 3.59%

 
  19,680     St. Joe Co.(a)     324,523  
   

 

 

 
  Software – 2.59%  
  1,627     MicroStrategy,
Inc. – Class A(a)
    234,695  
   

 

 

 
  Specialty Retail – 2.17%  
  9,383     Rent-A-Center, Inc.(a)     195,823  
   

 

 

 
Shares          Value  
  Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 0.90%  
  3,021     Territorial Bancorp, Inc.   $ 81,295  
   

 

 

 
  Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.54%  
  22,033     Houston Wire & Cable Co.(a)     139,469  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $7,980,614)

  $ 7,048,971  
   

 

 

 
  PREFERRED STOCKS – 1.55%  
  Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.55%  
  250     Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%   $ 140,000  
   

 

 

 
 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $145,900)

  $ 140,000  
   

 

 

 
 
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
CORPORATE BONDS – 5.17%    
Containers & Packaging – 1.68%    

Bemis Co., Inc.
6.800%, 8/1/2019

  $ 150,000     $ 151,792  
   

 

 

 
Electric Utilities – 2.27%    

Portland General Electric Co.
6.100%, 4/15/2019

    205,000       205,215  
   

 

 

 
Household Durables – 0.91%    

Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc. / Taylor Morrison Holdings II, Inc. 5.250%, 4/15/2021 (b)

    82,000       81,922  
   

 

 

 
Water Utilities – 0.31%    

California Water Service Co.
5.875%, 5/1/2019

    28,000       28,067  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $467,191)

    $ 466,996  
   

 

 

 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – 14.86%    

State Street Bank and Trust Repurchase Agreement, (Dated 03/29/19), due 04/01/19, 1.20% [Collateralized by $1,245,000 US Treasury Notes TIPS, 0.125%, 01/15/22, (Market Value $1,372,512)] (proceeds $1,344,572)

  $ 1,344,438     $ 1,344,438  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Cost $1,344,438)

    $ 1,344,438  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments (Cost $9,938,143) – 99.51%

    $ 9,000,405  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.49%

      44,073  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00%

    $ 9,044,478  
   

 

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

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

 

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ADR American Depositary Receipt

TIPS Treasury Inflation-Protected Security

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Acquired in a transaction exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. May be resold in the U.S. in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The total value of all such securities was $81,922, which represented 0.91% of the net assets of the Fund.

 

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

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY COUNTRY — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

COMMON STOCKS

  

Brazil

     1.46

Canada

     2.87

Ireland

     0.57

United States

     73.03
  

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     77.93
  

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS

  

United States

     1.55
  

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

     1.55
  

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS

  

United States

     5.17
  

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS

     5.17
  

 

 

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

     14.86
  

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS

     99.51

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

     0.49
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     100.00
  

 

 

 

The industry classifications represented in the Schedule of Investments are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC. This information is unaudited.

 

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

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

      Shares       Value  
COMMON STOCKS – 0.00%    
Household Durables – 0.00%    

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SA de CV(a)

    31,277     $ 2,191  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $292,050)

    $ 2,191  
   

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY SPONSORED CREDITS – 8.32%    
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation – 2.07%    

Pool G1-8578, 3.000%, 12/1/2030

  $ 1,524,647     $ 1,539,674  

Pool G0-6018, 6.500%, 4/1/2039

    24,833       28,300  

Pool A9-3505, 4.500%, 8/1/2040

    117,010       123,909  
   

 

 

 
      1,691,883  
   

 

 

 
Federal National Mortgage Association – 6.25%    

Pool CA1624, 3.000%, 4/1/2033

    1,136,524       1,148,237  

Pool 934124, 5.500%, 7/1/2038

    45,170       48,578  

Pool MA0918, 4.000%, 12/1/2041

    268,135       278,119  

Pool AS6201, 3.500%, 11/1/2045

    1,030,173       1,047,954  

Pool AL9865, 3.000%, 2/1/2047

    1,865,151       1,859,468  

Pool BJ2553, 3.500%, 12/1/2047

    705,535       716,521  
   

 

 

 
      5,098,877  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY SPONSORED CREDITS
(Cost $6,701,848)

    $ 6,790,760  
   

 

 

 
OTHER MORTGAGE RELATED SECURITIES – 0.02%    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 0.00%    

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust
Series 2006-AR14, 4.669%, 10/25/2036(c)

  $ 1,253     $ 1,215  
   

 

 

 
Near Prime Mortgage – 0.02%    

Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust
Series 2004-11, 3.166% (1M LIBOR + 0.680%), 11/25/2034(d)

    14,501       14,481  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL OTHER MORTGAGE RELATED SECURITIES
(Cost $15,159)

    $ 15,696  
   

 

 

 
US GOVERNMENTS – 48.22%    
Sovereign – 48.22%    

United States Treasury Bond
4.750%, 2/15/2037

  $ 4,835,000     $ 6,344,615  

United States Treasury Note
2.000%, 11/15/2021

    3,211,000       3,191,182  

2.000%, 2/15/2023

    4,140,000       4,103,613  

2.375%, 8/15/2024

    9,655,000       9,703,652  

2.250%, 2/15/2027

    16,100,000       15,976,106  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL US GOVERNMENTS
(Cost $38,902,311)

    $ 39,319,168  
   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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     Principal
Amount
    Value  
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES – 2.27%    
Equipment – 0.04%    

Continental Airlines 2007-1 Class A Pass Through Trust
Series 2007-1, 5.983%, 4/19/2022

  $ 27,355     $ 28,775  
   

 

 

 
Student Loan – 2.23%    

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust 2004-B
Series 2004-B, 3.041% (3M LIBOR + 0.430%), 9/15/2033(d)

    300,000       287,797  

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust 2005-A
Series 2005-A, 2.921% (3M LIBOR + 0.310%), 12/15/2038(d)

    400,000       386,997  

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust 2006-A
Series 2006-A, 2.901% (3M LIBOR + 0.290%), 6/15/2039(d)

    829,350       806,035  

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust 2007-A
Series 2007-A, 2.851% (3M LIBOR + 0.240%), 12/16/2041(d)

    344,180       335,966  
   

 

 

 
      1,816,795  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES
(Cost $1,727,899)

    $ 1,845,570  
   

 

 

 
CORPORATE BONDS – 38.27%    
Automobiles – 2.21%    

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
8.125%, 1/15/2020

  $ 780,000     $ 808,411  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.
2.650%, 4/13/2020

    1,000,000       995,989  
   

 

 

 
      1,804,400  
   

 

 

 
Banks – 7.42%    

Citibank, N.A.
2.100%, 6/12/2020

    1,650,000       1,638,144  

Fifth Third Bancorp
8.250%, 3/1/2038

    175,000       243,754  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
3.000%, 4/26/2022

    780,000       778,308  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
6.221%, (3M LIBOR + 3.470%), Perpetual(d)

    1,639,000       1,647,195  

USB Capital IX
3.807% (3M LIBOR + 1.020%, minimum of 3.500%), Perpetual(d)

    750,000       588,750  

Wells Fargo & Co.
6.381% (3M LIBOR + 3.770%), Perpetual(d)

    1,150,000       1,157,187  
   

 

 

 
      6,053,338  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies – 2.64%    

ADT Corp.
3.500%, 7/15/2022

    1,830,000       1,763,662  

Iron Mountain, Inc.
4.875%, 9/15/2027(b)

    410,000       393,600  
   

 

 

 
      2,157,262  
   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Consumer Products – 1.79%    

Avon International Operations, Inc.
7.875%, 8/15/2022(b)

  $ 925,000     $ 958,531  

Wyndham Destinations, Inc.
3.900%, 3/1/2023

    510,000       499,800  
   

 

 

 
      1,458,331  
   

 

 

 
Electric Utilities – 0.26%    

Commonwealth Edison Co.
5.900%, 3/15/2036

    175,000       214,166  
   

 

 

 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco – 1.86%    

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.
4.900%, 11/1/2019

    775,000       784,124  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.
5.750%, 3/15/2025(b)

    725,000       732,250  
   

 

 

 
      1,516,374  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services – 1.76%    

Tenet Healthcare Corp.
6.000%, 10/1/2020

    1,385,000       1,435,206  
   

 

 

 
Homebuilders – 2.16%    

PulteGroup, Inc.
5.500%, 3/1/2026

    980,000       1,009,400  

Toll Brothers Finance Corp.
4.875%, 11/15/2025

    745,000       749,656  
   

 

 

 
      1,759,056  
   

 

 

 
Insurance – 1.21%    

American International Group, Inc.
6.400%, 12/15/2020

    800,000       845,996  

CNA Financial Corp.
5.875%, 8/15/2020

    135,000       140,383  
   

 

 

 
      986,379  
   

 

 

 
Media – 0.53%    

Netflix, Inc.
5.375%, 2/1/2021

    420,000       436,144  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining – 0.11%    

Cloud Peak Energy Resources, LLC / Cloud Peak Energy Finance Corp.
12.000%, 11/1/2021(e)

    480,000       86,400  
   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 9.20%    

BP Capital Markets Plc
3.506%, 3/17/2025

  $ 810,000     $ 825,750  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.
8.000%, 1/15/2025

    1,245,000       1,269,900  

Chevron Corp.
2.100%, 5/16/2021

    1,150,000       1,141,750  

Exxon Mobil Corp.
2.397%, 3/6/2022

    945,000       944,978  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
4.300%, 6/1/2025

    1,054,000       1,099,308  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.
3.500%, 6/15/2025

    555,000       570,210  

Range Resources Corp.
5.000%, 3/15/2023

    1,680,000       1,646,400  
   

 

 

 
      7,498,296  
   

 

 

 
Retail – 1.28%    

JC Penney Corp, Inc.
5.875%, 7/1/2023(b)

    1,240,000       1,044,700  
   

 

 

 
Technology – 2.40%    

Microsoft Corp.
2.400%, 2/6/2022

    1,000,000       998,569  

VMware, Inc.
3.900%, 8/21/2027

    995,000       956,523  
   

 

 

 
      1,955,092  
   

 

 

 
Telecommunications – 3.44%    

AT&T, Inc.
3.000%, 6/30/2022

    1,630,000       1,637,186  

Frontier Communications Corp.
6.250%, 9/15/2021

    1,320,000       1,023,000  

Telefonica Emisiones SA
5.462%, 2/16/2021

    135,000       141,075  
   

 

 

 
      2,801,261  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost $31,299,075)

    $ 31,206,405  
   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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     Principal
Amount
    Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – 3.11%    

State Street Bank and Trust Repurchase Agreement,
(Dated 03/29/19), due 04/01/19, 1.20% [Collateralized
by $2,560,000 US Treasury Notes, 2.500%, 02/15/22,
(Market Value $2,589,524)] (proceeds $2,538,444)

  $ 2,538,190     $ 2,538,190  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
(Cost $2,538,190)

    $ 2,538,190  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments (Cost $81,476,532) – 100.21%

    $ 81,717,980  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.21)%

      (177,222
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00%

    $ 81,540,758  
   

 

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

LIBOR London Inter-bank Offered Rate

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Acquired in a transaction exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. May be resold in the U.S. in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The total value of all such securities was $3,129,081, which represented 3.84% of the net assets of the Fund.

(c)

Variable rate security. The coupon is based on an underlying pool of loans.

(d)

Variable rate security. The coupon is based on a reference index and spread index.

(e)

Issuer is in default of interest payments.

The industry classifications represented in the Schedule of Investments are comprised in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC or were otherwise determined by the Adviser to be appropriate. This information is unaudited.

 

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

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

     Brandes
International
Equity Fund
       Brandes
Global
Equity Fund
 

ASSETS

       

Investment in securities, at value(1)

       

Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 790,405,633        $ 45,940,554  

Affiliated issuers

               

Cash

               

Foreign Currency(1)

     407,887          51,924  

Receivables:

       

Securities sold

     3,945,991          967,870  

Fund shares sold

     6,417,406          23,777  

Dividends and interest

     4,525,662          215,326  

Foreign currency spot trade

               

Tax reclaims

     534,604          32,850  

Securities lending

     796          505  

Due from Advisor

               

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     123,918          24,136  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Assets

     806,361,897          47,256,942  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

       

Payables:

       

Securities purchased

     1,597,006           

Fund shares redeemed

     2,421,007          126,613  

Due to Advisor

     529,551          17,999  

12b-1 Fee

     18,760          1,259  

Trustee Fees

     10,500          1,406  

Due to Custodian

     13,770          1,456  

Dividends payable

     292,374          2,768  

Foreign tax withholding

     455,542          19,566  

Foreign currency spot trade payable

              557  

Accrued expenses

     279,624          99,117  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     5,618,134          270,741  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 800,743,763        $ 46,986,201  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS

       

Capital Stock

   $ 906,482,377        $ 44,019,222  

Total distributable earnings

     (105,738,614        2,966,979  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Net Assets

   $ 800,743,763        $ 46,986,201  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

       

Class A Shares

       

Net Assets

   $ 36,167,675        $ 1,673,511  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized without par value)

     2,181,799          75,998  

Offering and redemption price

   $ 16.58        $ 22.02  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share*

   $ 17.59        $ 23.36  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Class C Shares

       

Net Assets

   $ 17,053,748        $ 1,382,809  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized without par value)

     1,045,510          63,230  

Offering and redemption price

   $ 16.31        $ 21.87  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Class I Shares

       

Net Assets

   $ 713,630,937        $ 43,929,881  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized without par value)

     42,910,920          1,980,701  

Offering and redemption price

   $ 16.63        $ 22.18  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Class R6 Shares

       

Net Assets

   $ 33,891,403          N/A  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized without par value)

     2,029,730          N/A  

Offering and redemption price

   $ 16.70          N/A  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

(1)Costof:

       

Investments in securities

       

Unaffiliated issuers

   $ 901,797,146        $ 42,083,217  

Affiliated issuers

               

Foreign currency

     408,181          52,050  

 

*

Includes a sales load of 5.75% for the International, Global, Global Equity Income, Global Opportunities Value, Emerging Markets Value, International Small Cap, and Small Cap Value Funds and 3.75% for the Core Plus Fixed Income Fund. (see Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements)

 

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

 

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Brandes
Global Equity
Income Fund

    Brandes
Global
Opportunities
Value Fund
    Brandes
Emerging
Markets
Value Fund
    Brandes
International
Small Cap
Equity Fund
    Brandes
Small Cap
Value Fund
    Brandes
Core Plus Fixed
Income Fund
 
         
         
$ 1,295,525     $ 10,289,853     $ 1,471,871,443     $ 653,773,827     $ 9,000,405     $ 81,717,980  
              717,648       3,061,535              
  52,413                               789,953  
  1,818       7,602             63,578              
         
  1,625             407,691       1,481,272       24,918        
        1,160       2,106,923       4,783,716             114,869  
  8,807       120,723       8,137,336       3,290,260       17,626       473,727  
  4             69,655       7,167              
  470       4,706       337,224       263,836       194        
                    8,434              
  13,176       11,393                   10,824        
  5,819       18,684       122,782       65,768       37,519       31,773  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  1,379,657       10,454,121       1,483,770,702       666,799,393       9,091,486       83,128,302  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
         
        41,668       8,326,488       699,566             1,294,597  
  138       66,802       1,540,457       1,202,147             166,026  
              1,198,823       537,115             7,014  
  11       270       70,914       20,024       4       523  
  42       702       37,209       39,327             1,941  
  367       1,708       207,126       39,948       515       2,061  
  108       1,936       455,139       59,384             16,458  
  953       16,465       1,318,821       415,801       291        
        147                          
  44,361       64,438       488,221       387,204       46,198       98,924  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  45,980       194,136       13,643,198       3,400,516       47,008       1,587,544  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 1,333,677     $ 10,259,985     $ 1,470,127,504     $ 663,398,877     $ 9,044,478     $ 81,540,758  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
$ 1,297,866     $ 13,961,035     $ 1,667,836,070     $ 885,279,386     $ 9,839,679     $ 82,985,604  
  35,811       (3,701,050     (197,708,566     (221,880,509     (795,201     (1,444,846

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 1,333,677     $ 10,259,985     $ 1,470,127,504     $ 663,398,877     $ 9,044,478     $ 81,540,758  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
         
$ 30,797     $ 643,950     $ 260,093,096     $ 61,701,994     $ 16,247     $ 2,061,167  
  2,708       68,095       30,124,381       5,757,549       1,873       228,916  
$ 11.37     $ 9.46     $ 8.63     $ 10.72     $ 8.67     $ 9.00  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 12.07     $ 10.03     $ 9.16     $ 11.37     $ 9.20     $ 9.36  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
$ 5,005     $ 201,888     $ 20,541,812     $ 9,608,078       N/A       N/A  
  457       21,428       2,390,948       921,234       N/A       N/A  
$ 10.95     $ 9.42     $ 8.59     $ 10.43       N/A       N/A  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
$ 1,297,875     $ 9,414,147     $ 1,152,845,247     $ 530,242,705     $ 4,987,456     $ 79,479,487  
  119,838       996,924       132,885,686       49,298,516       574,772       8,757,249  
$ 10.83     $ 9.44     $ 8.68     $ 10.76     $ 8.68     $ 9.08  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
  N/A       N/A     $ 36,647,349     $ 61,846,100       4,040,775       104  
  N/A       N/A       4,210,724       5,738,800       463,037       12  
  N/A       N/A     $ 8.70     $ 10.78     $ 8.73     $ 9.09  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
         
$ 1,272,741     $ 10,659,247     $ 1,614,647,630     $ 719,496,424     $ 9,938,143     $ 81,476,532  
              12,202,165       30,714,820              
  1,824       7,620             63,753              

 

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

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

     Brandes
International
Equity Fund
    Brandes
Global
Equity Fund
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

    

Income

    

Dividend income

   $ 9,167,002     $ 779,775  

Less: Foreign taxes withheld

     (735,165     (37,857

Interest income

     197,368       5,312  

Income from securities lending

     102,242       4,685  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Income

     8,731,447       751,915  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

    

Advisory fees (Note 3)

     2,928,827       223,006  

Custody fees

     40,124       4,128  

Administration fees (Note 3)

     87,188       13,804  

Insurance expense

     7,269       728  

Legal fees

     15,662       1,538  

Printing fees

     19,896       2,822  

Miscellaneous

     12,627       2,655  

Registration expense

     45,490       22,984  

Trustee fees

     36,748       4,288  

Transfer agent fees

     71,500       24,564  

12b-1 Fees – Class A

     43,511       3,188  

12b-1 Fees – Class C

     63,694       5,469  

Shareholder Service Fees – Class C

     21,231       1,823  

Sub-Transfer Agency Fees – Class I

     163,459       12,936  

Accounting fees

     39,964       28,940  

Auditing fees

     22,858       19,854  

Organizational Costs

            
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     3,620,048       372,727  

Expenses waived

     (12,041     (83,490

Expenses recouped

            
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net expenses

     3,608,007       289,237  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

     5,123,440       462,678  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

    

Net realized gain (loss) on:

    

Unaffiliated investments

     12,400,366       (794,873

Affiliated investments

            

Foreign currency transactions

     (35,828     (10,440
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     12,364,538       (805,313
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

    

Investments

     (57,840,582     (3,501,839

Foreign currency transactions

     988       (1,717
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net unrealized depreciation

     (57,839,594     (3,503,556
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     (45,475,056     (4,308,869
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (40,351,616   $ (3,846,191
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 (continued)

 

 

 

Brandes
Global Equity
Income Fund

    Brandes
Global
Opportunities
Value Fund
    Brandes
Emerging
Markets
Value Fund
    Brandes
International
Small Cap

Equity Fund
    Brandes
Small Cap
Value Fund
    Brandes
Core Plus Fixed
Income Fund
 
         
         
$ 23,101     $ 265,594     $ 17,812,400     $ 6,665,157     $ 69,754     $  
  (1,387     (22,147     (2,219,556     (725,936     (2,641      
        1,331       134,497       201,803       13,371       1,490,549  
                    55,916              

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  21,714       244,778       15,727,341       6,196,940       80,484       1,490,549  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
  5,229       95,026       6,764,107       3,814,585       32,244       148,616  
  1,004       4,120       372,892       104,342       1,002       6,258  
  6,660       10,200       172,452       128,724       7,622       16,834  
        272       15,648       13,354       90       994  
        628       37,574       32,920       374       2,358  
  1,369       2,182       55,906       36,434       2,014       3,812  
  1,286       1,556       26,766       26,114       732       2,314  
  3,710       28,796       50,604       38,964       12,734       29,156  
  834       2,332       78,940       62,862       1,072       5,676  
  22,568       23,538       171,250       111,632       22,750       25,832  
  38       1,130       314,884       86,604       31       2,335  
  19       832       79,510       42,309       N/A       N/A  
  6       277       26,503       14,103       N/A       N/A  
  318       4,720       279,142       164,458       1,249       20,764  
  28,134       30,322       45,428       43,030       25,260       29,812  
  17,304       18,390       21,668       20,394       17,010       20,120  
                          15,691        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  88,479       224,321       8,513,274       4,740,829       139,875       314,881  
  (81,880     (107,050     (175,367     (60,862     (102,161     (100,703
              17,775                    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  6,599       117,271       8,355,682       4,679,967       37,714       214,178  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  15,115       127,507       7,371,659       1,516,973       42,770       1,276,371  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
         
  12,545       (2,683,130     6,942,745       (102,163,116     (48,481     (791,452
                                 
  14       (12,518     (235,475     845              

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  12,559       (2,695,648     6,707,270       (102,162,271     (48,481     (791,452

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
  (55,853     414,758       13,186,703       13,772,917       (847,278     2,109,703  
  180       1,104       (68,714     5,039              

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (55,673     415,862       13,117,989       13,777,956       (847,278     2,109,703  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 
    
(43,114

    (2,279,786     19,825,259       (88,384,315     (895,759     1,318,251  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ (27,999   $ (2,152,279   $ 27,196,918     $ (86,867,342   $ (852,989   $ 2,594,622  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

    Brandes International
Equity Fund
    Brandes Global
Equity Fund
 
    Six Months
Ended March 31,
2019
    Year ended
September 30,
2018(1)
    Six Months
Ended March 31,
2019
    Year ended
September 30,
2018(2)
 
    (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)        

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:

       

OPERATIONS

       

Net investment income

  $ 5,123,440     $ 14,011,486     $ 462,678     $ 1,348,817  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

       

Investments

    12,400,366       25,391,080       (794,873     2,874,455  

Foreign currency transactions

    (35,828     (210,171     (10,440     (10,426

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

       

Investments

    (57,840,582     (17,141,192     (3,501,839     (732,898

Foreign currency transactions

    988       (41,489     (1,717     (281
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (40,351,616     22,009,714       (3,846,191     3,479,667  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

       

Distributions to shareholders

       

Class A

    (473,856     (569,062     (152,514     (195,704

Class C

    (197,585     (240,746     (77,599     (48,710

Class I

    (9,147,549     (10,567,066     (3,105,899     (2,487,609

Class R6

    (403,727     (440,184     N/A       N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from distributions

    (10,222,717     (11,817,058     (3,336,012     (2,732,023
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

       

Proceeds from shares sold

    261,834,458       280,183,460       5,204,041       5,255,435  

Net asset value of shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

    9,614,754       11,008,451       3,304,635       2,710,260  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (162,669,957     (169,897,059     (21,953,055     (10,290,630
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

    108,779,255       121,294,852       (13,444,379     (2,324,935
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    58,204,922       131,487,508       (20,626,582     (1,577,291
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       

Beginning of the Period

    742,538,841       611,051,333       67,612,783       69,190,074  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the Period

  $ 800,743,763     $ 742,538,841     $ 46,986,201     $ 67,612,783  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Distributions to shareholders includes net investment income distributions of $569,062, $240,746, $10,567,066 and $440,184 for the A, C, I and R6 classes, respectively. End of period net assets includes accumulated undistributed net investment income of $1,537,706.

(2) 

Distributions to shareholders includes net investment income distributions of $72,745, $15,982 and $1,223,998, and net realized gains distributions of $122,959, $32,728 and $1,263,611 for the A, C and I classes, respectively. End of period net assets includes accumulated undistributed net investment loss of $62,335.

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

 

 

 

    Brandes Global Equity
Income Fund
    Brandes Global Opportunities
Value Fund
 
    Six Months
Ended March 31,
2019
    Year ended
September 30,
2018(1)
    Six Months
Ended March 31,
2019
    Year ended
September 30,
2018(2)
 
    (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)        

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:

       

OPERATIONS

       

Net investment income

  $ 15,115     $ 31,967     $ 127,507     $ 573,397  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

       

Investments

    12,545       53,581       (2,683,130     1,518,371  

Foreign currency transactions

    14       (260     (12,518     (1,341

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

       

Investments

    (55,853     (48,419     414,758       (3,226,983

Foreign currency transactions

    180       (171     1,104       (1,895
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (27,999     36,698       (2,152,279     (1,138,451
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

       

Distributions to shareholders

       

Class A

    (1,297     (685     (61,728     (70,029

Class C

    (194     (21     (15,251     (6,750

Class I

    (56,470     (64,304     (1,755,309     (966,526
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from distributions

    (57,961     (65,010     (1,832,288     (1,043,305
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

       

Proceeds from shares sold

    22,500       339,640       823,712       4,818,934  

Net asset value of shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

    56,669       62,888       1,792,125       1,010,828  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (47,765     (28,697     (18,411,506     (5,250,648
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

    31,404       373,831       (15,795,669     579,114  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (54,556     345,519       (19,780,236     (1,602,642
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       

Beginning of the Period

    1,388,233       1,042,714       30,040,221       31,642,863  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the Period

  $ 1,333,677     $ 1,388,233     $ 10,259,985     $ 30,040,221  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Distributions to shareholders includes net investment income distributions of $681, $17 and $30,179, and net realized gains distributions of $4, $4 and $34,125 for the A, C and I classes, respectively. End of period net assets includes accumulated undistributed net investment income of $953.

(2)

Distributions to shareholders includes net investment income distributions of $47,970, $4,499 and $719,259, and net realized gains distributions of $22,059, $2,251 and $247,267 for the A, C and I classes, respectively. End of period net assets includes accumulated undistributed net investment loss of $40,684.

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

 

 

 

    Brandes Emerging
Markets Value Fund
    Brandes International
Small Cap Equity Fund
 
    Six Months
Ended March 31,
2019
    Year ended
September 30,
2018(1)
    Six Months
Ended March 31,
2019
    Year ended
September 30,
2018(2)
 
    (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)        

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:

       

OPERATIONS

       

Net investment income

  $ 7,371,659     $ 31,671,556     $ 1,516,973     $ 18,413,109  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

       

Investments

    6,942,745       101,866,689       (102,163,116     76,959,441  

Foreign currency transactions

    (235,475     (2,992,329     845       (807,207

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

       

Investments

    13,186,703       (297,507,481     13,772,917       (212,419,367

Foreign currency transactions

    (68,714     31,294       5,039       166,032  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    27,196,918       (166,930,271     (86,867,342     (117,687,992
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

       

Distributions to shareholders

       

Class A

    (801,531     (4,492,509     (2,451,868     (11,119,388

Class C

    (22,136     (224,759     (381,674     (1,848,988

Class I

    (4,630,709     (23,654,042     (20,776,555     (109,207,423

Class R6

    (155,257     (1,345,870     (2,272,824     (5,700,213
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from distributions

    (5,609,633     (29,717,180     (25,882,921     (127,876,012
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

       

Proceeds from shares sold

    310,136,115       532,236,709       129,843,752       400,890,576  

Net asset value of shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

    5,082,996       26,393,702       24,616,866       123,508,821  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (343,986,917     (640,989,583     (510,039,784     (971,216,787
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions

    (28,767,806     (82,359,172     (355,579,166     (446,817,390
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total decrease in net assets

    (7,180,521     (279,006,623     (468,329,429     (692,381,394
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       

Beginning of the Period

    1,477,308,025       1,756,314,648       1,131,728,306       1,824,109,700  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the Period

  $ 1,470,127,504     $ 1,477,308,025     $ 663,398,877     $ 1,131,728,306  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Distributions to shareholders includes net investment income distributions of $4,492,509, $224,759, $23,654,042 and $1,345,870 for the A, C, I and R6 classes, respectively. End of period net assets includes accumulated undistributed net investment loss of $10,547,353.

(2)

Distributions to shareholders includes net investment income distributions of $5,950,910, $957,993, $60,072,418 and $3,193,839, and net realized gains distributions of $5,168,478, $890,995, $49,135,005 and $2,506,374 for the A, C, I and R6 classes, respectively. End of period net assets includes accumulated undistributed net investment loss of $11,039,962.

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

 

 

 

    Brandes Small Cap
Value Fund
    Brandes Core Plus Fixed
Income Fund
 
    Six Months
Ended March 31,
2019
    Period ended
September 30,
2018(1)(2)
    Six Months
Ended March 31,
2019
    Year ended
September 30,
2018(3)
 
    (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)        

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:

       

OPERATIONS

       

Net investment income

  $ 42,770     $ 39,189     $ 1,276,371     $ 2,720,051  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

       

Investments

    (48,481     500,680       (791,452     (734,191

Foreign currency transactions

                       

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

       

Investments

    (847,278     (90,460     2,109,703       (2,975,754

Foreign currency transactions

                       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (852,989     449,409       2,594,622       (989,894
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

       

Distributions to shareholders

       

Class A

    (1,842     (166     (26,433     (64,040

Class I

    (393,339     (20,004     (1,256,491     (2,657,099

Class R6

    (333,613     (19,482     (2     (4
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from distributions

    (728,794     (39,652     (1,282,926     (2,721,143
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

       

Proceeds from shares sold

          1,813,264       6,741,707       34,243,797  

Proceeds from Transfer in-kind (Note 10)

          8,132,782              

Net asset value of shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

    728,795       39,652       1,250,360       2,679,959  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (432,369     (65,620     (19,265,928     (42,896,480
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

    296,426       9,920,078       (11,273,861     (5,972,724
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (1,285,357     10,329,835       (9,962,165     (9,683,761
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       

Beginning of the Period

    10,329,835             91,502,923       101,186,684  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the Period

  $ 9,044,478     $ 10,329,835     $ 81,540,758     $ 91,502,923  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Commenced operations on January 2, 2018.

(2)

Distributions to shareholders includes net investment income distributions of $166, $20,004 and $19,482 for the A, I and R6 classes, respectively. End of period net assets includes accumulated undistributed net investment income of $2,480.

(3)

Distributions to shareholders includes net investment income distributions of $64,040, $2,657,099 and $4 for the A, I and R6 classes, respectively. End of period net assets includes accumulated undistributed net investment income of $19,107.

 

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

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS For a capital share outstanding for the period ended:

 

 

 

    

Net asset

value,

beginning
of period

   

Net
investment

income(5)

   

Net
realized and

unrealized

gain (loss) on

investments

   

Total from

investment

operations

   

Dividends

from net

investment

income

 

Brandes International Equity Fund

 

     

Class A

         

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 17.71       0.10       (1.01     (0.91     (0.22

9/30/2018

  $ 17.48       0.36       0.17       0.53       (0.30

9/30/2017

  $ 15.70       0.29       2.03       2.32       (0.54

9/30/2016

  $ 14.90       0.35       0.81       1.16       (0.36

9/30/2015

  $ 16.58       0.35       (1.73     (1.38     (0.30

9/30/2014

  $ 16.03       0.33       0.56       0.89       (0.34

Class C

         

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 17.47       0.04       (1.01     (0.97     (0.19

9/30/2018

  $ 17.30       0.22       0.18       0.40       (0.23

9/30/2017

  $ 15.58       0.17       2.00       2.17       (0.45

9/30/2016

  $ 14.79       0.23       0.81       1.04       (0.25

9/30/2015

  $ 16.48       0.24       (1.73     (1.49     (0.20

9/30/2014

  $ 15.98       0.20       0.55       0.75       (0.25

Class I

         

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 17.76       0.12       (1.02     (0.90     (0.23

9/30/2018

  $ 17.52       0.40       0.16       0.56       (0.32

9/30/2017

  $ 15.72       0.33       2.04       2.37       (0.57

9/30/2016

  $ 14.92       0.38       0.81       1.19       (0.39

9/30/2015

  $ 16.60       0.35       (1.70     (1.35     (0.33

9/30/2014

  $ 16.05       0.36       0.56       0.92       (0.37

Class R

         

6 3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 17.83       0.13       (1.03     (0.90     (0.23

9/30/2018

  $ 17.56       0.42       0.18       0.60       (0.33

9/30/2017

  $ 15.74       0.35       2.04       2.39       (0.57

2/1/2016(3) – 9/30/2016

  $ 14.41       0.27       1.39       1.66       (0.33

 

 

(1)

Not annualized.

(2)

Annualized.

(3)

Commencement of operations.

(4)

After fees waived and expenses absorbed or recouped by the Advisor, where applicable.

(5)

Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(6)

The total return calculation does not reflect the sales loads that may be imposed on Class A or C shares (see Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements).

(7)

The total return figure is the since inception return for the class.

(8)

Includes expenses not covered by the Trust’s expense limitation agreement. See Note 3 for more information.

 

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

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS For a capital share outstanding for the period ended:

 

 

 

Net asset
value, end

of period

    Total
return(6)
   

Net assets,

end of
period

(millions)

    Ratio of
net expenses
to average
net assets(4)
   

Ratio of net
investment

income to

average

net assets(4)

   

Ratio of

expenses (prior
to reimburse-
ments) to
average
net assets

    Ratio of net
investment
income (prior
to reimburse-
ments) to
average net
assets
    Portfolio
turnover
rate
 
             
             
$ 16.58       -5.10 %(1)    $ 36.2       1.16 %(2)      1.22 %(2)      1.16 %(2)      1.22 %(2)      6.71 %(1) 
$ 17.71       3.02   $ 34.9       1.16     2.00     1.16     2.00     20.37
$ 17.48       15.07   $ 31.5       1.18 %(8)      1.77     1.18 %(8)      1.77     33.82
$ 15.70       7.90   $ 14.3       1.18     2.30     1.18     2.30     17.60
$ 14.90       -8.47   $ 13.1       1.18     2.08     1.18     2.08     27.50
$ 16.58       5.47   $ 9.0       1.19     1.92     1.18     1.93     39.53
             
$ 16.31       -5.51 %(1)    $ 17.0       1.91 %(2)      0.47 %(2)      1.91 %(2)      0.47 %(2)      6.71 %(1) 
$ 17.47       2.31   $ 18.3       1.91     1.25     1.91     1.25     20.37
$ 17.30       14.19   $ 17.9       1.93 %(8)      1.01     1.93 %(8)      1.01     33.82
$ 15.58       7.10   $ 13.1       1.93     1.55     1.93     1.55     17.60
$ 14.79       -9.14   $ 12.0       1.93     1.43     1.93     1.43     27.50
$ 16.48       4.64   $ 4.3       1.93     1.19     1.93     1.19     39.53
             
$ 16.63       -5.03 %(1)    $ 713.6       0.96 %(2)      1.43 %(2)      0.96 %(2)      1.43 %(2)      6.71 %(1) 
$ 17.76       3.23   $ 664.7       0.96     2.20     0.96     2.20     20.37
$ 17.52       15.33   $ 523.1       0.98 %(8)      1.96     0.98 %(8)      1.96     33.82
$ 15.72       8.10   $ 648.3       1.00     2.48     0.98     2.50     17.60
$ 14.92       -8.30   $ 562.5       1.00     2.10     0.98     2.12     27.50
$ 16.60       5.61   $ 521.9       1.00     2.12     0.99     2.13     39.53
             
$ 16.70       -4.99 %(1)    $ 33.9       0.82 %(2)      1.57 %(2)      0.91 %(2)      1.48 %(2)      6.71 %(1) 
$ 17.83       3.44   $ 24.6       0.82     2.34     0.91     2.25     20.37
$ 17.56       15.48   $ 38.5       0.83 %(8)      2.12     0.93 %(8)      2.02     33.82
$ 15.74       11.60 %(7)    $ 27.7       0.82 %(2)      2.67 %(2)      0.93 %(2)      2.56 %(2)      17.60 %(1) 

 

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

 

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     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(2)
   

Net
realized and
unrealized
gain (loss) on
investments

    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Dividends
from net
realized
gains
 

Brandes Global Equity Fund

 

         

Class A

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 24.61       0.16       (1.53     (1.37     (0.17     (1.05

9/30/2018

  $ 24.42       0.43       0.69       1.12       (0.42     (0.51

9/30/2017

  $ 21.21       0.34       3.28       3.62       (0.41      

9/30/2016

  $ 21.85       0.40       0.67       1.07       (0.42     (1.29

9/30/2015

  $ 25.43       0.27       (1.90     (1.63     (0.33     (1.62

9/30/2014

  $ 24.20       0.43       2.00       2.43       (0.44     (0.76

Class C

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 24.45       0.08       (1.51     (1.43     (0.10     (1.05

9/30/2018

  $ 24.28       0.24       0.69       0.93       (0.25     (0.51

9/30/2017

  $ 21.09       0.18       3.25       3.43       (0.24      

9/30/2016

  $ 21.73       0.25       0.66       0.91       (0.26     (1.29

9/30/2015

  $ 25.31       0.16       (1.92     (1.76     (0.20     (1.62

9/30/2014

  $ 24.14       0.24       1.99       2.23       (0.30     (0.76

Class I

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 24.77       0.19       (1.53     (1.34     (0.20     (1.05

9/30/2018

  $ 24.57       0.49       0.70       1.19       (0.48     (0.51

9/30/2017

  $ 21.33       0.41       3.30       3.71       (0.47      

9/30/2016

  $ 21.95       0.46       0.67       1.13       (0.46     (1.29

9/30/2015

  $ 25.52       0.39       (1.97     (1.58     (0.37     (1.62

9/30/2014

  $ 24.26       0.50       2.00       2.50       (0.48     (0.76

 

 

(1)

After fees waived and expenses absorbed or recouped by the Advisor, where applicable.

(2)

Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(3)

The total return calculation does not reflect the sales loads that may be imposed on Class A or C shares (see Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements).

(4)

Includes expenses not covered by the Trust’s expense limitation agreement. See Note 3 for more information.

 

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

 

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Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(3)
    Net assets,
end of
period
(millions)
    Ratio of
net expenses
to average
net assets(1)
    Ratio of net
investment
income to
average
net assets(1)
    Ratio of
expenses (prior
to reimburse-
ments) to
average
net assets
    Ratio of net
investment
income (prior
to reimburse-
ments) to
average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover
rate
 
             
             
$ 22.02       -5.35 %(1)    $ 1.7       1.25 %(2)      1.44 %(2)      1.50 %(2)      1.19 %(2)      9.13 %(1) 
$ 24.61       4.68   $ 3.4       1.25     1.72     1.40     1.57     8.89
$ 24.42       17.20   $ 5.8       1.26 %(4)      1.52     1.45 %(4)      1.33     17.42
$ 21.21       5.01   $ 4.6       1.25     1.95     1.58     1.62     15.68
$ 21.85       -6.99   $ 1.8       1.25     1.15     1.66     0.74     25.06
$ 25.43       10.18   $ 1.2       1.25     1.67     1.71     1.21     30.33
             
$ 21.87       -5.68 %(1)    $ 1.4       2.00 %(2)      0.70 %(2)      2.26 %(2)      0.44 %(2)      9.13 %(1) 
$ 24.45       3.88   $ 1.6       2.00     0.97     2.15     0.82     8.89
$ 24.28       16.31   $ 1.7       2.01 %(4)      0.77     2.21 %(4)      0.57     17.42
$ 21.09       4.20   $ 2.0       2.00     1.20     2.32     0.88     15.68
$ 21.73       -7.62   $ 2.4       2.00     0.66     2.42     0.24     25.06
$ 25.31       9.34   $ 1.1       2.00     0.92     2.46     0.46     30.33
             
$ 22.18       -5.20 %(1)    $ 43.9       1.00 %(2)      1.70 %(2)      1.30 %(2)      1.40 %(2)      9.13 %(1) 
$ 24.77       4.95   $ 62.6       1.00     1.97     1.20     1.77     8.89
$ 24.57       17.48   $ 61.7       1.01 %(4)      1.77     1.26 %(4)      1.52     17.42
$ 21.33       5.26   $ 47.3       1.00     2.20     1.38     1.82     15.68
$ 21.95       -6.75   $ 46.0       1.00     1.61     1.47     1.14     25.06
$ 25.52       10.46   $ 45.9       1.00     1.93     1.53     1.40     30.33

 

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

 

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     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(5)
   

Net
realized and
unrealized
gain (loss) on
investments

    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Dividends
from net
realized
gains
 

Brandes Global Equity Income Fund

 

       

Class A

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 12.12       0.12       (0.39     (0.27     (0.12     (0.36

9/30/2018

  $ 12.46       0.30       0.02       0.32       (0.26     (0.40

9/30/2017

  $ 10.79       0.24       1.73       1.97       (0.04     (0.26

9/30/2016

  $ 9.62       0.28       1.35       1.63       (0.26     (0.20

12/31/2014(3) – 9/30/2015

  $ 10.00       0.23       (0.46     (0.23     (0.15      

Class C

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 11.69       0.07       (0.37     (0.30     (0.08     (0.36

9/30/2018

  $ 11.97       0.20       0.11       0.31       (0.19     (0.40

9/30/2017

  $ 10.72       0.16       1.50       1.66       (0.15     (0.26

9/30/2016

  $ 9.60       0.20       1.31       1.51       (0.19     (0.20

12/31/2014(3) – 9/30/2015

  $ 10.00       0.23       (0.52     (0.29     (0.11      

Class I

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 11.57       0.13       (0.38     (0.25     (0.13     (0.36

9/30/2018

  $ 11.87       0.32       0.06       0.38       (0.28     (0.40

9/30/2017

  $ 10.68       0.27       1.45       1.72       (0.27     (0.26

9/30/2016

  $ 9.57       0.29       1.30       1.59       (0.28     (0.20

12/31/2014(3) – 9/30/2015

  $ 10.00       0.23       (0.45     (0.22     (0.21      

 

 

(1)

Not annualized.

(2)

Annualized.

(3)

Commencement of operations.

(4)

After fees waived and expenses absorbed or recouped by the Advisor, where applicable.

(5)

Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(6)

The total return calculation does not reflect the sales loads that may be imposed on Class A or C shares (see Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements).

(7)

The total return figure is the since inception return for the class.

(8)

Amount is less than $50,000.

(9)

Includes expenses not covered by the Trust’s expense limitation agreement. See Note 3 for more information.

 

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

 

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Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(6)
    Net assets,
end of
period
(millions)
    Ratio of
net expenses
to average
net assets(4)
    Ratio of net
investment
income to
average
net assets(4)
    Ratio of
expenses (prior
to reimburse-
ments) to
average
net assets
    Ratio of net
investment
income (prior
to reimburse-
ments) to
average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover
rate
 
             
             
$ 11.37       -2.03 %(1)    $ (8)      1.25 %(2)      2.07 %(2)      13.72 %(2)      (10.40 )%(2)      5.55 %(1) 
$ 12.12       2.66   $ (8)      1.25     2.47     13.81     (10.09 )%      16.42
$ 12.46       18.81   $ (8)      1.27 %(9)      2.17     18.00 %(9)      (14.56 )%      12.97
$ 10.79       17.35   $ (8)      1.25     2.67     20.41     (16.49 )%      22.38
$ 9.62       -2.44 %(7)    $ (8)      1.25 %(2)      2.90 %(2)      570.42 %(2)      (566.27 )%(2)      16.78 %(1) 
             
$ 10.95       -2.37 %(1)    $ (8)      2.00 %(2)      1.30 %(2)      14.47 %(2)      (11.17 )%(2)      5.55 %(1) 
$ 11.69       2.64   $ (8)      2.00     1.68     15.76     (12.08 )%      16.42
$ 11.97       16.01   $ (8)      2.00 %(9)      1.44     17.88 %(9)      (14.44 )%      12.97
$ 10.72       16.01   $ (8)      2.00     1.91     21.51     (17.60 )%      22.38
$ 9.60       -2.99 %(7)    $ (8)      2.00 %(2)      2.90 %(2)      572.75 %(2)      (567.85 )%(2)      16.78 %(1) 
             
$ 10.83       -1.93 %(1)    $ 1.3       1.00 %(2)      2.32 %(2)      13.53 %(2)      (10.21 )%(2)      5.55 %(1) 
$ 11.57       3.33   $ 1.4       1.00     2.70     14.47     (10.77 )%      16.42
$ 11.87       16.71   $ 1.0       1.00 %(9)      2.45     16.88 %(9)      (13.43 )%      12.97
$ 10.68       16.98   $ 0.9       1.00     2.91     24.04     (20.13 )%      22.38
$ 9.57       -2.36 %(7)    $ 0.6       1.00 %(2)      2.90 %(2)      37.61 %(2)      (33.71 )%(2)      16.78 %(1) 

 

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

 

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     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(5)
   

Net
realized and
unrealized
gain (loss) on
investments

    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Dividends
from net
realized
gains
 

Brandes Global Opportunities Value Fund

 

       

Class A

 

       

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 10.96       0.06       (0.82     (0.76     (0.12     (0.62

9/30/2018

  $ 11.70       0.17       (0.57     (0.40     (0.24     (0.10

9/30/2017

  $ 10.17       0.15       1.53       1.68       (0.15      

9/30/2016

  $ 9.36       0.15       0.96       1.11       (0.21     (0.09

12/31/2014(3) – 9/30/2015

  $ 10.00       0.12       (0.68     (0.56     (0.08      

Class C

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 10.92       0.01       (0.81     (0.80     (0.08     (0.62

9/30/2018

  $ 11.67       0.09       (0.58     (0.49     (0.16     (0.10

9/30/2017

  $ 10.15       0.07       1.53       1.60       (0.08      

9/30/2016

  $ 9.33       0.07       0.98       1.05       (0.14     (0.09

12/31/2014(3) – 9/30/2015

  $ 10.00       0.12       (0.75     (0.63     (0.04      

Class I

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 10.94       0.06       (0.86     (0.80     (0.08     (0.62

9/30/2018

  $ 11.68       0.20       (0.57     (0.37     (0.27     (0.10

9/30/2017

  $ 10.15       0.19       1.52       1.71       (0.18      

9/30/2016

  $ 9.33       0.17       0.97       1.14       (0.23     (0.09

12/31/2014(3) – 9/30/2015

  $ 10.00       0.12       (0.71     (0.59     (0.08      

 

 

(1)

Not annualized.

(2)

Annualized.

(3)

Commencement of operations.

(4)

After fees waived and expenses absorbed or recouped by the Advisor, where applicable.

(5)

Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(6)

The total return calculation does not reflect the sales loads that may be imposed on Class A or C shares (see Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements).

(7)

The total return figure is the since inception return for the class.

(8)

Amount is less than $50,000.

(9)

Includes expenses not covered by the Trust’s expense limitation agreement. See Note 3 for more information.

 

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

 

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Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(6)
    Net assets,
end of
period
(millions)
    Ratio of
net expenses
to average
net assets(4)
    Ratio of net
investment
income to
average
net assets(4)
    Ratio of
expenses (prior
to reimburse-
ments) to
average
net assets
    Ratio of net
investment
income (prior
to reimburse-
ments) to
average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover
rate
 
             
             
$ 9.46       -6.79 %(1)    $ 0.7       1.40 %(2)      1.05 %(2)      2.52 %(2)      (0.07 )%(2)      7.77 %(1) 
$ 10.96       -3.51   $ 1.5       1.40     1.50     1.88     1.02     29.12
$ 11.70       16.66   $ 2.8       1.40 %(9)      1.36     2.43 %(9)      0.33     11.49
$ 10.17       12.13   $ 0.6       1.40     1.53     4.57     (1.64 )%      71.20
$ 9.36       -5.66 %(7)    $ 0.3       1.40 %(2)      1.29 %(2)      9.85 %(2)      (7.16 )%(2)      15.12 %(1) 
             
$ 9.42       -7.14 %(1)    $ 0.2       2.15 %(2)      0.31 %(2)      3.39 %(2)      (0.93 )%(2)      7.77 %(1) 
$ 10.92       -4.29   $ 0.3       2.15     0.75     2.64     0.26     29.12
$ 11.67       15.80   $ 0.2       2.15 %(9)      0.62     3.16 %(9)      (0.39 )%      11.49
$ 10.15       11.42   $ (8)      2.15     0.78     5.32     (2.39 )%      71.20
$ 9.33       -6.33 %(7)    $ (8)      2.15 %(2)      1.86 %(2)      13.79 %(2)      (9.78 )%(2)      15.12 %(1) 
             
$ 9.44       -6.68 %(1)    $ 9.4       1.15 %(2)      1.30 %(2)      2.22 %(2)      0.23 %(2)      7.77 %(1) 
$ 10.94       -3.28   $ 28.2       1.15     1.75     1.69     1.21     29.12
$ 11.68       16.91   $ 28.6       1.15 %(9)      1.62     2.05 %(9)      0.72     11.49
$ 10.15       12.45   $ 5.1       1.15     1.78     4.25     (1.32 )%      71.20
$ 9.33       -5.92 %(7)    $ 3.0       1.15 %(2)      1.55 %(2)      11.77 %(2)      (9.07 )%(2)      15.12 %(1) 

 

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

 

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     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(5)
   

Net
realized and
unrealized
gain (loss) on
investments

    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Dividends
from net
realized
gains
 

Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund

 

       

Class A

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 8.46       0.04       0.16       0.20       (0.03      

9/30/2018

  $ 9.47       0.15       (1.01     (0.86     (0.15      

9/30/2017

  $ 7.91       0.10       1.60       1.70       (0.14      

9/30/2016

  $ 6.19       0.12       1.69       1.81       (0.09      

9/30/2015

  $ 9.56       0.11       (3.12     (3.01     (0.13     (0.23

9/30/2014

  $ 9.23       0.11       0.53       0.64       (0.10     (0.21

Class C

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 8.44       0.00 (10)      0.16       0.16       (0.01      

9/30/2018

  $ 9.43       0.08       (0.99     (0.91     (0.08      

9/30/2017

  $ 7.86       0.05       1.58       1.63       (0.06      

9/30/2016

  $ 6.15       0.07       1.67       1.74       (0.03      

9/30/2015

  $ 9.51       0.05       (3.10     (3.05     (0.08     (0.23

9/30/2014

  $ 9.19       0.03       0.54       0.57       (0.04     (0.21

Class I

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 8.50       0.05       0.17       0.22       (0.04      

9/30/2018

  $ 9.51       0.17       (1.01     (0.84     (0.17      

9/30/2017

  $ 7.94       0.13       1.60       1.73       (0.16      

9/30/2016

  $ 6.21       0.14       1.70       1.84       (0.11      

9/30/2015

  $ 9.58       0.13       (3.12     (2.99     (0.15     (0.23

9/30/2014

  $ 9.24       0.13       0.54       0.67       (0.12     (0.21

Class R6

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 8.53       0.05       0.16       0.21       (0.04      

9/30/2018

  $ 9.53       0.19       (1.02     (0.83     (0.17      

9/30/2017

  $ 7.93       0.15       1.62       1.77       (0.17      

7/11/2016(3) – 9/30/2016

  $ 7.54       0.04       0.38       0.42       (0.03      

 

 

(1)

Not annualized.

(2)

Annualized.

(3)

Commencement of operations.

(4)

After fees waived and expenses absorbed or recouped by the Advisor, where applicable.

(5)

Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(6)

The total return calculation does not reflect the sales loads that may be imposed on Class A or C shares (see Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements).

(7)

The total return figure is the since inception return for the class.

(8)

Amount is less than $50,000.

(9)

Includes expenses not covered by the Trust’s expense limitation agreement. See Note 3 for more information.

(10)

Amount is less than $0.01 per share.

 

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

 

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Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(6)
    Net assets,
end of
period
(millions)
    Ratio of
net expenses
to average
net assets(4)
    Ratio of net
investment
income to
average
net assets(4)
    Ratio of
expenses (prior
to reimburse-
ments) to
average
net assets
    Ratio of net
investment
income (prior
to reimburse-
ments) to
average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover
rate
 
             
             
$ 8.63       2.33 %(1)    $ 260.1       1.36 %(2)      0.85 %(2)      1.35 %(2)      0.86 %(2)      14.24 %(1) 
$ 8.46       -9.14   $ 258.8       1.37     1.62     1.34     1.65     37.66
$ 9.47       21.78   $ 319.2       1.42 %(9)      1.27     1.40 %(9)      1.29     23.67
$ 7.91       29.38   $ 305.0       1.37     1.74     1.39     1.72     26.48
$ 6.19       -32.32   $ 295.6       1.37     1.46     1.40     1.43     35.02
$ 9.56       7.09   $ 266.9       1.37     1.10     1.37     1.10     22.54
             
$ 8.59       1.89 %(1)    $ 20.5       2.10 %(2)      0.11 %(2)      2.10 %(2)      0.11 %(2)      14.24 %(1) 
$ 8.44       -9.70   $ 22.8       2.10     0.89     2.09     0.90     37.66
$ 9.43       20.83   $ 28.2       2.17 %(9)      0.52     2.14 %(9)      0.55     23.67
$ 7.86       28.38   $ 22.4       2.12     0.99     2.14     0.97     26.48
$ 6.15       -32.83   $ 18.4       2.12     0.62     2.14     0.60     35.02
$ 9.51       6.38   $ 25.3       2.12     0.35     2.13     0.34     22.54
             
$ 8.68       2.54 %(1)    $ 1,152.8       1.12 %(2)      1.09 %(2)      1.15 %(2)      1.06 %(2)      14.24 %(1) 
$ 8.50       -8.91   $ 1,162.1       1.12     1.88     1.14     1.86     37.66
$ 9.51       22.07   $ 1,311.5       1.17 %(9)      1.51     1.20 %(9)      1.48     23.67
$ 7.94       29.70   $ 829.0       1.12     1.99     1.19     1.92     26.48
$ 6.21       -32.13   $ 725.1       1.12     1.58     1.19     1.51     35.02
$ 9.58       7.41   $ 1,144.3       1.12     1.34     1.18     1.28     22.54
             
$ 8.70       2.44 %(1)    $ 36.7       0.97 %(2)      1.24 %(2)      1.10 %(2)      1.11 %(2)      14.24 %(1) 
$ 8.53       -8.74   $ 33.6       0.97     2.02     1.08     1.91     37.66
$ 9.53       22.53   $ 97.4       1.02 %(9)      1.68     1.17 %(9)      1.53     23.67
$ 7.93       5.59 %(7)    $ (8)      0.97 %(2)      2.14 %(2)      1.14 %(2)      1.97 %(2)      26.48 %(1) 

 

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

 

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     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)(5)
   

Net

realized and
unrealized
gain (loss) on
investments

    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Dividends
from net
realized
gains
 

Brandes International Small Cap Equity Fund

 

 

Class A

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 12.10       0.01       (0.99     (0.98     (0.27     (0.13

9/30/2018

  $ 14.30       0.14       (1.32     (1.18     (0.54     (0.48

9/30/2017

  $ 13.46       0.14       1.32       1.46       (0.34     (0.28

9/30/2016

  $ 12.58       0.09       1.22       1.31       (0.23     (0.20

9/30/2015

  $ 13.55       0.04       (0.43     (0.39     (0.17     (0.41

9/30/2014

  $ 13.72       0.06       1.02       1.08       (0.36     (0.89

Class C

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 11.81       (0.03     (0.97     (1.00     (0.25     (0.13

9/30/2018

  $ 14.03       0.04       (1.28     (1.24     (0.50     (0.48

9/30/2017

  $ 13.24       0.04       1.30       1.34       (0.27     (0.28

9/30/2016

  $ 12.42       0.00 (9)      1.19       1.19       (0.17     (0.20

9/30/2015

  $ 13.45       (0.04     (0.44     (0.48     (0.14     (0.41

9/30/2014

  $ 13.68       (0.04     1.02       0.98       (0.32     (0.89

Class I

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 12.14       0.01       (0.99     (0.98     (0.27     (0.13

9/30/2018

  $ 14.35       0.17       (1.32     (1.15     (0.58     (0.48

9/30/2017

  $ 13.50       0.17       1.32       1.49       (0.36     (0.28

9/30/2016

  $ 12.61       0.12       1.22       1.34       (0.25     (0.20

9/30/2015

  $ 13.58       0.08       (0.44     (0.36     (0.20     (0.41

9/30/2014

  $ 13.74       0.09       1.03       1.12       (0.39     (0.89

Class R6

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 12.15       0.03       (0.99     (0.96     (0.28     (0.13

9/30/2018

  $ 14.36       0.18       (1.33     (1.15     (0.58     (0.48

9/30/2017

  $ 13.50       0.18       1.33       1.51       (0.37     (0.28

6/27/2016(3) – 9/30/2016

  $ 12.38       0.04       1.13       1.17       (0.05      

 

(1)

Not annualized.

(2)

Annualized.

(3)

Commencement of operations.

(4)

After fees waived and expenses absorbed or recouped by the Advisor, where applicable.

(5)

Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(6)

The total return calculation does not reflect the sales loads that may be imposed on Class A or C shares (see Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements).

(7)

The total return figure is the since inception return for the class.

(8)

Includes expenses not covered by the Trust’s expense limitation agreement. See Note 3 for more information.

(9)

Amount is less than $0.01 per share.

 

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

 

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Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(6)
    Net assets,
end of
period
(millions)
    Ratio of
net expenses
to average
net assets(4)
    Ratio of net
investment
income to
average
net assets(4)
    Ratio of
expenses (prior
to reimburse-
ments) to
average
net assets
    Ratio of net
investment
income (prior
to reimburse-
ments) to
average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover
rate
 
             
             
$ 10.72       -8.01 %(1)    $ 61.7       1.36 %(2)      0.19 %(2)      1.36 %(2)      0.19 %(2)      11.16 %(1) 
$ 12.10       -8.88   $ 80.9       1.30     1.05     1.30     1.05     21.97
$ 14.30       11.29   $ 176.9       1.30 %(8)      1.04     1.30 %(8)      1.04     21.37
$ 13.46       10.60   $ 121.1       1.32     0.71     1.31     0.72     21.00
$ 12.58       -2.76   $ 79.1       1.40     0.35     1.32     0.43     24.82
$ 13.55       8.36   $ 50.1       1.40     0.42     1.39     0.43     24.30
             
$ 10.43       -8.39 %(1)    $ 9.6       2.11 %(2)      (0.56 )%(2)      2.11 %(2)      (0.56 )%(2)      11.16 %(1) 
$ 11.81       -9.55   $ 14.5       2.05     0.30     2.05     0.30     21.97
$ 14.03       10.52   $ 27.2       2.05 %(8)      0.29     2.05 %(8)      0.29     21.37
$ 13.24       9.78   $ 19.8       2.06     (0.03 )%      2.06     (0.03 )%      21.00
$ 12.42       -3.49   $ 15.1       2.07     (0.34 )%      2.07     (0.34 )%      24.82
$ 13.45       7.60   $ 12.3       2.14     (0.32 )%      2.14     (0.32 )%      24.30
             
$ 10.76       -7.93 %(1)    $ 530.2       1.15 %(2)      0.40 %(2)      1.15 %(2)      0.40 %(2)      11.16 %(1) 
$ 12.14       -8.70   $ 963.8       1.10     1.25     1.10     1.25     21.97
$ 14.35       11.54   $ 1,543.9       1.10 %(8)      1.24     1.10 %(8)      1.24     21.37
$ 13.50       10.85   $ 1,212.4       1.13     0.90     1.11     0.92     21.00
$ 12.61       -2.58   $ 877.6       1.15     0.59     1.12     0.62     24.82
$ 13.58       8.67   $ 567.9       1.15     0.67     1.18     0.64     24.30
             
$ 10.78       -7.83 %(1)    $ 61.9       1.00 %(2)      0.55 %(2)      1.11 %(2)      0.44 %(2)      11.16 %(1) 
$ 12.15       -8.64   $ 72.5       1.00     1.35     1.05     1.30     21.97
$ 14.36       11.67   $ 76.1       1.01 %(8)      1.33     1.05 %(8)      1.29     21.37
$ 13.50       9.49 %(7)    $ 16.5       1.00 %(2)      1.03 %(2)      1.06 %(2)      0.97 %(2)      21.00 %(1) 

 

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

 

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     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(5)
   

Net

realized and
unrealized
gain (loss) on
investments

    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Dividends
from net
realized
gains
 

Brandes Small Cap Value Fund

 

 

Class A

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 10.27       0.03       (0.90     (0.87     (0.04     (0.69

1/2/2018(3) – 9/30/2018

  $ 10.00       0.02       0.27       0.29       (0.02      

Class I

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 10.27       0.04       (0.89     (0.85     (0.05     (0.69

1/2/2018(3) – 9/30/2018

  $ 10.00       0.04       0.27       0.31       (0.04      

Class R6

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 10.32       0.05       (0.90     (0.85     (0.05     (0.69

1/2/2018(3) – 9/30/2018

  $ 10.00       0.05       0.31       0.36       (0.04      

Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund

 

 

Class A

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 8.85       0.12       0.15       0.27       (0.12      

9/30/2018

  $ 9.18       0.23       (0.33     (0.10     (0.23      

9/30/2017

  $ 9.39       0.20       (0.18     0.02       (0.21     (0.02

9/30/2016

  $ 9.14       0.22       0.26       0.48       (0.22     (0.01

9/30/2015

  $ 9.22       0.19       (0.02     0.17       (0.20     (0.05

9/30/2014

  $ 9.16       0.25       0.06       0.31       (0.24     (0.01

Class I

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 8.92       0.13       0.16       0.29       (0.13      

9/30/2018

  $ 9.25       0.25       (0.33     (0.08     (0.25      

9/30/2017

  $ 9.44       0.22       (0.16     0.06       (0.23     (0.02

9/30/2016

  $ 9.20       0.24       0.25       0.49       (0.24     (0.01

9/30/2015

  $ 9.28       0.21       (0.02     0.19       (0.22     (0.05

9/30/2014

  $ 9.19       0.27       0.10       0.37       (0.27     (0.01

Class R6

           

3/31/2019 (Unaudited)

  $ 8.93       0.09       0.23       0.32       (0.16      

10/10/2017(3) – 9/30/2018

  $ 9.25       0.06       (0.06           (0.32      

 

(1)

Not annualized.

(2)

Annualized.

(3)

Commencement of operations.

(4)

After fees waived and expenses absorbed or recouped by the Advisor, where applicable.

(5)

Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(6)

The total return calculation does not reflect the sales loads that may be imposed on Class A shares (see Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements).

(7)

The total return figure is the since inception return for the class.

(8)

Includes expenses not covered by the Trust’s expense limitation agreement. See Note 3 for more information.

(9)

Amount is less than $50,000.

 

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

 

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Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(6)
    Net assets,
end of
period
(millions)
    Ratio of
net expenses
to average
net assets(4)
    Ratio of net
investment
income to
average
net assets(4)
   

Ratio of

expenses (prior
to reimburse-
ments) to
average

net assets

    Ratio of net
investment
income (prior
to reimburse-
ments) to
average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover
rate
 
             
             
$ 8.67       -8.29 %(1)    $ (9)      1.15 %(2)      0.58 %(2)      3.21 %(2)      (1.48 )%(2)      22.76 %(1) 
$ 10.27       2.92 %(7)    $ 0.1       1.15 %(2)      0.28 %(2)      3.21 %(2)      (1.78 )%(2)      41.02 %(1) 
             
$ 8.68       -8.13 %(1)    $ 5.0       0.90 %(2)      0.85 %(2)      3.06 %(2)      (1.31 )%(2)      22.76 %(1) 
$ 10.27       3.09 %(7)    $ 5.4       0.90 %(2)      0.53 %(2)      3.67 %(2)      (2.24 )%(2)      41.02 %(1) 
             
$ 8.73       -8.07 %(1)    $ 4.0       0.72 %(2)      1.03 %(2)      3.01 %(2)      (1.26 )%(2)      22.76 %(1) 
$ 10.32       3.63 %(7)    $ 4.8       0.72 %(2)      0.71 %(2)      2.99 %(2)      (1.56 )%(2)      41.02 %(1) 
             
             
$ 9.00       3.14 %(1)    $ 2.0       0.70 %(2)      2.82 %(2)      0.94 %(2)      2.58 %(2)      4.37 %(1) 
$ 8.85       -1.08   $ 1.8       0.70     2.57     0.87     2.40     47.73
$ 9.18       0.28   $ 3.3       0.71 %(8)      2.25     0.85 %(8)      2.11     35.10
$ 9.39       5.32   $ 2.0       0.70     2.38     0.93     2.15     35.88
$ 9.14       1.78   $ 2.1       0.70     2.07     1.06     1.71     11.24
$ 9.22       3.52   $ 2.1       0.70     2.68     1.33     2.05     18.63
             
$ 9.08       3.34 %(1)    $ 79.5       0.50 %(2)      3.01 %(2)      0.74 %(2)      2.77 %(2)      4.37 %(1) 
$ 8.92       -0.85   $ 89.7       0.50     2.78     0.68     2.60     47.73
$ 9.25       0.71   $ 97.9       0.51 %(8)      2.45     0.66 %(8)      2.30     35.10
$ 9.44       5.43   $ 97.2       0.50     2.58     0.72     2.36     35.88
$ 9.20       2.02   $ 72.1       0.50     2.26     0.86     1.90     11.24
$ 9.28       4.10   $ 43.3       0.50     2.88     1.20     2.18     18.63
             
$ 9.09       3.64 %(1)    $ (9)      0.35 %(2)      1.99 %(2)      0.35 %(2)      1.99 %(2)      4.37 %(1) 
$ 8.93       0.04 %(7)    $ (9)      0.35 %(2)      0.69 %(2)      0.35 %(2)      0.69 %(2)      47.73

 

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

 

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NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

The Brandes International Equity Fund (the “International Fund”), the Brandes Global Equity Fund (the “Global Fund”), the Brandes Global Equity Income Fund (the “Global Income Fund”), the Brandes Global Opportunities Value Fund (the “Global Opportunities Fund”), the Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund (the “Emerging Markets Fund”), the Brandes International Small Cap Equity Fund (the “International Small Cap Fund”), the Brandes Small Cap Value Fund (the “Small Cap Value Fund”) and the Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (the “Core Plus Fund”) (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) are series of Brandes Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) as a diversified, open-end management investment company.

The International Fund, Global Fund, Global Income Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, Emerging Markets Fund, International Small Cap Fund, Small Cap Value Fund and Core Plus Fund began operations on January 2, 1997, October 6, 2008, December 31, 2014, December 31, 2014, January 31, 2011, February 1, 2012, January 2, 2018 and December 28, 2007, respectively. Prior to January 31, 2011 for the Emerging Markets Fund, February 1, 2012 for the International Small Cap and January 2, 2018 for the Small Cap Value Fund, these Funds’ portfolios were managed as private investment funds with investment objectives, investment policies and strategies that were, in all material respects, equivalent to those of the Emerging Markets Fund, International Small Cap Fund and Small Cap Value Fund, respectively.

The International Fund has four classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R6. The Global Fund, the Global Income Fund and Global Opportunities Fund have three classes of shares: Class A, Class C and Class I. The Emerging Markets Fund and International Small Cap Fund have four classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R6. The Small Cap Value Fund and Core Plus Fund have three classes of shares: Class A, Class I and Class R6.

The International Fund and Global Fund invest their assets primarily in equity securities of issuers with market capitalizations greater than $1 billion. The International, International Small Cap and Emerging Markets Funds invest their assets in securities of foreign companies, while the Global Fund, Global Income Fund and Global Opportunities Fund invest their assets in securities of foreign and domestic companies. The Small Cap Value Fund invests primarily in U.S. equity securities of issuers with market capitalizations less than $5 billion. The Core Plus Fund invests predominantly in debt securities issued by U.S. and foreign companies and debt obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government and foreign governments and their agencies and instrumentalities.

 

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NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Each Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance issued in Topic 946, “Financial Services-Investment Companies”, by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America.

 

  A.

Repurchase Agreements.  Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with government securities dealers recognized by the Federal Reserve Board, with member banks of the Federal Reserve System or with other brokers or dealers that meet the credit guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. Each Fund will always receive and maintain, as collateral, U.S. Government securities whose market value, including accrued interest (which is recorded in the Schedules of Investments), will be at least equal to 100% of the dollar amount invested by the Fund in each agreement, and the Fund will make payment for such securities only upon physical delivery or upon evidence of book entry transfer to the account of the Fund’s custodian. If the term of any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to ensure the adequacy of the collateral. Before causing a Fund to enter into a repurchase agreement with any other party, the investment advisor will determine that such party does not have any apparent risk of becoming involved in bankruptcy proceedings within the time frame contemplated by the repurchase agreement. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Fund may be delayed or limited. At March 31, 2019, the Funds’ ongoing exposure to the economic return on repurchase agreements is shown on the Schedules of Investments.

 

  B.

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions.  Values of investments denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars using the spot market rates of exchange at the time of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and dividend and interest income are translated into U.S. dollars using the spot market rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such translations. The gain or loss resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates is included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments, as appropriate. Foreign securities and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of domestic origin.

Foreign securities are recorded in the financial statements after translation to U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rate at the end of the period. The Funds report certain foreign currency-related transactions as

 

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components of realized gains or losses for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  C.

Delayed Delivery Securities.  The Funds may purchase securities on a when issued or delayed delivery basis. “When-issued” or delayed delivery refers to securities whose terms are available and for which a market exists, but that have not been issued. For a when-issued or delayed delivery transaction, no payment is made until delivery date, which is typically longer than the normal course of settlement. When a Fund enters into an agreement to purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund segregates cash or liquid securities, of any type or maturity, equal in value to the Fund’s commitment. Losses may arise if the market value of the underlying securities change, if the counterparty does not perform under the contract, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic, or other factors. The Funds did not have any open commitments on delayed delivery securities as of March 31, 2019.

 

  D.

Participatory Notes.  The International, Global, Global Income, Global Opportunities, Emerging Markets, International Small Cap and Small Cap Value Funds may invest in participatory notes. Participatory notes are derivative securities which are designed to provide synthetic exposure to one or more underlying securities, subject to the credit risk of the issuing financial institution.

Investments in participatory notes involve risks normally associated with a direct investment in the underlying securities. In addition, participatory notes are subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the broker-dealer or bank that issues the notes will not fulfill its contractual obligation to complete the transaction with the Trust. Participatory notes constitute general unsecured, unsubordinated contractual obligations of the banks or broker-dealers that issue them and generally are issued as an actual note from the financial intermediary or an equity linked warrant (commonly known as a low exercise price option). The Trust is relying on the creditworthiness of such banks or broker-dealers and has no rights under a participatory note against the issuer of the securities underlying such participatory note. The investment advisor has established guidelines for monitoring participatory note exposure for the Funds. Prior to investment in a participatory note, the investment advisor will complete an analysis of the prospective counterparties and once purchased, will continue to monitor creditworthiness on a quarterly basis. The investment advisor requires a minimum credit rating for such counterparties (as determined by rating agencies such as Moody’s, Fitch and S&P) of A.

 

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The Funds record counterparty credit risk valuation adjustments, if material, on the participatory notes in order to appropriately reflect the credit quality of the counterparty.

The International, Global, Global Income, Global Opportunities, International Small Cap and Small Cap Value Funds did not invest in any participatory notes at March 31, 2019. The Emerging Markets Fund invested in one participatory note with HSBC Bank Plc in which HSBC Bank Plc is an investment vehicle used to gain exposure to the underlying security of China South Publishing & Media Group Co. Ltd. China South Publishing & Media Group Co. Ltd. was held from the beginning of the fiscal year through the end of the period. The average monthly market value of this security was $14,623,693 during the period. As a result of the investment in the participatory note, the Emerging Markets Fund did not recognize a realized gain (loss). The market value of China South Publishing & Media Group Co. Ltd. on March 31, 2019 was $15,221,587 and can be found in the Emerging Market Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

 

  E.

Investment Transactions, Dividends and Distributions.  Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade dates. Realized gains and losses are evaluated on the basis of identified costs. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Interest is recorded on an accrual basis. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends and capital gains, which are included as a component of net investment income and realized gain (loss) on investments, respectively, have been provided for in accordance with the Trust’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Each Fund’s investment income, expenses, other than class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of the Fund’s shares based upon the relative net asset values of outstanding shares of each class of shares at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for the current capital shares activity of the respective class). Expenses common to the Funds’ portfolios are allocated among the Funds based upon their relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. The Funds amortize premiums and accrete discounts using the constant yield method.

 

  F.

Concentration of Risk.  As of March 31, 2019, the International, Global, Global Income, Global Opportunities, Emerging Markets and International Small Cap Funds held significant portions of their assets in foreign securities. Certain price and foreign exchange fluctuations as well as economic and political situations in the foreign jurisdictions could have an impact on the International, Global, Global Income, Global Opportunities, Emerging Markets and International Small Cap Funds’ net assets. The investment advisor monitors these off-balance sheet risks.

 

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  G.

Use of Estimates.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.

 

  H.

Securities Lending.  The Funds may lend their portfolio securities to banks, brokers and dealers. Lending Fund securities exposes the Fund to risks such as the following: (i) the borrower may fail to return the loaned securities, (ii) the borrower may not be able to provide additional collateral, or (iii) the Funds may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or loss of rights in the collateral if the borrower fails financially.

To minimize these risks, the borrower must agree to maintain collateral with the Fund’s custodian, marked to market daily, in the form of U.S. Government obligations, in an amount at least equal to 102% (105% in the case of loans of foreign securities not denominated in U.S. dollars) of the market value of the loaned securities. As of March 31, 2019, the International Fund, Global Fund, Global Income Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, Emerging Markets Fund, Small Cap Value Fund and Core Plus Fund did not have any securities on loan. The International Small Cap Fund had a market value of a security loaned of $1,516,541 and received non-cash collateral for the loan of $1,563,750. Non-cash collateral received by the Fund may not be sold or re-pledged except to satisfy a borrower default. Therefore, non-cash collateral is not included on the Fund’s Schedules of Investments or Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

  I.

Indemnification Obligations.  Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its current and former officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. The Trust has indemnified its trustees against any expenses actually and reasonably incurred by the trustees in any proceeding arising out of or in connection with the trustees’ service to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and provide general indemnifications. 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 or that would be covered by other parties.

 

  J.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.  Each Fund has elected to be taxed as a “regulated investment company” and intends to distribute substantially all its taxable income to its shareholders and otherwise comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Funds may be subject to a nondeductible excise

 

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  tax calculated as a percentage of certain undistributed amounts of net investment income and net capital gains. The Funds intend to distribute their net investment income and capital gains as necessary to avoid this excise tax. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes or excise taxes has been made.

The Trust analyzes all open tax years, as defined by the applicable statute of limitations, for all major jurisdictions. Open tax years for the Funds are those that are open for exam by taxing authorities (2015 through 2018). As of March 31, 2019 the Trust has no examinations in progress.

Management has analyzed the Trust’s tax positions, and has concluded that no liability should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions expected to be taken on the tax return for the fiscal year-ended September 30, 2018.

The Trust identifies its major tax jurisdictions as the U.S. Government and the State of California. The Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

 

  K.

Fair Value Measurements.  The Trust has adopted GAAP accounting principles related to fair value accounting standards which establish a definition of fair value and set out a hierarchy for measuring fair value. These standards require additional disclosures about the various inputs and valuation techniques used to develop the measurements of fair value and a discussion of changes in valuation techniques and related inputs during the period. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

Level 1 — Fair value measurement within Level 1 should be based on an unadjusted quoted price in an active market that the Funds have the ability to access for the asset or liability at the measurement date. Because a quoted price alone forms the basis for the measurement, the access requirement within Level 1 limits discretion in pricing the asset or liability, including in situations in which there are multiple markets for the asset or liability with different prices and no single market represents a principal market for the asset or liability. Importantly, the Financial Accounting Standards Board has indicated that when a quoted price in an active market for a security is available, that price should be used to measure fair value without regard to an entity’s intent to transact at that price.

Level 2 — Fair value measurement within Level 2 should be based on all inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability. Other significant observable market inputs include quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted adjusted prices in active markets, quoted prices for

 

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identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations in which the majority of significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3 — Fair value measurement within Level 3 should be based on unobservable inputs in such cases where markets do not exist or are illiquid. Significant unobservable inputs include model derived valuations in which the majority of significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. Unobservable inputs are those inputs that reflect the Fund’s own assumptions that market participants would use to price the asset or liability based on the best available information.

 

  L.

Security Valuation.  Common and preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds and financial derivative instruments, such as futures contracts and options contracts that are traded on a national securities or commodities exchange, are valued at the last reported sales price at the close of regular trading on each day the exchange is open for trading, in the case of common stocks and exchange-traded funds, or, in the case of futures contracts or options contracts, the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System for which market quotations are readily available are valued using the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Equity securities traded on an exchange for which there have been no sales on the valuation date are generally valued at the mean between last bid and ask price on such day and are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or are fair valued by the Valuation Committee.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued based upon the Net Asset Values (“NAVs”) of such investments and are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain common and preferred stocks that are solely traded on a foreign exchange to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). These securities are generally valued using pricing service providers that consider the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign securities to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments. Securities using these valuation adjustments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. As of March 31, 2019, the International Fund, Global Fund, Global Income Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, Emerging Markets Fund and International Small Cap Fund had securities with market values of $616,170,423, $27,004,200, $749,526, $4,863,168, $673,688,789 and $325,804,004 that represent

 

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76.95%, 57.47%, 56.20%, 47.40%, 45.83% and 49.11% of each Fund’s net assets, respectively, that were fair valued using these valuation adjustments.

Fixed income securities (other than repurchase agreements and demand notes) including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes, U.S. government agencies, U.S. Treasury obligations, sovereign issues, bank loans, convertible preferred securities, fixed income securities purchased on a delayed delivery basis and non-U.S. bonds are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services or sources. Independent pricing services typically use information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to investments or securities with similar characteristics. The service providers’ internal models use inputs that are observable such as, among other things, issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/spreads, default rates and quoted prices for similar assets. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Rights that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price at the close of regular trading on each day the exchange is open. A right is a privilege offered by a corporation to its shareholders pro rata to subscribe to a certain security at a specified price, often for a short period. Rights may or may not be transferable.

The Funds may enter into mortgage dollar roll transactions in which the Funds sell a mortgage-backed security to a counterparty and simultaneously enter into an agreement with the same counterparty to buy back a similar security on a specific future date at a predetermined price. Risks may arise due to the delayed payment date and the potential inability of counterparties to complete the transaction. Mortgage dollar rolls are accounted for as purchase and sale transactions, which may increase a Fund’s portfolio turnover rate.

Mortgage and asset-backed securities are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each package of underlying securities. These securities are also normally valued by pricing service providers that use broker-dealer quotations or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche level attributes, estimated cash flows and market-based yield spreads for each tranche, and current market data and incorporate packaged collateral performance, as available. Mortgage and asset-backed securities that use such valuation techniques and inputs are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Repurchase agreements and demand notes, for which neither vendor pricing nor market maker prices are available, are valued at amortized cost on the day of valuation, unless Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. (the “Advisor”) determines that the use of amortized cost valuation on such day is not appropriate (in which case such instrument is fair valued in accordance with the fair value procedures of the Trust).

Certain securities may be fair valued in accordance with the fair valuation procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Valuation Committee is generally responsible for overseeing the day-to-day valuation processes and reports periodically to the Board. The Valuation Committee is authorized to make all necessary determinations of the fair value of portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or if it is deemed that the prices obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services are unreliable. The securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee are indicated in the Schedules of Investments and are categorized as Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Certain vendor priced securities may also be considered Level 3 if significant unobservable inputs are used by the vendors.

In using fair value pricing, each Fund attempts to establish the price that it might reasonably have expected to receive upon a sale of the security at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Valuing securities at fair value involves greater reliance on judgment than valuation of securities based on readily available market quotations. A Fund using fair value to price securities may value those securities higher or lower than another fund using market quotations or fair value to price the same securities. Further, there can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if it were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its net asset value.

The following is a summary of the level inputs used, as of March 31, 2019, involving the Funds’ assets carried at fair value. The inputs used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

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Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Investments in Securities

           

International Fund

           

Common Stocks

           

Communication Services

   $      $ 69,260,636      $      $ 69,260,636  

Consumer Discretionary

            100,008,453               100,008,453  

Consumer Staples

     19,696,592        54,679,973               74,376,565  

Energy

            48,723,522               48,723,522  

Financials

            137,490,923               137,490,923  

Health Care

            95,755,768               95,755,768  

Industrials

     14,227,065        53,678,182               67,905,247  

Information Technology

     8,622,091        23,255,876               31,877,967  

Materials

     12,159,644        25,167,852               37,327,496  

Real Estate

     20,635,696                      20,635,696  

Utilities

            18,197,683               18,197,683  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

     75,341,088        626,218,868               701,559,956  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

           

Communication Services

     7,310,585                      7,310,585  

Energy

     7,309,076        11,921,417               19,230,493  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks

     14,619,661        11,921,417               26,541,078  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreements

            62,304,599               62,304,599  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 89,960,749      $ 700,444,884      $      $ 790,405,633  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Global Fund

           

Common Stocks

           

Communication Services

   $      $ 1,879,843      $      $ 1,879,843  

Consumer Discretionary

            5,977,043               5,977,043  

Consumer Staples

     930,975        3,700,249               4,631,224  

Energy

     353,809        4,192,902               4,546,711  

Financials

     6,940,453        3,708,682               10,649,135  

Health Care

     6,258,993        3,427,044               9,686,037  

Industrials

     1,644,975        1,125,532               2,770,507  

Information Technology

     917,755        1,522,529               2,440,284  

Materials

            557,043               557,043  

Real Estate

     937,247                      937,247  

Utilities

            1,242,753               1,242,753  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

     17,984,207        27,333,620               45,317,827  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

           

Information Technology

            138,680               138,680  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks

            138,680               138,680  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreements

            484,047               484,047  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 17,984,207      $ 27,956,347      $      $ 45,940,554  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Global Equity Income

           

Common Stocks

           

Communication Services

   $ 44,584      $ 57,457      $      $ 102,041  

Consumer Discretionary

            105,136               105,136  

Consumer Staples

     28,508        133,818               162,326  

Energy

            132,081               132,081  

Financials

     118,571        87,421               205,992  

Health Care

     143,161        98,376               241,537  

Industrials

     20,883        41,442               62,325  

Information Technology

     15,214        25,743               40,957  

Real Estate

     44,610                      44,610  

Utilities

     31,567        44,485               76,052  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

     447,098        725,959               1,173,057  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

           

Financials

     98,901                      98,901  

Information Technology

            23,567               23,567  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks

     98,901        23,567               122,468  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 545,999      $ 749,526      $      $ 1,295,525  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Global Opportunities Value

           

Common Stocks

           

Communication Services

   $ 208,953      $ 865,256      $      $ 1,074,209  

Consumer Discretionary

     170,406        1,189,743               1,360,149  

Consumer Staples

     663,301        726,058               1,389,359  

Energy

     315,951        244,480               560,431  

Financials

     732,393        793,215               1,525,608  

Health Care

     372,515        578,688               951,203  

Industrials

     873,497        103,292               976,789  

Information Technology

     221,393        250,604               471,997  

Materials

     107,713                      107,713  

Real Estate

     752,950        93,977               846,927  

Utilities

            177,151               177,151  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

     4,419,072        5,022,464               9,441,536  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

           

Consumer Discretionary

            190,388               190,388  

Consumer Staples

     55,744                      55,744  

Energy

     91,266        202,436               293,702  

Health Care

     93,578                      93,578  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks

     240,588        392,824               633,412  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreements

            214,905               214,905  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 4,659,660      $ 5,630,193      $      $ 10,289,853  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Emerging Markets Fund

           

Common Stocks

           

Communication Services

   $ 73,068,020      $ 123,203,053      $      $ 196,271,073  

Consumer Discretionary

     68,879,482        156,013,659               224,893,141  

Consumer Staples

     48,369,862        39,369,386               87,739,248  

Energy

     51,612,023        12,126,143               63,738,166  

Financials

     29,415,195        224,030,920               253,446,115  

Health Care

     9,782,776        28,340,175               38,122,951  

Industrials

     100,890,195        21,595,350               122,485,545  

Information Technology

     38,907,772        58,325,744               97,233,516  

Materials

     43,437,574        29,001,069               72,438,643  

Real Estate

     100,521,748        15,064,987               115,586,735  

Utilities

     18,099,377        16,869,249               34,968,626  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

     582,984,024        723,939,735               1,306,923,759  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

           

Communication Services

     16,734,063                      16,734,063  

Consumer Discretionary

            25,261,861               25,261,861  

Consumer Staples

     27,103,039                      27,103,039  

Energy

     24,816,649        20,036,772               44,853,421  

Financials

     7,754,749                      7,754,749  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks

     76,408,500        45,298,633               121,707,133  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Participatory Note

           

Communication Services

            15,221,587               15,221,587  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Participatory Note

            15,221,587               15,221,587  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreements

            28,736,612               28,736,612  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 659,392,524      $ 813,196,567      $      $ 1,472,589,091  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

International Small Cap Fund

           

Common Stocks

           

Communication Services

   $ 15,762,489      $ 39,047,455      $      $ 54,809,944  

Consumer Discretionary

     29,017,437        39,758,973               68,776,410  

Consumer Staples

     63,405,411        104,892,544               168,297,955  

Financials

            59,477,617               59,477,617  

Health Care

     16,677,174        17,743,633               34,420,807  

Industrials

     64,323,504        37,442,706               101,766,210  

Information Technology

     30,392,478        16,623,592               47,016,070  

Materials

            3,909,946               3,909,946  

Real Estate

     38,868,281        15,207,738               54,076,019  

Utilities

     6,292,384        7,769,933               14,062,317  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

     264,739,158        341,874,137               606,613,295  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

           

Health Care

     10,666,685                      10,666,685  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks

     10,666,685                      10,666,685  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreements

            39,555,382               39,555,382  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 275,405,843      $ 381,429,519      $      $ 656,835,362  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Small Cap Value Fund

           

Common Stocks

           

Consumer Discretionary

   $ 1,352,372      $      $      $ 1,352,372  

Consumer Staples

     760,281                      760,281  

Energy

     454,059                      454,059  

Financials

     724,478                      724,478  

Health Care

     1,077,057                      1,077,057  

Industrials

     1,119,979                      1,119,979  

Information Technology

     1,100,593                      1,100,593  

Real Estate

     392,804                      392,804  

Utilities

     67,348                      67,348  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

     7,048,971                      7,048,971  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

           

Energy

     140,000                      140,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks

     140,000                      140,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Corporate Bonds

           

Consumer Discretionary

            81,922               81,922  

Materials

            151,792               151,792  

Utilities

            233,282               233,282  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds

            466,996               466,996  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreements

            1,344,438               1,344,438  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 7,188,971      $ 1,811,434      $      $ 9,000,405  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Core Plus Fund

           

Common Stock

   $ 2,191      $      $      $ 2,191  

Mortgage Backed Securities

            6,806,456               6,806,456  

Government Securities

            39,319,168               39,319,168  

Asset Backed Securities

            1,845,570               1,845,570  

Corporate Bonds

            31,206,405               31,206,405  

Repurchase Agreements

            2,538,190               2,538,190  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 2,191      $ 81,715,789      $      $ 81,717,980  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no Level 3 securities in the International, Global, Global Income, Global Opportunities, Emerging Markets, International Small Cap, Small Cap Value and Core Plus Funds at the beginning or during the periods presented.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

  A.

Advisor Fee.  The Advisor provides the Funds with investment management services under an Investment Advisory Agreement. The Advisor furnishes all investment advice, office space and certain administrative services, and provides certain personnel, needed by the Funds. As compensation for its services, the Advisor is entitled to a monthly fee. The Advisor received a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.80% of the first $2.5 billion of average daily net assets, 0.75% on average daily net assets from $2.5 billion to

 

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  $5.0 billion, and 0.70% of the average daily net assets greater than $5.0 billion, of the International Fund. The Advisor received a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.95% of the first $2.5 billion of average daily net assets, 0.90% on average daily net assets from $2.5 billion to $5.0 billion, and 0.85% of the amount of average daily net assets greater than $5.0 billion, of the Emerging Markets Fund. The Advisor received a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.95% of the first $1.0 billion of average daily net assets, and 0.90% of the average daily net assets greater than $1.0 billion, of the International Small Cap Fund. The Global Fund, Global Income Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, Small Cap Value Fund and Core Plus Fund incurred a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.80%, 0.80%, 0.95%, 0.70% and 0.35% based upon their average daily net assets, respectively. For the six months ended March 31, 2019, the International Fund, the Global Fund, the Global Income Fund, the Global Opportunities Fund, the Emerging Markets Fund, the International Small Cap Fund, the Small Cap Value Fund and the Core Plus Fund incurred $2,928,827, $223,006, $5,229, $95,026, $6,764,107, $3,814,585, $32,244 and $148,616 in advisory fees, respectively.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers of the Advisor.

The Funds are responsible for their own operating expenses. The Advisor has contractually agreed to limit each Fund’s annual operating expenses, including repayment of previous waivers, to the following percentages of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to the specific classes through January 31, 2020 (the “Expense Cap Agreement”):

 

Fund

   Class A     Class C     Class I     Class R6  

International Fund

     1.20     1.95     1.00     0.82

Global Fund

     1.25     2.00     1.00     0.82 %* 

Global Income Fund

     1.25     2.00     1.00     0.82 %* 

Global Opportunities Fund

     1.40     2.15     1.15     0.97 %* 

Emerging Markets Fund

     1.37     2.12     1.12     0.97

International Small Cap Fund

     1.40     2.15     1.15     1.00

Small Cap Value Fund

     1.15     N/A       0.90     0.72

Core Plus Fund

     0.70     N/A       0.50     0.35

 

*

These classes are not active

The Funds may incur additional expenses not covered under the Expense Cap Agreement. These expenses include acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, broker commissions, and proxy expenses or other extraordinary expenses.

Any reimbursements of fee waivers made by the Advisor to a Fund are subject to repayment by the Fund, to the extent that the Fund is able to make the repayment within the expense limit specified in its Expense Cap Agreement. Under the Expense Cap Agreement that was in place during the period covered by this report, any such repayment must be made

 

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before the end of the thirty-six months after the month in which the related reimbursement or waiver occurred. The Trust has agreed to repay the expense reimbursement to the Adviser. However, the repayment of previously waived expenses is limited to amounts that do not cause the aggregate operating expenses of the Fund to exceed the current expense cap or the expense cap in place at the time the waiver was generated. For the six months ended March 31, 2019, the Advisor waived expenses and/or reimbursed the Funds $12,041, $83,490, $81,880, $107,050, $175,367, $60,862, $102,161 and $100,703 for the International Fund, Global Fund, Global Income Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, Emerging Markets Fund, International Small Cap Fund, Small Cap Value Fund and Core Plus Fund, respectively. Potential recovery amounts expire through the following periods:

 

Fund

   Six Months
Ended
September 30,
2019
    Year Ended
September 30,
2020
    Year Ended
September 30,
2021
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2022
 

International Fund

   $ 7,467     $ 30,970     $ 22,758     $ 12,041  

Global Fund

     91,390       157,094       136,624       83,490  

Global Income Fund

     74,756       150,841       159,007       81,880  

Global Opportunities Fund

     94,653       190,543       178,887       107,050  

Emerging Markets Fund

     157,620       353,314       295,177       175,367  

International Small Cap Fund

     1,527       24,530       40,989       60,862  

Small Cap Value Fund

     N/A       N/A       167,436       102,161  

Core Plus Fund

     90,253       145,644       172,990       100,703  

The Advisor did not recoup any fees previously waived or reimbursed for the International Fund, Global Fund, Global Income Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, International Small Cap Fund, Small Cap Value Fund and Core Plus Fund. For the six months ended March 31, 2019, the Advisor recouped fees previously waived or reimbursed in the following amounts:

 

Fund

   Class A  

Emerging Markets Fund

   $ 17,775  

 

  B.

Administration Fee.  U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, (the “Administrator”) acts as administrator for the Funds. The Administrator prepares various federal and state regulatory filings; prepares reports and materials to be supplied to the Trustees; monitors the activities of the Funds’ custodian, transfer agent and accountant; coordinates the preparation and payment of Fund expenses; and reviews the Funds’ expense accruals. For these services, each Fund pays the administrator monthly a fee accrued daily and based on the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Funds may also reimburse the Administrator for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Administrator in the performance of its duties. The amounts paid directly to the Administrator by the Funds for administrative services are included in the Administration fees in the Statements of Operations.

 

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  C.

Distribution and Servicing Fees.  ALPS Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), a registered broker-dealer, acts as the Funds’ principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Funds’ shares. A portion of the Funds’ distribution expenses is paid by the Advisor.

The Funds have adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the Funds’ Class A and C shares. The Plan is designed to reimburse the Distributor or dealers for certain promotional and other sales related costs associated with sales of such Fund shares. Unreimbursed amounts may be carried forward and paid in a subsequent year, to the extent that total expenses under the Plan do not exceed 0.25% and 0.75% of the average daily net assets of each Fund’s Class A and C shares, respectively. During the six months ended March 31, 2019, the Funds paid to the Distributor and each dealer a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares and 0.75% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares beneficially owned by the Distributor’s and each dealer’s existing brokerage clients. The Plan may be continued in effect from year to year if such continuance is approved annually by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, including the vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees. For the six months ended March 31, 2019, the following Funds incurred expenses pursuant to the Plan:

 

Fund

   Class A      Class C  

International Fund

   $ 43,511      $ 63,694  

Global Fund

     3,188        5,469  

Global Income Fund

     38        19  

Global Opportunities Fund

     1,130        832  

Emerging Markets Fund

     314,884        79,510  

International Small Cap Fund

     86,604        42,309  

Small Cap Value Fund

     31        N/A  

Core Plus Fund

     2,335        N/A  

 

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The Funds have adopted a Shareholder Service Plan for Class C, and have authorized sub-transfer agency fee payments for Class I, to pay to securities broker-dealers, retirement plan sponsors and administrators, banks and their affiliates, and other institutions and service professionals, as shareholder servicing agents of the Funds, an annual fee for non-distribution sub-transfer agent and/or subaccounting services up to 0.25% and 0.05% of annual net assets attributable to Class C and Class I, respectively (the “Service Fees”). For the six months ended March 31, 2019, the Funds incurred the following Service Fees:

 

Fund

   Class C      Class I  

International Fund

   $ 21,231      $ 163,459  

Global Fund

     1,823        12,936  

Global Income Fund

     6        318  

Global Opportunities Fund

     277        4,720  

Emerging Markets Fund

     26,503        279,142  

International Small Cap Fund

     14,103        164,458  

Small Cap Value Fund

     N/A        1,249  

Core Plus Fund

     N/A        20,764  

NOTE 4 – PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

The cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short term investments, were as follows for the six months ended March 31, 2019:

 

     U.S. Government      Other  

Fund

   Purchases      Sales      Purchases      Sales  

International Fund

   $  —      $  —      $ 149,907,773      $ 46,018,916  

Global Fund

   $      $      $ 4,978,609      $ 20,201,935  

Global Income Fund

   $      $      $ 82,726      $ 72,520  

Global Opportunities Fund

   $      $      $ 1,507,370      $ 17,663,692  

Emerging Markets Fund

   $      $      $ 200,278,628      $ 228,211,896  

International Small Cap Fund

   $      $      $ 84,123,027      $ 403,990,401  

Small Cap Value Fund

   $      $      $ 1,781,038      $ 1,792,709  

Core Plus Fund

   $ 1,290,961      $ 9,432,615      $ 2,326,216      $ 7,481,997  

 

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NOTE 5 – CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS

Capital stock activity for each class of shares was as follows (shares and dollar amounts in thousands):

 

    International Fund     Global Fund  
    Six Months
Ended
3/31/2019
    Year Ended
9/30/2018
    Six Months
Ended
3/31/2019
    Year Ended
9/30/2018
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

               

Class A

    975     $ 16,132       702     $ 12,531       3     $ 60       19     $ 490  

Class C

    113       1,836       171       3,063       11       257       17       410  

Class I

    13,859       230,903       13,918       248,548       211       4,887       178       4,356  

Class R6

    767       12,963       885       16,042       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Issued on Reinvestment of Distributions

               

Class A

    25       409       25       447       7       148       8       192  

Class C

    12       195       14       237       4       77       2       48  

Class I

    532       8,607       556       9,884       143       3,080       101       2,470  

Class R6

    25       404       25       440       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Shares Redeemed

               

Class A

    (789     (13,213     (558     (10,034     (70     (1,565     (131     (3,312

Class C

    (125     (2,038     (174     (3,085     (18     (398     (22     (541

Class I

    (8,901     (144,990     (6,918     (125,341     (902     (19,990     (259     (6,438

Class R6

    (145     (2,429     (1,720     (31,437     N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) Resulting from Fund Share Transactions

    6,348     $ 108,779       6,926     $ 121,295       (611   $ (13,444     (87   $ (2,325
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

    Global Income Fund     Global Opportunities Fund  
    Six Months
Ended
3/31/2019
    Year Ended
9/30/2018
    Six Months
Ended
3/31/2019
    Year Ended
9/30/2018
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

               

Class A

        $       4     $ 43       3     $ 33       19     $ 231  

Class C

                    5           1       16       194  

Class I

    2       23       25       292       84       790       379       4,394  

Issued on Reinvestment of Distributions

               

Class A

                    7       60       6       69  

Class C

                    1       12       1       6  

Class I

    5       56       5       63       185       1,720       82       936  

Shares Redeemed

               

Class A

                (1     (10     (83     (832     (121     (1,383

Class C

                            (5     (49     (11     (127

Class I

    (4     (48     (1     (19     (1,851     (17,531     (334     (3,741
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) Resulting from Fund Share Transactions

    3     $ 31       32     $ 374       (1,659   $ (15,796     37     $ 579  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

Value calculated is less than 500 shares/dollars.

 

 

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    Emerging Markets Fund     International Small Cap Fund  
    Six Months
Ended
3/31/2019
    Year Ended
9/30/2018
    Six Months
Ended
3/31/2019
    Year Ended
9/30/2018
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

               

Class A

    4,935     $ 43,424       7,847     $ 73,159       674     $ 7,500       2,538     $ 33,671  

Class C

    165       1,385       455       4,253       23       240       127       1,704  

Class I

    30,714       259,879       46,535       439,948       10,994       120,461       26,887       356,547  

Class R6

    638       5,448       1,602       14,878       143       1,643       689       8,969  

Issued on Reinvestment of Distributions

               

Class A

    78       669       417       3,687       227       2,404       782       10,584  

Class C

    3       21       24       216       37       377       138       1,836  

Class I

    494       4,238       2,416       21,497       1,834       19,563       7,773       105,388  

Class R6

    18       155       108       993       213       2,273       421       5,700  

Shares Redeemed

               

Class A

    (5,463     (45,854     (11,397     (105,987     (1,830     (20,265     (9,006     (120,281

Class C

    (484     (4,018     (760     (7,003     (363     (3,944     (983     (12,440

Class I

    (34,984     (290,823     (50,197     (455,961     (42,955     (479,098     (62,848     (832,664

Class R6

    (391     (3,292     (7,983     (72,039     (587     (6,733     (437     (5,831
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease Resulting from Fund Share Transactions

    (4,277   $ (28,768     (10,933   $ (82,359     (31,590   $ (355,579     (33,919   $ (446,817
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

    Small Cap Value Fund     Core Plus Fund  
    Six Months
Ended
3/31/2019
    Period Ended
9/30/2018
    Six Months
Ended
3/31/2019
    Year Ended
9/30/2018
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

               

Class A

        $       11     $ 112       63     $ 557       136     $ 1,215  

Class I

                527       5,268       692       6,185       3,622       33,029  

Class R6

                468       4,566                      

Issued on Reinvestment of Distributions

               

Class A

        2               3       23       7       63  

Class I

    46       393       2       20       137       1,227       290       2,617  

Class R6

    39       333       2       20                  

Shares Redeemed

               

Class A

    (3     (32     (6     (66     (35     (314     (306     (2,754

Class I

                            (2,132     (18,952     (4,431     (40,143

Class R6

    (46     (400                                    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) Resulting from Fund Share Transactions

    36     $ 296       1,004     $ 9,920       (1,272   $ (11,274     (682   $ (5,973
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

Value calculated is less than 500 shares/dollars.

 

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NOTE 6 – FEDERAL INCOME TAX MATTERS

GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. For the year ended September 30, 2018, the Funds made the following permanent book-to-tax reclassifications primarily related to the treatment of foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, paydowns and difference between book and tax accretion methods for market premium:

 

     Undistributed Net
Investment
Income/(Loss)
    Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain/(Loss)
    Paid-In Capital  

International Fund

   $ 2,424,398     $ 26,642,818     $ (29,067,216

Global Fund

     (10,426     10,426        

Global Income Fund

     (260     260        

Global Opportunities Fund

     189,234       (189,234      

Emerging Markets Fund

     (5,085,855     5,085,854       1  

International Small Cap Fund

     51,885,578       (51,885,578      

Small Cap Value Fund

     2,943       373,882       (376,825

Core Plus Fund

     17,036       (17,035     (1

As of September 30, 2018, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

    International
Fund
    Global
Fund
    Global
Income
Fund
    Global
Opportunities
Fund
 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

  $ 796,154,236     $ 60,379,864     $ 1,250,068     $ 31,119,325  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross tax unrealized appreciation

    38,075,486       12,205,934       154,916       2,034,552  

Gross tax unrealized depreciation

    (95,402,548     (4,928,418     (76,288     (3,206,905
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency

    (57,327,062     7,277,516       78,628       (1,172,353

Distributable ordinary income

    5,030,690       27,782       2,592       362,904  

Distributable long-term capital gains

          2,856,903       40,691       1,094,819  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributable earnings

    5,030,690       2,884,685       43,283       1,457,723  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other accumulated gains/(losses)

    (2,867,909     (13,019     (140     (1,853
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total accumulated earnings

  $ (55,164,281   $ 10,149,182     $ 121,771     $ 283,517  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    Emerging
Markets
Fund
    International
Small Cap
Fund
    Small Cap
Value Fund
    Core
Plus Fund
 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

  $ 1,645,444,626     $ 1,255,647,935     $ 10,157,619     $ 93,929,200  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross tax unrealized appreciation

    95,526,559       71,004,453       785,536       1,018,346  

Gross tax unrealized depreciation

    (273,070,438     (204,366,680     (679,937     (2,910,853
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency

    (177,543,879     (133,362,227     105,599       (1,892,507

Distributable ordinary income

          14,780,535       520,249       19,107  

Distributable long-term capital gains

          9,532,372       165,379        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributable earnings

          24,312,907       685,628       19,107  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other accumulated gains/(losses)

    (41,751,972     (80,926     (4,645     (883,142
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total accumulated earnings

  $ (219,295,851   $ (109,130,246   $ 786,582     $ (2,756,542
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The differences between book and tax basis distributable earnings are primarily related to foreign currency adjustments and the differences in classification of paydown gains and losses for tax purposes compared to book purposes. These differences are temporary.

The tax composition of dividends for the periods ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 for the Funds, were as follows:

 

     Ordinary Income      Long Term
Capital Gains
 
     2018      2017      2018      2017  

International Fund

   $ 11,817,058      $ 17,288,853      $      $  

Global Fund

     1,314,875        1,158,288        1,417,148        144,842  

Global Income Fund

     36,763        27,560        28,247        16,627  

Global Opportunities Fund

     910,584        347,227        132,721         

Emerging Markets Fund

     29,717,180        26,232,726                

International Small Cap Fund

     77,837,530        55,283,372        50,038,482        16,143,560  

Small Cap Value Fund

     39,652        N/A               N/A  

Core Plus Fund

     2,721,143        2,708,539                

At September 30, 2018, the Funds had capital losses expiring and capital loss carryforwards utilized as indicated below:

 

     Indefinite     Utilized  

International Fund

   $ (2,825,666   $ (22,756,511

Global Fund

            

Global Income Fund

            

Global Opportunities Fund

            

Emerging Markets Fund

     (41,227,548     (104,145,418

International Small Cap Fund

            

Small Cap Value Fund

            

Core Plus Fund

     (883,142      

At September 30, 2018, the Emerging Markets Fund had ordinary loss deferral of $419,585. At September 30, 2018, the International Fund had $29,067,216 of capital loss carryforwards expire.

 

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NOTE 7 – OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE

The public offering price for Class A shares is the net asset value per share plus a sales charge, which varies in accordance with the amount of the purchase up to a maximum of 5.75% for the International, Global, Global Income, Global Opportunities, Emerging Markets, International Small Cap and Small Cap Value Funds, and 3.75% for the Core Plus Fund. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived, as discussed in the Prospectus. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the redemption value of the Class A shares redeemed. Class C shares include a 1.00% CDSC paid by redeeming shareholders within 12 months of purchase. As a result the redemption price may differ from the net asset value per share. The public offering prices for I shares are the respective net asset values. Sales charges are not an expense of the Funds and are not reflected in the financial statements of the Funds.

NOTE 8 – TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

The following issuers were affiliated with the Emerging Markets Fund and International Small Cap Fund as defined in Section (2)(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, as these Funds held 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the following issuers during the six months from October 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019:

Emerging Markets Fund

 

Issuer Name   Share
Balance At
October 1,
2018
    Additions     Reductions     Share
Balance At
March 31,
2019
    Dividend
Income
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Realized
Gain/(Loss)
    Value At
March 31,
2019
 

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SA de CV

    10,242,449                   10,242,449     $     $ (1,252,685   $     $ 717,648  
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          $     $ (1,252,685   $     $ 717,648  
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

International Small Cap Fund

 

Issuer Name   Share
Balance At
October 1,
2018
    Additions     Reductions     Share
Balance At
March 31,
2019
    Dividend
Income
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Realized
Gain/(Loss)
    Value At
March 31,
2019
 

Avadel Pharmaceuticals Plc(1)

    1,924,883       138,526       (542,842     1,520,567     $     $ (2,172,223   $ (3,148,893   $ 2,189,617  

Countrywide Plc(1)

    114,155,464             (36,959,960     77,195,504             34,827,311       (40,044,757     7,619,107  

Desarrolladora Homex SAB de CV

    279,501,983                   279,501,983             (2,290,807           2,159,957  

Mills Estruturas e Servicos de Engenharia SA(1)

    8,911,000             (5,744,900     3,166,100             6,018,645       (1,133,241     3,832,943  

Safilo Group SpA(1)

          6,018,587       (79,681     5,938,906             (122,793     748       4,756,667  

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SA de CV

    12,867,533                   12,867,533             (1,573,741           901,578  
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          $     $ 34,686,392     $ (44,326,143   $ 21,459,869  
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Issuer was not an affiliate as of March 31, 2019.

 

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NOTE 9 – OWNERSHIP BY AFFILIATED PARTIES

As of March 31, 2019, the Advisor, Trustees or affiliates of the Advisor beneficially owned more than 5% of shares in each class of the Funds as follows:

 

     Global Fund    Core Plus
Fund
   Core Plus
Fund
    

Class I

  

Class I

  

Class R6

Shares

   173,904    1,162,907    12

% of Total Outstanding Shares

   8.78%    13.28%    100%

NOTE 10 – IN-KIND TRANSACTIONS

Affiliated Transactions

On January 2, 2018, the Advisor transferred all securities, through a reorganization, from an affiliated private investment fund to create the Small Cap Value Fund. The Fund received securities with a value of $4,432,969. Prior to January 2, 2018, the Advisor managed the affiliated private investment fund which had an investment objective and investment policies and strategies that were, in all material respects, equivalent to those of the Small Cap Value Fund. Through this transfer, the affiliated private investment fund was closed.

On March 15, 2018, a shareholder transferred securities from an affiliated separately managed account into the Small Cap Value Fund through an in-kind purchase. The Fund received securities with a value of $3,699,813.

The total value of these two transactions was $8,132,782, which is shown on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Of the $8,132,782 transferred, $8,051,136 were considered long-term purchases.

NOTE 11 – NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In August 2018, FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”). The primary focus of ASU 2018-13 is to improve the effectiveness of the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The changes affect all companies that are required to include fair value measurement disclosures. In general, the amendments in ASU 2018-13 are effective for all entities for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. An entity is permitted to early adopt the removed or modified disclosures upon the issuance of ASU 2018-13 and may delay adoption of the additional disclosures, which are required for public companies only, until their effective date. Management has chosen to adopt this disclosure in this report.

In August 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which in part amends certain disclosure requirements of Regulation S-X that have become redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated, or superseded, in light of other

 

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Commission disclosure requirements, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or changes in the information environment. The amendments are intended to facilitate the disclosure of information to investors and simplify compliance without significantly altering the total mix of information provided to investors. Management has chosen to adopt this disclosure in this report.

NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In preparing these financial statements, the Trust has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. The Board of Trustees, based on the recommendation of the Advisor, approved a plan of liquidation of the Global Opportunities Fund providing for liquidation of the Fund on or around June 28, 2019.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION — (Unaudited)

 

 

 

BOARD CONSIDERATION AND CONTINUATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

In November 2018, the Board of Trustees of the Trust, including the independent Trustees, unanimously approved renewal of the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Trust and Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. (the “Advisor”) for an additional one-year term with respect to the Brandes International Equity Fund, the Brandes Global Equity Fund, the Brandes Global Equity Income Fund, the Brandes Global Opportunities Value Fund, the Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund, the Brandes International Small Cap Equity Fund, the Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund and the Brandes Small Cap Value Fund. Each of these is referred to below as a “Fund” and they are collectively referred to as the “Funds.”

Information Reviewed

During the course of each year, Board members review a wide variety of materials relating to the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Advisor to the Funds, including reports on each Fund’s investment results, portfolio composition, portfolio trading practices, and other matters. In addition, in connection with its annual review of the Agreement with respect to the Funds, the Board requested and reviewed supplementary information that included materials regarding the Funds’ investment results, advisory fees and expense comparisons for peer groups and categories of similar funds identified by Morningstar Associates (“Morningstar”); financial and profitability information regarding the Advisor; the methods used by the Advisor to evaluate and compensate its professional investment personnel; descriptions of various functions performed by the Advisor on behalf of the Trust such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices; and information about- the personnel providing investment management and administrative services to the Funds.

In connection with its reviews, the Board received assistance and advice regarding legal and industry standards from counsel to the Trust and the independent Trustees. The independent Trustees discussed the approval of the Agreement with respect to each Fund with representatives of the Advisor at two Board meetings and in private sessions with counsel at which no representatives of the Advisor were present. In deciding to recommend approval of the Agreement with respect to each Fund, the Board and the independent Trustees did not identify any single or particular piece of information that, in isolation, was the controlling factor, and each Trustee did not necessarily attribute the same weight to each factor. This summary describes the most important, but not all, of the factors considered by the Board and the independent Trustees.

 

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Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

With respect to the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Advisor to the Funds, the Trustees reviewed among other things the quality and depth of the Advisor’s investment management staff, its regulatory compliance resources and program, its business continuity and cyber-security programs, the day-to-day administrative services provided by the Advisor to the Funds, and the investment results of the Funds.

With respect to each Fund’s investment results, the Trustees reviewed detailed information regarding a peer group of similarly managed funds selected by Morningstar, all of the funds in the larger Morningstar category of funds managed with the same general style, and the Fund’s benchmark index. The Trustees also discussed with representatives of Morningstar the principles used in determining the Funds’ peer groups and categories, and differences in those groups from those presented by Morningstar in connection with the Trustees’ 2017 review of the Agreement. In addition, they reviewed the results of certain funds considered by the Advisor to be the most direct competitors to the Funds in the Funds’ marketing channels.

The independent Trustees noted that for the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year periods ended September 30, 2018, the investment results of the I Class shares of all of the Funds were mixed versus the funds in their respective peer groups and categories, as well as versus their benchmarks. In addition, the Trustees noted the following:

 

   

The International Equity Fund’s results were in the first quartile versus Morningstar Foreign Large Value peers for all periods; in the first quartile versus the category for the one-year and five-year periods, the second quartile for the three-year period and the third quartile for the ten-year period; and ahead of its benchmark for the one-year and five-year periods and behind for the three-year and ten-year periods.

 

   

The Global Equity Fund’s results were in the third quartile versus Morningstar World Large Stock peers for the one-year period and in the fourth quartile for the three-year and five-year periods; in the fourth quartile versus the category for all periods; and behind the benchmark for all periods.

 

   

The Global Equity Income Fund’s results were in the fourth quartile versus Morningstar World Large Stock peers for the one-year period and in the first quartile for the three-year period; in the fourth quartile versus the category for the one-year period and the third quartile for the three-year period; and behind the benchmark for all periods.

 

   

The Global Opportunities Value Fund’s results were in the fourth quartile versus Morningstar Foreign Large Value peers for the one-year period and

 

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  in the third quartile for the three-year period; in the fourth quartile versus the category for the one-year period and the second quartile for the three-year period; and behind the benchmark for all periods.

 

   

The Emerging Markets Value Fund’s results were in the fourth quartile versus Morningstar Diversified Emerging Markets peers for the one-year and five-year periods and in the second quartile for the three-year period; in the fourth quartile versus the category for the one-year and five-year periods and the first quartile for the three-year period; and behind the benchmark for the one-year and five-year periods and ahead for the three-year period.

 

   

The International Small Cap Equity Fund’s results were in the fourth quartile versus Morningstar Foreign Small/Mid Value peers for the one-year, three-year and five-year periods; in the fourth quartile versus the category for all periods; and behind the benchmark for all periods. The independent Trustees noted the impact of the Fund’s investment results of its significant cash position, which related to the Advisor’s assessment of available investment opportunities meeting its value investment criteria.

 

   

The Core Plus Fixed Income Fund’s results were in the second quartile versus Morningstar Intermediate-Term Bond peers for the one-year period and in the third quartile for all other periods; in the second quartile versus the category for the one-year and ten-year periods and in the third quartile for the three-year and five-year periods; and ahead of the benchmark for all periods.

 

   

The Small Cap Value Fund had less than a full year of investment results as a registered investment company.

In evaluating the Funds’ performance, the independent Trustees generally considered long-term results to be more important than short-term results; noted the brief operating histories of the Global Equity Income Fund, the Global Opportunities Value Fund and the Small Cap Value Fund; noted the Advisor’s continued commitment to the Graham and Dodd value strategy of investment management and its lack of style drift compared to other value managers; considered that it is not unusual for the performance of funds managed with the long-term Graham and Dodd value strategy to fall below the performance of measurement indices for some periods; noted the Advisor’s observations regarding the unfavorable market for value investments in recent years; and further noted that the Funds investment approach is fully described in its prospectus and the Fund’s shareholders likely were willing to accept the long-term outlook associated with the Advisor’s approach.

Based on these discussions and reviews, the Trustees determined that under all the circumstances the investment results of the Funds were sufficient for renewal of the Agreement.

 

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Advisory Fees, Total Expenses, Profitability and Ancillary Benefits

With respect to advisory fees and total expenses of the Funds, the independent Trustees noted that:

 

   

The advisory fees for all of the Funds were at or near the median fees in their respective Morningstar peer groups. They also observed that the total fees and expenses actually paid by all of the Funds, after waivers by the Advisor of expenses above stated expense caps, were below or near the median fees and expenses paid by the funds in their respective Morningstar peer groups. The independent Trustees noted that the Advisor continues to waive any expenses over stated expense caps for the Funds.

 

   

Although the Advisor’s management fee is higher for the Funds than for its comparable institutional accounts, the independent Trustees noted information provided by the Advisor regarding the additional responsibilities and expenses that the Advisor incurs in sponsoring and operating the Funds.

 

   

The independent Trustees acknowledged the Advisor’s agreement to add a breakpoint to the advisory fee schedule for the International Small Cap Fund, which agreement had resulted from discussions with the Advisor last year.

 

   

The independent Trustees noted that the Advisor’s fees for the Funds other than the International Equity, International Small Cap and Emerging Markets Funds do not have breakpoints as those Funds’ assets increase. They noted that the Advisor believes that it is premature to discuss economies of scale when it is subsidizing the other Funds’ expenses, but had agreed to review the nature and extent of’ any economies of scale that it may realize as the Funds’ assets increase in the future and how such economies would be shared with the Funds’ shareholders.

In addition, the independent Trustees reviewed an analysis of the profitability to the Advisor of its relationship with the Funds and information regarding the Advisor’s financial capability to continue to provide services to the Funds in the future. They also reviewed the methods used by the Advisor to evaluate and compensate its professional investment personnel. Finally, they considered ancillary benefits to the Advisor as a result of its relationships with the Funds. They noted that these were primarily related to the benefit of proprietary and third-party research provided by broker-dealers executing portfolio transactions on behalf of the Funds.

 

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Conclusions

Based on their review, including consideration of each of the factors referred to above, the Board and the independent Trustees concluded that the Agreement is fair and reasonable to the Funds and their respective shareholders, that each of the factors discussed above supported renewal of the Agreement with respect to each of the Funds, and that renewal of the Agreement was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders.

PROXY VOTING PROCEDURES

The Advisor votes proxies relating to the Funds’ portfolio securities in accordance with procedures adopted by the Advisor. You may obtain a description of these procedures, free of charge, by calling toll-free 1-800-331-2979. This information is also available through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-331-2979. This information is also available through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE

The Trust files the Funds’ complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT (beginning with filings after March 31, 2019). The Trust’s Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT filings are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Trust’s Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT filings may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C., and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. Information regarding the Trust’s Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT filings is also available, without charge, by calling toll-free, 1-800-331-2979.

 

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The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall management of the Trust’s business. The Board approves all significant agreements between the Trust and persons or companies furnishing services to the Trust, including the Trust’s agreements with the Advisor, Administrator, Custodian, Distributor and Transfer Agent. The Board of Trustees delegates the day-to-day operations of the Trust to its officers and service providers, subject to the Funds’ investment objectives and policies and to general supervision by the Board. The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available, without charge, by calling 1-800-331-2979 or visiting www.brandes.com.

The Trustees and officers of the Trust, their business addresses and principal occupations during the past five years are:

 

Name, Address
and Age

 

Position(s)
Held with
Trust

 

Term of
Office
and
Length
of Time
Served(1)

 

Principal
Occupation
During Past
5 Years

 

Number
of Trust
Series
Overseen
by Trustee

 

Other
Directorships/

Trusteeships
Held by
Trustee

Independent Trustees(2)

Gregory Bishop, CFA

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1961)

  Trustee   Since January 2017   Retired. Previously Executive Vice President and Head of Retail Business, PIMCO Investments, from 1997 to 2014   10   None

Jean E. Carter

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1957)

  Trustee  

Since April

2008

  Retired.   10   Bridge Builder Trust

Robert M. Fitzgerald, CPA

(inactive)

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1952)

  Trustee  

Since

April

2008

  Retired.   10   Hotchkis and Wiley Mutual Funds

Craig Wainscott, CFA

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1961)

  Trustee and Chairman   Since February 2012   Partner with The Paradigm Project and advisor to early-stage companies.   10   None

 

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Name, Address
and Age

 

Position(s)
Held with
Trust

 

Term of
Office
and
Length
of Time
Served(1)

 

Principal
Occupation
During Past
5 Years

 

Number
of Trust
Series
Overseen
by Trustee

 

Other
Directorships/

Trusteeships
Held by
Trustee

“Interested” Trustees(3)

       

Oliver Murray

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1962)

  Trustee   Since February 2012   Chief Executive Officer, Brandes Investment Partners & Co.; Managing Director – PMCS of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P., the investment advisor to the Funds (the “Advisor”).   10   None

Jeff Busby, CFA

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1961)

  Trustee and President  

Since

July

2006

  Executive Director of the Advisor.   10   None

Officers of the Trust

         

Thomas M. Quinlan

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1970)

  Secretary  

Since

June

2003

  Associate General Counsel of the Advisor.   N/A   N/A

Gary Iwamura, CPA

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1956)

  Treasurer   Since September 1997   Finance Director of the Advisor.   N/A   N/A

Roberta Loubier

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1971)

  Chief Compliance Officer   Since September 2015   Global Head of Compliance, Brandes Investment Partners, L.P.   N/A   N/A

 

 

(1)

Trustees and officers of the Fund serve until their resignation, removal or retirement.

(2)

Not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act.

(3)

“Interested persons” of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act by virtue of their positions with the Advisor.

 

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PRIVACY NOTICE

 

 

 

Brandes Investment Trust and Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. may collect non-public information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Information we receive about you on applications or other forms;

 

 

Information you give us orally; and

 

 

Information about your transactions with us.

We do not disclose any non-public personal information about any shareholder or former shareholder of the Funds without the shareholder’s authorization, except as required by law or in response to inquiries from governmental authorities. We restrict access to your personal and account information to those employees who need to know that information to provide products and services to you. We also may disclose that information to unaffiliated third parties (such as to brokers or custodians) only as permitted by law and only as needed for us to provide agreed services to you. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to guard your non-public personal information.

If you hold shares of the Funds through a financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer, bank, or trust company, the privacy policy of your financial intermediary governs how your non-public personal information would be shared with nonaffiliated third parties.

 


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ADVISOR Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. 11988 El Camino Real, Suite 600 San Diego, CA 92130 800.331.2979 DISTRIBUTOR ALPS Distributors, Inc. 1290 Broadway, #1100 Denver, CO 80203 TRANSFER AGENT U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC 615 E. Michigan Street, 3rd Floor Milwaukee, WI 53202 INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 601 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 LEGAL COUNSEL Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 This report is intended for shareholders of the Brandes International Equity Fund, the Brandes Global Equity Fund, the Brandes Global Equity Income Fund, the Brandes Global Opportunities Value Fund, the Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund, the Brandes International Small Cap Equity Fund, the Brandes Small Cap Value Fund and the Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund and may not be used as sales literature unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. Statements and other information herein are dated and are subject to change.


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SEMI-ANNUAL SEPARATELY MANAGED ACCOUNT RESERVETR UST For the six months ended March 31, 2019 Beginning in January 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Funds’ annual and semi-annual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Funds’ website (http://www.brandesfunds.com/literature.html), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report. If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Funds electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or a bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by calling 1-800-395-3807, sending an e-mail request to info@brandesfunds.com, or by enrolling at http://www.brandesfunds.com/literature.html. You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Funds, you can call 1-800-395-3807 or send an email request to info@brandesfunds.com to let the Funds know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all Funds held in your account with that intermediary if you invest through your financial intermediary or all Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Funds REPORT


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Table of Contents

 

 

Letter to Shareholders and Performance Graphs

     2  

Expense Example

     6  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     12  

Statement of Operations

     13  

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

     14  

Financial Highlights

     15  

Notes to Financial Statements

     16  

Additional Information

     26  

Trustees and Officers Information

     29  

 

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Dear Fellow Investor,

The net asset value of the Brandes Separately Managed Account Reserve Trust Fund gained 2.26% in the six months ending March 31, 2019. For the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index increased 4.63%.

Portfolio holdings in select corporate bonds detracted from performance.

Within corporate bonds holdings in Metals & Mining (Cloud Peak Energy), Telecommunications (Frontier Communications Corp.) and Banks & Thrifts (USB Capital IX) detracted from performance.

An underweight to U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) was a positive performance factor, while duration positioning detracted from returns.

At the close of the period, the Fund continues to favor short maturity corporate bonds and those that we believe exhibit strong, tangible asset coverage. The Fund is underweight agency MBS. The duration is positioned toward the shorter end of our duration-controlled range. The Fund has a high allocation, relative to the benchmark, to U.S. Treasuries that we will look to redeploy thoughtfully and efficiently — if and when market uncertainty and volatility cause credit fundamentals to become mispriced from our estimates of intrinsic value.

In the 45-plus years since Brandes Investment Partners was founded, our goal has remained the same: pursue above-market gains to help you move closer to your long-term investment objectives. We believe that our unwavering commitment to value investing will lead us to attractively priced, fundamentally sound companies worthy of inclusion in the fund.

Sincerely Yours,

The Brandes Fixed Income Investment Committee

Brandes Investment Trust

Because the values of the Fund’s investments will fluctuate with market conditions, so will the value of your investment in the Fund. You could lose money on your investment in the Fund, or the Fund could underperform other investments. The values of the Fund’s investments fluctuate in response to the activities of individual companies and general stock market and economic conditions. In addition, the performance of foreign securities depends on the political and economic environments and other overall economic conditions in the countries where the Fund invests. Emerging country markets involve greater risk and volatility than more developed markets. Some emerging markets countries may have fixed or managed currencies that are not free-floating against the U.S. dollar. Certain of these currencies have experienced, and may experience in the future, substantial fluctuations or a steady devaluation relative to the U.S. dollar. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

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As with most fixed income funds, the income on and value of your shares in the Fund will fluctuate along with interest rates. When interest rates rise, the market prices of the debt securities the Fund owns usually decline. When interest rates fall, the prices of these securities usually increase. Generally, the longer the Fund’s average portfolio maturity and the lower the average quality of its portfolio, the greater the price fluctuation. The price of any security owned by the Fund may also fall in response to events affecting the issuer of the security, such as its ability to continue to make principal and interest payments or its credit rating. Below investment grade debt securities are speculative and involve a greater risk of default and price change due to changes in the issuer’s creditworthiness. The market prices of these debt securities may fluctuate more than the market prices of investment grade debt securities and may decline significantly in periods of general economic difficulty.

Asset coverage:  Assets available to cover debt obligations after all other liabilities have been satisfied.

Duration:  The weighted maturity of a fixed-income investment’s cash flows, used in the estimation of the price sensitivity of fixed-income securities for a given change in interest rates.

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in the report for complete holdings information. Fund holdings, geographic allocations and/or sector allocations are subject to change at any time and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

The foregoing reflects the thoughts and opinions of Brandes Investment Partners® exclusively and is subject to change without notice.

Brandes Investment Partners® is a registered trademark of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. in the United States and Canada.

Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.

Index Guide

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. This index is a total return index which reflects the price changes and interest of each bond in the index.

The Brandes Separately Managed Account Reserve Trust Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

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The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Separately Managed Account Reserve Trust from March 31, 2009 to March 31, 2019 with the value of such an investment in the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Credit Bond Index for the same period.

Value of $10,000 Investment vs Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index & Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Credit Bond Index (Unaudited)

 

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     Average Annual Total Return
Periods Ended March 31, 2019
 
     One
Year
    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
    Since
Inception(1)
 

Separately Managed Account

        

Reserve Trust

     3.52     3.78     10.34     5.35

Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

     4.48     2.74     3.77     4.08

Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Credit Bond Index

     5.00     2.85     5.22     4.42

 

(1)

The inception date is October 3, 2005.

Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 800-331-2979.

 

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The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Advisor has a fee waiver arrangement in place to limit the Fund’s annual operating expenses.

Asset Allocation as a Percentage of Total Investments as of

March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

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Expense Example (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including investment advisory and administrative fees and other Fund expenses. The example below is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. Note that for this Fund, which is used in wrap-fee programs, fees and expenses are paid at the wrap account level rather than the Fund level.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from October 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 (the “Period”).

Actual Expenses

This section provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. The “Ending Account Value” shown is derived from the Fund’s actual returns. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number given for the Fund under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Fund

  Beginning
Account
Value
    Ending
Account
Value
    Annual
Expense
Ratio
    Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*
 

Separately Managed Account Reserve Trust**

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.60       0.00%     $ 0.00  

 

*

The Fund’s expenses are equal to the Fund’s expense ratio for the period, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one half-year period).

 

**

No expenses have been charged to the Brandes Separately Managed Account Reserve Trust (“SMART Fund”) over the period, as the SMART Fund participates in a wrap-fee program sponsored by investment advisors unaffiliated with the SMART Fund. See Note 3 to the Financial Statements. Fees and expenses are charged at the wrap account level.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

 

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Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as brokerage commissions on purchase and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the last column 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Fund

  Beginning
Account
Value
    Ending
Account
Value
    Annual
Expense
Ratio
    Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*
 

Separately Managed Account Reserve Trust**

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.93       0.00%     $ 0.00  

 

*

The Fund’s expenses are equal to the Fund’s expense ratio for the period, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one half-year period).

 

**

No expenses have been charged to the Brandes Separately Managed Account Reserve Trust (“SMART Fund”) over the period, as the SMART Fund participates in a wrap-fee program sponsored by investment advisors unaffiliated with the SMART Fund. See Note 3 to the Financial Statements. Fees and expenses are charged at the wrap account level.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

     Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCKS – 0.01%    
Household Durables – 0.01%    

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SA de CV(a)

    176,124     $ 12,340  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $1,887,387)

    $ 12,340  
   

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY SPONSORED CREDITS – 4.62%    
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation – 1.19%    

Pool G1-8578, 3.000%, 12/1/2030

  $ 2,064,319     $ 2,084,665  
   

 

 

 
Federal National Mortgage Association – 3.43%    

Pool CA1624, 3.000%, 4/1/2033

    2,727,658       2,755,769  

Pool AS6201, 3.500%, 11/1/2045

    1,499,443       1,525,324  

Pool AL9865, 3.000%, 2/1/2047

    1,735,024       1,729,737  
   

 

 

 
      6,010,830  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY SPONSORED CREDITS
(Cost $8,030,047)

    $ 8,095,495  
   

 

 

 
OTHER MORTGAGE RELATED SECURITIES – 0.00%    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 0.00%    

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust
Series 2006-AR14, 4.669%, 10/25/2036(c)

  $ 4,357     $ 4,224  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL OTHER MORTGAGE RELATED SECURITIES
(Cost $2,796)

    $ 4,224  
   

 

 

 
US GOVERNMENTS – 26.97%    
Sovereign – 26.97%    

United States Treasury Bond
4.750%, 2/15/2037

  $ 27,035,000     $ 35,476,045  

United States Treasury Note
2.000%, 2/15/2023

    1,000,000       991,211  

2.250%, 2/15/2027

    10,825,000       10,741,698  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL US GOVERNMENTS
(Cost $46,210,508)

    $ 47,208,954  
   

 

 

 
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES – 3.84%    
Student Loan – 3.84%    

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust 2004-B
Series 2004-B, 3.041% (3M LIBOR + 0.430%), 9/15/2033(d)

  $ 1,500,000     $ 1,438,987  

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust 2005-A
Series 2005-A, 2.921% (3M LIBOR + 0.310%), 12/15/2038(d)

    1,865,000       1,804,375  

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust 2006-A
Series 2006-A, 2.901% (3M LIBOR + 0.290%), 6/15/2039(d)

    3,576,317       3,475,780  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES
(Cost $6,365,645)

    $ 6,719,142  
   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this Schedule of Investments.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

     Principal
Amount
    Value  
CORPORATE BONDS – 62.22%    
Automobiles – 3.99%    

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
8.125%, 1/15/2020

  $ 3,405,000     $ 3,529,022  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.
2.650%, 4/13/2020

    3,460,000       3,446,121  
   

 

 

 
      6,975,143  
   

 

 

 
Banks – 11.11%    

Citibank, N.A.
2.100%, 6/12/2020

    5,592,000       5,551,818  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
3.000%, 4/26/2022

    3,405,000       3,397,615  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
6.221% (3M LIBOR + 3.470%), Perpetual(d)

    4,523,000       4,545,615  

USB Capital IX
3.807% (3M LIBOR + 1.020%, minimum of 3.500%), Perpetual(d)

    3,250,000       2,551,250  

Wells Fargo & Co.
6.381% (3M LIBOR + 3.770%), Perpetual(d)

    3,380,000       3,401,125  
   

 

 

 
      19,447,423  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies – 4.90%    

ADT Corp.
3.500%, 7/15/2022

    7,270,000       7,006,462  

Iron Mountain, Inc.
4.875%, 9/15/2027(b)

    1,640,000       1,574,400  
   

 

 

 
      8,580,862  
   

 

 

 
Consumer Products – 3.33%    

Avon International Operations, Inc.
7.875%, 8/15/2022(b)

    3,695,000       3,828,944  

Wyndham Destinations, Inc.
3.900%, 3/1/2023

    2,035,000       1,994,300  
   

 

 

 
      5,823,244  
   

 

 

 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco – 3.19%    

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.
4.900%, 11/1/2019

    2,850,000       2,883,552  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.
5.750%, 3/15/2025(b)

    2,665,000       2,691,650  
   

 

 

 
      5,575,202  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services – 3.13%    

Tenet Healthcare Corp.
6.000%, 10/1/2020

    5,290,000       5,481,763  
   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this Schedule of Investments.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Homebuilders – 3.29%    

PulteGroup, Inc.
5.500%, 3/1/2026

  $ 3,920,000     $ 4,037,600  

Toll Brothers Finance Corp.
4.875%, 11/15/2025

    1,710,000       1,720,687  
   

 

 

 
      5,758,287  
   

 

 

 
Insurance – 2.43%    

American International Group, Inc.
6.400%, 12/15/2020

    2,785,000       2,945,123  

CNA Financial Corp.
5.875%, 8/15/2020

    1,250,000       1,299,841  
   

 

 

 
      4,244,964  
   

 

 

 
Media – 1.08%    

Netflix, Inc.
5.375%, 2/1/2021

    1,815,000       1,884,764  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining – 0.21%    

Cloud Peak Energy Resources, LLC/Cloud Peak Energy Finance Corp.
12.000%, 11/1/2021(e)

    2,055,000       369,900  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 12.52%    

BP Capital Markets Plc
3.506%, 3/17/2025

    3,375,000       3,440,624  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.
8.000%, 1/15/2025

    5,105,000       5,207,100  

Chevron Corp.
2.100%, 5/16/2021

    3,460,000       3,435,179  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
4.300%, 6/1/2025

    1,921,000       2,003,577  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.
3.500%, 6/15/2025

    1,705,000       1,751,728  

Range Resources Corp.
5.000%, 3/15/2023

    6,195,000       6,071,100  
   

 

 

 
      21,909,308  
   

 

 

 
Retail – 2.44%    

JC Penney Corp, Inc.
5.875%, 7/1/2023(b)

    5,075,000       4,275,687  
   

 

 

 
Technology – 4.27%    

Microsoft Corp.
2.400%, 2/6/2022

    3,460,000       3,455,050  

VMware, Inc.
3.900%, 8/21/2027

    4,176,000       4,014,511  
   

 

 

 
      7,469,561  
   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this Schedule of Investments.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

     Principal
Amount
    Value  
Telecommunications – 6.33%    

AT&T, Inc.
3.000%, 6/30/2022

  $ 5,235,000     $ 5,258,077  

Frontier Communications Corp.
6.250%, 9/15/2021

    5,640,000       4,371,000  

Telefonica Emisiones SA
5.462%, 2/16/2021

    1,390,000       1,452,552  
   

 

 

 
      11,081,629  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost $109,613,090)

    $ 108,877,737  
   

 

 

 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – 1.84%    

State Street Bank and Trust Repurchase Agreement,
(Dated 03/29/19), due 04/01/19, 1.20% [Collateralized
by $2,980,000 US Treasury Notes TIPS, 0.125%, 01/15/22,
(Market Value $3,285,209)] (proceeds $3,216,163)

  $ 3,215,842     $ 3,215,842  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
(Cost $3,215,842)

    $ 3,215,842  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments (Cost $175,325,315) – 99.50%

    $ 174,133,734  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.50%

      877,900  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00%

    $ 175,011,634  
   

 

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

TIPS Treasury Inflation-Protected Security

LIBOR London Inter-bank Offered Rate

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Acquired in a transaction exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. May be resold in the U.S. in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The total value of all such securities was $12,370,681, which represented 7.07% of the net assets of the Fund.

(c)

Variable rate security. The coupon is based on an underlying pool of loans.

(d)

Variable rate security. The coupon is based on a reference index and spread index.

(e)

Issuer is in default of interest payments.

The industry classifications represented in the Schedule of Investments are comprised in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC or were otherwise determined by the Adviser to be appropriate. This information is unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this Schedule of Investments.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

  

Investments in securities, at cost

   $ 175,325,315  
  

 

 

 

Investment in securities, at value

     174,133,734  

Cash

     3,448,448  

Receivables:

  

Fund shares sold

     11,869  

Interest

     1,361,897  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     178,955,948  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payables:

  

Securities purchased

     3,298,746  

Fund shares redeemed

     569,672  

Dividends payable

     75,896  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     3,944,314  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 175,011,634  
  

 

 

 

COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS

  

Capital Stock

   $ 185,599,504  

Total distributable earnings

     (10,587,870
  

 

 

 

Total Net Assets

   $ 175,011,634  
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption proceeds per share

  

Net Assets

   $ 175,011,634  

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized without par value)

     20,239,556  

Offering and redemption price

   $ 8.65  
  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS — For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 3,850,250  
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     3,850,250  
  

 

 

 

Expenses (Note 3)

  

Total expenses

      
  

 

 

 

Total net expenses

      
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     3,850,250  
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:

  

Net realized loss on investments

     (500,787

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     338,164  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

     (162,623
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 3,687,627  
  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2019
    Year Ended
September 30,
2018(1)
 
    (Unaudited)        

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM:

   

OPERATIONS

   

Net investment income

  $ 3,850,250     $ 7,887,915  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (500,787     1,068,915  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    338,164       (6,901,291
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    3,687,627       2,055,539  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

   

Distributions to Shareholders

    (3,863,044     (7,860,061
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from distributions

    (3,863,044     (7,860,061
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

   

Proceeds from shares sold

    21,601,969       32,406,816  

Net asset value of shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

    3,657,654       7,523,525  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (26,707,897     (34,163,795
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

    (1,448,274     5,766,546  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total decrease in net assets

    (1,623,691     (37,976
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   

Beginning of the Period

    176,635,325       176,673,301  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the Period

    175,011,634       176,635,325  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Distributions to shareholders includes net investment income distributions of $7,860,061. End of period net assets includes accumulated undistributed net investment income of $50,508.

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

 

 

    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2019
    Year Ended September 30,  
    2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  
    (Unaudited)                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.65     $ 8.94     $ 9.02     $ 8.69     $ 9.03     $ 8.89  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations:

           

Net investment income(2)

    0.19       0.39       0.39       0.44       0.43       0.46  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

    0.00 (5)      (0.29     (0.08     0.33       (0.34     0.16  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    0.19       0.10       0.31       0.77       0.09       0.62  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less dividends and distributions:

           

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.19     (0.39     (0.39     (0.44     (0.43     (0.48
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions

    (0.19     (0.39     (0.39     (0.44     (0.43     (0.48
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 8.65     $ 8.65     $ 8.94     $ 9.02     $ 8.69     $ 9.03  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    2.26 %(3)      1.12     3.57     9.24     0.93     7.13

Net assets, end of period (millions)

  $ 175.0     $ 176.6     $ 176.7     $ 163.9     $ 159.8     $ 138.3  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets(1)

    0.00 %(4)      0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(1)

    4.47 %(4)      4.43     4.39     5.12     4.77     5.12

Portfolio turnover rate

    17.55 %(3)      42.90     39.74     53.60     32.78     21.61

 

 

(1)

Reflects the fact that no fees or expenses are incurred by the Fund. The Fund is an integral part of “wrap-fee” programs sponsored by investment advisers and/or broker-dealers unaffiliated with the Fund or the Advisor. Participants in these programs pay a “wrap” fee to the sponsor of the program.

(2)

Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(3)

Not annualized.

(4)

Annualized.

(5)

Amount is less than $0.01 per share.

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

The Separately Managed Account Reserve Trust (the “Fund”) is a series of Brandes Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Fund began operations on October 3, 2005. The Fund invests its assets primarily in debt securities and seeks to maximize total return.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance issued in Topic 946, “Financial Services-Investment Companies”, by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles (“GAAP”) generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

  A.

Repurchase Agreements.  The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with government securities dealers recognized by the Federal Reserve Board, with member banks of the Federal Reserve System or with other brokers or dealers that meet the credit guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will always receive and maintain, as collateral, securities whose market value, including accrued interest (which is recorded in the Schedule of Investments), will be at least equal to 100% of the dollar amount invested by the Fund in each agreement, and the Fund will make payment for such securities only upon physical delivery or upon evidence of book entry transfer to the account of the Fund’s custodian. If the term of any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the Fund’s collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to ensure the adequacy of the collateral. Before causing the Fund to enter into a repurchase agreement with any other party, the investment advisor will determine that such party does not have any apparent risk of becoming involved in bankruptcy proceedings within the time frame contemplated by the repurchase agreement. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Fund may be delayed or limited. At March 31, 2019, the Fund’s ongoing exposure to the economic return on repurchase agreements is shown on the Schedule of Investments.

 

  B.

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions.  Values of investments denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars using the spot market rates of exchange at the time of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and dividend and interest income are translated into U.S. dollars using the spot market rates of exchange prevailing on the

 

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  respective dates of such translations. The gain or loss resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates is included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments, as appropriate. Foreign securities and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of domestic origin.

Foreign securities are recorded in the financial statements after translation to U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rate at the end of the period. The Fund reports certain foreign currency-related transactions as components of realized gains or losses for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  C.

Delayed Delivery Securities.  The Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. “When-issued” or delayed delivery refers to securities whose terms are available and for which a market exists, but that have not been issued. For a when-issued or delayed delivery transaction, no payment is made until delivery date, which is typically longer than the normal course of settlement. When the Fund enters into an agreement to purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund segregates cash or liquid securities, of any type or maturity, equal in value to the Fund’s commitment. Losses may arise if the market values of the underlying securities change, if the counterparty does not perform under the contract, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic or other factors. The Fund did not have any open commitments on delayed delivery securities as of March 31, 2019.

 

  D.

Security Transactions, Dividends and Distributions.  Security transactions are accounted for on the trade dates. Realized gains and losses are evaluated on the basis of identified costs. Distributions from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions of net realized gains, if any, are declared at least annually. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Interest is recorded on an accrual basis. The Fund amortizes premiums and accretes discounts using the constant yield method.

 

  E.

Use of Estimates.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

  F.

Indemnification Obligations.  Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its current and former officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. The

 

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  Trust has indemnified its trustees against any expenses actually and reasonably incurred by the trustees in any proceeding arising out of or in connection with the trustees’ service to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred or that would be covered by other parties.

 

  G.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.  The Fund has elected to be taxed as a “regulated investment company” and intends to distribute substantially all its taxable income to its shareholders and otherwise comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Fund may be subject to a nondeductible excise tax calculated as a percentage of certain undistributed amounts of net investment income and net capital gains. The Fund intends to distribute its net investment income and capital gains as necessary to avoid this excise tax. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes or excise taxes has been made.

The Trust analyzes all open tax years, as defined by the applicable statute of limitations, for all major jurisdictions. Open tax years for the Fund are those that are open for exam by taxing authorities (2015 through 2018). As of March 31, 2019, the Trust has no examinations in progress.

Management has analyzed the Trust’s tax positions, and has concluded that no liability should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions expected to be taken on the tax return for the fiscal year-end September 30, 2018.

The Trust identifies its major tax jurisdictions as the U.S. Government and the State of California. The Trust is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

 

  H.

Fair Value Measurements.  The Trust has adopted GAAP accounting principles related to fair value accounting standards which establish a definition of fair value and set out a hierarchy for measuring fair value. These standards require additional disclosures about the various inputs and valuation techniques used to develop the measurements of fair value and a discussion of changes in valuation techniques and related inputs during the period. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

Level 1 — Fair value measurement within Level 1 should be based on an unadjusted quoted price in an active market that the Fund has the ability to access for the asset or liability at the measurement date. Because a quoted price alone forms the basis for the measurement, the access

 

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requirement within Level 1 limits discretion in pricing the asset or liability, including in situations in which there are multiple markets for the asset or liability with different prices and no single market represents a principal market for the asset or liability. Importantly, the Financial Accounting Standards Board has indicated that when a quoted price in an active market for a security is available, that price should be used to measure fair value without regard to an entity’s intent to transact at that price.

Level 2 — Fair value measurement within Level 2 should be based on all inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability. Other significant observable market inputs include quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted adjusted prices in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations in which the majority of significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3 — Fair value measurement within Level 3 should be based on unobservable inputs in such cases where markets do not exist or are illiquid. Significant unobservable inputs include model derived valuations in which the majority of significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. Unobservable inputs are those inputs that reflect the Fund’s own assumptions that market participants would use to price the asset or liability based on the best available information.

 

  I.

Security Valuation.  Bonds and other fixed-income securities (other than repurchase agreements and demand notes) are valued using the bid price on the day of the valuation provided by an independent pricing service.

Securities traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price at the close of regular trading on each day the exchange is open for trading. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System for which market quotations are readily available are valued using the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Securities traded on an exchange for which there has been no sales on the valuation date are valued at the mean between last bid and ask price on such day. Securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued at their respective fair values as determined in good faith pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees.

Repurchase agreements and demand notes, for which neither vendor pricing nor market maker prices are available, are valued at amortized cost on the day of valuation, unless Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. (the “Advisor”) determines that the use of amortized cost valuation on such day is not appropriate (in which case such instrument is fair valued in accordance with the fair value procedures of the Trust).

 

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The Trust has adopted valuation procedures that allow for fair value pricing for use in appropriate circumstances. For example, such circumstances may arise when trading in a security has been halted or suspended or a security has been delisted from a national exchange, a security has not been traded for an extended period of time, or a significant event with respect to a security occurs after the close of the market or exchange on which the security principally trades and before the time the Fund calculates its own share price. If no price, or in the Advisor’s determination no price representing fair value, is provided for a security held by the Fund by an independent pricing agent, then the security will be fair valued. Thinly traded securities and certain foreign securities may be impacted more by the use of fair valuations than other securities.

In using fair value pricing, the Fund attempts to establish the price that it might reasonably have expected to receive upon a sale of the security at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Valuing securities at fair value involves greater reliance on judgment than valuation of securities based on readily available market quotations. When using fair value to price securities, the Fund may value those securities higher or lower than another fund using market quotations or fair value to price the same securities. Further, there can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if it were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its net asset value.

Foreign securities are recorded in the financial statements after translation to U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rate at the end of the period. The Fund reports certain foreign currency-related transactions as components of realized gains or losses for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

Fixed income securities including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes, U.S. government agencies, U.S. Treasury obligations, sovereign issues, bank loans, convertible preferred securities and non-U.S. bonds are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services or sources. Independent pricing services typically use information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to investments or securities with similar characteristics. The service providers’ internal models use inputs that are observable such as, among other things, issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/spreads, default rates and quoted prices for similar assets. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Fixed income securities purchased on a delayed-delivery basis are typically marked to market daily until settlement at the forward settlement date.

The Fund may enter into mortgage dollar roll transactions in which the Fund sells a mortgage-backed security to a counterparty and simultaneously enters into an agreement with the same counterparty to buy back a similar security on a specific future date at a predetermined price. Risks may arise due to the delayed payment date and the potential inability of counterparties to complete the transaction. Mortgage dollar rolls are accounted for as purchase and sale transactions, which may increase the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate.

Mortgage and asset-backed securities are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each package of underlying securities. These securities are also normally valued by pricing service providers that use broker-dealer quotations or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche level attributes, estimated cash flows and market-based yield spreads for each tranche, current market data and packaged collateral performance, as available. Mortgage and asset-backed securities that use such valuation techniques and inputs are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy only if there are significant observable inputs used.

Common stocks, exchange-traded fund shares and financial derivative instruments, such as futures contracts or options contracts that are traded on a national securities or commodities exchange, are valued at the last reported sales price, in the case of common stocks and exchange-traded fund shares, or, in the case of futures contracts or options contracts, the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain securities that are solely traded on a foreign exchange to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). These securities are generally valued using pricing service providers that consider the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments. Securities using these valuation adjustments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. None of the Fund’s securities were fair valued utilizing this method as of March 31, 2019.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued based upon the Net Asset Values (“NAVs”) of such investments and are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. If, on a particular day, a share price of an investment company is not readily

 

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available, such securities are fair valued in accordance with the fair value procedures of the Trust.

Certain securities may be fair valued in accordance with the fair valuation procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Valuation Committee is generally responsible for overseeing the day to day valuation processes and reports periodically to the Board. The Valuation Committee is authorized to make all necessary determinations of the fair value of portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or if it is deemed that the prices obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services are unreliable.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of March 31, 2019, involving the Fund’s assets carried at fair value. The inputs of methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Separately Managed Account
Reserve Trust

           

Common Stocks

   $ 12,340      $      $      $ 12,340  

Mortgage Backed Securities

            8,099,719               8,099,719  

Government Securities

            47,208,954               47,208,954  

Asset Backed Securities

            6,719,142               6,719,142  

Corporate Bonds

            108,877,737               108,877,737  

Repurchase Agreements

            3,215,842               3,215,842  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 12,340      $ 174,121,394      $      $ 174,133,734  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no Level 3 securities in the Fund at the beginning or the end of the six months ended March 31, 2019.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

  A.

Advisor Fee.  The Advisor provides the Fund with investment management services under an Investment Advisory Agreement. The Advisor receives no advisory fee or other fee from the Fund. The financial statements of the Fund reflect the fact that no fees or expenses are incurred by the Fund. It should be understood, however, that the Fund is an integral part of “wrap-fee” programs sponsored by investment advisors unaffiliated with the Fund and the Advisor. Typically, participants in these programs pay a “wrap-fee” to their investment advisors. Although the Fund does not compensate the Advisor directly for its service under the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Advisor benefits from its relationships with the sponsors of wrap-fee programs for which the Fund is an investment option. Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are also officers of the Advisor.

 

 

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  B.

Administration Fee.  U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, (the “Administrator”) acts as administrator for the Fund. The Administrator prepares various federal and state regulatory filings; prepares reports and materials to be supplied to the Trustees; monitors the activities of the Fund’s custodian, transfer agent and accountant; coordinates the preparation and payment of Fund expenses; and prepares several Fund reports. The Advisor compensates the Administrator on behalf of the Fund for the services the Administrator performs for the Fund.

 

  C.

Distribution Fees.  ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), a registered broker-dealer, acts as the Fund’s principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Fund’s shares. All of the Fund’s distribution fees are paid by the Advisor.

NOTE 4 – PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

The cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales of securities of the Fund, excluding short-term investments, were as follows for the six months ended March 31, 2019:

 

U.S. Government        Other  
Purchases     Sales        Purchases     Sales  
$ 17,741,992     $ 11,678,086        $ 11,437,556     $ 23,759,487  

NOTE 5 – CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS

The Fund’s capital stock activity in shares and dollars during the six months ended March 31, 2019 and year ended September 30, 2018, was as follows (shares and dollar amounts in thousands):

 

     Six Months Ended
3/31/2019
    Year Ended
9/30/2018
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares Sold

     2,535     $ 21,602       3,693     $ 32,407  

Issued on Reinvestment of Distributions

     430       3,658       859       7,524  

Shares Redeemed

     (3,138     (26,708     (3,902     (34,164
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) Resulting from Fund Share Transactions

     (173   $ (1,448     650     $ 5,767  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 – FEDERAL INCOME TAX MATTERS

GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. For the year ended September 30, 2018, the Fund made the following permanent book-to-tax reclassifications primarily related to the treatment

 

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of paydowns, the difference between book and tax accretion methods for market premium and the expiration of capital loss carryforwards:

 

Undistributed Net
Investment Income
     Accumulated Net
Realized Gain
     Paid-In Capital  
$ 22,654      $ 6,062,094      $ (6,084,748

As of September 30, 2018, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 182,729,582  
  

 

 

 

Gross tax unrealized appreciation

     4,113,287  

Gross tax unrealized depreciation

     (5,666,441
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized depreciation on investments

     (1,553,154

Distributable ordinary income

     50,508  

Distributable long-term capital gains

      
  

 

 

 

Total distributable earnings

     50,508  
  

 

 

 

Other accumulated losses

     (8,909,807
  

 

 

 

Total accumulated losses

   $ (10,412,453
  

 

 

 

The differences between book and tax basis distributable earnings are primarily related to the differences in classification of paydown gains and losses for tax purposes compared to book purposes. The difference between book and tax basis unrealized depreciation on investments is due primarily to timing differences resulting from wash sale transactions. These differences are temporary.

As of September 30, 2018, the Fund had a capital loss expiring on September 30, 2019 in the amount of $6,501,831. As of September 30, 2018, the Fund had a capital loss with an indefinite expiration in the amount of $2,407,976. At September 30, 2018, the Fund utilized $1,069,670 of capital loss carryforwards. At September 30, 2018, the Fund had $6,084,748 of capital loss carryforwards expire.

The tax compositions of dividends for the years ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 for the Fund were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income     Long Term
Capital Gains
    Return of
Capital
 
2018   2017     2018     2017     2018     2017  
$7,860,061   $ 7,208,649     $     $     $     $ 158,334  

NOTE 7 – NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In August 2018, FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”). The primary focus of ASU 2018-13 is to improve the effectiveness of the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The changes affect all companies that are required to include fair value measurement disclosures. In general, the amendments in ASU 2018-13 are effective for all entities for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years,

 

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beginning after December 15, 2019. An entity is permitted to early adopt the removed or modified disclosures upon the issuance of ASU 2018-13 and may delay adoption of the additional disclosures, which are required for public companies only, until their effective date. Management has chosen to adopt this disclosure in this report.

In August 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which in part amends certain disclosure requirements of Regulation S-X that have become redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated, or superseded, in light of other Commission disclosure requirements, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or changes in the information environment. The amendments are intended to facilitate the disclosure of information to investors and simplify compliance without significantly altering the total mix of information provided to investors. Management has chosen to adopt this disclosure in this report.

NOTE 8 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In preparing these financial statements, the Trust has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. The Trust has concluded that there are no subsequent events to note.

 

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BOARD CONSIDERATION AND CONTINUATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

In November 2018 the Board of Trustees of Brandes Investment Trust (the “Trust”), including the independent Trustees, unanimously approved renewal of the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Trust and Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. (the “Advisor”) with respect to the SMART Fund (the “Fund”) for an additional one-year term.

Information Reviewed

During the course of each year, Board members review a wide variety of materials relating to the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor, including reports on the Fund’s investment results, portfolio composition, portfolio trading practices, and other matters. In addition, in connection with its annual review of the Agreement with respect to the Fund, the Board requested and reviewed supplementary information that included materials regarding the Fund’s investment results, advisory fee and expense comparisons for peer groups and categories of similar funds identified by Morningstar Associates (“Morningstar”); financial and profitability information regarding the Advisor, the methods used by the Advisor to evaluate and compensate its professional investment personnel; descriptions of various functions performed by the Advisor on behalf of the Trust such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices; and information about the personnel providing investment management and administrative services to the Fund.

In connection with its reviews, the Board received assistance and advice regarding legal and industry standards from counsel to the Trust and the independent Trustees. The independent Trustees discussed the approval of the Agreement with respect to the Fund with representatives of the Advisor at two Board meetings and in private sessions with counsel at which no representatives of the Advisor were present. In deciding to recommend approval of the Agreement with respect to the Fund, the Board and the independent Trustees did not identify any single or particular piece of information that, in isolation, was the controlling factor, and each Trustee did not necessarily attribute the same weight to each factor. This summary describes the most important, but not all, of the factors considered by the Board and the independent Trustees.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

With respect to the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Advisor to the Fund, the Trustees reviewed among other things the quality and depth of the Advisor’s investment management staff, its regulatory compliance resources and program, its business continuity and cyber-security programs, the day-to-day administrative services provided by the Advisor to the Fund and the investment results of the Fund.

 

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With respect to the Fund’s investment results, the Trustees reviewed detailed information regarding a peer group of similarly managed funds selected by Morningstar, all of the funds in the larger Morningstar category of funds managed with the same general style, and the Fund’s benchmark index. The Trustees also discussed with representatives of Morningstar the principles used in determining the Fund’s peer groups and categories, and differences in those groups from those presented by Morningstar in connection with the Trustees’ 2017 review of the Agreement. In addition, they reviewed the results of certain funds considered by the Advisor to be the most direct competitors to the Fund in the Fund’s marketing channels.

The Trustees noted that the Fund’s investment results gross of fees (which are paid by the Advisor) were in the first quartile of the results of a peer group of funds identified by Morningstar for the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year periods ended September 30, 2018; were in the same quartile of the larger group of funds in its Morningstar Intermediate-Term Bond Fund category for each of those periods; and were above the Fund’s benchmark index for all such periods. They concluded that the Fund’s performance was sufficient for renewal of the Agreement.

Advisory Fees, Total Expenses, Profitability and Ancillary Benefits

The Trustees noted that the Fund does not incur any advisory fees or other expenses, all of which are paid by the Advisor, and as a result the Advisor’s relationship with the Fund alone is not profitable. The Board also considered ancillary benefits to the Advisor as a result of its relationship with the Fund. They noted that these were primarily related to the Advisor’s receipt of wrap account fees from Fund shareholders through various broker-dealer sponsors that are not affiliated with either the Fund or the Advisor, and the benefit of proprietary and third-party research provided by broker-dealers executing portfolio transactions on behalf of the Fund.

Conclusions

Based on their review, including consideration of each of the factors referred to above, the Board and the independent Trustees concluded that the Agreement is fair and reasonable to the Fund and its shareholders, that each of the factors discussed above supported renewal of the Agreement with respect to the Fund, and that renewal of the Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.

PROXY VOTING PROCEDURES

The Advisor votes proxies relating to the Fund’s portfolio securities in accordance with procedures adopted by the Advisor. You may obtain a description of these procedures, free of charge, by calling toll-free 1-800-331-2979. This

 

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information is also available through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-331-2979. This information is also available through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE

The Trust files the Funds’ complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT (beginning with filings after March 31, 2019). The Trust’s Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT filings are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Trust’s Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT filings may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C., and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. Information regarding the Trust’s Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT filings is also available, without charge, by calling toll-free, 1-800-331-2979.

 

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The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall management of the Trust’s business. The Board approves all significant agreements between the Trust and persons or companies furnishing services to the Trust, including the Trust’s agreements with the Advisor, Administrator, Custodian, Distributor and Transfer Agent. The Board of Trustees delegates the day-to-day operations of the Trust to its officers and service providers, subject to the Fund investment objectives and policies and to general supervision by the Board. The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available, without charge, by calling 1-800-331-2979 or visiting www.brandes.com.

The Trustees and officers of the Trust, their business addresses and principal occupations during the past five years are:

 

Name, Address

and Age

 

Position(s)
Held with
Trust

 

Term of
Office
and
Length
of Time
Served(1)

 

Principal
Occupation
During Past
5 Years

 

Number
of Trust
Series
Overseen
by Trustee

 

Other
Directorships/

Trusteeships
Held by
Trustee

Independent Trustees(2)

Gregory Bishop, CFA

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1961)

  Trustee   Since January 2017   Retired. Previously Executive Vice President and Head of Retail Business, PIMCO Investments , from 1997 to 2014   10  

None

Jean E. Carter

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1957)

  Trustee  

Since April

2008

 

Retired.

  10   Bridge Builder Trust

Robert M. Fitzgerald, CPA (inactive)

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1952)

  Trustee  

Since

April

2008

  Retired.   10   Hotchkis and Wiley Mutual Funds

Craig Wainscott, CFA

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1961)

  Trustee and Chairman   Since February 2012   Partner with The Paradigm Project and advisor to early-stage companies.   10   None

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS INFORMATION — (Unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

Name, Address

and Age

 

Position(s)
Held with
Trust

 

Term of
Office
and
Length
of Time
Served(1)

 

Principal
Occupation
During Past
5 Years

 

Number
of Trust
Series
Overseen
by Trustee

 

Other
Directorships/

Trusteeships
Held by
Trustee

“Interested” Trustees(3)

       

Oliver Murray

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1962)

  Trustee   Since February 2012   Chief Executive Officer, Brandes Investment Partners & Co.; Managing Director – PMCS of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P., the investment advisor to the Funds (the “Advisor”).   10   None

Jeff Busby, CFA

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1961)

  Trustee and President  

Since

July

2006

  Executive Director of the Advisor.   10   None

Officers of the Trust

         

Thomas M. Quinlan

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1970)

  Secretary  

Since

June

2003

  Associate General Counsel of the Advisor.   N/A   N/A

Gary Iwamura, CPA

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1956)

  Treasurer   Since September 1997   Finance Director of the Advisor.   N/A   N/A

Roberta Loubier

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1971)

  Chief Compliance Officer   Since September 2015   Global Head of Compliance, Brandes Investment Partners, L.P.   N/A   N/A

 

 

(1)

Trustees and officers of the Fund serve until their resignation, removal or retirement.

(2)

Not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act.

(3)

“Interested persons” of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act by virtue of their positions with the Advisor.

 

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PRIVACY NOTICE

 

 

 

Brandes Investment Trust and Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. may collect non-public information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Information we receive about you on applications or other forms;

 

 

Information you give us orally; and

 

 

Information about your transactions with us.

We do not disclose any non-public personal information about any shareholder or former shareholder of the Fund without the shareholder’s authorization, except as required by law or in response to inquiries from governmental authorities. We restrict access to your personal and account information to those employees who need to know that information to provide products and services to you. We also may disclose that information to unaffiliated third parties (such as to brokers or custodians) only as permitted by law and only as needed for us to provide agreed services to you. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to guard your non-public personal information.

If you hold shares of the Fund through a financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer, bank, or trust company, the privacy policy of your financial intermediary governs how your non-public personal information would be shared with nonaffiliated third parties.

 


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LOGO

ADVISOR Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. 11988 El Camino Real, Suite 600 San Diego, CA 92130 800.331.2979 DISTRIBUTOR ALPS Distributors, Inc. 1290 Broadway, #1100 Denver, CO 80203 TRANSFER AGENT U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC 615 E. Michigan Street, 3rd Floor Milwaukee, WI 53202 INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 601 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 LEGAL COUNSEL Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 This report is intended for shareholders of the Brandes Value NextShares and may not be used as sales literature unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. Statements and other information herein are dated and are subject to change.


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LOGO

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT VALUE NEXTSHARESFor the six months ended March 31, 2019Beginning in January 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the U.S. Securitiesand Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Funds’ annual and semi-annualshareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request papercopies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Funds’ website(http://www.brandesfunds.com/literature.html), and you will be notified by mail eachtime a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affectedby this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholderreports and other communications from the Funds electronically anytime by contactingyour financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or a bank) or, if you are a direct investor,by calling 1-800-395-3807, sending an e-mail request to info@brandesfunds.com, or byenrolling at http://www.brandesfunds.com/literature.html.You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you investthrough a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary torequest that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Ifyou invest directly with the Funds, you can call 1-800-395-3807 or send an email request to info@brandesfunds.com to let the Funds know you wish to continuereceiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reportsin paper will apply to all Funds held in your account with that intermediary if youinvest through your financial intermediary or all Funds held with the fund complexif you invest directly with the Funds.BRANDES INVESTMENT TRUST


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LOGO

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Letter to Shareholders and Performance Graphs

     2  

Expense Example

     6  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     12  

Statement of Operations

     13  

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

     14  

Financial Highlights

     15  

Notes to Financial Statements

     16  

Additional Information

     27  

Trustees and Officers Information

     30  

 

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Dear Fellow Investor,

The net asset value of the Brandes Value NextShares declined 2.67% in the six months ending March 31, 2019. For the same period, the S&P 500 Index fell 1.72% while the Russell 1000 Value Index declined 1.19%.

Portfolio holdings in the Pharmaceuticals, Electrical Equipment, Instruments & Components and Media industries were contributors to performance, while holdings in Health Care Providers & Services, Banks and Machinery detracted from returns.

Three of the largest individual contributors to performance were Merck & Co., Inc. (Pharmaceuticals), Flex Ltd. (Electrical Equipment, Instruments & Components) and Comcast Corp. (Media). Briggs & Stratton Corp. (Machinery), Cigna Corp. (Health Care Providers & Services) and CVS Health Corp. (Health Care Providers & Services) were three of the largest detractors from performance.

At the close of the period, the Fund’s largest industry weights were in Banks and Health Care Providers & Services. Please note that while macro conditions are considered when we determine valuation estimates for individual companies, our country and industry weightings are a by-product of bottom-up stock selection, not the result of top-down observations.

In the 45-plus years since Brandes Investment Partners was founded, our goal has remained the same: pursue above-market gains to help you move closer to your long-term investment objectives. We believe that our unwavering commitment to value investing will lead us to attractively priced, fundamentally sound companies worthy of inclusion in the Fund. Thank you for your business and continued trust.

Sincerely yours,

The Brandes Global Large-Cap Investment Committee

Brandes Investment Trust

Because the values of the Fund’s investments will fluctuate with market conditions, so will the value of your investment in the Fund. You could lose money on your investment in the Fund, or the Fund could underperform other investments. The values of the Fund’s investments fluctuate in response to the activities of individual companies and general stock market and economic conditions. Investments in small and medium capitalization companies tend to have limited liquidity and greater price volatility than investments in larger capitalization companies. Value stocks typically are less volatile than growth stocks; however, issues of value stocks typically have a lower expected growth rate in earnings and sales than issues of growth stocks.

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in the report for complete holdings information. Fund holdings, geographic allocations and/or sector allocations are

 

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subject to change at any time and are not considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

The foregoing reflects the thoughts and opinions of Brandes Investment Partners® exclusively and is subject to change without notice.

Brandes Investment Partners® is a registered trademark of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. in the United States and Canada.

Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.

Index Guide

The S&P 500 Index with gross dividends measures equity performance of 500 of the top companies in leading industries of the U.S. economy.

The Russell 1000 Value Index with gross dividends measures performance of the large cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. Securities are categorized as growth or value based on their relative book-to-price ratios, historical sales growth, and expected earnings growth.

One cannot invest directly in an index.

Brandes Value NextShares is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 

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The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Brandes Value NextShares Fund from its inception (February 15, 2018) to March 31, 2019 with the value of such an investment in the Russell 1000 Value Index and S&P 500 Index for the same period.

Value of $10,000 Investment vs Russell 1000 Value & S&P 500 (Unaudited)

LOGO

 

     Total Return*
Periods Ended March 31, 2019
 
     One
Year
    Since
Inception(1)
 

Brandes Value NextShares

     4.34     0.64

Russell 1000 Value Total Return Index

     5.67     3.17

S&P 500 Total Return Index

     9.50     6.58

 

(1) 

The inception date is February 15, 2018.

 

*

Returns do not reflect the effect of market-determined premiums or discounts.

Performance data quoted represents past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 800-331-2979.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Advisor has a fee waiver arrangement in place to limit the Fund’s annual operating expenses.

 

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Sector Allocation as a Percentage of Total Investments as of

March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

LOGO

The sector classifications represented in the graph above are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC.

 

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Expense Example (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including investment advisory and administrative fees and other Fund expenses. The example below is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from October 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 (the “Period”).

Actual Expenses

This section provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. The “Ending Account Value” shown is derived from the Fund’s actual returns. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number given for the Fund under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Fund

  Beginning
Account
Value
    Ending
Account
Value
    Annual
Expense
Ratio
    Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*
 

Value NextShares

  $ 1,000.00     $ 973.30       0.40%     $ 1.97  

 

*

The Fund’s expenses are equal to the Fund’s expense ratio for the period, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one half-year period).

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as brokerage commissions on purchase and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the last column 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 transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Fund

  Beginning
Account
Value
    Ending
Account
Value
    Annual
Expense
Ratio
    Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*
 

Brandes Value NextShares

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,022.94       0.40%     $ 2.02  

 

*

The Fund’s expenses are equal to the Fund’s expense ratio for the period, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one half-year period).

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

     Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCKS – 87.30%    
Air Freight & Logistics – 1.02%    

FedEx Corp.

    276     $ 50,069  
   

 

 

 
Banks – 14.05%    

Bank of America Corp.

    5,057       139,523  

BB&T Corp.

    2,051       95,433  

Citigroup, Inc.

    2,332       145,097  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    764       19,268  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    724       73,290  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

    701       85,985  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    2,793       134,958  
   

 

 

 
      693,554  
   

 

 

 
Beverages – 0.95%    

PepsiCo, Inc.

    381       46,692  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology – 2.45%    

Amgen, Inc.

    281       53,384  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    1,042       67,741  
   

 

 

 
      121,125  
   

 

 

 
Building Products – 1.02%    

Johnson Controls International Plc

    1,364       50,386  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets – 4.26%    

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

    2,292       115,585  

State Street Corp.

    1,439       94,701  
   

 

 

 
      210,286  
   

 

 

 
Communications Equipment – 0.57%    

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    522       28,183  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services – 1.27%    

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.

    3,335       62,665  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment – 1.89%    

Emerson Electric Co.

    1,362       93,256  
   

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 3.33%    

Avnet, Inc.

    2,393       103,784  

Flex Ltd. (a)

    6,057       60,570  
   

 

 

 
      164,354  
   

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services – 1.04%    

Halliburton Co.

    1,748       51,216  
   

 

 

 
Entertainment – 0.02%    

Walt Disney Co.

    8       914  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services – 11.65%    

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    2,124       102,270  

Cigna Corp.

    402       64,650  

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this Schedule of Investments.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

     Shares     Value  

CVS Health Corp.

    1,302     $ 70,217  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

    559       72,882  

Laboratory Corp of America Holdings(a)

    868       132,787  

McKesson Corp.

    1,129       132,161  
   

 

 

 
      574,967  
   

 

 

 
Household Durables – 3.32%    

M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.

    2,735       79,479  

Taylor Morrison Home Corp. – Class A(a)

    4,743       84,188  
   

 

 

 
      163,667  
   

 

 

 
Insurance – 4.46%    

American International Group, Inc.

    2,286       98,435  

Loews Corp.

    981       47,020  

Old Republic International Corp.

    3,575       74,789  
   

 

 

 
      220,244  
   

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services – 2.40%    

Alphabet, Inc. – Class C(a)

    101       118,504  
   

 

 

 
IT Services – 4.46%    

Amdocs Ltd.

    1,795       97,127  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.

    1,697       122,948  
   

 

 

 
      220,075  
   

 

 

 
Machinery – 1.38%    

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

    5,774       68,307  
   

 

 

 
Media – 6.40%    

Comcast Corp. – Class A

    3,253       130,055  

Fox Corp. – Class A(a)

    204       7,501  

Fox Corp. – Class B(a)

    1,178       42,279  

Omnicom Group, Inc.

    1,865       136,126  
   

 

 

 
      315,961  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.44%    

Apache Corp.

    1,184       41,038  

Chevron Corp.

    646       79,574  

World Fuel Services Corp.

    3,415       98,659  
   

 

 

 
      219,271  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals – 9.34%    

Johnson & Johnson

    582       81,358  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    2,286       190,126  

Pfizer, Inc.

    4,459       189,374  
   

 

 

 
      460,858  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development – 1.11%    

St. Joe Co.(a)

    3,325       54,829  
   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this Schedule of Investments.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

     Shares     Value  
Road & Rail – 1.66%    

AMERCO

    220     $ 81,732  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 1.20%    

Applied Materials, Inc.

    1,490       59,093  
   

 

 

 
Software – 3.61%    

Microsoft Corp.

    561       66,164  

Oracle Corp.

    2,084       111,932  
   

 

 

 
      178,096  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $4,416,805)

    $ 4,308,304  
   

 

 

 
PREFERRED STOCKS2.90%    
Banks – 1.47%    

U.S. Bancorp, 3.500% (3M LIBOR + 0.600%, minimum of 3.500%)(b)

    3,869     $ 72,737  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets – 1.43%    

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 4.000% (3M LIBOR + 0.670%, minimum of 4.000%)(b)

    2,567       49,389  

Morgan Stanley, 4.000% (3M LIBOR + 0.700%, minimum of 4.000%)(b)

    1,104       21,363  
   

 

 

 
      70,752  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $155,447)

    $ 143,489  
   

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount
    Value  
MONEY MARKET FUNDS – 10.77%    

First American Treasury Obligations Fund – Class X, 2.333%(c)

  $ 165,796     $ 165,796  

First American Government Obligations Fund – Class X, 2.332%(c)

    365,524       365,524  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS
(Cost $531,320)

    $ 531,320  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments (Cost $5,103,572) – 100.97%

    $ 4,983,113  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.97)%

      (48,021
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00%

    $ 4,935,092  
   

 

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

LIBOR London Inter-bank Offered Rate

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Variable rate security. This coupon is based on a reference index and spread.

(c)

The rate shown is the annualized seven day yield as of March 31, 2019.

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this Schedule of Investments.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY COUNTRY — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

COMMON STOCKS

  

Ireland

     1.02

Singapore

     1.23

United Kingdom

     1.97

United States

     83.08
  

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     87.30
  

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS

  

United States

     2.90
  

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

     2.90
  

 

 

 

MONEY MARKET FUNDS

     10.77
  

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS

     100.97

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

     (0.97 )% 
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     100.00
  

 

 

 

The industry classifications represented in the Schedule of Investments are in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®), which was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC. This information is unaudited.

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this Schedule of Investments.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

  

Investments in securities, at cost

   $ 5,103,572  
  

 

 

 

Investment in securities, at value

   $ 4,983,113  

Cash

      

Receivables:

  

Dividends and interest

     9,013  

Tax reclaims

     71  

Due from Advisor

     11,385  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     7,136  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     5,010,718  
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payables:

  

Securities purchased

     32,799  

Trustee Fees

     1,059  

Due to Custodian

     747  

Accrued Expenses:

     41,021  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     75,626  
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 4,935,092  
  

 

 

 

COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS

  

Capital Stock

   $ 4,963,934  

Total distributable earnings

     (28,842
  

 

 

 

Total Net Assets

   $ 4,935,092  
  

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

  

Net Assets

   $ 4,935,092  

Shares outstanding

     500,000  

Net asset value per share

   $ 9.87  
  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS — For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Income

  

Dividend income

     36,876  

Interest income

     4,276  
  

 

 

 

Total Income

     41,152  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 3)

     5,083  

Custody fees

     2,282  

Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     45,782  

Legal fees

     92  

Printing fees

     8,662  

Miscellaneous

     486  

Trustee fees

     920  

Auditing fees

     14,752  

Organizational costs

     17,351  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     95,410  

Expenses waived

     (88,633
  

 

 

 

Total net expenses

     6,777  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     34,375  
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:

  

Net realized gain on investments

     93,060  

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

     (144,024
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

     (50,964
  

 

 

 

Net loss in net assets resulting from operations

     (16,589
  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2019
    Period Ended
September 30,
2018(1)(2)
 
    (Unaudited)        

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:

   

OPERATIONS

   

Net investment income

  $ 34,375     $ 11,814  

Net realized gain on investments

    93,060       5,827  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    (144,024     23,565  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (16,589     41,206  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

   

Distributions to Shareholders

    (42,827     (10,658
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from distributions

    (42,827     (10,658
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

   

Proceeds from shares sold

    2,941,115       2,022,845  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions

    2,941,115       2,022,845  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

    2,881,699       2,053,393  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   

Beginning of the Period

    2,053,393        
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the Period

    4,935,092       2,053,393  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Commenced operations on February 15, 2018.

(2)

Distributions to shareholders includes net investment income distributions of $10,658. End of period net assets includes accumulated undistributed net investment income of $1,182.

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

 

 

    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2019
    Period Ended
September 30,
2018(1)
 
    (Unaudited)        

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.27     $ 10.00  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations:

   

Net investment income(2)

    0.10       0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (0.38     0.25  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    (0.28     0.35  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less dividends and distributions:

   

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.08     (0.08

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.04      
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions

    (0.12     (0.08
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.87     $ 10.27  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    -2.67     3.48 %(3) 

Net assets, end of period (millions)

  $ 4.9     $ 2.1  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

    0.40 %(5)      0.40 %(5) 

Ratio of expenses (prior to reimbursements) to average net assets

    5.63 %(5)      19.07 %(5) 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.03 %(5)      1.64 %(5) 

Ratio of net investment income (prior to reimbursements) to average net assets

    (3.20 )%(5)      (17.03 )%(5) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    5.33 %(4)      7.56 %(4) 

 

 

(1)

Commenced operations on February 15, 2018.

(2)

Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(3)

The total return figure is the since inception return for the Fund.

(4)

Not annualized.

(5)

Annualized.

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

Brandes Value NextShares (the “Fund”) is a series of Brandes Investment Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Fund is an exchange-traded product actively managed pursuant to an order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission granting an exemption from certain provisions of the 1940 Act. Individual shares of the Fund may be purchased and sold only on a national securities exchange or alternative trading system through a broker-dealer that offers NextShares, and may not be directly purchased or redeemed from the Fund. Trading prices of shares of the Fund are directly linked to the Fund’s next-computed net asset values per share (“NAVs”) and vary from the NAV by a market-determined trading premium or discount, which may be zero. The Fund began operations on February 15, 2018.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance issued in Topic 946, “Financial Services-Investment Companies”, by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles (“GAAP”) generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

  A.

Short-Term Investments.  The Fund may invest from time to time in cash or short-term cash equivalent securities either as part of its overall investment strategy or for temporary defensive purposes in response to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions which in the discretion of Brandes Investment Partners L.P. (the “Advisor”) require investments inconsistent with the Fund’s principal investment strategies. The amount of such holdings will vary and will depend on the Advisor’s assessment of the quantity and quality of investment opportunities that exist at any given time, and may at times be relatively high. Short-term cash equivalent securities include U.S. government securities, certificates of deposit, bankers’ acceptances, repurchase agreements, demand notes and commercial paper. As a result of taking such temporary defensive positions, the Fund may not achieve its investment objectives.

 

  B.

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions.  Values of investments denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars using the spot market rates of exchange at the time of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and dividend and interest income are translated into U.S. dollars using the spot market rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such translations. The gain or loss resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates is included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from

 

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  investments, as appropriate. Foreign securities and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of domestic origin.

Foreign securities are recorded in the financial statements after translation to U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rate at the end of the period. The Fund reports certain foreign currency-related transactions as components of realized gains or losses for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

  C.

Delayed Delivery Securities.  The Fund may purchase securities on a when- issued or delayed delivery basis. “When-issued” or delayed delivery refers to securities whose terms are available and for which a market exists, but that have not been issued. For a when-issued or delayed delivery transaction, no payment is made until delivery date, which is typically longer than the normal course of settlement. When the Fund enters into an agreement to purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund segregates cash or liquid securities, of any type or maturity, equal in value to the Fund’s commitment. Losses may arise if the market values of the underlying securities change, if the counterparty does not perform under the contract, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic or other factors. The Fund did not have any open commitments on delayed delivery securities as of March 31, 2019.

 

  D.

Participatory Notes.  The Fund may invest in participatory notes. Participatory notes are derivative securities which are designed to provide synthetic exposure to one or more underlying securities, subject to the credit risk of the issuing financial institution.

Investments in participatory notes involve risks normally associated with a direct investment in the underlying securities. In addition, participatory notes are subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the broker-dealer or bank that issues the notes will not fulfill its contractual obligation to complete the transaction with the Trust. Participatory notes constitute general unsecured, unsubordinated contractual obligations of the banks or broker-dealers that issue them and generally are issued as an actual note from the financial intermediary or an equity linked warrant (commonly known as a low exercise price option). The Trust is relying on the creditworthiness of such banks or broker-dealers and has no rights under a participatory note against the issuer of the securities underlying such participatory note. The investment advisor has established guidelines for monitoring participatory note exposure for the Fund. Prior to investment in a participatory note, the investment advisor will complete an analysis of the prospective counterparties and once purchased, will continue to

 

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monitor creditworthiness on a quarterly basis. The investment advisor requires a minimum credit rating for such counterparties (as determined by rating agencies such as Moody’s, Fitch and S&P) of A.

The Fund records counterparty credit risk valuation adjustments, if material, on the participatory notes in order to appropriately reflect the credit quality of the counterparty.

The Fund did not invest in any participatory notes at March 31, 2019.

 

  E.

Investment Transactions, Dividends and Distributions.  Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade dates. Realized gains and losses are evaluated on the basis of identified costs. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend dates. Interest is recorded on an accrual basis. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends and capital gains, which are included as a component of net investment income and realized gain (loss) on investments, respectively, have been provided for in accordance with the Trust’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Expenses common to the Trust are allocated based upon the Fund’s relative net asset values or other appropriate allocation methods. The Fund amortizes premiums and accretes discounts using the constant yield method.

 

  F.

Use of Estimates.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.

 

  G.

Securities Lending.  The Fund may lend its portfolio securities to banks, brokers and dealers. Lending Fund securities exposes the Fund to risks such as the following: (i) the borrower may fail to return the loaned securities, (ii) the borrower may not be able to provide additional collateral, or (iii) the Fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or loss of rights in the collateral if the borrower fails financially.

To minimize these risks, the borrower must agree to maintain collateral with the Fund’s custodian, marked to market daily, in the form of U.S. Government obligations, in an amount at least equal to 102% (105% in the case of loans of foreign securities not denominated in U.S. dollars) of the market value of the loaned securities. As of March 31, 2019, the Fund did not have any securities on loan. Non-cash collateral received by the Fund may not be sold or re-pledged except to satisfy a borrower default. Therefore, non-cash collateral is not included on the Fund’s Schedule of Investments or Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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  H.

Indemnification Obligations.  Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its current and former officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. The Trust has indemnified its trustees against any expenses actually and reasonably incurred by the trustees in any proceeding arising out of or in connection with the trustees’ service to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred or that would be covered by other parties.

 

  I.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.  The Fund has elected to be taxed as a “regulated investment company” and intends to distribute substantially all its taxable income to its shareholders and otherwise comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Fund may be subject to a nondeductible excise tax calculated as a percentage of certain undistributed amounts of net investment income and net capital gains. The Fund intends to distribute its net investment income and capital gains as necessary to avoid this excise tax. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes or excise taxes has been made.

The Trust analyzes all open tax years, as defined by the applicable statute of limitations, for all major jurisdictions. Open tax years for the Fund are those that are open for exam by taxing authorities (2015 through 2018). The Fund was in existence during the applicable tax year of 2018. As of March 31, 2019, the Trust has no examinations in progress.

Management has analyzed the Trust’s tax positions, and has concluded that no liability should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions expected to be taken on the tax return for the fiscal year-end September 30, 2018.

The Trust identifies its major tax jurisdictions as the U.S. Government and the State of California. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

 

  J.

Fair Value Measurements.  The Trust has adopted GAAP accounting principles related to fair value accounting standards which establish a definition of fair value and set out a hierarchy for measuring fair value. These standards require additional disclosures about the various inputs and valuation techniques used to develop the measurements of fair value and a

 

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  discussion of changes in valuation techniques and related inputs during the period. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

Level 1 — Fair value measurement within Level 1 should be based on an unadjusted quoted price in an active market that the Fund has the ability to access for the asset or liability at the measurement date. Because a quoted price alone forms the basis for the measurement, the access requirement within Level 1 limits discretion in pricing the asset or liability, including in situations in which there are multiple markets for the asset or liability with different prices and no single market represents a principal market for the asset or liability. Importantly, the Financial Accounting Standards Board has indicated that when a quoted price in an active market for a security is available, that price should be used to measure fair value without regard to an entity’s intent to transact at that price.

Level 2 — Fair value measurement within Level 2 should be based on all inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability. Other significant observable market inputs include quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted adjusted prices in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations in which the majority of significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3 — Fair value measurement within Level 3 should be based on unobservable inputs in such cases where markets do not exist or are illiquid. Significant unobservable inputs include model derived valuations in which the majority of significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. Unobservable inputs are those inputs that reflect the Fund’s own assumptions that market participants would use to price the asset or liability based on the best available information.

 

  K.

Security Valuation.  Common and preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds and financial derivative instruments, such as futures contracts and options contracts that are traded on a national securities or commodities exchange, are valued at the last reported sales price at the close of regular trading on each day the exchange is open for trading, in the case of common stocks and exchange-traded funds, or, in the case of futures contracts or options contracts, the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System for which market quotations are readily available are valued using the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

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bid and ask price on such day and are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, or are fair valued by the Valuation Committee.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies will be valued based upon the NAVs of such investments and are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain common and preferred stocks that are solely traded on a foreign exchange to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). These securities are generally valued using pricing service providers that consider the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign securities to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments. Securities using these valuation adjustments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. None of the Fund’s securities were fair valued utilizing this method as of March 31, 2019.

Fixed income securities (other than repurchase agreements and demand notes) including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes, U.S. government agencies, U.S. Treasury obligations, sovereign issues, bank loans, convertible preferred securities, fixed income securities purchased on a delayed delivery basis and non-U.S. bonds are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services or sources. Independent pricing services typically use information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to investments or securities with similar characteristics. The service providers’ internal models use inputs that are observable such as, among other things, issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/ spreads, default rates and quoted prices for similar assets. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Rights that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price at the close of regular trading on each day the exchange is open. A right is a privilege offered by a corporation to its shareholders pro rata to subscribe to a certain security at a specified price, often for a short period. Rights may or may not be transferable.

The Fund may enter into mortgage dollar roll transactions in which the Fund sells a mortgage-backed security to a counterparty and simultaneously enters into an agreement with the same counterparty to buy back a similar security on a specific future date at a predetermined price. Risks may arise due to the delayed payment date and the potential inability of counterparties to complete the transaction. Mortgage dollar rolls are accounted for as purchase and sale transactions, which may increase the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate.

 

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Mortgage and asset-backed securities are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each package of underlying securities. These securities are also normally valued by pricing service providers that use broker-dealer quotations or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche level attributes, estimated cash flows and market-based yield spreads for each tranche, and current market data and incorporate packaged collateral performance, as available. Mortgage and asset-backed securities that use such valuation techniques and inputs are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Repurchase agreements and demand notes, for which neither vendor pricing nor market maker prices are available, are valued at amortized cost on the day of valuation, unless the Advisor determines that the use of amortized cost valuation on such day is not appropriate (in which case such instrument is fair valued in accordance with the fair value procedures of the Trust).

Certain securities may be fair valued in accordance with the fair valuation procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Valuation Committee is generally responsible for overseeing the day-to-day valuation processes and reports periodically to the Board. The Valuation Committee is authorized to make all necessary determinations of the fair value of portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or if it is deemed that the prices obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services are unreliable. The securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee are indicated in the Schedule of Investments and are categorized as Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Certain vendor priced securities may also be considered Level 3 if significant unobservable inputs are used by the vendors.

In using fair value pricing, the Fund attempts to establish the price that it might reasonably have expected to receive upon a sale of the security at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Valuing securities at fair value involves greater reliance on judgment than valuation of securities based on readily available market quotations. A Fund using fair value to price securities may value those securities higher or lower than another fund using market quotations or fair value to price the same securities. Further, there can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if it were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its net asset value.

 

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The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of March 31, 2019, involving the Fund’s assets carried at fair value. The inputs of methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Brandes Value NextShares

           

Common Stocks

           

Communication Services

   $ 435,379      $      $      $ 435,379  

Consumer Discretionary

     163,667                      163,667  

Consumer Staples

     46,692                      46,692  

Energy

     270,487                      270,487  

Financials

     1,186,748                      1,186,748  

Health Care

     1,156,950                      1,156,950  

Industrials

     343,750                      343,750  

Information Technology

     649,802                      649,802  

Real Estate

     54,829                      54,829  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

     4,308,304                      4,308,304  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

           

Financials

     143,489                      143,489  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks

     143,489                      143,489  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market Funds

     531,320                      531,320  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 4,983,113      $      $      $ 4,983,113  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no Level 3 securities in the Fund at the beginning or the end of the six months ended March 31, 2019.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

  A.

Advisor Fee.  The Advisor provides the Fund with investment management services under an Investment Advisory Agreement. The Advisor furnishes all investment advice, office space and certain administrative services, and provides certain personnel, needed by the Fund. As compensation for its services, the Advisor is entitled to a monthly fee. The Advisor received a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.30% based upon the Fund’s average daily net assets. For the six months ended March 31, 2019, the Fund incurred $5,083 in advisory fees.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers of the Advisor.

The Fund is responsible for its own operating expenses. The Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s annual operating expenses, including repayment of previous waivers, to 0.40% of the Fund’s average daily net assets through January 31, 2020 (the “Expense Cap Agreement”).

 

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The Fund may incur additional expenses not covered under the Expense Cap Agreement. These expenses include acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, broker commissions, and proxy expenses or other extraordinary expenses.

Any reimbursements of fee waivers made by the Advisor to the Fund are subject to repayment by the Fund, to the extent that the Fund is able to make the repayment within the expense limit specified in its Expense Cap Agreement. Under the Expense Cap Agreement that was in place during the period covered by this report, any such repayment must be made before the end of the thirty-six months after the month in which the related reimbursement or waiver occurred. For the six months ended March 31, 2019, the Advisor waived expenses and/or reimbursed the Fund $88,633. Potential recovery amounts expire through the following periods:

 

Period Ended
September 30, 2021
  Six Months Ended
March 31, 2022
$134,544   $88,633

 

  B.

Administration Fee.  U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, (the “Administrator”) acts as administrator for the Fund. The Administrator prepares various federal and state regulatory filings; prepares reports and materials to be supplied to the Trustees; monitors the activities of the Fund’s custodian, transfer agent and accountant; coordinates the preparation and payment of Fund expenses; and reviews the Fund’s expense accruals. For these services, the Fund pays the administrator monthly a fee accrued daily and based on the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Fund may also reimburse the Administrator for such out-of-pocket expenses as incurred by the Administrator in performance of its duties. The amounts paid directly to the Administrator by the Fund for administrative services are included in the Administration fees in the Statement of Operations.

 

  C.

Distribution Fee.  ALPS Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), a registered broker-dealer, acts as the Fund’s principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Fund’s shares. All of the Fund’s distribution expenses are paid by the Advisor.

The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to the Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Plan is designed to reimburse the Distributor or dealers for certain promotional and other sales related costs associated with sales of Fund shares. Unreimbursed amounts may be carried forward and paid in a subsequent year, to the extent that total expenses under the Plan does not exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. As of March 31, 2019, the Plan had not been activated for the Fund.

 

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NOTE 4 – PURCHASE AND SALES OF SECURITIES

The cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales of securities of the Fund, excluding short-term investments, were as follows for the six months ended March 31, 2019:

 

U.S. Government        Other  
Purchases     Sales        Purchases     Sales  
$     $        $ 2,923,057     $ 164,523  

NOTE 5 – CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS

The Fund issues and redeems shares only in blocks of 25,000 shares or multiples thereof (“Creation Units”). Creation Units may be purchased or redeemed only by or through broker-dealers or institutional investors that have entered into agreements with the Fund’s Distributor (“Authorized Participants”). The Fund issues and redeems Creation Units in return for the securities, instruments and/or cash (the “Basket”) that the Fund specifies each business day. The Fund imposes transaction fees on Creation Units issued and redeemed to offset the estimated cost to the Fund of processing the transaction and converting the Basket to or from the desired portfolio composition.

NOTE 6 – FEDERAL INCOME TAX MATTERS

GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. For the period ended September 30, 2018, the Fund made the following permanent book-to-tax reclassifications primarily related to the organizational costs that occured:

 

Undistributed Net
Investment Income
    Net
Realized Gain
       Paid-In Capital  
$ 26     $        $ (26

As of September 30, 2018, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes

   $ 2,036,608  
  

 

 

 

Gross tax unrealized appreciation

     90,285  

Gross tax unrealized depreciation

     (66,720
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     23,565  

Distributable ordinary income

     7,009  

Distributable long-term capital gains

      
  

 

 

 

Total distributable earnings

     7,009  
  

 

 

 

Other accumulated gains

      
  

 

 

 

Total accumulated gains

   $ 30,574  
  

 

 

 

 

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The differences between book and tax basis distributable earnings are primarily related to the differences in classification of paydown gains and losses for tax purposes compared to book purposes. The difference between book and tax basis unrealized depreciation on investments is due primarily to timing differences resulting from wash sale transactions. These differences are temporary.

The tax compositions of dividends for the period ended September 30, 2018 for the Fund were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income     Long Term
Capital Gains
 
$ 10,658     $  

For the period ended September 30, 2018, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

NOTE 7 – NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In August 2018, FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”). The primary focus of ASU 2018-13 is to improve the effectiveness of the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The changes affect all companies that are required to include fair value measurement disclosures. In general, the amendments in ASU 2018-13 are effective for all entities for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. An entity is permitted to early adopt the removed or modified disclosures upon the issuance of ASU 2018-13 and may delay adoption of the additional disclosures, which are required for public companies only, until their effective date. Management has chosen to adopt this disclosure in this report.

In August 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, which in part amends certain disclosure requirements of Regulation S-X that have become redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated, or superseded, in light of other Commission disclosure requirements, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or changes in the information environment. The amendments are intended to facilitate the disclosure of information to investors and simplify compliance without significantly altering the total mix of information provided to investors. Management has chosen to adopt this disclosure in this report.

NOTE 8 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In preparing these financial statements, the Trust has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. The Trust has concluded that there are no subsequent events to note.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION — (Unaudited)

 

 

 

BOARD CONSIDERATION AND CONTINUATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

In November 2018 the Board of Trustees of Brandes Investment Trust (the “Trust”), including the independent Trustees, unanimously approved renewal of the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Trust and Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. (the “Advisor”) with respect to Brandes Value NextShares (the “Fund”) for an additional one-year term.

Information Reviewed

During the course of each year, Board members review a wide variety of materials relating to the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by the Advisor, including reports on the Fund’s investment results, portfolio composition, portfolio trading practices, and other matters. In addition, in connection with its annual review of the Agreement with respect to the Fund, the Board requested and reviewed supplementary information that included materials regarding the Fund’s investment results and advisory fee and expense comparisons for peer groups and categories of similar funds identified by Morningstar Associates (“Morningstar”); financial and profitability information regarding the Advisor; the methods used by the Advisor to evaluate and compensate its professional investment personnel; descriptions of various functions performed by the Advisor on behalf of the Trust such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices; and information about the personnel providing investment management and administrative services to the Fund.

In connection with its reviews, the Board received assistance and advice regarding legal and industry standards from counsel to the Trust and the independent Trustees. The independent Trustees discussed the approval of the Agreement with respect to the Fund with representatives of the Advisor at two Board meetings and in private sessions with counsel at which no representatives of the Advisor were present. In deciding to recommend approval of the Agreement with respect to the Fund, the Board and the independent Trustees did not identify any single or particular piece of information that, in isolation, was the controlling factor, and each Trustee did not necessarily attribute the same weight to each factor. This summary describes the most important, but not all, of the factors considered by the Board and the independent Trustees.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

With respect to the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Advisor to the Fund, the Trustees reviewed among other things the quality and depth of the Advisor’s investment management staff, its regulatory compliance resources and program, its business continuity and cyber-security programs, the investment results of the Fund and the day-to-day administrative services provided by the Advisor to the Fund.

 

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With respect to the Fund’s investment results, the Trustees reviewed detailed information regarding a peer group of similarly managed funds selected by Morningstar Associates, all of the funds in the larger Morningstar category of funds managed with the same general style, and the Fund’s benchmark index. The Trustees also discussed with representatives of Morningstar the principles used in determining the Funds’ peer groups and categories. In addition, they reviewed the results of certain Funds considered by the Advisor to be the most direct competitors to the Fund in the Fund’s marketing channels. They noted the brief operating history of the Fund (less than one year) and concluded that the Fund’s performance was sufficient for renewal of the Agreement.

Advisory Fees, Total Expenses, Profitability and Ancillary Benefits

With respect to the advisory fee and total expenses of the Fund, the independent Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee was the same as the median fee of a peer group of similar funds identified by Morningstar and the net expense ratio of the Fund was near the Morningstar peer group median. They also noted that in the Fund’s brief period of operations, the Advisor was subsidizing the Fund’s expenses, the Fund was not profitable to the Advisor and any ancillary benefits to the Advisor were minimal.

Conclusion

Based on their review, including consideration of each of the factors referred to above, the Board and the independent Trustees concluded that the Agreement is fair and reasonable to the Fund and its shareholders, that each of the factors discussed above supported renewal of the Agreement with respect to the Fund, and that renewal of the Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.

PROXY VOTING PROCEDURES

The Advisor votes proxies relating to the Fund’s portfolio securities in accordance with procedures adopted by the Advisor. You may obtain a description of these procedures, free of charge, by calling toll-free 1-800-331-2979. This information is also available through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-331-2979. This information is also available through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

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PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE

The Trust files the Funds’ complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT (beginning with filings after March 31, 2019). The Trust’s Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT filings are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Trust’s Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT filings may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C., and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. Information regarding the Trust’s Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT filings is also available, without charge, by calling toll-free, 1-800-331-2979.

DISTRIBUTION OF DISCOUNTS AND PREMIUMS

A table showing the number of days the market price of the Fund’s shares was greater than the Fund’s net asset value, and the number of days it was less than the Fund’s net asset value (i.e., premium or discount) for the most recent calendar year may be found at http://www.nextshares.com.

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS INFORMATION — (Unaudited)

 

 

 

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall management of the Trust’s business. The Board approves all significant agreements between the Trust and persons or companies furnishing services to the Trust, including the Trust’s agreements with the Advisor, Administrator, Custodian, Distributor and Transfer Agent. The Board of Trustees delegates the day-to-day operations of the Trust to its officers and service providers, subject to the Fund’s investment objectives and policies and to general supervision by the Board. The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available, without charge, by calling 1-800-331-2979 or visiting www.brandes.com.

The Trustees and officers of the Trust, their business addresses and principal occupations during the past five years are:

 

Name, Address
and Age

 

Position(s)
Held with
Trust

 

Term of
Office
and
Length
of Time
Served(1)

 

Principal
Occupation
During Past
5 Years

 

Number
of Trust
Series
Overseen
by Trustee

 

Other
Directorships/

Trusteeships
Held by
Trustee

Independent Trustees(2)

Gregory Bishop, CFA

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1961)

  Trustee   Since January 2017   Retired. Previously Executive Vice President and Head of Retail Business, PIMCO Investments , from 1997 to 2014   10  

None

Jean E. Carter

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1957)

  Trustee  

Since April

2008

 

Retired.

  10   Bridge Builder Trust

Robert M. Fitzgerald, CPA (inactive)

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1952)

  Trustee  

Since

April

2008

  Retired.   10   Hotchkis and Wiley Mutual Funds

Craig Wainscott, CFA

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1961)

  Trustee and Chairman   Since February 2012   Partner with The Paradigm Project and advisor to early-stage companies.   10   None

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS INFORMATION — (Unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

Name, Address
and Age

 

Position(s)
Held with
Trust

 

Term of
Office
and
Length
of Time
Served(1)

 

Principal
Occupation
During Past
5 Years

 

Number
of Trust
Series
Overseen
by Trustee

 

Other
Directorships/

Trusteeships
Held by
Trustee

“Interested” Trustees(3)

       

Oliver Murray

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1962)

  Trustee   Since February 2012   Chief Executive Officer, Brandes Investment Partners & Co.; Managing Director – PMCS of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P., the investment advisor to the Funds (the “Advisor”).   10   None

Jeff Busby, CFA

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1961)

  Trustee and President  

Since

July

2006

  Executive Director of the Advisor.   10   None

Officers of the Trust

         

Thomas M. Quinlan

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1970)

  Secretary  

Since

June

2003

  Associate General Counsel of the Advisor.   N/A   N/A

Gary Iwamura, CPA

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(Born: 1956)

  Treasurer   Since September 1997   Finance Director of the Advisor.   N/A   N/A

Roberta Loubier

11988 El Camino Real,

Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130 (Born: 1971)

  Chief Compliance Officer   Since September 2015   Global Head of Compliance, Brandes Investment Partners, L.P.   N/A   N/A

 

 

(1)

Trustees and officers of the Fund serve until their resignation, removal or retirement.

(2)

Not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act.

(3)

“Interested persons” of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act by virtue of their positions with the Advisor.

 

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PRIVACY NOTICE

 

 

 

Brandes Investment Trust and Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. may collect non-public information about you from the following sources:

 

 

Information we receive about you on applications or other forms;

 

 

Information you give us orally; and

 

 

Information about your transactions with us.

We do not disclose any non-public personal information about any shareholder or former shareholder of the Fund without the shareholder’s authorization, except as required by law or in response to inquiries from governmental authorities. We restrict access to your personal and account information to those employees who need to know that information to provide products and services to you. We also may disclose that information to unaffiliated third parties (such as to brokers or custodians) only as permitted by law and only as needed for us to provide agreed services to you. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to guard your non-public personal information.

If you hold shares of the Fund through a financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer, bank, or trust company, the privacy policy of your financial intermediary governs how your non-public personal information would be shared with nonaffiliated third parties.

 


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LOGO

ADVISOR Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. 11988 El Camino Real, Suite 600 San Diego, CA 92130 800.331.2979 DISTRIBUTOR ALPS Distributors, Inc. 1290 Broadway, #1100 Denver, CO 80203 TRANSFER AGENT U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC 615 E. Michigan Street, 3rd Floor Milwaukee, WI 53202 INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 601 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 LEGAL COUNSEL Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP One Federal Street Boston, MA 02110 This report is intended for shareholders of the Brandes Value NextShares and may not be used as sales literature unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. Statements and other information herein are dated and are subject to change.


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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable to registrants who are not listed issuers (as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).

Item 6. Investments.

 

(a)

Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

 

(b)

Not Applicable

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees.


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Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)

The registrant’s President and Treasurer have reviewed the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, as required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on their review, such officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made known to them by others within the Registrant and by the Registrant’s service provider.

 

(b)

No changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Exhibits.

 

(a)

(1) Any code of ethics or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy Item 2 requirements through filing an exhibit. 1) Incorporated by reference to the registrant’s Form N-CSR filed January 7, 2005.

(2) A separate certification for each principal executive and principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.

(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

(b)

Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Furnished herewith.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

           (Registrant) Brandes Investment Trust
  By (Signature and Title)*  

/s/ Jeff Busby                                  

   

Jeff Busby, President and Principal Executive Officer

 

Date 6/5/19                

 

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 (Signature and Title)*  

/s/ Jeff Busby                                  

   

Jeff Busby, President and Principal Executive Officer

 

Date 6/5/19                

 

 

           By (Signature and Title)*  

/s/ Gary Iwamura                            

   

Gary Iwamura, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer

 

Date 6/5/19                

 

 

*

Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.