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 811-22894
INVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST II
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
235 W. Galena Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Diane J. Drake
Mutual Fund Administration, LLC
2220 E. Route 66, Suite 226
Glendora, CA 91740
(Name and address of agent for service)
(626) 385-5777
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Date of fiscal year end: September 30
Date of reporting period: March 31, 2024
Item 1. Report to Stockholders.
The registrant’s semi-annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), is as follows:
AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | AXS Adaptive Plus Fund |
(Investor Class: KCMTX) | (Class I: AXSPX) |
(Class I: KCMIX) | |
| AXS Income Opportunities Fund |
AXS Sustainable Income Fund | (Class A: OIOAX) |
(Class I: AXSKX) | (Class D: OIODX) |
| (Class I: OIOIX) |
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund (Formerly, AXS Thomson Reuters Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund) | |
(Class A: LDVAX) | AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund |
(Class C: LDVCX) | (Class A: ADOAX) |
(Class I: LDVIX) | (Class I: ADOIX) |
| |
AXS Merger Fund | AXS Tactical Income Fund |
(Investor Class: GAKAX) | (Class A: TINAX) |
(Class I: GAKIX) | (Class I: TINIX) |
| |
AXS Alternative Value Fund | AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund |
(Investor Class: COGLX) | (Class A: ECHAX) |
(Class I: COGVX) | (Class C: ECHCX) |
| (Class I: EQCHX) |
AXS Market Neutral Fund | |
(Investor Class: COGMX) | |
(Class I: COGIX) | |
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
MARCH 31, 2024
AXS Funds
Each a series of Investment Managers Series Trust II
Table of Contents | |
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Schedule of Investments | 1 |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments | 52 |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | 55 |
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities | 61 |
Statements of Operations | 62 |
Consolidated Statement of Operations | 65 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 66 |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 76 |
Statement of Cash Flows | 77 |
Financial Highlights | 80 |
Consolidated Financial Highlights | 100 |
Notes to Financial Statements | 103 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 136 |
Supplemental Information | 149 |
Expense Examples | 162 |
This report and the financial statements contained herein are provided for the general information of the shareholders of the AXS Funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
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AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 67.8% AEROSPACE/DEFENSE — 4.0% | | | | |
| 1,100 | | | Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | $ | 281,534 | |
| 1,485 | | | Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | | 101,619 | |
| 175 | | | Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 79,602 | |
| 135 | | | TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | 166,266 | |
| | | | | | | 629,021 | |
| | | | AGRICULTURE — 0.6% | | | | |
| 2,255 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | 98,363 | |
| | | | AUTO MANUFACTURERS — 3.3% | | | | |
| 730 | | | Cummins, Inc. | | | 215,095 | |
| 1,680 | | | Tesla, Inc.* | | | 295,327 | |
| | | | | | | 510,422 | |
| | | | AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT — 3.1% | | | | |
| 7,970 | | | BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 276,878 | |
| 2,235 | | | Dorman Products, Inc.* | | | 215,432 | |
| | | | | | | 492,310 | |
| | | | BANKS — 0.9% | | | | |
| 4,020 | | | OFG Bancorp1 | | | 147,976 | |
| | | | BIOTECHNOLOGY — 3.3% | | | | |
| 2,895 | | | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 212,059 | |
| 5,470 | | | Incyte Corp.* | | | 311,626 | |
| | | | | | | 523,685 | |
| | | | BUILDING MATERIALS — 1.4% | | | | |
| 11,645 | | | Masterbrand, Inc. | | | 218,227 | |
| | | | CHEMICALS — 1.4% | | | | |
| 2,805 | | | Minerals Technologies, Inc. | | | 211,160 | |
| | | | COAL — 1.3% | | | | |
| 18,530 | | | SunCoke Energy, Inc. | | | 208,833 | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SERVICES — 5.3% | | | | |
| 4,685 | | | Adtalem Global Education, Inc.* | | | 240,809 | |
| 385 | | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 96,150 | |
| 875 | | | CorVel Corp. | | | 230,090 | |
| 14,690 | | | Perdoceo Education Corp. | | | 257,956 | |
| | | | | | | 825,005 | |
| | | | COMPUTERS — 3.7% | | | | |
| 1,190 | | | Apple, Inc. | | | 204,061 | |
AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) COMPUTERS (Continued) | | | | |
| 580 | | | Science Applications International Corp. | | $ | 75,626 | |
| 4,365 | | | Western Digital Corp.* | | | 297,868 | |
| | | | | | | 577,555 | |
| | | | DISTRIBUTION/WHOLESALE — 0.3% | | | | |
| 915 | | | Copart, Inc.* | | | 52,997 | |
| | | | DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 3.4% | | | | |
| 2,215 | | | Radian Group, Inc. | | | 74,136 | |
| 3,645 | | | StoneX Group, Inc.* | | | 256,098 | |
| 825 | | | Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | | | 204,583 | |
| | | | | | | 534,817 | |
| | | | ELECTRONICS — 2.5% | | | | |
| 6,510 | | | Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | | | 195,365 | |
| 1,285 | | | Garmin Ltd.1 | | | 191,298 | |
| | | | | | | 386,663 | |
| | | | ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION — 1.3% | | | | |
| 655 | | | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | | | 208,100 | |
| | | | ENTERTAINMENT — 1.3% | | | | |
| 2,045 | | | Light & Wonder, Inc.* | | | 208,774 | |
| | | | HEALTHCARE-PRODUCTS — 0.7% | | | | |
| 270 | | | Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* | | | 107,754 | |
| | | | HOME BUILDERS — 2.9% | | | | |
| 865 | | | Installed Building Products, Inc. | | | 223,801 | |
| 5,760 | | | Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.* | | | 222,682 | |
| | | | | | | 446,483 | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 5.8% | | | | |
| 1,250 | | | Arch Capital Group Ltd.*,1 | | | 115,550 | |
| 560 | | | Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | | 69,535 | |
| 1,745 | | | Essent Group Ltd.1 | | | 103,845 | |
| 355 | | | Everest Group Ltd.1 | | | 141,113 | |
| 1,325 | | | Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | 136,541 | |
| 70 | | | Markel Group, Inc.* | | | 106,504 | |
| 5,170 | | | MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 115,601 | |
| 530 | | | RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.1 | | | 124,566 | |
| | | | | | | 913,255 | |
| | | | INTERNET — 3.7% | | | | |
| 605 | | | Airbnb, Inc. - Class A* | | | 99,801 | |
AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | INTERNET (Continued) | | | | |
| 1,345 | | | Expedia Group, Inc.* | | $ | 185,274 | |
| 400 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc. - Class A | | | 194,232 | |
| 155 | | | Netflix, Inc.* | | | 94,136 | |
| | | | | | | 573,443 | |
| | | | LEISURE TIME — 1.1% | | | | |
| 1,655 | | | Polaris, Inc. | | | 165,699 | |
| | | | MACHINERY-DIVERSIFIED — 1.4% | | | | |
| 995 | | | Watts Water Technologies, Inc. - Class A | | | 211,487 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS SERVICES — 1.4% | | | | |
| 14,345 | | | DNOW, Inc.* | | | 218,044 | |
| | | | PHARMACEUTICALS — 1.4% | | | | |
| 5,445 | | | Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | | | 211,375 | |
| | | | RETAIL — 2.7% | | | | |
| 170 | | | Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.* | | | 40,082 | |
| 510 | | | AutoNation, Inc.* | | | 84,446 | |
| 200 | | | Lithia Motors, Inc. | | | 60,172 | |
| 270 | | | Murphy USA, Inc. | | | 113,184 | |
| 250 | | | Ulta Beauty, Inc.* | | | 130,720 | |
| | | | | | | 428,604 | |
| | | | SAVINGS & LOANS — 1.2% | | | | |
| 4,285 | | | WSFS Financial Corp. | | | 193,425 | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS — 4.5% | | | | |
| 495 | | | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.* | | | 89,342 | |
| 200 | | | ASML Holding N.V.1 | | | 194,094 | |
| 110 | | | Lam Research Corp. | | | 106,873 | |
| 350 | | | NVIDIA Corp. | | | 316,246 | |
| | | | | | | 706,555 | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 3.9% | | | | |
| 1,570 | | | Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 208,292 | |
| 145 | | | Intuit, Inc. | | | 94,250 | |
| 735 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 309,229 | |
| | | | | | | 611,771 | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $9,052,737) | | | 10,621,803 | |
| | | | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 24.3% | | | | |
| 2,295 | | | Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund - ETF | | | 216,671 | |
AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Continued) | | | | |
| 8,560 | | | Global X Uranium ETF - ETF | | $ | 246,785 | |
| 1,135 | | | Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 - ETF | | | 503,951 | |
| 4,610 | | | iShares MSCI India ETF - ETF | | | 237,830 | |
| 3,240 | | | iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF - ETF | | | 227,675 | |
| 3,346 | | | iShares MSCI Japan ETF - ETF | | | 238,737 | |
| 2,935 | | | iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF - ETF | | | 220,066 | |
| 42,365 | | | ProShares Short S&P500 - ETF | | | 502,449 | |
| 7,730 | | | Simplify Health Care ETF - ETF | | | 239,012 | |
| 5,315 | | | SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust - ETF* | | | 234,126 | |
| 2,375 | | | SPDR S&P Health Care Equipment ETF - ETF | | | 208,857 | |
| 13,500 | | | Sprott Physical Gold Trust*,1 | | | 233,550 | |
| 2,780 | | | Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF - ETF | | | 507,656 | |
| | | | TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $3,450,111) | | | 3,817,365 | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 9.4% | | | | |
| 1,477,720 | | | Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I, 5.14%2 | | | 1,477,720 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $1,477,720) | | | 1,477,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.5% | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $13,980,568) | | | 15,916,888 | |
| | | | Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.5)% | | | (240,701 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 15,676,187 | |
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| 1 | Foreign security denominated in U.S. Dollars. |
| 2 | The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Security Type/Industry | | Percent of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | | |
Insurance | | | 5.8 | % |
Commercial Services | | | 5.3 | % |
Semiconductors | | | 4.5 | % |
Aerospace/Defense | | | 4.0 | % |
Software | | | 3.9 | % |
Computers | | | 3.7 | % |
Internet | | | 3.7 | % |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 3.4 | % |
Auto Manufacturers | | | 3.3 | % |
Biotechnology | | | 3.3 | % |
Auto Parts & Equipment | | | 3.1 | % |
Home Builders | | | 2.9 | % |
Retail | | | 2.7 | % |
Electronics | | | 2.5 | % |
Chemicals | | | 1.4 | % |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 1.4 | % |
Machinery-Diversified | | | 1.4 | % |
Oil & Gas Services | | | 1.4 | % |
Building Materials | | | 1.4 | % |
Engineering & Construction | | | 1.3 | % |
Coal | | | 1.3 | % |
Entertainment | | | 1.3 | % |
Savings & Loans | | | 1.2 | % |
Leisure Time | | | 1.1 | % |
Banks | | | 0.9 | % |
Healthcare-Products | | | 0.7 | % |
Agriculture | | | 0.6 | % |
Distribution/Wholesale | | | 0.3 | % |
Total Common Stocks | | | 67.8 | % |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 24.3 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 9.4 | % |
Total Investments | | | 101.5 | % |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (1.5 | )% |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Sustainable Income Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Principal Amount | | | | | Value | |
| | | | CORPORATE BONDS — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | FOOD — 0.0% | | | | |
$ | 9,000 | | | H-Food Holdings LLC / Hearthside Finance Co., Inc. 8.500%, 6/1/20261,2 | | $ | 630 | |
| | | | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $9,070) | | | 630 | |
Number of Shares | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | PHARMACEUTICALS — 0.8% | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | Harrow, Inc., 11.875%1 | | | 40,050 | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $37,500) | | | 40,050 | |
Principal Amount | | | | | | |
| | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 91.6% | | | |
| 4,321,614 | | | UMB Bank, Institutional Banking Money Market II Deposit Investment, 4.78%3 | | | 4,321,614 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $4,321,614) | | | 4,321,614 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 92.4% | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $4,368,184) | | | 4,362,294 | |
| | | | Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 7.6% | | | 356,804 | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 4,719,098 | |
LLC – Limited Liability Company
| 2 | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities are restricted and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration normally to qualified institutional buyers. The total value of these securities is $630, which represents 0.01% of total net assets of the Fund. |
| 3 | The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Sustainable Income Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Security Type/Industry | | Percent of Total Net Assets | |
Corporate Bonds | | | | |
Food | | | 0.0 | % |
Total Corporate Bonds | | | 0.0 | % |
Preferred Stocks | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 0.8 | % |
Total Preferred Stocks | | | 0.8 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 91.6 | % |
Total Investments | | | 92.4 | % |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 7.6 | % |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | COMMON STOCKS — 103.1% | | | |
| | | ADVERTISING — 0.6% | | | |
| 9,268 | | | Trade Desk, Inc. - Class A* | | $ | 810,208 | |
| | | | AEROSPACE/DEFENSE — 1.4% | | | | |
| 3,087 | | | Boeing Co.* | | | 595,760 | |
| 1,289 | | | Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 586,328 | |
| 7,076 | | | RTX Corp. | | | 690,122 | |
| | | | | | | 1,872,210 | |
| | | | AGRICULTURE — 0.3% | | | | |
| 2,930 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | 127,807 | |
| 2,320 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 212,558 | |
| | | | | | | 340,365 | |
| | | | AUTO MANUFACTURERS — 0.1% | | | | |
| 395 | | | Tesla, Inc.* | | | 69,437 | |
| | | | BANKS — 1.7% | | | | |
| 11,981 | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 454,320 | |
| 571 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 238,501 | |
| 5,037 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 1,008,911 | |
| 2,211 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 208,188 | |
| 6,341 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 367,524 | |
| | | | | | | 2,277,444 | |
| | | | BEVERAGES — 0.8% | | | | |
| 6,839 | | | Coca-Cola Co. | | | 418,410 | |
| 319 | | | Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A | | | 86,691 | |
| 1,311 | | | Monster Beverage Corp.* | | | 77,716 | |
| 2,273 | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 397,798 | |
| | | | | | | 980,615 | |
| | | | BIOTECHNOLOGY — 0.1% | | | | |
| 230 | | | Amgen, Inc. | | | 65,394 | |
| | | | BUILDING MATERIALS — 0.1% | | | | |
| 110 | | | Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 67,533 | |
| | | | CHEMICALS — 0.7% | | | | |
| 392 | | | Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | | | 94,970 | |
| 1,318 | | | Dow, Inc. | | | 76,352 | |
| 476 | | | Ecolab, Inc. | | | 109,908 | |
| 915 | | | Linde PLC1 | | | 424,853 | |
| 416 | | | PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 60,278 | |
| 444 | | | Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | 154,215 | |
| | | | | | | 920,576 | |
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SERVICES — 4.1% | | | | |
| 9,033 | | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc.2 | | $ | 2,255,901 | |
| 8,953 | | | CoStar Group, Inc.* | | | 864,860 | |
| 1,728 | | | Gartner, Inc.* | | | 823,686 | |
| 1,628 | | | S&P Global, Inc. | | | 692,633 | |
| 3,146 | | | Verisk Analytics, Inc. - Class A | | | 741,606 | |
| | | | | | | 5,378,686 | |
| | | | COMPUTERS — 10.9% | | | | |
| 15,332 | | | Accenture PLC - Class A1 | | | 5,314,225 | |
| 9,426 | | | Apple, Inc.2 | | | 1,616,370 | |
| 10,957 | | | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A2 | | | 803,039 | |
| 5,217 | | | Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. - Class A*,2 | | | 1,672,518 | |
| 15,044 | | | Fortinet, Inc.*,2 | | | 1,027,656 | |
| 19,765 | | | International Business Machines Corp.2 | | | 3,774,324 | |
| | | | | | | 14,208,132 | |
| | | | COSMETICS/PERSONAL CARE — 0.6% | | | | |
| 1,437 | | | Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 129,402 | |
| 4,096 | | | Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 664,576 | |
| | | | | | | 793,978 | |
| | | | DISTRIBUTION/WHOLESALE — 0.9% | | | | |
| 19,614 | | | Copart, Inc.* | | | 1,136,043 | |
| | | | DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 9.4% | | | | |
| 1,008 | | | American Express Co. | | | 229,511 | |
| 12,730 | | | Mastercard, Inc. - Class A2 | | | 6,130,386 | |
| 21,383 | | | Visa, Inc. - Class A2 | | | 5,967,568 | |
| | | | | | | 12,327,465 | |
| | | | ELECTRIC — 0.0% | | | | |
| 102 | | | Duke Energy Corp. | | | 9,865 | |
| 286 | | | NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 18,278 | |
| 145 | | | Southern Co. | | | 10,402 | |
| | | | | | | 38,545 | |
| | | | ELECTRONICS — 0.5% | | | | |
| 3,398 | | | Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 697,439 | |
| | | | FOOD — 0.1% | | | | |
| 2,364 | | | Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A | | | 165,480 | |
| | | | HEALTHCARE-PRODUCTS — 3.5% | | | | |
| 5,820 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 661,501 | |
| 971 | | | Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | 141,290 | |
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | HEALTHCARE-PRODUCTS (Continued) | | | | |
| 4,807 | | | Boston Scientific Corp.* | | $ | 329,232 | |
| 2,450 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 611,814 | |
| 2,039 | | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | | 194,847 | |
| 1,220 | | | GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. | | | 110,910 | |
| 275 | | | IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.* | | | 148,481 | |
| 1,178 | | | Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* | | | 470,128 | |
| 4,462 | | | Medtronic PLC1 | | | 388,863 | |
| 488 | | | ResMed, Inc. | | | 96,639 | |
| 1,274 | | | Stryker Corp. | | | 455,926 | |
| 1,363 | | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 792,189 | |
| 245 | | | West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 96,949 | |
| 693 | | | Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | | 91,462 | |
| | | | | | | 4,590,231 | |
| | | | HEALTHCARE-SERVICES — 2.0% | | | | |
| 1,644 | | | Centene Corp.* | | | 129,021 | |
| 832 | | | Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 431,425 | |
| 720 | | | HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 240,142 | |
| 389 | | | Humana, Inc. | | | 134,874 | |
| 3,270 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc.2 | | | 1,617,669 | |
| | | | | | | 2,553,131 | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 2.8% | | | | |
| 8,774 | | | Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B*,2 | | | 3,689,642 | |
| | | | INTERNET — 21.3% | | | | |
| 9,348 | | | Airbnb, Inc. - Class A* | | | 1,542,046 | |
| 43,650 | | | Alphabet, Inc. - Class A*,2 | | | 6,588,095 | |
| 1,328 | | | Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 239,545 | |
| 31 | | | Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,025 | |
| 7,092 | | | DoorDash, Inc. - Class A* | | | 976,710 | |
| 856 | | | MercadoLibre, Inc.* | | | 1,294,238 | |
| 12,331 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc. - Class A2 | | | 5,987,687 | |
| 9,716 | | | Netflix, Inc.*,2 | | | 5,900,818 | |
| 7,122 | | | Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*,2 | | | 2,023,574 | |
| 43,863 | | | Uber Technologies, Inc.*,2 | | | 3,377,012 | |
| | | | | | | 27,931,750 | |
| | | | IRON/STEEL — 0.1% | | | | |
| 388 | | | Nucor Corp. | | | 76,785 | |
| | | | MACHINERY-CONSTRUCTION & MINING — 0.7% | | | | |
| 2,454 | | | Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 899,219 | |
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | |
| | | MACHINERY-DIVERSIFIED — 0.4% | | | |
| 1,371 | | | Deere & Co. | | $ | 563,124 | |
| | | | MEDIA — 0.1% | | | | |
| 4 | | | Cable One, Inc. | | | 1,692 | |
| 85 | | | Charter Communications, Inc. - Class A* | | | 24,704 | |
| 3,386 | | | Comcast Corp. - Class A | | | 146,783 | |
| 320 | | | Liberty Global Ltd. - Class A*,1 | | | 5,414 | |
| | | | | | | 178,593 | |
| | | | MINING — 0.1% | | | | |
| 2,527 | | | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 118,820 | |
| 2,037 | | | Newmont Corp. | | | 73,006 | |
| | | | | | | 191,826 | |
| | | | MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING — 0.6% | | | | |
| 4,790 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 840,789 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS — 0.6% | | | | |
| 1,162 | | | Chevron Corp. | | | 183,294 | |
| 745 | | | ConocoPhillips | | | 94,824 | |
| 355 | | | EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 45,383 | |
| 2,594 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 301,527 | |
| 244 | | | Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 49,166 | |
| 271 | | | Phillips 66 | | | 44,265 | |
| 151 | | | Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | | 39,637 | |
| 217 | | | Valero Energy Corp. | | | 37,040 | |
| | | | | | | 795,136 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS SERVICES — 0.0% | | | | |
| 921 | | | Schlumberger N.V.1 | | | 50,480 | |
| | | | PHARMACEUTICALS — 1.6% | | | | |
| 761 | | | AbbVie, Inc. | | | 138,578 | |
| 1,024 | | | Becton Dickinson & Co. | | | 253,389 | |
| 564 | | | Cencora, Inc. | | | 137,046 | |
| 1,045 | | | Cigna Group | | | 379,534 | |
| 4,534 | | | CVS Health Corp. | | | 361,632 | |
| 1,287 | | | Dexcom, Inc.* | | | 178,507 | |
| 362 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 281,622 | |
| 1,038 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 164,201 | |
| 1,093 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 144,221 | |
| | | | | | | 2,038,730 | |
| | | | PIPELINES — 0.0% | | | | |
| 741 | | | Williams Cos., Inc. | | | 28,877 | |
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | |
| | | REITS — 0.2% | | | |
| 1,505 | | | Prologis, Inc. - REIT | | $ | 195,981 | |
| | | | RETAIL — 0.4% | | | | |
| 63 | | | Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 46,156 | |
| 143 | | | Home Depot, Inc. | | | 54,855 | |
| 7,577 | | | Walmart, Inc. | | | 455,908 | |
| | | | | | | 556,919 | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS — 1.9% | | | | |
| 1,036 | | | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.* | | | 186,988 | |
| 510 | | | Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 105,177 | |
| 278 | | | Broadcom, Inc. | | | 368,464 | |
| 2,552 | | | Intel Corp. | | | 112,722 | |
| 81 | | | Lam Research Corp. | | | 78,697 | |
| 1,505 | | | NVIDIA Corp. | | | 1,359,858 | |
| 680 | | | QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 115,124 | |
| 547 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 95,293 | |
| | | | | | | 2,422,323 | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 33.6% | | | | |
| 9,983 | | | Adobe, Inc.*,2 | | | 5,037,422 | |
| 3,043 | | | Atlassian Corp. - Class A* | | | 593,720 | |
| 4,934 | | | Autodesk, Inc.*,2 | | | 1,284,912 | |
| 5,979 | | | Cadence Design Systems, Inc.*,2 | | | 1,861,143 | |
| 6,902 | | | Datadog, Inc. - Class A* | | | 853,087 | |
| 5,315 | | | Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 705,141 | |
| 539 | | | Fair Isaac Corp.* | | | 673,540 | |
| 12,990 | | | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.2 | | | 963,598 | |
| 1,085 | | | HubSpot, Inc.* | | | 679,818 | |
| 6,468 | | | Intuit, Inc.2 | | | 4,204,200 | |
| 14,611 | | | Microsoft Corp.2 | | | 6,147,140 | |
| 36,671 | | | Oracle Corp.2 | | | 4,606,244 | |
| 44,416 | | | Palantir Technologies, Inc. - Class A* | | | 1,022,012 | |
| 2,143 | | | Roper Technologies, Inc.2 | | | 1,201,880 | |
| 19,571 | | | Salesforce, Inc.2 | | | 5,894,394 | |
| 4,708 | | | ServiceNow, Inc.*,2 | | | 3,589,379 | |
| 7,610 | | | Snowflake, Inc. - Class A*,2 | | | 1,229,776 | |
| 3,510 | | | Synopsys, Inc.*,2 | | | 2,005,965 | |
| 480 | | | Veeva Systems, Inc. - Class A* | | | 111,211 | |
| 4,749 | | | Workday, Inc. - Class A*,2 | | | 1,295,290 | |
| | | | | | | 43,959,872 | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 0.3% | | | | |
| 5,881 | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | 103,506 | |
| 2,471 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 123,328 | |
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS (Continued) | | | | |
| 174 | | | Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.* | | $ | 4,263 | |
| 75 | | | Iridium Communications, Inc. | | | 1,962 | |
| 474 | | | T-Mobile US, Inc. | | | 77,366 | |
| 3,286 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 137,880 | |
| | | | | | | 448,305 | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION — 0.6% | | | | |
| 3,119 | | | Union Pacific Corp. | | | 767,056 | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $98,425,784) | | | 134,928,319 | |
Principal Amount | | | | | | |
| | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.2% | | | |
| 228,022 | | | UMB Bank, Institutional Banking Money Market II Deposit Investment, 4.78%3 | | | 228,022 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $228,022) | | | 228,022 | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 103.3% | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $98,653,806) | | | 135,156,341 | |
| | | | Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (3.3)% | | | (4,271,056 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 130,885,285 | |
PLC – Public Limited Company |
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trusts |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| 1 | Foreign security denominated in U.S. Dollars. |
| 2 | All or a portion of this security is segregated as collateral for swap agreement. As of March 31, 2024, the aggregate value of those securities was $48,137,831, representing 36.8% of net assets. |
| 3 | The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
SWAP CONTRACTS
EQUITY SWAP CONTRACTS
Counterparty | | Reference Entity | | Fund Pays | | | Fund Receives | | Pay/Receive Frequency | | Termination Date | | Notional Amount | | | Premium Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BNP Paribas | | BNP Paribas Index Swap1 | | | 0.50% | | | Index Return | | Monthly | | 4/1/24 | | $ | 137,398,213 | | | $ | 1,595 | | | $ | (3,271,707 | ) |
BNP Paribas | | BNP Paribas Equity Basket Swap2 | | | 1-Month Federal Funds + 0.57% | | | Basket Return | | Monthly | | 4/1/24 | | | 97,689,799 | | | | 6,129 | | | | (813,798 | ) |
TOTAL EQUITY SWAP CONTRACTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (4,085,505 | ) |
| 1 | The BNP Paribas Index Swap is made up of the NASDAQ 100 Total Return Index and the S&P 500 Total Return Index and exposure to each index was 166.71% and (166.71)%, respectively. |
| 2 | BNP Paribas Equity Basket Swap Top 50 Holdings^ |
Number of Shares | | | Description | | Value | | | Percentage of Equity Swap's Notional Amount | |
| 31,734 | | | Alphabet, Inc. - Class A | | $ | 4,789,613 | | | | 4.90 | % |
| 10,622 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 4,468,888 | | | | 4.57 | % |
| 9,255 | | | Mastercard, Inc. - Class A | | | 4,456,930 | | | | 4.56 | % |
| 8,965 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc. - Class A | | | 4,353,225 | | | | 4.46 | % |
| 15,546 | | | Visa, Inc. - Class A | | | 4,338,578 | | | | 4.44 | % |
| 7,064 | | | Netflix, Inc. | | | 4,290,179 | | | | 4.39 | % |
| 14,228 | | | Salesforce, Inc. | | | 4,285,189 | | | | 4.39 | % |
| 11,147 | | | Accenture PLC - Class A | | | 3,863,662 | | | | 3.96 | % |
| 7,258 | | | Adobe, Inc. | | | 3,662,387 | | | | 3.75 | % |
| 26,659 | | | Oracle Corp. | | | 3,348,637 | | | | 3.43 | % |
| 4,703 | | | Intuit, Inc. | | | 3,056,950 | | | | 3.13 | % |
| 14,369 | | | International Business Machines Corp. | | | 2,743,904 | | | | 2.81 | % |
| 6,379 | | | Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B | | | 2,682,497 | | | | 2.75 | % |
| 3,423 | | | ServiceNow, Inc. | | | 2,609,695 | | | | 2.67 | % |
| 31,888 | | | Uber Technologies, Inc. | | | 2,455,057 | | | | 2.51 | % |
| 6,567 | | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 1,640,043 | | | | 1.68 | % |
| 5,178 | | | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | | | 1,471,225 | | | | 1.51 | % |
| 2,552 | | | Synopsys, Inc. | | | 1,458,468 | | | | 1.49 | % |
| 4,347 | | | Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | | | 1,353,134 | | | | 1.39 | % |
| 3,793 | | | Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. - Class A | | | 1,215,998 | | | | 1.24 | % |
| 2,377 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 1,175,902 | | | | 1.20 | % |
| 6,853 | | | Apple, Inc. | | | 1,175,152 | | | | 1.20 | % |
| 6,796 | | | Airbnb, Inc. - Class A | | | 1,121,068 | | | | 1.15 | % |
| 1,094 | | | NVIDIA Corp. | | | 988,495 | | | | 1.01 | % |
| 3,453 | | | Workday, Inc. - Class A | | | 941,806 | | | | 0.96 | % |
| 622 | | | MercadoLibre, Inc. | | | 940,439 | | | | 0.96 | % |
| 3,587 | | | Autodesk, Inc. | | | 934,127 | | | | 0.96 | % |
| 5,532 | | | Snowflake, Inc. - Class A | | | 893,971 | | | | 0.92 | % |
| 1,558 | | | Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 873,789 | | | | 0.89 | % |
| 14,260 | | | Copart, Inc. | | | 825,939 | | | | 0.85 | % |
| 10,937 | | | Fortinet, Inc. | | | 747,106 | | | | 0.76 | % |
| 32,290 | | | Palantir Technologies, Inc. - Class A | | | 742,993 | | | | 0.76 | % |
| 3,662 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 733,499 | | | | 0.75 | % |
| 5,156 | | | DoorDash, Inc. - Class A | | | 710,084 | | | | 0.73 | % |
| 9,444 | | | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | 700,556 | | | | 0.72 | % |
| 1,784 | | | Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 653,711 | | | | 0.67 | % |
| 6,509 | | | CoStar Group, Inc. | | | 628,769 | | | | 0.64 | % |
| 5,018 | | | Datadog, Inc. - Class A | | | 620,225 | | | | 0.63 | % |
| 3,482 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 611,195 | | | | 0.63 | % |
| 1,256 | | | Gartner, Inc. | | | 598,698 | | | | 0.61 | % |
| 6,738 | | | Trade Desk, Inc. - Class A | | | 589,036 | | | | 0.60 | % |
| 7,966 | | | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A | | | 583,828 | | | | 0.60 | % |
| 991 | | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 575,979 | | | | 0.59 | % |
| 2,267 | | | Union Pacific Corp. | | | 557,523 | | | | 0.57 | % |
| 2,287 | | | Verisk Analytics, Inc. - Class A | | | 539,115 | | | | 0.55 | % |
| 3,864 | | | Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 512,637 | | | | 0.52 | % |
| 2,470 | | | Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 506,968 | | | | 0.52 | % |
| 1,184 | | | S&P Global, Inc. | | | 503,733 | | | | 0.52 | % |
| 5,144 | | | RTX Corp. | | | 501,694 | | | | 0.51 | % |
| 789 | | | HubSpot, Inc. | | | 494,356 | | | | 0.51 | % |
| ^ | These investments are not direct holdings of the Fund. The holdings were determined based on the absolute notional values of the positions within the underlying swap basket. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Security Type/Industry | | Percent of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | | |
Software | | | 33.6 | % |
Internet | | | 21.3 | % |
Computers | | | 10.9 | % |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 9.4 | % |
Commercial Services | | | 4.1 | % |
Healthcare-Products | | | 3.5 | % |
Insurance | | | 2.8 | % |
Healthcare-Services | | | 2.0 | % |
Semiconductors | | | 1.9 | % |
Banks | | | 1.7 | % |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 1.6 | % |
Aerospace/Defense | | | 1.4 | % |
Distribution/Wholesale | | | 0.9 | % |
Beverages | | | 0.8 | % |
Chemicals | | | 0.7 | % |
Machinery-Construction & Mining | | | 0.7 | % |
Cosmetics/Personal Care | | | 0.6 | % |
Oil & Gas | | | 0.6 | % |
Transportation | | | 0.6 | % |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | 0.6 | % |
Advertising | | | 0.6 | % |
Electronics | | | 0.5 | % |
Retail | | | 0.4 | % |
Machinery-Diversified | | | 0.4 | % |
Telecommunications | | | 0.3 | % |
Agriculture | | | 0.3 | % |
REITS | | | 0.2 | % |
Media | | | 0.1 | % |
Biotechnology | | | 0.1 | % |
Iron/Steel | | | 0.1 | % |
Building Materials | | | 0.1 | % |
Mining | | | 0.1 | % |
Food | | | 0.1 | % |
Auto Manufacturers | | | 0.1 | % |
Electric | | | 0.0 | % |
Pipelines | | | 0.0 | % |
Oil & Gas Services | | | 0.0 | % |
Total Common Stocks | | | 103.1 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.2 | % |
Total Investments | | | 103.3 | % |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (3.3 | )% |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Merger Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | COMMON STOCKS — 59.5% | | | |
| | | APPAREL — 3.4% | | | |
| 14,100 | | | Capri Holdings Ltd.* | | $ | 638,730 | |
| | | | BANKS — 0.0% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Columbia Banking System, Inc. | | | 19 | |
| | | | BIOTECHNOLOGY — 1.4% | | | | |
| 4,900 | | | Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.* | | | 207,123 | |
| 2,300 | | | Olink Holding A.B. - ADR* | | | 54,073 | |
| | | | | | | 261,196 | |
| | | | BUILDING MATERIALS — 2.0% | | | | |
| 2,800 | | | Masonite International Corp.* | | | 368,060 | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SERVICES — 3.1% | | | | |
| 11,000 | | | SP Plus Corp.* | | | 574,420 | |
| | | | DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 0.3% | | | | |
| 7,300 | | | Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. | | | 47,962 | |
| | | | ENTERTAINMENT — 0.3% | | | | |
| 10,100 | | | Cineplex, Inc.* | | | 54,951 | |
| | | | FOOD — 0.4% | | | | |
| 13,800 | | | Whole Earth Brands, Inc.* | | | 66,654 | |
| | | | HEALTHCARE-PRODUCTS — 2.5% | | | | |
| 6,700 | | | Axonics, Inc.* | | | 462,099 | |
| | | | HOME BUILDERS — 6.3% | | | | |
| 18,400 | | | MDC Holdings, Inc.1 | | | 1,157,544 | |
| | | | HOME FURNISHINGS — 1.2% | | | | |
| 20,700 | | | Vizio Holding Corp. - Class A* | | | 226,458 | |
| | | | IRON/STEEL — 1.9% | | | | |
| 1,700 | | | Haynes International, Inc. | | | 102,204 | |
| 6,300 | | | United States Steel Corp. | | | 256,914 | |
| | | | | | | 359,118 | |
| | | | MACHINERY-CONSTRUCTION & MINING — 0.3% | | | | |
| 11,500 | | | Transphorm, Inc.* | | | 56,465 | |
| | | | MACHINERY-DIVERSIFIED — 2.7% | | | | |
| 19,900 | | | Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd.* | | | 509,042 | |
AXS Merger Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | OIL & GAS — 25.5% | | | | |
| 4,600 | | | Callon Petroleum Co.* | | $ | 164,496 | |
| 12,700 | | | Hess Corp. | | | 1,938,528 | |
| 9,400 | | | Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | | 2,467,500 | |
| 19,800 | | | Southwestern Energy Co.* | | | 150,084 | |
| | | | | | | 4,720,608 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS SERVICES — 0.1% | | | | |
| 2,300 | | | Target Hospitality Corp. | | | 25,001 | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE — 3.0% | | | | |
| 50,100 | | | Tricon Residential, Inc. | | | 558,615 | |
| | | | REITS — 0.0% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Kimco Realty Corp. - REIT | | | 20 | |
| | | | RETAIL — 1.9% | | | | |
| 37,300 | | | Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. | | | 354,723 | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 2.7% | | | | |
| 900 | | | ANSYS, Inc.* | | | 312,444 | |
| 3,400 | | | Everbridge, Inc.* | | | 118,422 | |
| 2,800 | | | HireRight Holdings Corp.* | | | 39,956 | |
| 2,800 | | | TDCX, Inc. | | | 20,076 | |
| 1 | | | Unity Software, Inc.* | | | 21 | |
| | | | | | | 490,919 | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION — 0.5% | | | | |
| 10,400 | | | Daseke, Inc.* | | | 86,320 | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $10,662,884) | | | 11,018,924 | |
| | | | WARRANTS — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | PHARMACEUTICALS — 0.0% | | | | |
| 6,700 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., Strike Price: 1.00 USD, Expiration Date: December 31, 2026* | | | 4,690 | |
| | | | TOTAL WARRANTS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $0) | | | 4,690 | |
AXS Merger Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 25.4% | | | |
| 4,690,510 | | | Fidelity Investments Money Market Funds - Treasury Portfolio, Class I, 5.19%2 | | $ | 4,690,510 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $4,690,510) | | | 4,690,510 | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 84.9% | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $15,353,394) | | | 15,714,124 | |
| | | | Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 15.1% | | | 2,800,985 | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 18,515,109 | |
| | | | SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (27.5)% | | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — (27.5)% | | | | |
| | | | DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — (0.0)% | | | | |
| (1 | ) | | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | (138 | ) |
| | | | OIL & GAS — (26.5)% | | | | |
| (4,797 | ) | | APA Corp. | | | (164,921 | ) |
| (1,717 | ) | | Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | (152,521 | ) |
| (13,020 | ) | | Chevron Corp. | | | (2,053,775 | ) |
| (21,839 | ) | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | (2,538,565 | ) |
| | | | | | | (4,909,782 | ) |
| | | | REITS — (0.0)% | | | | |
| (52 | ) | | Realty Income Corp. - REIT | | | (2,813 | ) |
| | | | SOFTWARE — (1.0)% | | | | |
| (304 | ) | | Synopsys, Inc.* | | | (173,736 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (Proceeds $4,685,671) | | | (5,086,469 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT | | | | |
| | | | (Proceeds $4,685,671) | | $ | (5,086,469 | ) |
ADR – American Depository Receipt |
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trusts |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| 1 | All or a portion of this security is segregated as collateral for securities sold short. The market value of the securities pledged as collateral was $1,157,544, which represents 6.3% of total net assets of the Fund. |
| 2 | The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Merger Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Security Type/Industry | | Percent of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | | |
Oil & Gas | | | 25.5 | % |
Home Builders | | | 6.3 | % |
Apparel | | | 3.4 | % |
Commercial Services | | | 3.1 | % |
Real Estate | | | 3.0 | % |
Software | | | 2.7 | % |
Machinery-Diversified | | | 2.7 | % |
Healthcare-Products | | | 2.5 | % |
Building Materials | | | 2.0 | % |
Iron/Steel | | | 1.9 | % |
Retail | | | 1.9 | % |
Biotechnology | | | 1.4 | % |
Home Furnishings | | | 1.2 | % |
Transportation | | | 0.5 | % |
Food | | | 0.4 | % |
Entertainment | | | 0.3 | % |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 0.3 | % |
Machinery-Construction & Mining | | | 0.3 | % |
Oil & Gas Services | | | 0.1 | % |
Banks | | | 0.0 | % |
REITS | | | 0.0 | % |
Total Common Stocks | | | 59.5 | % |
Warrants | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 0.0 | % |
Total Warrants | | | 0.0 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 25.4 | % |
Total Investments | | | 84.9 | % |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 15.1 | % |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Alternative Value Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 110.4% AEROSPACE/DEFENSE — 5.0% | | | | |
| 778 | | | General Dynamics Corp.1 | | $ | 219,777 | |
| 585 | | | L3Harris Technologies, Inc.1 | | | 124,663 | |
| 399 | | | Lockheed Martin Corp.1 | | | 181,493 | |
| 304 | | | Northrop Grumman Corp.1 | | | 145,513 | |
| | | | | | | 671,446 | |
| | | | AGRICULTURE — 2.9% | | | | |
| 4,155 | | | Altria Group, Inc.1 | | | 181,241 | |
| 347 | | | Bunge Global S.A.1,2 | | | 35,574 | |
| 1,945 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc.1 | | | 178,201 | |
| | | | | | | 395,016 | |
| | | | BANKS — 0.9% | | | | |
| 834 | | | M&T Bank Corp.1 | | | 121,297 | |
| | | | BEVERAGES — 4.1% | | | | |
| 534 | | | Brown-Forman Corp. - Class B1 | | | 27,565 | |
| 3,034 | | | Coca-Cola Co.1 | | | 185,620 | |
| 1,855 | | | Molson Coors Beverage Co. - Class B1 | | | 124,749 | |
| 595 | | | Monster Beverage Corp.*,1 | | | 35,272 | |
| 1,041 | | | PepsiCo, Inc.1 | | | 182,185 | |
| | | | | | | 555,391 | |
| | | | BIOTECHNOLOGY — 8.2% | | | | |
| 727 | | | Amgen, Inc.1 | | | 206,701 | |
| 562 | | | Biogen, Inc.*,1 | | | 121,184 | |
| 2,348 | | | Gilead Sciences, Inc.1 | | | 171,991 | |
| 2,877 | | | Incyte Corp.*,1 | | | 163,903 | |
| 229 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,1 | | | 220,410 | |
| 523 | | | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,1 | | | 218,619 | |
| | | | | | | 1,102,808 | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SERVICES — 1.7% | | | | |
| 299 | | | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.1 | | | 65,555 | |
| 951 | | | Rollins, Inc.1 | | | 44,003 | |
| 523 | | | Verisk Analytics, Inc. - Class A1 | | | 123,287 | |
| | | | | | | 232,845 | |
| | | | COMPUTERS — 3.6% | | | | |
| 1,246 | | | International Business Machines Corp.1 | | | 237,936 | |
| 1,859 | | | Leidos Holdings, Inc.1 | | | 243,696 | |
| | | | | | | 481,632 | |
| | | | COSMETICS/PERSONAL CARE — 3.0% | | | | |
| 2,344 | | | Colgate-Palmolive Co.1 | | | 211,077 | |
AXS Alternative Value Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | COSMETICS/PERSONAL CARE (Continued) | | | | |
| 1,228 | | | Procter & Gamble Co.1 | | $ | 199,243 | |
| | | | | | | 410,320 | |
| | | | DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 2.3% | | | | |
| 631 | | | Cboe Global Markets, Inc.1 | | | 115,934 | |
| 931 | | | CME Group, Inc.1 | | | 200,435 | |
| | | | | | | 316,369 | |
| | | | ELECTRIC — 4.0% | | | | |
| 489 | | | Ameren Corp.1 | | | 36,166 | |
| 595 | | | CMS Energy Corp.1 | | | 35,902 | |
| 1,500 | | | Dominion Energy, Inc.1 | | | 73,785 | |
| 654 | | | DTE Energy Co.1 | | | 73,340 | |
| 704 | | | Entergy Corp.1 | | | 74,399 | |
| 678 | | | Evergy, Inc.1 | | | 36,192 | |
| 1,130 | | | Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.1 | | | 75,461 | |
| 501 | | | Sempra1 | | | 35,987 | |
| 441 | | | WEC Energy Group, Inc.1 | | | 36,215 | |
| 1,258 | | | Xcel Energy, Inc.1 | | | 67,617 | |
| | | | | | | 545,064 | |
| | | | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL — 4.0% | | | | |
| 1,208 | | | Republic Services, Inc.1 | | | 231,259 | |
| 842 | | | Veralto Corp.1 | | | 74,652 | |
| 1,075 | | | Waste Management, Inc.1 | | | 229,136 | |
| | | | | | | 535,047 | |
| | | | FOOD — 10.8% | | | | |
| 3,883 | | | Campbell Soup Co.1 | | | 172,599 | |
| 5,706 | | | Conagra Brands, Inc.1 | | | 169,126 | |
| 2,470 | | | General Mills, Inc.1 | | | 172,826 | |
| 844 | | | Hershey Co.1 | | | 164,158 | |
| 4,972 | | | Hormel Foods Corp.1 | | | 173,473 | |
| 298 | | | J M Smucker Co.1 | | | 37,509 | |
| 2,997 | | | Kellanova1 | | | 171,698 | |
| 969 | | | Kraft Heinz Co.1 | | | 35,756 | |
| 627 | | | Kroger Co.1 | | | 35,821 | |
| 1,421 | | | Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.1 | | | 151,379 | |
| 2,361 | | | McCormick & Co., Inc.1 | | | 181,349 | |
| | | | | | | 1,465,694 | |
| | | | GAS — 1.1% | | | | |
| 624 | | | Atmos Energy Corp.1 | | | 74,175 | |
| 2,686 | | | NiSource, Inc.1 | | | 74,295 | |
| | | | | | | 148,470 | |
AXS Alternative Value Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | HEALTHCARE-PRODUCTS — 3.0% | | | | |
| 760 | | | Abbott Laboratories1 | | $ | 86,382 | |
| 454 | | | Danaher Corp.1 | | | 113,373 | |
| 395 | | | ResMed, Inc.1 | | | 78,222 | |
| 59 | | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.1 | | | 34,291 | |
| 283 | | | Waters Corp.*,1 | | | 97,417 | |
| | | | | | | 409,685 | |
| | | | HEALTHCARE-SERVICES — 6.6% | | | | |
| 2,653 | | | Centene Corp.*,1 | | | 208,208 | |
| 241 | | | Elevance Health, Inc.1 | | | 124,968 | |
| 407 | | | Humana, Inc.1 | | | 141,115 | |
| 575 | | | Molina Healthcare, Inc.*,1 | | | 236,227 | |
| 369 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc.1 | | | 182,544 | |
| | | | | | | 893,062 | |
| | | | HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS/WARES — 4.3% | | | | |
| 1,960 | | | Church & Dwight Co., Inc.1 | | | 204,447 | |
| 1,197 | | | Clorox Co.1 | | | 183,273 | |
| 1,443 | | | Kimberly-Clark Corp.1 | | | 186,652 | |
| | | | | | | 574,372 | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 11.4% | | | | |
| 879 | | | Arch Capital Group Ltd.*,1,2 | | | 81,255 | |
| 392 | | | Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.1 | | | 98,016 | |
| 411 | | | Assurant, Inc.1 | | | 77,367 | |
| 2,271 | | | Brown & Brown, Inc.1 | | | 198,803 | |
| 305 | | | Chubb Ltd.1,2 | | | 79,035 | |
| 648 | | | Cincinnati Financial Corp.1 | | | 80,462 | |
| 190 | | | Everest Group Ltd.1,2 | | | 75,525 | |
| 725 | | | Globe Life, Inc.1 | | | 84,368 | |
| 1,088 | | | Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.1 | | | 112,118 | |
| 1,848 | | | Loews Corp.1 | | | 144,680 | |
| 407 | | | Progressive Corp.1 | | | 84,176 | |
| 187 | | | Travelers Cos., Inc.1 | | | 43,036 | |
| 2,327 | | | W R Berkley Corp.1 | | | 205,800 | |
| 652 | | | Willis Towers Watson PLC1,2 | | | 179,300 | |
| | | | | | | 1,543,941 | |
| | | | MEDIA — 1.7% | | | | |
| 352 | | | FactSet Research Systems, Inc.1 | | | 159,945 | |
| 2,355 | | | Fox Corp. - Class A1 | | | 73,641 | |
| | | | | | | 233,586 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS — 1.5% | | | | |
| 7,077 | | | Coterra Energy, Inc.1 | | | 197,307 | |
AXS Alternative Value Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | PHARMACEUTICALS — 12.5% | | | | |
| 1,199 | | | AbbVie, Inc.1 | | $ | 218,338 | |
| 2,028 | | | Cardinal Health, Inc.1 | | | 226,933 | |
| 638 | | | Cigna Group1 | | | 231,715 | |
| 2,457 | | | CVS Health Corp.1 | | | 195,970 | |
| 1,160 | | | Johnson & Johnson1 | | | 183,501 | |
| 370 | | | McKesson Corp.1 | | | 198,635 | |
| 1,637 | | | Merck & Co., Inc.1 | | | 216,002 | |
| 5,096 | | | Organon & Co.1 | | | 95,805 | |
| 4,247 | | | Pfizer, Inc.1 | | | 117,854 | |
| | | | | | | 1,684,753 | |
| | | | REITS — 1.3% | | | | |
| 627 | | | Public Storage - REIT1 | | | 181,868 | |
| | | | RETAIL — 7.9% | | | | |
| 70 | | | AutoZone, Inc.*,1 | | | 220,616 | |
| 269 | | | Costco Wholesale Corp.1 | | | 197,077 | |
| 570 | | | Dollar General Corp.1 | | | 88,954 | |
| 339 | | | Domino's Pizza, Inc.1 | | | 168,442 | |
| 646 | | | McDonald's Corp.1 | | | 182,140 | |
| 75 | | | O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.*,1 | | | 84,666 | |
| 498 | | | Tractor Supply Co.1 | | | 130,337 | |
| | | | | | | 1,072,232 | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS — 0.4% | | | | |
| 1,292 | | | Intel Corp.1 | | | 57,068 | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 4.0% | | | | |
| 1,870 | | | Akamai Technologies, Inc.*,1 | | | 203,381 | |
| 573 | | | Electronic Arts, Inc.1 | | | 76,020 | |
| 392 | | | Fiserv, Inc.*,1 | | | 62,649 | |
| 1,120 | | | Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.1 | | | 194,578 | |
| | | | | | | 536,628 | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 3.0% | | | | |
| 11,175 | | | AT&T, Inc.1 | | | 196,680 | |
| 4,970 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc.1 | | | 208,541 | |
| | | | | | | 405,221 | |
| | | | TOYS/GAMES/HOBBIES — 0.3% | | | | |
| 706 | | | Hasbro, Inc.1 | | | 39,903 | |
AXS Alternative Value Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) TRANSPORTATION — 0.9% | | | | |
| 1,549 | | | C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.1 | | $ | 117,941 | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $13,438,887) | | | 14,928,966 | |
Principal Amount | | | | | | |
| | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.1% | | | |
$ | 16,510 | | | UMB Bank, Money Market Fiduciary Deposit Investment, 0.01%3 | | | 16,510 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $16,510) | | | 16,510 | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 110.5% | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $13,455,397) | | | 14,945,476 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (10.5)% | | | (1,419,265 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 13,526,211 | |
PLC – Public Limited Company
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trusts
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| 1 | All or a portion of the security is segregated as collateral for line of credit borrowings. As of March 31, 2024, the aggregate value of those securities was $14,928,966, representing 110.4% of net assets. |
| 2 | Foreign security denominated in U.S. Dollars. |
| 3 | The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Alternative Value Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Security Type/Industry | | Percent of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 12.5 | % |
Insurance | | | 11.4 | % |
Food | | | 10.8 | % |
Biotechnology | | | 8.2 | % |
Retail | | | 7.9 | % |
Healthcare-Services | | | 6.6 | % |
Aerospace/Defense | | | 5.0 | % |
Household Products/Wares | | | 4.3 | % |
Beverages | | | 4.1 | % |
Electric | | | 4.0 | % |
Software | | | 4.0 | % |
Environmental Control | | | 4.0 | % |
Computers | | | 3.6 | % |
Cosmetics/Personal Care | | | 3.0 | % |
Healthcare-Products | | | 3.0 | % |
Telecommunications | | | 3.0 | % |
Agriculture | | | 2.9 | % |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 2.3 | % |
Commercial Services | | | 1.7 | % |
Media | | | 1.7 | % |
Oil & Gas | | | 1.5 | % |
REITS | | | 1.3 | % |
Gas | | | 1.1 | % |
Transportation | | | 0.9 | % |
Banks | | | 0.9 | % |
Semiconductors | | | 0.4 | % |
Toys/Games/Hobbies | | | 0.3 | % |
Total Common Stocks | | | 110.4 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.1 | % |
Total Investments | | | 110.5 | % |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (10.5 | )% |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Market Neutral Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 123.6% | | | | |
| | | | AEROSPACE/DEFENSE — 4.9% | | | | |
| 974 | | | General Dynamics Corp.1 | | $ | 275,145 | |
| 617 | | | Lockheed Martin Corp.1 | | | 280,655 | |
| 584 | | | Northrop Grumman Corp.1 | | | 279,538 | |
| | | | | | | 835,338 | |
| | | | AGRICULTURE — 3.3% | | | | |
| 6,357 | | | Altria Group, Inc.1 | | | 277,292 | |
| 2,996 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc.1 | | | 274,494 | |
| | | | | | | 551,786 | |
| | | | BANKS — 1.6% | | | | |
| 1,920 | | | M&T Bank Corp.1 | | | 279,245 | |
| | | | BEVERAGES — 4.9% | | | | |
| 4,543 | | | Coca-Cola Co.1 | | | 277,941 | |
| 4,607 | | | Monster Beverage Corp.*,1 | | | 273,103 | |
| 1,596 | | | PepsiCo, Inc.1 | | | 279,316 | |
| | | | | | | 830,360 | |
| | | | BIOTECHNOLOGY — 9.8% | | | | |
| 991 | | | Amgen, Inc.1 | | | 281,761 | |
| 1,271 | | | Biogen, Inc.*,1 | | | 274,066 | |
| 3,756 | | | Gilead Sciences, Inc.1 | | | 275,127 | |
| 4,774 | | | Incyte Corp.*,1 | | | 271,975 | |
| 282 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,1 | | | 271,422 | |
| 666 | | | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,1 | | | 278,395 | |
| | | | | | | 1,652,746 | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SERVICES — 1.6% | | | | |
| 1,170 | | | Verisk Analytics, Inc. - Class A1 | | | 275,804 | |
| | | | COMPUTERS — 3.2% | | | | |
| 1,427 | | | International Business Machines Corp.1 | | | 272,500 | |
| 2,126 | | | Leidos Holdings, Inc.1 | | | 278,697 | |
| | | | | | | 551,197 | |
| | | | COSMETICS/PERSONAL CARE — 3.3% | | | | |
| 3,088 | | | Colgate-Palmolive Co.1 | | | 278,075 | |
| 1,697 | | | Procter & Gamble Co.1 | | | 275,338 | |
| | | | | | | 553,413 | |
| | | | DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 3.3% | | | | |
| 1,514 | | | Cboe Global Markets, Inc.1 | | | 278,167 | |
| 1,280 | | | CME Group, Inc.1 | | | 275,571 | |
| | | | | | | 553,738 | |
AXS Market Neutral Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | ELECTRIC — 8.3% | | | | |
| 5,700 | | | Dominion Energy, Inc.1 | | $ | 280,383 | |
| 2,516 | | | DTE Energy Co.1 | | | 282,144 | |
| 2,655 | | | Entergy Corp.1 | | | 280,580 | |
| 4,230 | | | Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.1 | | | 282,480 | |
| 5,276 | | | Xcel Energy, Inc.1 | | | 283,585 | |
| | | | | | | 1,409,172 | |
| | | | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL — 4.9% | | | | |
| 1,452 | | | Republic Services, Inc.1 | | | 277,971 | |
| 3,075 | | | Veralto Corp.1 | | | 272,629 | |
| 1,300 | | | Waste Management, Inc.1 | | | 277,095 | |
| | | | | | | 827,695 | |
| | | | FOOD — 13.3% | | | | |
| 6,327 | | | Campbell Soup Co.1 | | | 281,235 | |
| 9,470 | | | Conagra Brands, Inc.1 | | | 280,691 | |
| 3,962 | | | General Mills, Inc.1 | | | 277,221 | |
| 1,385 | | | Hershey Co.1 | | | 269,383 | |
| 7,998 | | | Hormel Foods Corp.1 | | | 279,050 | |
| 4,948 | | | Kellanova1 | | | 283,471 | |
| 2,653 | | | Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.1 | | | 282,624 | |
| 3,944 | | | McCormick & Co., Inc.1 | | | 302,939 | |
| | | | | | | 2,256,614 | |
| | | | GAS — 3.3% | | | | |
| 2,350 | | | Atmos Energy Corp.1 | | | 279,344 | |
| 10,139 | | | NiSource, Inc.1 | | | 280,445 | |
| | | | | | | 559,789 | |
| | | | HEALTHCARE-PRODUCTS — 1.7% | | | | |
| 1,434 | | | ResMed, Inc.1 | | | 283,975 | |
| | | | HEALTHCARE-SERVICES — 8.1% | | | | |
| 3,583 | | | Centene Corp.*,1 | | | 281,194 | |
| 533 | | | Elevance Health, Inc.1 | | | 276,382 | |
| 784 | | | Humana, Inc.1 | | | 271,828 | |
| 661 | | | Molina Healthcare, Inc.*,1 | | | 271,559 | |
| 558 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc.1 | | | 276,042 | |
| | | | | | | 1,377,005 | |
| | | | HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS/WARES — 5.0% | | | | |
| 2,639 | | | Church & Dwight Co., Inc.1 | | | 275,274 | |
| 1,862 | | | Clorox Co.1 | | | 285,091 | |
| 2,197 | | | Kimberly-Clark Corp.1 | | | 284,182 | |
| | | | | | | 844,547 | |
AXS Market Neutral Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 13.3% | | | | |
| 3,042 | | | Arch Capital Group Ltd.*,1 | | $ | 281,203 | |
| 1,527 | | | Assurant, Inc.1 | | | 287,443 | |
| 3,180 | | | Brown & Brown, Inc.1 | | | 278,377 | |
| 1,071 | | | Chubb Ltd.1 | | | 277,528 | |
| 2,313 | | | Cincinnati Financial Corp.1 | | | 287,205 | |
| 716 | | | Everest Group Ltd.1 | | | 284,610 | |
| 1,332 | | | Progressive Corp.1 | | | 275,484 | |
| 1,002 | | | Willis Towers Watson PLC1 | | | 275,550 | |
| | | | | | | 2,247,400 | |
| | | | MEDIA — 1.7% | | | | |
| 619 | | | FactSet Research Systems, Inc.1 | | | 281,267 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS — 1.6% | | | | |
| 10,032 | | | Coterra Energy, Inc.1 | | | 279,692 | |
| | | | PACKAGING & CONTAINERS — 1.7% | | | | |
| 1,480 | | | Packaging Corp. of America1 | | | 280,874 | |
| | | | PHARMACEUTICALS — 10.0% | | | | |
| 1,548 | | | AbbVie, Inc.1 | | | 281,891 | |
| 2,472 | | | Cardinal Health, Inc.1 | | | 276,617 | |
| 777 | | | Cigna Group1 | | | 282,199 | |
| 3,487 | | | CVS Health Corp.1 | | | 278,123 | |
| 1,763 | | | Johnson & Johnson1 | | | 278,889 | |
| 2,213 | | | Merck & Co., Inc.1 | | | 292,005 | |
| | | | | | | 1,689,724 | |
| | | | REITS — 1.7% | | | | |
| 987 | | | Public Storage - REIT1 | | | 286,289 | |
| | | | RETAIL — 3.2% | | | | |
| 85 | | | AutoZone, Inc.*,1 | | | 267,890 | |
| 970 | | | McDonald's Corp.1 | | | 273,492 | |
| | | | | | | 541,382 | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 4.9% | | | | |
| 2,525 | | | Akamai Technologies, Inc.*,1 | | | 274,619 | |
| 2,080 | | | Electronic Arts, Inc.1 | | | 275,954 | |
| 1,613 | | | Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.1 | | | 280,226 | |
| | | | | | | 830,799 | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 3.3% | | | | |
| 16,080 | | | AT&T, Inc.1 | | | 283,008 | |
AXS Market Neutral Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS (Continued) | | | | |
| 6,797 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc.1 | | $ | 285,202 | |
| | | | | | | 568,210 | |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION — 1.7% | | | | |
| 3,684 | | | C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.1 | | | 280,500 | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $19,575,347) | | | 20,928,561 | |
Principal Amount | | | | | | |
| | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.0% | | | |
| 346,256 | | | UMB Bank, Institutional Banking Money Market II Deposit Investment, 4.78%2 | | | 346,256 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $346,256) | | | 346,256 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 125.6% | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $19,921,603) | | | 21,274,817 | |
| | | | Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (25.6)% | | | (4,340,537 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 16,934,280 | |
Number of Shares | | | | | | |
| | | | SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (73.4)% | | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — (73.4)% | | | | |
| | | | ADVERTISING — (1.0)% | | | | |
| (2,464 | ) | | Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. | | | (80,400 | ) |
| (862 | ) | | Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | (83,407 | ) |
| | | | | | | (163,807 | ) |
| | | | AEROSPACE/DEFENSE — (1.5)% | | | | |
| (1,204 | ) | | Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | | (82,390 | ) |
| (383 | ) | | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | (81,617 | ) |
| (858 | ) | | RTX Corp. | | | (83,681 | ) |
| | | | | | | (247,688 | ) |
| | | | AUTO MANUFACTURERS — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (654 | ) | | PACCAR, Inc. | | | (81,024 | ) |
| | | | BANKS — (1.0)% | | | | |
| (951 | ) | | Northern Trust Corp. | | | (84,563 | ) |
| (2,165 | ) | | Truist Financial Corp. | | | (84,392 | ) |
| | | | | | | (168,955 | ) |
AXS Market Neutral Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) BEVERAGES — (1.0)% | | | | |
| (1,591 | ) | | Brown-Forman Corp. - Class B | | $ | (82,127 | ) |
| (2,750 | ) | | Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. | | | (84,343 | ) |
| | | | | | | (166,470 | ) |
| | | | BIOTECHNOLOGY — (1.5)% | | | | |
| (230 | ) | | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. - Class A* | | | (79,550 | ) |
| (1,474 | ) | | Corteva, Inc. | | | (85,005 | ) |
| (605 | ) | | Illumina, Inc.* | | | (83,079 | ) |
| | | | | | | (247,634 | ) |
| | | | BUILDING MATERIALS — (1.5)% | | | | |
| (1,272 | ) | | Johnson Controls International plc | | | (83,087 | ) |
| (135 | ) | | Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | (82,882 | ) |
| (299 | ) | | Vulcan Materials Co. | | | (81,603 | ) |
| | | | | | | (247,572 | ) |
| | | | CHEMICALS — (3.9)% | | | | |
| (345 | ) | | Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | | | (83,583 | ) |
| (1,408 | ) | | Dow, Inc. | | | (81,565 | ) |
| (1,077 | ) | | DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | | | (82,574 | ) |
| (358 | ) | | Ecolab, Inc. | | | (82,662 | ) |
| (1,273 | ) | | FMC Corp. | | | (81,090 | ) |
| (984 | ) | | International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | | (84,614 | ) |
| (175 | ) | | Linde PLC | | | (81,256 | ) |
| (573 | ) | | PPG Industries, Inc. | | | (83,028 | ) |
| | | | | | | (660,372 | ) |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SERVICES — (1.9)% | | | | |
| (329 | ) | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | (82,165 | ) |
| (852 | ) | | CoStar Group, Inc.* | | | (82,303 | ) |
| (614 | ) | | Global Payments, Inc. | | | (82,067 | ) |
| (318 | ) | | Quanta Services, Inc. | | | (82,616 | ) |
| | | | | | | (329,151 | ) |
| | | | COMPUTERS — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (84 | ) | | Super Micro Computer, Inc.* | | | (84,842 | ) |
| | | | COSMETICS/PERSONAL CARE — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (575 | ) | | Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. - Class A | | | (88,636 | ) |
| | | | DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — (1.0)% | | | | |
| (358 | ) | | American Express Co. | | | (81,513 | ) |
AXS Market Neutral Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES (Continued) | | | | |
| (1,135 | ) | | Charles Schwab Corp. | | $ | (82,106 | ) |
| | | | | | | (163,619 | ) |
| | | | ELECTRIC — (7.4)% | | | | |
| (1,665 | ) | | Alliant Energy Corp. | | | (83,916 | ) |
| (981 | ) | | American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | (84,464 | ) |
| (918 | ) | | Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | (83,364 | ) |
| (465 | ) | | Constellation Energy Corp. | | | (85,955 | ) |
| (856 | ) | | Duke Energy Corp. | | | (82,784 | ) |
| (1,164 | ) | | Edison International | | | (82,330 | ) |
| (1,406 | ) | | Eversource Energy | | | (84,037 | ) |
| (2,212 | ) | | Exelon Corp. | | | (83,105 | ) |
| (2,121 | ) | | FirstEnergy Corp. | | | (81,913 | ) |
| (1,319 | ) | | NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | (84,297 | ) |
| (1,209 | ) | | NRG Energy, Inc. | | | (81,837 | ) |
| (4,970 | ) | | PG&E Corp. | | | (83,297 | ) |
| (1,114 | ) | | Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | | | (83,249 | ) |
| (3,010 | ) | | PPL Corp. | | | (82,865 | ) |
| (1,163 | ) | | Southern Co. | | | (83,434 | ) |
| | | | | | | (1,250,847 | ) |
| | | | ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (259 | ) | | Eaton Corp. PLC | | | (80,984 | ) |
| | | | ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (542 | ) | | Jacobs Solutions, Inc. | | | (83,322 | ) |
| | | | ENTERTAINMENT — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (767 | ) | | Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.* | | | (81,126 | ) |
| | | | FOOD — (1.4)% | | | | |
| (1,128 | ) | | Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A | | | (78,960 | ) |
| (1,000 | ) | | Sysco Corp. | | | (81,180 | ) |
| (1,400 | ) | | Tyson Foods, Inc. - Class A | | | (82,222 | ) |
| | | | | | | (242,362 | ) |
| | | | FOREST PRODUCTS & PAPER — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (2,044 | ) | | International Paper Co. | | | (79,757 | ) |
| | | | HAND/MACHINE TOOLS — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (861 | ) | | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | | | (84,318 | ) |
AXS Market Neutral Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | HEALTHCARE-PRODUCTS — (8.3)% | | | | |
| (733 | ) | | Abbott Laboratories | | $ | (83,313 | ) |
| (1,956 | ) | | Baxter International, Inc. | | | (83,599 | ) |
| (1,151 | ) | | Bio-Techne Corp. | | | (81,019 | ) |
| (1,213 | ) | | Boston Scientific Corp.* | | | (83,078 | ) |
| (817 | ) | | Cooper Cos., Inc. | | | (82,893 | ) |
| (2,479 | ) | | DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | | (82,278 | ) |
| (904 | ) | | GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. | | | (82,183 | ) |
| (501 | ) | | Insulet Corp.* | | | (85,871 | ) |
| (210 | ) | | Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* | | | (83,809 | ) |
| (982 | ) | | Medtronic PLC | | | (85,581 | ) |
| (791 | ) | | Revvity, Inc. | | | (83,055 | ) |
| (359 | ) | | STERIS PLC | | | (80,710 | ) |
| (233 | ) | | Stryker Corp. | | | (83,384 | ) |
| (369 | ) | | Teleflex, Inc. | | | (83,457 | ) |
| (140 | ) | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | (81,369 | ) |
| (208 | ) | | West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | (82,308 | ) |
| (647 | ) | | Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | | (85,391 | ) |
| | | | | | | (1,413,298 | ) |
| | | | HEALTHCARE-SERVICES — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (1,456 | ) | | Catalent, Inc.* | | | (82,191 | ) |
| | | | INSURANCE — (2.4)% | | | | |
| (499 | ) | | Allstate Corp. | | | (86,332 | ) |
| (327 | ) | | Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | | | (81,763 | ) |
| (1,113 | ) | | MetLife, Inc. | | | (82,485 | ) |
| (707 | ) | | Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | (83,002 | ) |
| (360 | ) | | Travelers Cos., Inc. | | | (82,850 | ) |
| | | | | | | (416,432 | ) |
| | | | INTERNET — (1.4)% | | | | |
| (457 | ) | | Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | (82,433 | ) |
| (3,687 | ) | | Gen Digital, Inc. | | | (82,589 | ) |
| (130 | ) | | Netflix, Inc.* | | | (78,953 | ) |
| | | | | | | (243,975 | ) |
| | | | LODGING — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (1,623 | ) | | Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | | (83,909 | ) |
| | | | MACHINERY-CONSTRUCTION & MINING — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (225 | ) | | Caterpillar, Inc. | | | (82,447 | ) |
AXS Market Neutral Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | MACHINERY-DIVERSIFIED — (1.0)% | | | | |
| (204 | ) | | Deere & Co. | | $ | (83,791 | ) |
| (633 | ) | | Xylem, Inc. | | | (81,809 | ) |
| | | | | | | (165,600 | ) |
| | | | MEDIA — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (3,135 | ) | | News Corp. | | | (82,074 | ) |
| | | | MINING — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (2,394 | ) | | Newmont Corp. | | | (85,801 | ) |
| | | | MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING — (1.4)% | | | | |
| (260 | ) | | Axon Enterprise, Inc.* | | | (81,349 | ) |
| (463 | ) | | General Electric Co. | | | (81,270 | ) |
| (855 | ) | | Textron, Inc. | | | (82,020 | ) |
| | | | | | | (244,639 | ) |
| | | | OIL & GAS — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (546 | ) | | Hess Corp. | | | (83,341 | ) |
| | | | PACKAGING & CONTAINERS — (1.5)% | | | | |
| (8,777 | ) | | Amcor PLC | | | (83,469 | ) |
| (1,236 | ) | | Ball Corp. | | | (83,257 | ) |
| (1,681 | ) | | Westrock Co. | | | (83,126 | ) |
| | | | | | | (249,852 | ) |
| | | | PHARMACEUTICALS — (3.9)% | | | | |
| (333 | ) | | Becton Dickinson & Co. | | | (82,401 | ) |
| (1,557 | ) | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | (84,436 | ) |
| (337 | ) | | Cencora, Inc. | | | (81,888 | ) |
| (619 | ) | | Dexcom, Inc.* | | | (85,855 | ) |
| (106 | ) | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | (82,464 | ) |
| (1,114 | ) | | Henry Schein, Inc.* | | | (84,129 | ) |
| (154 | ) | | McKesson Corp. | | | (82,675 | ) |
| (6,798 | ) | | Viatris, Inc. | | | (81,168 | ) |
| | | | | | | (665,016 | ) |
| | | | REITS — (11.7)% | | | | |
| (643 | ) | | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. - REIT | | | (82,889 | ) |
| (424 | ) | | American Tower Corp. - REIT | | | (83,778 | ) |
| (443 | ) | | AvalonBay Communities, Inc. - REIT | | | (82,203 | ) |
| (1,262 | ) | | Boston Properties, Inc. - REIT | | | (82,421 | ) |
| (825 | ) | | Camden Property Trust - REIT | | | (81,180 | ) |
| (792 | ) | | Crown Castle, Inc. - REIT | | | (83,817 | ) |
AXS Market Neutral Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | REITS (Continued) | | | | |
| (590 | ) | | Digital Realty Trust, Inc. - REIT | | $ | (84,984 | ) |
| (102 | ) | | Equinix, Inc. - REIT | | | (84,184 | ) |
| (1,304 | ) | | Equity Residential - REIT | | | (82,295 | ) |
| (335 | ) | | Essex Property Trust, Inc. - REIT | | | (82,011 | ) |
| (578 | ) | | Extra Space Storage, Inc. - REIT | | | (84,966 | ) |
| (812 | ) | | Federal Realty Investment Trust - REIT | | | (82,921 | ) |
| (4,627 | ) | | Healthpeak Properties, Inc. - REIT | | | (86,756 | ) |
| (3,892 | ) | | Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. - REIT | | | (80,487 | ) |
| (2,343 | ) | | Invitation Homes, Inc. - REIT | | | (83,434 | ) |
| (1,024 | ) | | Iron Mountain, Inc. - REIT | | | (82,135 | ) |
| (620 | ) | | Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. - REIT | | | (81,580 | ) |
| (634 | ) | | Prologis, Inc. - REIT | | | (82,560 | ) |
| (1,559 | ) | | Realty Income Corp. - REIT | | | (84,342 | ) |
| (1,368 | ) | | Regency Centers Corp. - REIT | | | (82,846 | ) |
| (380 | ) | | SBA Communications Corp. - REIT | | | (82,346 | ) |
| (2,173 | ) | | UDR, Inc. - REIT | | | (81,292 | ) |
| (1,877 | ) | | Ventas, Inc. - REIT | | | (81,725 | ) |
| (879 | ) | | Welltower, Inc. - REIT | | | (82,134 | ) |
| | | | | | | (1,989,286 | ) |
| | | | RETAIL — (2.4)% | | | | |
| (28 | ) | | Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.* | | | (81,390 | ) |
| (645 | ) | | Dollar Tree, Inc.* | | | (85,882 | ) |
| (522 | ) | | Genuine Parts Co. | | | (80,873 | ) |
| (3,943 | ) | | Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | (85,524 | ) |
| (1,330 | ) | | Walmart, Inc. | | | (80,026 | ) |
| | | | | | | (413,695 | ) |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS — (1.5)% | | | | |
| (422 | ) | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | (83,467 | ) |
| (1,926 | ) | | Intel Corp. | | | (85,071 | ) |
| (749 | ) | | Micron Technology, Inc. | | | (88,300 | ) |
| | | | | | | (256,838 | ) |
| | | | SHIPBUILDING — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (278 | ) | | Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | | | (81,029 | ) |
| | | | SOFTWARE — (4.4)% | | | | |
| (400 | ) | | Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | (81,944 | ) |
| (1,181 | ) | | Dayforce, Inc. | | | (78,194 | ) |
| (1,140 | ) | | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | (84,565 | ) |
| (522 | ) | | Fiserv, Inc.* | | | (83,426 | ) |
| (428 | ) | | Paycom Software, Inc. | | | (85,176 | ) |
AXS Market Neutral Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | SOFTWARE (Continued) | | | | |
| (147 | ) | | Roper Technologies, Inc. | | $ | (82,444 | ) |
| (265 | ) | | Salesforce, Inc. | | | (79,813 | ) |
| (537 | ) | | Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.* | | | (79,739 | ) |
| (196 | ) | | Tyler Technologies, Inc.* | | | (83,302 | ) |
| | | | | | | (738,603 | ) |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — (1.4)% | | | | |
| (2,488 | ) | | Corning, Inc. | | | (82,005 | ) |
| (2,205 | ) | | Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | (81,717 | ) |
| (509 | ) | | T-Mobile US, Inc. | | | (83,079 | ) |
| | | | | | | (246,801 | ) |
| | | | TOYS/GAMES/HOBBIES — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (1,473 | ) | | Hasbro, Inc. | | | (83,254 | ) |
| | | | TRANSPORTATION — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (317 | ) | | Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | (80,794 | ) |
| | | | WATER — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (693 | ) | | American Water Works Co., Inc. | | | (84,692 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (Proceeds $12,026,666) | | | (12,426,053 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT | | | | |
| | | | (Proceeds $12,026,666) | | $ | (12,426,053 | ) |
PLC – Public Limited Company
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trusts
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| 1 | All or a portion of the security is segregated as collateral for securities sold short. As of March 31, 2024, the aggregate value of those securities was $20,928,561, representing 123.6% of net assets. |
| 2 | The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Market Neutral Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Security Type/Industry | | Percent of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | | |
Food | | | 13.3 | % |
Insurance | | | 13.3 | % |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 10.0 | % |
Biotechnology | | | 9.8 | % |
Electric | | | 8.3 | % |
Healthcare-Services | | | 8.1 | % |
Household Products/Wares | | | 5.0 | % |
Aerospace/Defense | | | 4.9 | % |
Beverages | | | 4.9 | % |
Environmental Control | | | 4.9 | % |
Software | | | 4.9 | % |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 3.3 | % |
Cosmetics/Personal Care | | | 3.3 | % |
Telecommunications | | | 3.3 | % |
Agriculture | | | 3.3 | % |
Gas | | | 3.3 | % |
Retail | | | 3.2 | % |
Computers | | | 3.2 | % |
Healthcare-Products | | | 1.7 | % |
Transportation | | | 1.7 | % |
Media | | | 1.7 | % |
Packaging & Containers | | | 1.7 | % |
REITS | | | 1.7 | % |
Commercial Services | | | 1.6 | % |
Banks | | | 1.6 | % |
Oil & Gas | | | 1.6 | % |
Total Common Stocks | | | 123.6 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.0 | % |
Total Investments | | | 125.6 | % |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (25.6 | )% |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Adaptive Plus Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Principal Amount | | | | | Value | |
| | | | U.S. TREASURY BILLS — 46.2% | | | | |
| | | | United States Treasury Bill | | | | |
$ | 6,000,000 | | | 0.000%, 4/4/2024 | | $ | 5,997,402 | |
| 8,000,000 | | | 0.000%, 6/6/2024 | | | 7,923,480 | |
| 9,500,000 | | | 0.000%, 8/1/2024 | | | 9,333,589 | |
| | | | TOTAL U.S. TREASURY BILLS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $23,261,496) | | | 23,254,471 | |
Number of Contracts | | | | | | |
| | | PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS — 22.8% | | | |
| | | CALL OPTIONS — 22.8% | | | |
| 8,508 | | | Nomura Galaxy Option -ProfitScore Regime-Adaptive Equity Index Counterparty: Nomura Securities, Current Price: $1,351.37, Exercise Price: $0.0001, Notional Amount: $85, Expiration Date: September 15, 20241 | | | 11,496,997 | |
| | | | TOTAL CALL OPTIONS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $7,229,266) | | | 11,496,997 | |
| | | | TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $7,229,266) | | | 11,496,997 | |
Number of Shares | | | | | | |
| | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 31.1% | | | |
| 15,645,466 | | | Fidelity Investments Money Market Funds - Treasury Portfolio, Class I, 5.13%2 | | | 15,645,466 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $15,645,466) | | | 15,645,466 | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1% | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $46,136,228) | | | 50,396,934 | |
| | | | Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1)% | | | (33,445 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 50,363,489 | |
| 1 | The Nomura Call Option is issued by Nomura Securities Ltd. and provides AXS Adaptive Plus Fund exposure to the ProfitScore Trading Program that is designed to produce the returns of Adaptive Equity Index. |
| 2 | The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Adaptive Plus Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Security Type | | Percent of Total Net Assets | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 46.2 | % |
Purchased Options Contracts | | | 22.8 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 31.1 | % |
Total Investments | | | 100.1 | % |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (0.1 | )% |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Income Opportunities Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 21.0% | | | | |
| | | | REITS — 20.2% | | | | |
| 2,400 | | | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. - REIT | | $ | 309,384 | |
| 46,800 | | | Annaly Capital Management, Inc. - REIT | | | 921,492 | |
| 21,446 | | | Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. - REIT | | | 284,160 | |
| 40,342 | | | Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. - REIT | | | 419,557 | |
| 12,001 | | | Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. - Class A - REIT | | | 238,940 | |
| 18,387 | | | Boston Properties, Inc. - REIT | | | 1,200,855 | |
| 31,453 | | | CTO Realty Growth, Inc. - REIT | | | 533,128 | |
| 7,406 | | | Federal Realty Investment Trust - REIT | | | 756,301 | |
| 16,278 | | | Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. - REIT | | | 749,928 | |
| 60,447 | | | Global Medical REIT, Inc. - REIT | | | 528,911 | |
| 17,615 | | | LTC Properties, Inc. - REIT | | | 572,664 | |
| 110,004 | | | Macerich Co. - REIT1 | | | 1,895,369 | |
| 76,554 | | | Medical Properties Trust, Inc. - REIT | | | 359,804 | |
| 10,591 | | | Realty Income Corp. - REIT | | | 572,973 | |
| 13,793 | | | Regency Centers Corp. - REIT | | | 835,304 | |
| 17,852 | | | Starwood Property Trust, Inc. - REIT | | | 362,931 | |
| 30,203 | | | VICI Properties, Inc. - REIT | | | 899,747 | |
| 21,030 | | | Vornado Realty Trust - REIT1 | | | 605,033 | |
| 7,771 | | | WP Carey, Inc. - REIT | | | 438,595 | |
| | | | | | | 12,485,076 | |
| | | | VENTURE CAPITAL — 0.8% | | | | |
| 25,520 | | | Newlake Capital Partners, Inc. - REIT | | | 486,156 | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $12,401,314) | | | 12,971,232 | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS — 92.0% | | | | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SERVICES — 2.5% | | | | |
| 36,380 | | | Triton International Ltd. - Series C, 7.375%2,3,4 | | | 897,858 | |
| 26,464 | | | Triton International Ltd. - Series D, 6.875%2,3,4 | | | 635,401 | |
| | | | | | | 1,533,259 | |
| | | | REAL ESTATE — 1.3% | | | | |
| 32,452 | | | Seritage Growth Properties - Series A, 7.000%1,2,4 | | | 774,629 | |
| | | | REITS — 82.7% | | | | |
| 116,199 | | | AGNC Investment Corp. - Series C, 10.687% (3-Month Term SOFR + 537.26 basis points)1,2,4,5 | | | 2,920,081 | |
| 24,243 | | | AGNC Investment Corp. - Series D, 6.875% (3-Month USD Libor + 433.2 basis points)1,2,4,5 | | | 595,166 | |
| 18,665 | | | AGNC Investment Corp. - Series F, 6.125% (3-Month USD Libor + 469.7 basis points)1,2,4,5 | | | 428,548 | |
| 66,316 | | | American Homes 4 Rent - Series G, 5.875%1,2,4 | | | 1,524,605 | |
| 74,673 | | | Annaly Capital Management, Inc. - Series F, 10.553% (3-Month Term SOFR + 525.46 basis points)1,2,4,5 | | | 1,875,039 | |
AXS Income Opportunities Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | REITS (Continued) | | | | |
| 25,547 | | | Annaly Capital Management, Inc. - Series G, 9.736% (3-Month Term SOFR + 443.36 basis points)2,4,5 | | $ | 631,266 | |
| 30,786 | | | Annaly Capital Management, Inc. - Series I, 6.750% (3-Month USD Libor + 498.9 basis points)1,2,4,5 | | | 764,416 | |
| 43,350 | | | Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. - Series D, 6.375%1,2,4 | | | 847,926 | |
| 54,761 | | | Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. - Series E, 6.250%1,2,4 | | | 1,067,840 | |
| 50,201 | | | Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. - Series F, 6.250% (3-Month Term SOFR + 544 basis points)1,2,4,5 | | | 1,017,072 | |
| 99,948 | | | Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. - Series A, 6.750%1,2,4 | | | 2,201,854 | |
| 17,046 | | | Centerspace - Series C, 6.625%1,2,4 | | | 411,490 | |
| 67,175 | | | Chatham Lodging Trust - Series A, 6.625%1,2,4 | | | 1,463,743 | |
| 34,183 | | | Chimera Investment Corp. - Series A, 8.000%1,2,4 | | | 718,869 | |
| 60,224 | | | Chimera Investment Corp. - Series C, 7.750% (3-Month USD Libor + 474.3 basis points)1,2,4,5 | | | 1,234,592 | |
| 52,854 | | | Chimera Investment Corp. - Series D, 8.000% (3-Month USD Libor + 537.9 basis points)2,4,5 | | | 1,307,608 | |
| 65,305 | | | CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust, Inc., 7.375%*,2,4 | | | 65,305 | |
| 38,292 | | | CTO Realty Growth, Inc. - Series A, 6.375%1,2,4 | | | 775,413 | |
| 64,379 | | | DiamondRock Hospitality Co. - Series A, 8.250%1,2,4 | | | 1,621,707 | |
| 81,990 | | | EPR Properties - Series G, 5.750%1,2,4 | | | 1,561,090 | |
| 33,861 | | | Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. - Series E, 7.500%1,2,4 | | | 690,764 | |
| 51,512 | | | Global Net Lease, Inc. - Series A, 7.250%1,2,4 | | | 1,044,148 | |
| 49,338 | | | Global Net Lease, Inc. - Series B, 6.875%2,4 | | | 932,488 | |
| 11,056 | | | Kimco Realty Corp., 7.250%1,4,6 | | | 623,116 | |
| 107,081 | | | KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. - Series A, 6.500%1,2,4 | | | 1,887,838 | |
| 49,537 | | | National Storage Affiliates Trust - Series A, 6.000%1,2,4 | | | 1,135,388 | |
| 54,092 | | | Pebblebrook Hotel Trust - Series E, 6.375%1,2,4 | | | 1,119,704 | |
| 66,820 | | | Pebblebrook Hotel Trust - Series F, 6.300%1,2,4 | | | 1,363,128 | |
| 68,142 | | | Pebblebrook Hotel Trust - Series G, 6.375%1,2,4 | | | 1,404,407 | |
| 75,199 | | | Pebblebrook Hotel Trust - Series H, 5.700%1,2,4 | | | 1,413,741 | |
| 16,659 | | | PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust - Series B, 8.000% (3-Month USD Libor + 0.00 basis points)1,2,4,5 | | | 387,322 | |
| 64,535 | | | PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust - Series C, 6.750%2,4 | | | 1,228,746 | |
| 23,163 | | | Rithm Capital Corp. - Series B, 7.125% (3-Month USD Libor + 564 basis points)1,2,4,5 | | | 565,641 | |
| 64,271 | | | Rithm Capital Corp. - Series C, 6.375% (3-Month USD Libor + 496.9 basis points)1,2,4,5 | | | 1,453,810 | |
| 143,432 | | | RLJ Lodging Trust - Series A, 1.950%1,4,6 | | | 3,512,650 | |
| 34,765 | | | SL Green Realty Corp. - Series I, 6.500%1,2,4 | | | 790,904 | |
| 52,665 | | | Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. - Series E, 6.250%1,2,4 | | | 1,083,319 | |
| 108,347 | | | Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. - Series F, 5.875%1,2,4 | | | 2,120,351 | |
| 66,121 | | | Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. - Series H, 6.125%1,2,4 | | | 1,402,426 | |
| 70,000 | | | Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. - Series I, 5.700%1,2,4 | | | 1,390,200 | |
| 53,019 | | | TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. - Series C, 6.250%1,2,4 | | | 858,378 | |
| 34,000 | | | UMH Properties, Inc. - Series D, 6.375%1,2,4 | | | 769,080 | |
AXS Income Opportunities Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | REITS (Continued) | | | | |
| 68,215 | | | Vornado Realty Trust - Series O, 4.450%1,2,4 | | $ | 867,695 | |
| | | | | | | 51,078,874 | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 5.5% | | | | |
| 31,663 | | | DigitalBridge Group, Inc. - Series H, 7.125%1,2,4 | | | 741,231 | |
| 51,221 | | | DigitalBridge Group, Inc. - Series I, 7.150%1,2,4 | | | 1,192,425 | |
| 61,680 | | | DigitalBridge Group, Inc. - Series J, 7.125%1,2,4 | | | 1,447,013 | |
| | | | | | | 3,380,669 | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $61,585,354) | | | 56,767,431 | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.9% | | | | |
| 1,780,700 | | | Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund - Institutional Shares, 5.13%1,7 | | | 1,780,700 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $1,780,700) | | | 1,780,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 115.9% | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $75,767,368) | | | 71,519,363 | |
| | | | Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (15.9)% | | | (9,793,625 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 61,725,738 | |
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trusts
*Non-income producing security.
| 1 | All or a portion of the security is segregated as collateral for line of credit borrowings. As of March 31, 2024, the aggregate value of those securities was $39,287,062, representing 63.6% of net assets. |
| 3 | Foreign security denominated in U.S. Dollars. |
| 4 | Perpetual security. Maturity date is not applicable. |
| 7 | The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Income Opportunities Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Security Type/Industry | | Percent of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | | |
REITS | | | 20.2 | % |
Venture Capital | | | 0.8 | % |
Total Common Stocks | | | 21.0 | % |
Preferred Stocks | | | | |
REITS | | | 82.7 | % |
Telecommunications | | | 5.5 | % |
Commercial Services | | | 2.5 | % |
Real Estate | | | 1.3 | % |
Total Preferred Stocks | | | 92.0 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.9 | % |
Total Investments | | | 115.9 | % |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (15.9 | )% |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | COMMON STOCKS — 88.0% | | | |
| | | ADVERTISING — 1.1% | | | |
| 7,500 | | | Trade Desk, Inc. - Class A* | | $ | 655,650 | |
| | | | AEROSPACE/DEFENSE — 2.0% | | | | |
| 5,300 | | | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | 1,129,430 | |
| | | | APPAREL — 1.0% | | | | |
| 600 | | | Deckers Outdoor Corp.* | | | 564,756 | |
| | | | AUTO MANUFACTURERS — 0.7% | | | | |
| 3,500 | | | PACCAR, Inc. | | | 433,615 | |
| | | | BIOTECHNOLOGY — 1.0% | | | | |
| 1,350 | | | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 564,313 | |
| | | | BUILDING MATERIALS — 3.0% | | | | |
| 5,000 | | | Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | | | 861,200 | |
| 14,500 | | | Carrier Global Corp. | | | 842,885 | |
| | | | | | | 1,704,085 | |
| | | | COMMERCIAL SERVICES — 1.4% | | | | |
| 1,100 | | | United Rentals, Inc. | | | 793,221 | |
| | | | COMPUTERS — 4.5% | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | Apple, Inc. | | | 514,440 | |
| 8,900 | | | Leidos Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,166,701 | |
| 10,500 | | | Parsons Corp.* | | | 870,975 | |
| | | | | | | 2,552,116 | |
| | | | COSMETICS/PERSONAL CARE — 1.4% | | | | |
| 4,100 | | | elf Beauty, Inc.* | | | 803,723 | |
| | | | DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES — 9.7% | | | | |
| 7,700 | | | Apollo Global Management, Inc. | | | 865,865 | |
| 700 | | | BlackRock, Inc. | | | 583,590 | |
| 8,000 | | | FTAI Aviation Ltd. | | | 538,400 | |
| 16,500 | | | Mr Cooper Group, Inc.* | | | 1,286,175 | |
| 11,000 | | | Tradeweb Markets, Inc. - Class A | | | 1,145,870 | |
| 2,000 | | | Visa, Inc. - Class A | | | 558,160 | |
| 22,000 | | | XP, Inc. - Class A | | | 564,520 | |
| | | | | | | 5,542,580 | |
| | | | ELECTRONICS — 0.7% | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | Hubbell, Inc. | | | 415,050 | |
AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION — 3.5% | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | | $ | 317,710 | |
| 750 | | | EMCOR Group, Inc. | | | 262,650 | |
| 9,000 | | | Granite Construction, Inc. | | | 514,170 | |
| 5,000 | | | MYR Group, Inc.* | | | 883,750 | |
| | | | | | | 1,978,280 | |
| | | | ENTERTAINMENT — 2.1% | | | | |
| 27,000 | | | DraftKings, Inc. - Class A* | | | 1,226,070 | |
| | | | HOME BUILDERS — 1.6% | | | | |
| 7,000 | | | Toll Brothers, Inc. | | | 905,590 | |
| | | | INSURANCE — 3.1% | | | | |
| 32,000 | | | Equitable Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,216,320 | |
| 15,000 | | | Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.* | | | 561,150 | |
| | | | | | | 1,777,470 | |
| | | | INTERNET — 14.1% | | | | |
| 8,000 | | | Alphabet, Inc. - Class A* | | | 1,207,440 | |
| 13,000 | | | Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 2,344,940 | |
| 5,000 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc. - Class A | | | 2,427,900 | |
| 2,300 | | | Netflix, Inc.* | | | 1,396,859 | |
| 2,500 | | | Spotify Technology S.A.* | | | 659,750 | |
| | | | | | | 8,036,889 | |
| | | | MACHINERY-CONSTRUCTION & MINING — 1.9% | | | | |
| 13,000 | | | Vertiv Holdings Co. - Class A | | | 1,061,710 | |
| | | | MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING — 2.7% | | | | |
| 1,100 | | | Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 611,369 | |
| 10,000 | | | Textron, Inc. | | | 959,300 | |
| | | | | | | 1,570,669 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS — 1.0% | | | | |
| 2,750 | | | Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 554,125 | |
| | | | OIL & GAS SERVICES — 1.0% | | | | |
| 6,000 | | | Tidewater, Inc.* | | | 552,000 | |
| | | | PACKAGING & CONTAINERS — 1.0% | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | Packaging Corp. of America | | | 569,340 | |
| | | | PHARMACEUTICALS — 4.3% | | | | |
| 6,000 | | | Ascendis Pharma A/S | | | 907,020 | |
AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | |
| | | PHARMACEUTICALS (Continued) | | | |
| 12,000 | | | Novo Nordisk A/S - ADR | | $ | 1,540,800 | |
| | | | | | | 2,447,820 | |
| | | | RETAIL — 4.1% | | | | |
| 12,000 | | | Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. | | | 810,480 | |
| 800 | | | Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 586,104 | |
| 1,000 | | | Lululemon Athletica, Inc.* | | | 390,650 | |
| 500 | | | O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.* | | | 564,440 | |
| | | | | | | 2,351,674 | |
| | | | SEMICONDUCTORS — 9.9% | | | | |
| 28,000 | | | ACM Research, Inc. - Class A* | | | 815,920 | |
| 6,500 | | | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.* | | | 1,173,185 | |
| 3,000 | | | NVIDIA Corp. | | | 2,710,680 | |
| 7,000 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. - ADR | | | 952,350 | |
| | | | | | | 5,652,135 | |
| | | | SOFTWARE — 9.7% | | | | |
| 1,420 | | | HubSpot, Inc.* | | | 889,715 | |
| 4,600 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 1,935,312 | |
| 2,000 | | | MongoDB, Inc.* | | | 717,280 | |
| 15,000 | | | Samsara, Inc. - Class A* | | | 566,850 | |
| 1,100 | | | ServiceNow, Inc.* | | | 838,640 | |
| 1,000 | | | Synopsys, Inc.* | | | 571,500 | |
| | | | | | | 5,519,297 | |
| | | | TELECOMMUNICATIONS — 1.5% | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | Arista Networks, Inc.* | | | 869,940 | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $38,696,635) | | | 50,231,548 | |
| | | | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 5.0% | | | | |
| 13,000 | | | Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund* | | | 806,780 | |
| 18,000 | | | SPDR S&P Biotech ETF | | | 1,708,020 | |
| 2,000 | | | SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | | | 309,860 | |
| | | | TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $2,553,391) | | | 2,824,660 | |
Number of Contracts | | | | | | |
| | | | PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS — 1.6% | | | | |
| | | | PUT OPTIONS — 1.6% | | | | |
| 50 | | | Apple, Inc. Exercise Price: $170.00, Notional Amount: $850,000, Expiration Date: May 17, 2024* | | | 24,350 | |
AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Contracts | | | | | Value | |
| | | | PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS (Continued) | | | | |
| | | | PUT OPTIONS (Continued) | | | | |
| 30 | | | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. Exercise Price: $300.00, Notional Amount: $900,000, Expiration Date: April 19, 2024* | | $ | 9,600 | |
| 250 | | | DraftKings, Inc. Exercise Price: $45.00, Notional Amount: $1,125,000, Expiration Date: May 17, 2024* | | | 80,000 | |
| 400 | | | Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 Exercise Price: $430.00, Notional Amount: $17,200,000, Expiration Date: May 17, 2024* | | | 191,200 | |
| 50 | | | Marathon Petroleum Corp. Exercise Price: $200.00, Notional Amount: $1,000,000, Expiration Date: May 17, 2024* | | | 36,450 | |
| 50 | | | NVIDIA Corp. Exercise Price: $935.00, Notional Amount: $4,675,000, Expiration Date: May 17, 2024* | | | 369,600 | |
| 15 | | | O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Exercise Price: $1,160.00, Notional Amount: $1,740,000, Expiration Date: May 17, 2024* | | | 74,250 | |
| 75 | | | PACCAR, Inc. Exercise Price: $125.00, Notional Amount: $937,500, Expiration Date: May 17, 2024* | | | 30,600 | |
| 50 | | | Toll Brothers, Inc. Exercise Price: $115.00, Notional Amount: $575,000, Expiration Date: May 17, 2024* | | | 6,250 | |
| 115 | | | Vertiv Holdings Co. Exercise Price: $80.00, Notional Amount: $920,000, Expiration Date: May 17, 2024* | | | 75,440 | |
| | | | TOTAL PUT OPTIONS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $879,600) | | | 897,740 | |
| | | | TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $879,600) | | | 897,740 | |
Number of Shares | | | | | | |
| | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 6.9% | | | |
| 3,965,703 | | | Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I, 5.14%1 | | | 3,965,703 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $3,965,703) | | | 3,965,703 | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.5% | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $46,095,329) | | | 57,919,651 | |
| | | | Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.5)% | | | (862,467 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 57,057,184 | |
AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (2.0)% | | | |
| | | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — (2.0)% | | | |
| (9,000 | ) | | Industrial Select Sector SPDR | | $ | (1,133,640 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS | | | | |
| | | | (Proceeds $1,120,672) | | | (1,133,640 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT | | | | |
| | | | (Proceeds $1,120,672) | | $ | (1,133,640 | ) |
ADR – American Depository Receipt |
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| 1 | The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Security Type/Industry | | Percent of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | | |
Internet | | | 14.1 | % |
Semiconductors | | | 9.9 | % |
Software | | | 9.7 | % |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 9.7 | % |
Computers | | | 4.5 | % |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 4.3 | % |
Retail | | | 4.1 | % |
Engineering & Construction | | | 3.5 | % |
Insurance | | | 3.1 | % |
Building Materials | | | 3.0 | % |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | 2.7 | % |
Entertainment | | | 2.1 | % |
Aerospace/Defense | | | 2.0 | % |
Machinery-Construction & Mining | | | 1.9 | % |
Home Builders | | | 1.6 | % |
Telecommunications | | | 1.5 | % |
Commercial Services | | | 1.4 | % |
Cosmetics/Personal Care | | | 1.4 | % |
Advertising | | | 1.1 | % |
Oil & Gas | | | 1.0 | % |
Apparel | | | 1.0 | % |
Packaging & Containers | | | 1.0 | % |
Biotechnology | | | 1.0 | % |
Oil & Gas Services | | | 1.0 | % |
Auto Manufacturers | | | 0.7 | % |
Electronics | | | 0.7 | % |
Total Common Stocks | | | 88.0 | % |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 5.0 | % |
Purchased Options Contracts | | | 1.6 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 6.9 | % |
Total Investments | | | 101.5 | % |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (1.5 | )% |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Tactical Income Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 2.3% | | | | |
| | | | INVESTMENT COMPANIES — 1.3% | | | | |
| 8,500 | | | Ares Capital Corp. | | $ | 176,970 | |
| 1,000 | | | Blackstone Secured Lending Fund | | | 31,150 | |
| 5,000 | | | FS KKR Capital Corp. | | | 95,350 | |
| 3,000 | | | Main Street Capital Corp. | | | 141,930 | |
| | | | | | | 445,400 | |
| | | | REITS — 1.0% | | | | |
| 8,000 | | | Annaly Capital Management, Inc. - REIT | | | 157,520 | |
| 8,000 | | | Starwood Property Trust, Inc. - REIT | | | 162,640 | |
| | | | | | | 320,160 | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $760,059) | | | 765,560 | |
| | | | EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 89.2% | | | | |
| 14,000 | | | Alerian MLP ETF | | | 664,440 | |
| 85,000 | | | First Trust Preferred Securities and Income ETF | | | 1,472,200 | |
| 75,000 | | | Invesco CEF Income Composite ETF | | | 1,413,750 | |
| 95,000 | | | Invesco Senior Loan ETF | | | 2,009,250 | |
| 60,000 | | | Invesco Taxable Municipal Bond | | | 1,593,000 | |
| 9,000 | | | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | | | 851,580 | |
| 33,000 | | | iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | | | 1,684,980 | |
| 12,000 | | | iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | | | 1,307,040 | |
| 9,000 | | | iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF | | | 807,030 | |
| 25,000 | | | iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF | | | 581,000 | |
| 9,100 | | | iShares National Muni Bond ETF | | | 979,160 | |
| 58,000 | | | iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF | | | 1,869,340 | |
| 27,000 | | | iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF | | | 1,368,630 | |
| 27,000 | | | Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | | | 1,369,980 | |
| 9,000 | | | JPMorgan Alerian MLP Index ETN | | | 256,410 | |
| 5,000 | | | PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund | | | 74,350 | |
| 41,000 | | | ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury | | | 950,790 | |
| 47,000 | | | SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF | | | 1,979,170 | |
| 4,000 | | | SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | | | 367,200 | |
| 12,500 | | | SPDR Bloomberg Convertible Securities ETF | | | 913,000 | |
| 14,000 | | | SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF | | | 1,332,800 | |
| 59,000 | | | VanEck BDC Income ETF | | | 997,100 | |
| 36,000 | | | VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF | | | 686,880 | |
| 35,000 | | | VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF | | | 1,015,700 | |
| 16,500 | | | VanEck High Yield Muni ETF | | | 862,290 | |
| 10,500 | | | Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | | | 516,495 | |
| 25,000 | | | WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | | | 1,257,250 | |
| | | | TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $28,205,819) | | | 29,180,815 | |
AXS Tactical Income Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Number of Shares | | | | | Value | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 1.7% | | | | |
| | | | CLOSED-END FUNDS — 1.7% | | | | |
| 20,000 | | | BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. | | $ | 195,800 | |
| 23,000 | | | Eaton Vance Ltd. Duration Income Fund | | | 224,250 | |
| 20,000 | | | Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund | | | 143,800 | |
| | | | | | | 563,850 | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $547,103) | | | 563,850 | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 8.9% | | | | |
| 1,263,727 | | | Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I, 5.14%1 | | | 1,263,727 | |
| 1,647,791 | | | Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, 4.89%1 | | | 1,647,791 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $2,911,518) | | | 2,911,518 | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 102.1% | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $32,424,499) | | | 33,421,743 | |
| | | | Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (2.1)% | | | (691,952 | ) |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 32,729,791 | |
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trusts |
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund |
ETN – Exchange Traded Note |
BDC – Business Development Company |
| 1 | The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Tactical Income Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Security Type/Industry | | Percent of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | | |
Investment Companies | | | 1.3 | % |
REITS | | | 1.0 | % |
Total Common Stocks | | | 2.3 | % |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 89.2 | % |
Mutual Funds | | | | |
Closed-end Funds | | | 1.7 | % |
Total Mutual Funds | | | 1.7 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 8.9 | % |
Total Investments | | | 102.1 | % |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (2.1 | )% |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Principal Amount | | | | | Value | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 85.8% | | | | |
$ | 11,818,964 | | | UMB Bank, Money Market Fiduciary Deposit Investment, 0.01%1, 2 | | $ | 11,818,964 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| 27,925,689 | | | UMB Bank, Institutional Banking Money Market II Deposit Investment, 4.78%1 | | | 27,925,689 | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $39,744,653) | | | 39,744,653 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 85.8% | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $39,744,653) | | | 39,744,653 | |
| | | | Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 14.2% | | | 6,588,791 | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 46,333,444 | |
| 1 | The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end. |
| 2 | All or a portion of this investment is a holding of AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund Limited. |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
FUTURES CONTRACTS
Long Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Value* | | | Value/Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Commodity Futures | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CBOT Rough Rice1 | | May 2024 | | | 39 | | | | 1,440,660 | | | $ | (164,580 | ) |
CME Live Cattle1 | | June 2024 | | | 5 | | | | 368,200 | | | | (7,700 | ) |
CMX Copper1 | | May 2024 | | | 6 | | | | 608,588 | | | | (7,538 | ) |
CMX Gold1 | | June 2024 | | | 8 | | | | 1,759,280 | | | | 31,440 | |
ICE Brent Crude Oil | | June 2024 | | | 7 | | | | 592,550 | | | | 16,450 | |
ICE Low Sulphur Gas1 | | May 2024 | | | 15 | | | | 1,231,125 | | | | (19,125 | ) |
LME Tin1 | | June 2024 | | | 6 | | | | 853,500 | | | | (28,620 | ) |
MDE Crude Palm Oil1 | | June 2024 | | | 16 | | | | 1,684,000 | | | | (6,254 | ) |
NYBOT Cocoa1 | | May 2024 | | | 4 | | | | 210,520 | | | | 180,120 | |
NYBOT Coffee 'C'1 | | May 2024 | | | 7 | | | | 491,531 | | | | 4,200 | |
NYBOT Cotton #21 | | May 2024 | | | 30 | | | | 1,395,257 | | | | (24,557 | ) |
NYMEX NY Harbor ULSD1 | | May 2024 | | | 10 | | | | 1,150,422 | | | | (48,888 | ) |
NYMEX RBOB Gasoline1 | | May 2024 | | | 5 | | | | 575,442 | | | | (4,116 | ) |
NYMEX WTI Crude Oil1 | | May 2024 | | | 6 | | | | 493,680 | | | | 5,340 | |
SAFEX Sunflower Seed1 | | May 2024 | | | 9 | | | | 4,303,000 | | | | 2,798 | |
SGX Iron Ore CFR China 62% FE Fines1 | | April 2024 | | | 65 | | | | 674,440 | | | | (11,765 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Currency Futures | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil Real | | May 2024 | | | 91 | | | | 1,814,995 | | | | (3,640 | ) |
Canadian Dollar | | June 2024 | | | 28 | | | | 2,082,220 | | | | (11,900 | ) |
CME British Pound | | June 2024 | | | 36 | | | | 2,881,125 | | | | (40,050 | ) |
CME Euro | | June 2024 | | | 11 | | | | 1,511,043 | | | | (23,087 | ) |
CME Mexican Peso | | June 2024 | | | 67 | | | | 1,970,805 | | | | 20,770 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Index Futures | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CAC 40 10 Euro | | April 2024 | | | 34 | | | | 2,727,650 | | | | 73,730 | |
CBOT DJIA Index E-Mini | | June 2024 | | | 20 | | | | 3,918,700 | | | | 98,900 | |
CME E-mini S&P 500 | | June 2024 | | | 18 | | | | 4,672,125 | | | | 105,525 | |
CME E-mini S&P MidCap 400 | | June 2024 | | | 7 | | | | 2,090,340 | | | | 63,840 | |
CME NASDAQ 100 E-Mini | | June 2024 | | | 8 | | | | 2,926,792 | | | | 29,208 | |
EUX DAX Index | | June 2024 | | | 7 | | | | 3,150,525 | | | | 145,943 | |
EUX Euro STOXX 50 | | June 2024 | | | 53 | | | | 2,586,665 | | | | 94,061 | |
FTSE Taiwan | | April 2024 | | | 44 | | | | 3,035,560 | | | | 440 | |
IBEX 35 | | April 2024 | | | 17 | | | | 1,744,880 | | | | 147,294 | |
ICF FTSE 100 Index | | June 2024 | | | 16 | | | | 1,262,100 | | | | 20,169 | |
MIL FTSE/MIB Index | | June 2024 | | | 14 | | | | 2,287,250 | | | | 116,000 | |
MSCI EAFE E-Mini | | June 2024 | | | 28 | | | | 3,256,680 | | | | 43,260 | |
MSCI Emerging Markets | | June 2024 | | | 11 | | | | 576,620 | | | | 330 | |
MSE S&P/TSE 60 Index | | June 2024 | | | 19 | | | | 5,010,642 | | | | 63,988 | |
SFE SPI 200 Index | | June 2024 | | | 25 | | | | 4,835,000 | | | | 87,564 | |
SGX Nikkei 225 | | June 2024 | | | 24 | | | | 465,804,000 | | | | 107,650 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Futures | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EUX Euro-BTP Italian Government Bond | | June 2024 | | | 51 | | | | 5,948,130 | | | | 130,953 | |
EUX Euro-Bund | | June 2024 | | | 47 | | | | 6,174,860 | | | | 101,413 | |
EUX Euro-Buxl 30-Year Bond | | June 2024 | | | 16 | | | | 2,100,800 | | | | 77,678 | |
ICF 3MO EURO EURIBOR | | June 2024 | | | 184 | | | | 44,548,700 | | | | (243,176 | ) |
ICF Long Gilt | | June 2024 | | | 8 | | | | 779,760 | | | | 24,940 | |
Total Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | 597,530,162 | | | | 1,149,008 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity Futures | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CBOT Corn1 | | May 2024 | | | (41 | ) | | | (881,500 | ) | | | (24,600 | ) |
CBOT Oats1 | | May 2024 | | | (16 | ) | | | (297,333 | ) | | | 11,733 | |
CBOT Soybean1 | | May 2024 | | | (18 | ) | | | (1,050,975 | ) | | | (21,375 | ) |
CBOT Soybean Oil1 | | May 2024 | | | (20 | ) | | | (555,720 | ) | | | (19,680 | ) |
CBOT Wheat1 | | May 2024 | | | (21 | ) | | | (590,888 | ) | | | 2,625 | |
CME Lean Hogs1 | | June 2024 | | | (3 | ) | | | (122,690 | ) | | | 950 | |
Euronext Rapeseed1 | | May 2024 | | | (28 | ) | | | (613,900 | ) | | | 755 | |
ICE Canola1 | | May 2024 | | | (100 | ) | | | (1,197,988 | ) | | | (40,464 | ) |
ICE Carbon Emissions1 | | December 2024 | | | (21 | ) | | | (1,512,840 | ) | | | 231,999 | |
LME Lead1 | | June 2024 | | | (5 | ) | | | (268,624 | ) | | | 12,059 | |
LME Primary Aluminum1 | | June 2024 | | | (12 | ) | | | (675,150 | ) | | | (25,242 | ) |
LME Primary Nickel1 | | June 2024 | | | (4 | ) | | | (434,448 | ) | | | 32,680 | |
LME Zinc1 | | June 2024 | | | (9 | ) | | | (572,683 | ) | | | 24,770 | |
NYMEX Palladium1 | | June 2024 | | | (1 | ) | | | (96,250 | ) | | | (5,900 | ) |
NYMEX Platinum1 | | July 2024 | | | (15 | ) | | | (688,050 | ) | | | (2,775 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Currency Futures | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CME Japanese Yen | | June 2024 | | | (46 | ) | | | (3,950,480 | ) | | | 106,318 | |
CME Swiss Franc | | June 2024 | | | (43 | ) | | | (6,037,337 | ) | | | 27,012 | |
Swedish Krona | | June 2024 | | | (19 | ) | | | (19,372,875 | ) | | | (83,702 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Index Futures | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FTSE China A50 | | April 2024 | | | (95 | ) | | | (1,151,509 | ) | | | 109 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Futures | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CBOT 2-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | June 2024 | | | (46 | ) | | | (9,414,906 | ) | | | 8,625 | |
CBOT 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | June 2024 | | | (91 | ) | | | (9,710,694 | ) | | | (27,727 | ) |
CBOT 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | June 2024 | | | (73 | ) | | | (8,029,430 | ) | | | (58,742 | ) |
CBOT U.S. Long Bond | | June 2024 | | | (25 | ) | | | (2,940,039 | ) | | | (70,898 | ) |
CBOT Ultra Long-Term U.S. Treasury Bond | | June 2024 | | | (13 | ) | | | (1,627,438 | ) | | | (49,562 | ) |
MSE Canadian 10 Year Bond | | June 2024 | | | (34 | ) | | | (4,064,360 | ) | | | (20,080 | ) |
SFE Australian 10 Year Bond | | June 2024 | | | (93 | ) | | | (10,829,024 | ) | | | (8,163 | ) |
Total Short Contracts | | | | | | | | | (86,687,131 | ) | | | 725 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS | | | | | | | | | 510,843,031 | | | $ | 1,149,733 | |
| 1 | This investment is a holding of AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund Limited. |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Security Type | | Percent of Total Net Assets | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 85.8 | % |
Total Investments | | | 85.8 | % |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 14.2 | % |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AXS Funds
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | | | Sustainable Income Fund | | | FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | | | Merger Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $13,980,568, $4,368,184, $98,653,806, $15,353,394, respectively) | | $ | 15,916,888 | | | $ | 4,362,294 | | | $ | 135,156,341 | | | $ | 15,714,124 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $0, $0, $22 and $22, respectively) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 20 | |
Purchased options contracts, at value (cost $0, $0, $0 and $0, respectively) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Cash | | | 551 | | | | - | | | | 55,355 | | | | 6,825,283 | |
Cash deposited with brokers | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Cash deposited with brokers for securities sold short | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,916,572 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | - | | | | 430,469 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Fund shares sold | | | - | | | | 17,098 | | | | 279,303 | | | | - | |
Due from Advisor | | | - | | | | 3,219 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Dividends and interest | | | 17,085 | | | | 4,007 | | | | 72,262 | | | | 9,590 | |
Reclaims receivable | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 18,740 | | | | 5,282 | | | | 2,832 | | | | 24,592 | |
Total assets | | | 15,953,264 | | | | 4,822,369 | | | | 135,566,093 | | | | 27,490,181 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency due to custodian, at value (proceeds $0, $0, $0 and $133,484, respectively) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 131,503 | |
Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $0, $0, $0 and $4,685,670, respectively) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,086,469 | |
Unrealized depreciation on open swap contracts | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,085,505 | | | | - | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 27,316 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 131,321 | | | | 7,738 | | | | 341,272 | | | | 3,600,450 | |
Due to Broker | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Advisory fees | | | 1,432 | | | | - | | | | 60,501 | | | | 6,945 | |
Distribution fees - Class A & Class D (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distribution fees - Class A & Class C (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 12,770 | | | | - | |
Distribution fees - Class A (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distribution fees - Investor Class (Note 8) | | | 2,908 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 190 | |
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Dividends on securities sold short | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 14 | |
Swap payable | | | 81,326 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Fund accounting and administration fees | | | 11,859 | | | | 5,319 | | | | 41,193 | | | | 30,442 | |
Auditing fees | | | 10,171 | | | | 10,030 | | | | 12,198 | | | | 7,748 | |
Trustees' deferred compensation (Note 3) | | | 8,702 | | | | 4,896 | | | | 43,206 | | | | 11,334 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 7,693 | | | | 2,343 | | | | 12,524 | | | | 14,501 | |
Legal fees | | | 6,717 | | | | 5,743 | | | | 24,895 | | | | 10,651 | |
Custody fees | | | 5,218 | | | | 4,116 | | | | 6,389 | | | | 13,900 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 3,854 | | | | 5,642 | | | | 19,726 | | | | 7,797 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 2,935 | | | | 4,168 | | | | 1,191 | | | | 7,899 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 1,440 | | | | 469 | | | | 15,647 | | | | 5,334 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees | | | 1,230 | | | | 4,601 | | | | 3,431 | | | | 10,591 | |
Loan payable | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Interest Expense | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Registration fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Dividend Payable | | | - | | | | 47,917 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Accrued other expenses | | | 271 | | | | 289 | | | | 360 | | | | 1,988 | |
Total liabilities | | | 277,077 | | | | 103,271 | | | | 4,680,808 | | | | 8,975,072 | |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 15,676,187 | | | $ | 4,719,098 | | | $ | 130,885,285 | | | $ | 18,515,109 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Funds
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | | | Sustainable Income Fund | | | FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | | | Merger Fund | |
Components of Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited number of shares authorized) | | $ | 14,153,829 | | | $ | 5,367,922 | | | $ | 214,043,596 | | | $ | 17,442,339 | |
Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit) | | | 1,522,358 | | | | (648,824 | ) | | | (83,158,311 | ) | | | 1,072,770 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 15,676,187 | | | $ | 4,719,098 | | | $ | 130,885,285 | | | $ | 18,515,109 | |
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Maximum Offering Price per Share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | | | | | | | | | $ | 37,295,144 | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | 1,709,652 | | | | | |
Redemption price per share1 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 21.81 | | | | | |
Maximum sales charge (5.75% of offering price)2 | | | | | | | | | | | 1.33 | | | | | |
Maximum offering price to public | | | | | | | | | | $ | 23.14 | | | | | |
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Class C Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | | | | | | | | | $ | 4,797,347 | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | 235,837 | | | | | |
Redemption price per share1,3 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 20.34 | | | | | |
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Investor Class Shares4: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 11,386,466 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 902,946 | |
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding | | | 965,586 | | | | | | | | | | | | 84,508 | |
Redemption price per share1 | | $ | 11.79 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 10.68 | |
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Class I Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 4,289,721 | | | $ | 4,719,098 | | | $ | 88,792,794 | | | $ | 17,612,163 | |
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding | | | 361,228 | | | | 619,187 | | | | 3,999,396 | | | | 1,590,155 | |
Redemption price per share1 | | $ | 11.88 | | | $ | 7.62 | | | $ | 22.20 | | | $ | 11.08 | |
| 1 | Redemptions made within 30 days of purchase may be assessed a redemption fee of 1.00%. The Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund does not have redemption fees. |
| 2 | No sales charge applies on investments of $1 million or more. |
| 3 | A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1.00% may be charged on purchases that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. |
| 4 | Previously R-1 Class Shares for the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Funds
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Alternative Value Fund | | | Market Neutral Fund | | | Adaptive Plus Fund | | | Income Opportunities Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $13,455,397, $19,921,603, $38,906,962 and $75,767,368, respectively) | | $ | 14,945,476 | | | $ | 21,274,817 | | | $ | 38,899,937 | | | $ | 71,519,363 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $0, $0, $0 and $0, respectively) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Purchased options contracts, at value (cost $0, $0, $7,229,266 and $0, respectively) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 11,496,997 | | | | - | |
Cash | | | 31,344 | | | | 169,314 | | | | - | | | | 184,857 | |
Cash deposited with brokers | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Cash deposited with brokers for securities sold short | | | - | | | | 12,367,447 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 1,593,468 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,124,889 | |
Fund shares sold | | | - | | | | 3,666 | | | | 18,096 | | | | 1,257,323 | |
Due from Advisor | | | 3,084 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Dividends and interest | | | 18,633 | | | | 52,665 | | | | 61,318 | | | | 731,706 | |
Reclaims receivable | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 178 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 13,610 | | | | 27,239 | | | | 9,617 | | | | 27,103 | |
Total assets | | | 16,605,615 | | | | 33,895,148 | | | | 50,485,965 | | | | 74,845,419 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency due to custodian, at value (proceeds $0, $0, $0 and $0, respectively) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $0, $12,026,666, $0 and $0, respectively) | | | - | | | | 12,426,053 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Unrealized depreciation on open swap contracts | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 901,905 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 43,973 | | | | 312 | | | | 60,465 | | | | 766,898 | |
Due to Broker | | | - | | | | 4,451,654 | | | | - | | | | 863,128 | |
Advisory fees | | | - | | | | 1,892 | | | | 31,320 | | | | 20,535 | |
Distribution fees - Class A & Class D (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 8,598 | |
Distribution fees - Class A & Class C (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distribution fees - Class A (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distribution fees - Investor Class (Note 7) | | | 286 | | | | 216 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Dividends on securities sold short | | | - | | | | 33,224 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Swap payable | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Fund accounting and administration fees | | | 17,798 | | | | 12,349 | | | | 3,643 | | | | 47,597 | |
Auditing fees | | | 6,963 | | | | 6,963 | | | | 8,919 | | | | 6,441 | |
Trustees' deferred compensation (Note 3) | | | 3,502 | | | | 4,305 | | | | 4,013 | | | | 11,906 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 1,276 | | | | 6,307 | | | | - | | | | 11,509 | |
Legal fees | | | 1,934 | | | | 4,635 | | | | 2,731 | | | | 14,164 | |
Custody fees | | | 1,360 | | | | 6,003 | | | | 2,583 | | | | 5,384 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 3,003 | | | | 2,028 | | | | 103 | | | | 14,990 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 1,173 | | | | 1,744 | | | | 165 | | | | 768 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 11 | | | | 2,095 | | | | 1,454 | | | | - | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees | | | 3,998 | | | | 364 | | | | 2,019 | | | | 3,156 | |
Loan payable | | | 2,081,656 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 10,187,691 | |
Interest Expense | | | 10,411 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 48,689 | |
Registration fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Dividend Payable | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,103,476 | |
Accrued other expenses | | | 155 | | | | 724 | | | | 5,061 | | | | 4,751 | |
Total liabilities | | | 3,079,404 | | | | 16,960,868 | | | | 122,476 | | | | 13,119,681 | |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 13,526,211 | | | $ | 16,934,280 | | | $ | 50,363,489 | | | $ | 61,725,738 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Funds
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Alternative Value Fund | | | Market Neutral Fund | | | Adaptive Plus Fund | | | Income Opportunities Fund | |
Components of Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited number of shares authorized) | | $ | 12,162,038 | | | $ | 20,019,607 | | | $ | 45,906,793 | | | $ | 115,950,815 | |
Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit) | | | 1,364,173 | | | | (3,085,327 | ) | | | 4,456,696 | | | | (54,225,077 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 13,526,211 | | | $ | 16,934,280 | | | $ | 50,363,489 | | | $ | 61,725,738 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Maximum Offering Price per Share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 1,352,202 | | | $ | 984,790 | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding | | | 104,845 | | | | 80,069 | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption price per share5 | | $ | 12.90 | | | $ | 12.30 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,294,673 | |
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 147,395 | |
Redemption price per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 15.57 | |
Maximum sales charge (5.75% of offering price) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 0.95 | |
Maximum offering price to public | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 16.52 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class D Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 5,815,682 | |
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 382,363 | |
Redemption price per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 15.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 12,174,008 | | | $ | 15,949,490 | | | $ | 50,363,489 | | | $ | 53,615,383 | |
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding | | | 946,914 | | | | 1,264,998 | | | | 4,436,049 | | | | 3,432,143 | |
Redemption price per share5 | | $ | 12.86 | | | $ | 12.61 | | | $ | 11.35 | | | $ | 15.62 | |
| 5 | Redemptions made within 30 days of purchase may be assessed a redemption fee of 1.00%. The Adaptive Plus Fund and Income Opportunities Fund do not have redemption fees. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Funds
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Dynamic Opportunity Fund | | | Tactical Income Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $45,215,729 and $32,424,499, respectively) | | $ | 57,021,911 | | | $ | 33,421,743 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $0 and $0, respectively) | | | - | | | | - | |
Purchased options contracts, at value (cost $879,600 and $0, respectively) | | | 897,740 | | | | - | |
Cash | | | 120 | | | | 22,591 | |
Cash deposited with brokers | | | 906,550 | | | | 25,000 | |
Cash deposited with brokers for securities sold short | | | - | | | | - | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 766,894 | | | | 54,395 | |
Fund shares sold | | | - | | | | 101,479 | |
Due from Advisor | | | - | | | | - | |
Dividends and interest | | | 40,995 | | | | 28,121 | |
Reclaims receivable | | | - | | | | - | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 40,386 | | | | 24,795 | |
Total assets | | | 59,674,596 | | | | 33,678,124 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency due to custodian, at value (proceeds $0 and $0, respectively) | | | - | | | | - | |
Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $1,120,672 and $0, respectively) | | | 1,133,640 | | | | - | |
Unrealized depreciation on open swap contracts | | | - | | | | - | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 1,325,616 | | | | 687,105 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 69,285 | | | | 81,011 | |
Due to Broker | | | - | | | | - | |
Advisory fees | | | 30,679 | | | | 16,670 | |
Distribution fees - Class A & Class D (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | |
Distribution fees - Class A & Class C (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | |
Distribution fees - Class A (Note 8) | | | 953 | | | | 1,065 | |
Distribution fees - Investor Class (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | |
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7) | | | 15,844 | | | | 8,657 | |
Dividends on securities sold short | | | - | | | | - | |
Swap payable | | | - | | | | - | |
Fund accounting and administration fees | | | 11,216 | | | | 9,249 | |
Auditing fees | | | 7,615 | | | | 10,955 | |
Trustees' deferred compensation (Note 3) | | | 3,816 | | | | 2,501 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 3,318 | | | | 2,789 | |
Legal fees | | | 1,961 | | | | 4,556 | |
Custody fees | | | 3,145 | | | | 2,614 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 6,775 | | | | 8,601 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 1,565 | | | | 2,169 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | - | | | | 1,446 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees | | | 686 | | | | 1,876 | |
Loan payable | | | - | | | | - | |
Interest Expense | | | - | | | | - | |
Registration fees | | | - | | | | 1,940 | |
Dividend Payable | | | - | | | | 101,479 | |
Accrued other expenses | | | 1,298 | | | | 3,650 | |
Total liabilities | | | 2,617,412 | | | | 948,333 | |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 3) | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 57,057,184 | | | $ | 32,729,791 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Funds
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Continued
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Dynamic Opportunity Fund | | | Tactical Income Fund | |
Components of Net Assets: | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited number of shares authorized) | | $ | 45,239,747 | | | $ | 41,334,433 | |
Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit) | | | 11,817,437 | | | | (8,604,642 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 57,057,184 | | | $ | 32,729,791 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Maximum Offering Price per Share: | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 1,940,034 | | | $ | 1,453,138 | |
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding | | | 99,302 | | | | 163,186 | |
Redemption price per share6 | | $ | 19.54 | | | $ | 8.90 | |
Maximum sales charge (5.75% of offering price)7 | | | 1.19 | | | | 0.54 | |
Maximum offering price to public | | $ | 20.73 | | | $ | 9.44 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class I Shares: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 55,117,150 | | | $ | 31,276,653 | |
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding | | | 2,768,400 | | | | 3,538,741 | |
Redemption price per share6 | | $ | 19.91 | | | $ | 8.84 | |
| 6 | Redemptions made within 30 days of purchase may be assessed a redemption fee of 1.00%. |
| 7 | There are no sales charges on investments of $1 million or more. On sales of $25,000 or more, the sales charge will be reduced. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Assets: | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $39,744,653) | | $ | 39,744,653 | |
Cash | | | 20,061 | |
Cash deposited with brokers for open futures contracts | | | 5,496,853 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | 1,149,733 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Dividends and interest | | | 111,002 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 1,050 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 9,570 | |
Total assets | | | 46,532,922 | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 35,781 | |
Advisory fees | | | 21,856 | |
Distribution fees - Class A & Class C (Note 8) | | | 4,793 | |
Fund administration and accounting fees | | | 47,103 | |
Trustees' deferred compensation (Note 3) | | | 26,366 | |
Auditing fees | | | 11,290 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 10,652 | |
Legal fees | | | 10,631 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 9,869 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 9,738 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees | | | 4,440 | |
Custody fees | | | 3,531 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 1,774 | |
Accrued other expenses | | | 1,654 | |
Total liabilities | | | 199,478 | |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 3) | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 46,333,444 | |
| | | | |
Components of Net Assets: | | | | |
Paid-in capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited number of shares authorized) | | $ | 67,748,214 | |
Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit) | | | (21,414,770 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 46,333,444 | |
| | | | |
Maximum Offering Price per Share: | | | | |
Class A Shares: | | | | |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 7,335,159 | |
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding | | | 616,223 | |
Redemption price per share | | $ | 11.90 | |
Maximum sales charge (5.75% of offering price)1 | | | 0.73 | |
Maximum offering price to public | | $ | 12.63 | |
| | | | |
Class C Shares: | | | | |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 3,765,478 | |
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding | | | 298,456 | |
Redemption price per share2 | | $ | 12.62 | |
| | | | |
Class I Shares: | | | | |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 35,232,807 | |
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding | | | 2,923,824 | |
Redemption price per share | | $ | 12.05 | |
| 1 | No sales charge applies on investments of $1 million or more. |
| 2 | A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 1.00% may be charged on purchases that are redeemed within 12 months of purchase. |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AXS Funds
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | | | Sustainable Income Fund | | | FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | | | Merger Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $193, $0, $0 and $137, respectively) | | $ | 131,461 | | | $ | 2,227 | | | $ | 478,744 | | | $ | 94,119 | |
Interest | | | 43,528 | | | | 101,772 | | | | 68,570 | | | | 429,300 | |
Total investment income | | | 174,989 | | | | 103,999 | | | | 547,314 | | | | 523,419 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 77,550 | | | | 13,527 | | | | 774,615 | | | | 177,177 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees | | | 25,205 | | | | 11,953 | | | | 98,991 | | | | 36,701 | |
Registration fees | | | 17,380 | | | | 11,504 | | | | 33,747 | | | | 15,834 | |
Distribution fees - Investor Class (Note 8) | | | 13,850 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Custody fees | | | 12,387 | | | | 4,744 | | | | 15,321 | | | | 5,184 | |
Auditing fees | | | 11,722 | | | | 11,471 | | | | 10,221 | | | | 8,753 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 9,723 | | | | 1,642 | | | | 38,778 | | | | 10,396 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 6,071 | | | | 1,383 | | | | 27,732 | | | | 8,763 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 5,468 | | | | 3,250 | | | | 16,708 | | | | 5,324 | |
Legal fees | | | 4,719 | | | | 3,404 | | | | 18,474 | | | | 8,323 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 3,674 | | | | 3,707 | | | | 2,972 | | | | 2,870 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 2,353 | | | | 874 | | | | 11,715 | | | | 2,617 | |
Excise tax fees | | | 1,255 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees | | | 1,111 | | | | 5,875 | | | | 5,736 | | | | 7,966 | |
Insurance fees | | | 659 | | | | 272 | | | | 6,089 | | | | 1,621 | |
Interest expense | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,593 | |
Dividends on securities sold short | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 72,218 | |
Distribution fees - Class A (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 47,237 | | | | - | |
Distribution fees - Class C (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 23,663 | | | | - | |
Distribution fees - Class D (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distribution fees - Investor Class (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,109 | |
Total expenses | | | 193,127 | | | | 73,606 | | | | 1,131,999 | | | | 368,449 | |
Advisory fees waived | | | (65,354 | ) | | | (13,527 | ) | | | (131,563 | ) | | | (78,917 | ) |
Other expenses absorbed | | | - | | | | (40,948 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Net expenses | | | 127,773 | | | | 19,131 | | | | 1,000,436 | | | | 289,532 | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 47,216 | | | | 84,868 | | | | (453,122 | ) | | | 233,887 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 1,645,312 | | | | (55,801 | ) | | | (230,664 | ) | | | 1,585,409 | |
Purchased options contracts | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (474 | ) |
Foreign currency transactions | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 7 | |
Securities sold short | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (458,163 | ) |
Written options contracts | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Swap contracts | | | (448,917 | ) | | | - | | | | 13,199,479 | | | | - | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 1,196,395 | | | | (55,801 | ) | | | 12,968,815 | | | | 1,126,779 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 1,579,935 | | | | 128,189 | | | | 27,133,143 | | | | (340,688 | ) |
Purchased options contracts | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (352 | ) |
Securities sold short | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (79,882 | ) |
Swap contracts | | | (131,547 | ) | | | - | | | | (391,785 | ) | | | - | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | 1,448,388 | | | | 128,189 | | | | 26,741,358 | | | | (420,922 | ) |
Net increase from payment by affiliates (Note 3) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2,644,783 | | | | 72,388 | | | | 39,710,173 | | | | 705,857 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 2,691,999 | | | $ | 157,256 | | | $ | 39,257,051 | | | $ | 939,744 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Funds
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Alternatives Fund | | | Market Neutral Fund | | | Adaptive Plus Fund | | | Income Opportunities Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $0, $0, $0 and $0, respectively) | | $ | 186,491 | | | $ | 296,365 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,454,753 | |
Interest | | | 3 | | | | 201,423 | | | | 817,847 | | | | 40,586 | |
Total investment income | | | 186,494 | | | | 497,788 | | | | 817,847 | | | | 2,495,339 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 42,546 | | | | 127,823 | | | | 303,100 | | | | 320,173 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees | | | 28,762 | | | | 29,983 | | | | 25,441 | | | | 75,347 | |
Registration fees | | | 16,678 | | | | 17,770 | | | | 24,840 | | | | 29,500 | |
Distribution fees - Investor Class (Note 7) | | | 1,872 | | | | 1,360 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Custody fees | | | 5,656 | | | | 2,553 | | | | 3,935 | | | | 10,596 | |
Auditing fees | | | 7,971 | | | | 7,971 | | | | 7,972 | | | | 7,741 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 6,616 | | | | 7,228 | | | | 6,041 | | | | 24,897 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 7,029 | | | | 10,707 | | | | 16,474 | | | | 44,657 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 3,436 | | | | 5,304 | | | | 6,093 | | | | 9,000 | |
Legal fees | | | 3,002 | | | | 3,417 | | | | 5,872 | | | | 9,897 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 3,672 | | | | 2,390 | | | | 2,623 | | | | 4,003 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 2,435 | | | | 1,925 | | | | 3,558 | | | | 5,799 | |
Excise tax fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees | | | 7,063 | | | | 2,661 | | | | 1,698 | | | | 3,371 | |
Insurance fees | | | 1,122 | | | | 1,282 | | | | 923 | | | | 3,940 | |
Interest expense | | | 85,169 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 327,299 | |
Dividends on securities sold short | | | - | | | | 184,827 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distribution fees - Class A (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,910 | |
Distribution fees - Class C (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | | - | |
Distribution fees - Class D (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 28,798 | |
Distribution fees - Investor Class (Note 8) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 223,029 | | | | 407,201 | | | | 408,570 | | | | 907,928 | |
Advisory fees waived | | | (80,351 | ) | | | (88,625 | ) | | | (6,456 | ) | | | (100,676 | ) |
Other expenses absorbed | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Net expenses | | | 142,678 | | | | 318,576 | | | | 402,114 | | | | 807,252 | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 43,816 | | | | 179,212 | | | | 415,733 | | | | 1,688,087 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 255,324 | | | | 452,936 | | | | - | | | | (349,077 | ) |
Purchased options contracts | | | - | | | | - | | | | 860,679 | | | | - | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Securities sold short | | | - | | | | (454,540 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Written options contracts | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Swap contracts | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 255,324 | | | | (1,604 | ) | | | 860,679 | | | | (349,077 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 1,825,974 | | | | 2,699,122 | | | | (4,920 | ) | | | 5,815,796 | |
Purchased options contracts | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,824,727 | | | | - | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Securities sold short | | | - | | | | (2,193,245 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Swap contracts | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | 1,825,974 | | | | 505,877 | | | | 4,819,807 | | | | 5,815,796 | |
Net increase from payment by affiliates (Note 3) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2,081,298 | | | | 504,273 | | | | 5,680,486 | | | | 5,466,719 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 2,125,114 | | | $ | 683,485 | | | $ | 6,096,219 | | | $ | 7,154,806 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Funds
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Dynamic Opportunity Fund | | | Tactical Income Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $3,279 and $0, respectively) | | $ | 145,226 | | | $ | 1,244,692 | |
Interest | | | 449,156 | | | | 120,300 | |
Total investment income | | | 594,382 | | | | 1,364,992 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 335,398 | | | | 169,719 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees | | | 56,177 | | | | 40,070 | |
Registration fees | | | 22,661 | | | | 22,661 | |
Distribution fees - Investor Class (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | |
Custody fees | | | 9,729 | | | | 8,251 | |
Auditing fees | | | 4,897 | | | | 8,237 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 13,847 | | | | 11,199 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 29,178 | | | | 18,443 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 5,791 | | | | 3,299 | |
Legal fees | | | 6,576 | | | | 6,239 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 2,969 | | | | 3,476 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 5,929 | | | | 3,898 | |
Excise tax fees | | | - | | | | 4,337 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees | | | 2,996 | | | | 2,135 | |
Insurance fees | | | 3,060 | | | | 543 | |
Interest expense | | | - | | | | - | |
Dividends on securities sold short | | | - | | | | - | |
Distribution fees - Class A (Note 8) | | | 2,248 | | | | 1,998 | |
Distribution fees - Class C (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | |
Distribution fees - Class D (Note 8) | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 501,456 | | | | 304,505 | |
Advisory fees waived | | | - | | | | - | |
Other expenses absorbed | | | - | | | | - | |
Net expenses | | | 501,456 | | | | 304,505 | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 92,926 | | | | 1,060,487 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss): | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 4,621,176 | | | | (469,604 | ) |
Purchased options contracts | | | (1,466,733 | ) | | | - | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | - | | | | - | |
Securities sold short | | | (99,797 | ) | | | (2,361 | ) |
Written options contracts | | | (911,969 | ) | | | - | |
Swap contracts | | | - | | | | - | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 2,142,677 | | | | (471,965 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 6,636,859 | | | | 989,614 | |
Purchased options contracts | | | 119,185 | | | | - | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | - | | | | - | |
Securities sold short | | | (12,968 | ) | | | - | |
Swap contracts | | | - | | | | - | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | 6,743,076 | | | | 989,614 | |
Net increase from payment by affiliates (Note 3) | | | 293 | | | | - | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 8,886,046 | | | | 517,649 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 8,978,972 | | | $ | 1,578,136 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Investment Income: | | | |
Interest | | $ | 683,460 | |
Total investment income | | | 683,460 | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 347,726 | |
Fund administration and accounting fees | | | 76,023 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 28,905 | |
Registration fees | | | 25,670 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 21,460 | |
Distribution fees - Class C (Note 8) | | | 19,414 | |
Auditing fees | | | 11,951 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 9,663 | |
Distribution fees - Class A (Note 8) | | | 9,213 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees | | | 9,075 | |
Legal fees | | | 7,547 | |
Custody fees | | | 7,324 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 6,655 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 3,045 | |
Insurance fees | | | 1,459 | |
Total expenses | | | 585,130 | |
Advisory fees waived | | | (112,851 | ) |
Net expenses | | | 472,279 | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 211,181 | |
| | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss): | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | (2,592,298 | ) |
Foreign currency transactions | | | 14,669 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (2,577,629 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on: | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | 1,158,551 | |
Foreign currency translations | | | 2,669 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | 1,161,220 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (1,416,409 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | (1,205,228 | ) |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from: | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 47,216 | | | $ | 133,116 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and swap contracts | | | 1,196,395 | | | | (43,847 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and swap contracts | | | 1,448,388 | | | | 2,064,041 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2,691,999 | | | | 2,153,310 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | (115,426 | ) | | | - | |
Class I | | | (53,969 | ) | | | - | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (169,395 | ) | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 204,022 | | | | 810,059 | |
Class I | | | 143,257 | | | | 367,896 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 106,731 | | | | - | |
Class I | | | 49,428 | | | | - | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | (1,618,873 | ) | | | (3,961,781 | ) |
Class I | | | (1,502,185 | ) | | | (3,601,381 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | (2,617,620 | ) | | | (6,385,207 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (95,016 | ) | | | (4,231,897 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 15,771,203 | | | | 20,003,100 | |
End of period | | $ | 15,676,187 | | | $ | 15,771,203 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 18,615 | | | | 81,379 | |
Class I | | | 13,179 | | | | 36,996 | |
Shares reinvested: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 9,729 | | | | - | |
Class I | | | 4,477 | | | | - | |
Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | (149,473 | ) | | | (398,522 | ) |
Class I | | | (140,603 | ) | | | (369,766 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions | | | (244,076 | ) | | | (649,913 | ) |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Sustainable Income Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in Net Assets from: | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 84,868 | | | $ | 102,122 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (55,801 | ) | | | (113,775 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments | | | 128,189 | | | | 44,780 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 157,256 | | | | 33,127 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | (84,959 | ) | | | (103,017 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (84,959 | ) | | | (103,017 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 2,014,561 | | | | 1,922,412 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 38,788 | | | | 81,196 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | (584,784 | ) | | | (116,063 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | 1,468,565 | | | | 1,887,545 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 1,540,862 | | | | 1,817,655 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 3,178,236 | | | | 1,360,581 | |
End of period | | $ | 4,719,098 | | | $ | 3,178,236 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 262,652 | | | | 250,906 | |
Shares reinvested: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 5,079 | | | | 10,767 | |
Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | (76,285 | ) | | | (15,120 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions | | | 191,446 | | | | 246,553 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from: | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (453,122 | ) | | $ | (742,867 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and swap contracts | | | 12,968,815 | | | | (13,646,736 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and swap contracts | | | 26,741,358 | | | | 45,361,704 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 39,257,051 | | | | 30,972,101 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | - | | | | (276,204 | ) |
Class I | | | - | | | | (769,115 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | - | | | | (1,045,319 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 2,579,458 | | | | 2,728,955 | |
Class C | | | 96,863 | | | | 443,317 | |
Class I | | | 11,273,329 | | | | 12,427,108 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | - | | | | 272,094 | |
Class I | | | - | | | | 755,975 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A1 | | | (10,285,163 | ) | | | (14,470,874 | ) |
Class C2 | | | (906,028 | ) | | | (1,715,125 | ) |
Class I3 | | | (16,057,901 | ) | | | (33,235,967 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | (13,299,442 | ) | | | (32,794,517 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 25,957,609 | | | | (2,867,735 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 104,927,676 | | | | 107,795,411 | |
End of period | | $ | 130,885,285 | | | $ | 104,927,676 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 132,916 | | | | 193,683 | |
Class C | | | 5,642 | | | | 33,066 | |
Class I | | | 562,962 | | | | 864,908 | |
Shares reinvested: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | - | | | | 21,526 | |
Class I | | | - | | | | 58,968 | |
Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (509,944 | ) | | | (1,032,573 | ) |
Class C | | | (48,660 | ) | | | (129,361 | ) |
Class I | | | (801,795 | ) | | | (2,320,290 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions | | | (658,879 | ) | | | (2,310,073 | ) |
| 1 | Net of redemption fee proceeds of $127 and $8,484, respectively. |
| 2 | Net of redemption fee proceeds of $150 and $111, respectively. |
| 3 | Net of redemption fee proceeds of $1,279 and $1,131, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Merger Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from: | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 233,887 | | | $ | 437,709 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, purchased options contracts, securities sold short, written options contracts and foreign currency transactions | | | 1,126,779 | | | | 1,854,033 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments, securities sold shorts and foreign currency translations | | | (420,922 | ) | | | 434,799 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 939,744 | | | | 2,726,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | (50,994 | ) | | | (6,140 | ) |
Class I | | | (1,727,456 | ) | | | (226,530 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (1,778,450 | ) | | | (232,670 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 13,866 | | | | 10,198 | |
Class I | | | 62,846 | | | | 864,507 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 45,783 | | | | 5,863 | |
Class I | | | 1,719,880 | | | | 225,877 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | (18,272 | ) | | | (334,113 | ) |
Class I | | | (16,206,896 | ) | | | (26,866,379 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | (14,382,793 | ) | | | (26,094,047 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (15,221,499 | ) | | | (23,600,176 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 33,736,608 | | | | 57,336,784 | |
End of period | | $ | 18,515,109 | | | $ | 33,736,608 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 1,310 | | | | 966 | |
Class I | | | 5,702 | | | | 80,102 | |
Shares reinvested: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 4,352 | | | | 560 | |
Class I | | | 157,932 | | | | 20,895 | |
Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | (1,699 | ) | | | (31,670 | ) |
Class I | | | (1,463,525 | ) | | | (2,482,636 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions | | | (1,295,928 | ) | | | (2,411,783 | ) |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Alternative Value Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From: | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 43,436 | | | $ | 58,940 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 255,704 | | | | (194,694 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments | | | 1,825,974 | | | | 1,659,525 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2,125,114 | | | | 1,523,771 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | (2,012 | ) | | | (37,138 | ) |
Class I | | | (59,766 | ) | | | (329,455 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (61,778 | ) | | | (366,593 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 30,510 | | | | 2,176,791 | |
Class I | | | 84,345 | | | | 12,525,925 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 2,012 | | | | 37,138 | |
Class I | | | 27,630 | | | | 247,369 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class1 | | | (740,105 | ) | | | (2,540,889 | ) |
Class I2 | | | (1,405,799 | ) | | | (18,990,409 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | (2,001,407 | ) | | | (6,544,075 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 61,929 | | | | (5,386,897 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 13,464,282 | | | | 18,851,179 | |
End of year | | $ | 13,526,211 | | | $ | 13,464,282 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 2,529 | | | | 187,713 | |
Class I | | | 7,062 | | | | 1,088,672 | |
Shares reinvested: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 171 | | | | 3,204 | |
Class I | | | 2,359 | | | | 21,399 | |
Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | (63,544 | ) | | | (221,699 | ) |
Class I | | | (121,846 | ) | | | (1,699,261 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions | | | (173,269 | ) | | | (619,972 | ) |
| 1 | Net of redemption fees of $0 and $380, respectively. |
| 2 | Net of redemption fees of $0 and $595, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Market Neutral Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From: | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 179,212 | | | $ | 219,173 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (1,604 | ) | | | 1,094,636 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and securities sold short | | | 505,877 | | | | (938,091 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 683,485 | | | | 375,718 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | (10,266 | ) | | | - | |
Institutional Class | | | (230,988 | ) | | | - | |
Total | | | (241,254 | ) | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 342,372 | | | | 1,233,088 | |
Class I | | | 2,065,449 | | | | 20,453,324 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 10,057 | | | | - | |
Class I | | | 183,507 | | | | - | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class1 | | | (464,549 | ) | | | (2,257,446 | ) |
Class I2 | | | (4,370,070 | ) | | | (22,131,511 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | (2,233,234 | ) | | | (2,702,545 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (1,791,003 | ) | | | (2,326,827 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 18,725,283 | | | | 21,052,110 | |
End of period | | $ | 16,934,280 | | | $ | 18,725,283 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 28,286 | | | | 103,347 | |
Class I | | | 166,328 | | | | 1,675,795 | |
Shares reinvested: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | 861 | | | | - | |
Class I | | | 15,343 | | | | - | |
Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | (38,424 | ) | | | (191,297 | ) |
Class I | | | (351,640 | ) | | | (1,861,709 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions | | | (179,246 | ) | | | (273,864 | ) |
| 1 | Net of redemption fees of $0 and $89, respectively. |
| 2 | Net of redemption fees of $1,393 and $8,306, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Adaptive Plus Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from: | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 415,733 | | | $ | 346,168 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on purchased options contracts | | | 860,679 | | | | (891,614 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and purchased options contracts | | | 4,819,807 | | | | (707,813 | ) |
Net increase from reimbursement by affiliates (Note 3) | | | - | | | | 389 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 6,096,219 | | | | (1,252,870 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | (481,368 | ) | | | (54,338 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (481,368 | ) | | | (54,338 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 23,872,704 | | | | 38,328,442 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 473,942 | | | | 54,338 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | (10,981,130 | ) | | | (17,685,246 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | 13,365,516 | | | | 20,697,534 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 18,980,367 | | | | 19,390,326 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 31,383,122 | | | | 11,992,796 | |
End of period | | $ | 50,363,489 | | | | 31,383,122 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 2,272,521 | | | | 3,795,237 | |
Shares reinvested: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 45,659 | | | | 5,812 | |
Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | (1,046,490 | ) | | | (1,799,601 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions | | | 1,271,690 | | | | 2,001,448 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Income Opportunities Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period Ended September 30, 20231 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from: | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,688,087 | | | $ | 624,677 | | | $ | 3,435,651 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and securities sold short | | | (349,077 | ) | | | (321,108 | ) | | | (9,811,144 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and securities sold short | | | 5,815,796 | | | | (2,616,237 | ) | | | 4,395,505 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 7,154,806 | | | | (2,312,668 | ) | | | (1,979,988 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (79,831 | ) | | | (21,112 | ) | | | (128,477 | ) |
Class D | | | (183,725 | ) | | | (47,480 | ) | | | (252,213 | ) |
Class I | | | (1,956,123 | ) | | | (556,085 | ) | | | (4,427,259 | ) |
Return of Capital: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | - | | | | (20,717 | ) | | | (73,636 | ) |
Class D | | | - | | | | (46,592 | ) | | | (160,748 | ) |
Class I | | | - | | | | (545,680 | ) | | | (2,318,288 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (2,219,679 | ) | | | (1,237,666 | ) | | | (7,360,621 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 10,044 | | | | - | | | | 80,393 | |
Class D | | | 14,922 | | | | 1,205 | | | | 263,028 | |
Class I | | | 5,244,635 | | | | 97,189 | | | | 7,469,884 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 65,426 | | | | 34,580 | | | | 160,281 | |
Class D | | | 158,930 | | | | 79,427 | | | | 361,759 | |
Class I | | | 1,780,424 | | | | 1,012,287 | | | | 6,209,793 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (301,225 | ) | | | (24,149 | ) | | | (1,102,051 | ) |
Class D | | | (483,638 | ) | | | (51,886 | ) | | | (1,654,694 | ) |
Class I | | | (17,343,885 | ) | | | (1,121,722 | ) | | | (62,245,818 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | (10,854,367 | ) | | | 26,931 | | | | (50,457,425 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (5,919,240 | ) | | | (3,523,403 | ) | | | (59,798,034 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 67,644,978 | | | | 71,168,381 | | | | 130,966,415 | |
End of period | | $ | 61,725,738 | | | $ | 67,644,978 | | | $ | 71,168,381 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 642 | | | | - | | | | 5,379 | |
Class D | | | 979 | | | | 83 | | | | 18,602 | |
Class I | | | 340,707 | | | | 6,513 | | | | 510,055 | |
Shares reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 4,179 | | | | 2,410 | | | | 11,638 | |
Class D | | | 10,392 | | | | 5,657 | | | | 26,816 | |
Class I | | | 113,364 | | | | 70,298 | | | | 450,343 | |
Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (19,723 | ) | | | (1,666 | ) | | | (76,074 | ) |
Class D | | | (32,450 | ) | | | (3,665 | ) | | | (117,204 | ) |
Class I | | | (1,155,975 | ) | | | (76,656 | ) | | | (4,349,615 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions | | | (737,885 | ) | | | 2,974 | | | | (3,520,060 | ) |
| 1 | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective September 1, 2023. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund^
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period Ended September 30, 2023 * | | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from: | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 92,926 | | | $ | 405,115 | | | $ | (376,367 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, purchased options contracts, securities sold short and written options contracts | | | 2,142,677 | | | | (553,631 | ) | | | 5,460,466 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments, purchased options contracts and securities sold short | | | 6,743,076 | | | | 628,842 | | | | (17,331,415 | ) |
Net increase from payments by affiliates (Note 3) | | | 293 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 8,978,972 | | | | 480,326 | | | | (12,247,316 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (18,756 | ) | | | - | | | | (138,328 | ) |
Class I | | | (656,531 | ) | | | - | | | | (4,759,902 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (675,287 | ) | | | - | | | | (4,898,230 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | - | | | | 11,260 | | | | 203,034 | |
Class I | | | 1,167,957 | | | | 8,067,331 | | | | 10,295,894 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 18,745 | | | | - | | | | 126,158 | |
Class I | | | 648,830 | | | | - | | | | 4,708,168 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A 1 | | | (148,656 | ) | | | (407,974 | ) | | | (846,109 | ) |
Class I 2 | | | (7,122,804 | ) | | | (32,642,117 | ) | | | (23,838,317 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | (5,435,928 | ) | | | (24,971,500 | ) | | | (9,351,172 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 2,867,757 | | | | (24,491,174 | ) | | | (26,496,718 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 54,189,427 | | | | 78,680,601 | | | | 105,177,319 | |
End of period | | $ | 57,057,184 | | | $ | 54,189,427 | | | $ | 78,680,601 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | - | | | | 696 | | | | 10,849 | |
Class I | | | 63,066 | | | | 475,820 | | | | 539,109 | |
Shares reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,069 | | | | - | | | | 7,572 | |
Class I | | | 36,329 | | | | - | | | | 277,604 | |
Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (8,633 | ) | | | (24,536 | ) | | | (45,175 | ) |
Class I | | | (401,291 | ) | | | (1,937,971 | ) | | | (1,229,705 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions | | | (309,460 | ) | | | (1,485,991 | ) | | | (439,746 | ) |
| ^ | With the Plan of Reorganization with respect to the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund (formerly, ACM Dynamic Opportunity Fund), Class A and Class I shareholders received Class A and Class I shares of the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund effective as of the close of business on May 12, 2023. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| * | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective July 1, 2023. |
| 1 | Net of redemption fee proceeds of $0, $19, and $113, respectively. |
| 2 | Net of redemption fee proceeds of $0, $4,422, and $178, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Tactical Income Fund ^
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period Ended September 30, 2023 * | | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from: | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,060,487 | | | $ | 1,706,544 | | | $ | 1,281,114 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and securities sold short | | | (471,965 | ) | | | (2,026,305 | ) | | | (4,291,148 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments | | | 989,614 | | | | 202,020 | | | | (1,534,346 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1,578,136 | | | | (117,741 | ) | | | (4,544,380 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (37,382 | ) | | | (75,329 | ) | | | (68,106 | ) |
Class I | | | (1,016,452 | ) | | | (1,644,968 | ) | | | (1,207,069 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (1,053,834 | ) | | | (1,720,297 | ) | | | (1,275,175 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 100 | | | | 127,251 | | | | 802,502 | |
Class I | | | 839,042 | | | | 3,154,800 | | | | 8,916,241 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 37,170 | | | | 66,097 | | | | 51,235 | |
Class I | | | 1,005,428 | | | | 1,615,166 | | | | 1,173,708 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A 1 | | | (273,220 | ) | | | (596,184 | ) | | | (2,317,268 | ) |
Class I 2 | | | (5,904,750 | ) | | | (9,695,476 | ) | | | (25,242,685 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | (4,296,230 | ) | | | (5,328,346 | ) | | | (16,616,267 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (3,771,928 | ) | | | (7,166,384 | ) | | | (22,435,822 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 36,501,719 | | | | 43,668,103 | | | | 66,103,925 | |
End of period | | $ | 32,729,791 | | | $ | 36,501,719 | | | $ | 43,668,103 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 11 | | | | 14,154 | | | | 83,216 | |
Class I | | | 95,559 | | | | 347,072 | | | | 926,776 | |
Shares reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 4,208 | | | | 7,415 | | | | 5,472 | |
Class I | | | 114,497 | | | | 181,003 | | | | 124,902 | |
Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (30,979 | ) | | | (66,915 | ) | | | (244,479 | ) |
Class I | | | (674,632 | ) | | | (1,083,492 | ) | | | (2,630,855 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions | | | (491,336 | ) | | | (600,763 | ) | | | (1,734,968 | ) |
| ^ | With the Plan of Reorganization with respect to the AXS Tactical Income Fund (formerly, ACM Tactical income Fund), Class A and Class I shareholders received Class A and Class I shares of the AXS Tactical Income Fund effective as of the close of business on May 12, 2023. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| * | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective July 1, 2023. |
| 1 | Net of redemption fee proceeds of $0, $1,887, and $6, respectively. |
| 2 | Net of redemption fee proceeds of $0, $1,309, and $99, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from: | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 211,181 | | | $ | 666,284 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions | | | (2,577,629 | ) | | | 523,510 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts and foreign currency transactions | | | 1,161,220 | | | | (2,932,520 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (1,205,228 | ) | | | (1,742,726 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (107,448 | ) | | | (111,507 | ) |
Class C | | | (15,294 | ) | | | (41,049 | ) |
Class I | | | (630,455 | ) | | | (687,139 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (753,197 | ) | | | (839,695 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 233,929 | | | | 1,267,163 | |
Class C | | | 6,000 | | | | 130,217 | |
Class I | | | 2,429,502 | | | | 22,367,173 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 103,353 | | | | 105,628 | |
Class C | | | 14,482 | | | | 38,016 | |
Class I | | | 561,805 | | | | 616,683 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (697,431 | ) | | | (1,930,347 | ) |
Class C | | | (626,522 | ) | | | (1,831,272 | ) |
Class I | | | (7,874,876 | ) | | | (24,965,925 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | (5,849,758 | ) | | | (4,202,664 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (7,808,183 | ) | | | (6,785,085 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 54,141,627 | | | | 60,926,712 | |
End of period | | $ | 46,333,444 | | | $ | 54,141,627 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 20,160 | | | | 105,815 | |
Class C | | | 478 | | | | 10,206 | |
Class I | | | 206,270 | | | | 1,821,802 | |
Shares reinvested: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 9,404 | | | | 8,967 | |
Class C | | | 1,239 | | | | 3,049 | |
Class I | | | 50,522 | | | | 51,735 | |
Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (61,449 | ) | | | (159,650 | ) |
Class C | | | (51,047 | ) | | | (141,462 | ) |
Class I | | | (679,690 | ) | | | (2,052,111 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions | | | (504,113 | ) | | | (351,649 | ) |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AXS Merger Fund
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash: | | | |
Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities: | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 939,744 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: | | | | |
Purchases of long-term investments | | | (21,736,070 | ) |
Sales of long-term investments | | | 28,947,370 | |
Return of capital dividends received | | | (24,953 | ) |
Purchased options contracts | | | (474 | ) |
Proceeds from securities sold short | | | 5,676,914 | |
Cover short securities | | | (5,541,647 | ) |
Purchase/Sale of short-term investments, net | | | 9,540,970 | |
(Increase) Decrease in Assets: | | | | |
Investment securities sold receivable | | | 430,188 | |
Dividends and interest receivables | | | 55,716 | |
Other assets | | | (3,380 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities: | | | | |
Foreign currency payable | | | 3,947 | |
Payables for securities purchased | | | (61,189 | ) |
Advisory fees payable | | | (4,848 | ) |
Payables for dividends and interest on securities sold short | | | 14 | |
Accrued expenses | | | (2,151 | ) |
Net realized (gain)/loss | | | (880,926 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | 420,570 | |
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | | | 17,759,795 | |
| | | | |
Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities: | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 76,967 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (12,624,718 | ) |
Dividends paid to shareholders, net of reinvestments | | | (12,787 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | | | (12,560,538 | ) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash | | | 5,199,257 | |
| | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | |
Beginning cash balance | | | 41,303 | |
Beginning cash held at broker | | | 6,501,295 | |
Total beginning cash and cash equivalents | | | 6,542,598 | |
| | | | |
Ending cash balance | | | 6,825,283 | |
Ending cash held at broker broker | | | 4,916,572 | |
Total ending cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 11,741,855 | |
Supplemental disclosure of interest expense paid | | $ | 3,593 | |
Non cash financing activities not included herein consist of $1,765,663 of reinvest dividends.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Market Neutral Fund
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash: | | | |
Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities: | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 683,485 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: | | | | |
Purchases of long-term investments | | | (7,598,650 | ) |
Sales of long-term investments | | | 12,579,836 | |
Return of capital dividends received | | | (501 | ) |
Proceeds from securities sold short | | | 3,356,446 | |
Cover short securities | | | (9,610,266 | ) |
Purchase/Sale of short-term investments, net | | | (213,242 | ) |
(Increase) Decrease in Assets: | | | | |
Dividends and interest receivables | | | 7,398 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | (15,269 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables for dividends on securities sold short | | | (1,782 | ) |
Advisory fees payable | | | (1,878 | ) |
Accrued expenses | | | (5,372 | ) |
Net realized (gain)/loss | | | 1,604 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | (505,877 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | | | (1,324,068 | ) |
| | | | |
Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities: | | | | |
Borrowings from Broker | | | 4,442,924 | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 2,448,447 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (4,834,307 | ) |
Dividends paid to shareholders, net of reinvestments | | | (47,690 | ) |
Net cash provided (used for) by financing activities | | | 2,009,374 | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash | | | 685,306 | |
| | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | |
Beginning cash held at broker | | | 169,085 | |
Beginning segregated cash held by custodian | | | 11,682,370 | |
Total beginning cash and cash equivalents | | | 11,851,455 | |
| | | | |
Ending cash balance | | | 169,314 | |
Ending cash held at broker | | | 12,367,447 | |
Total ending cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 12,536,761 | |
Non cash financing activities not included herein consist of $193,564 of reinvested dividends.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Income Opportunities Fund
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash: | | | |
Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities: | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 7,154,806 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: | | | | |
Purchases of long-term investments | | | (24,916,506 | ) |
Sales of long-term investments | | | 33,721,824 | |
Return of capital dividends received | | | 726,340 | |
Purchase/Sale of short-term investments, net | | | (365,969 | ) |
(Increase) Decrease in Assets: | | | | |
Investment securities sold receivable | | | (723,405 | ) |
Dividends and interest receivables | | | 22,836 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 13,677 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities: | | | | |
Cash Due to Broker | | | 21,287 | |
Interest expense | | | 8,081 | |
Advisory fees payable | | | 6,593 | |
Dividends payable | | | 1,103,476 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 195 | |
Net realized (gain)/loss | | | 380,507 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | | (5,815,796 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | | | 11,337,947 | |
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Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities: | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 4,012,278 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (17,398,788 | ) |
Dividends paid to shareholders, net of reinvestments | | | (214,899 | ) |
Loan payable | | | 2,298,319 | |
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | | | (11,303,090 | ) |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in cash | | | 34,857 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | | | |
Beginning cash balance | | | 150,000 | |
Beginning cash held at broker | | | - | |
Total beginning cash and cash equivalents | | | 150,000 | |
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Ending cash balance | | | 184,857 | |
Ending cash held at broker | | | - | |
Total ending cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 184,857 | |
Supplemental disclosure of interest expense paid | | $ | 319,218 | |
Non cash financing activities not included herein consist of $2,004,780 of reinvested dividends.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Investor Class*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | | | For the Period May 1, 2020 through | | | For the Year Ended April 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | September 30, 2020** | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.01 | | | $ | 8.98 | | | $ | 14.37 | | | $ | 11.12 | | | $ | 9.95 | | | $ | 11.49 | | | $ | 13.28 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | 2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.86 | | | | 0.96 | | | | (2.31 | ) | | | 3.36 | | | | 1.20 | | | | (1.41 | ) | | | 0.61 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.03 | | | | (2.32 | ) | | | 3.25 | | | | 1.17 | | | | (1.44 | ) | | | 0.61 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.11 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
From net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | (3.07 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.11 | ) | | | - | | | | (3.07 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.79 | | | $ | 10.01 | | | $ | 8.98 | | | $ | 14.37 | | | $ | 11.12 | | | $ | 9.95 | | | $ | 11.49 | |
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Total return3 | | | 19.00 | %6 | | | 11.47 | % | | | (21.53 | )% | | | 29.23 | % | | | 11.76 | %6 | | | (12.66 | )%5 | | | 5.34 | % |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 11,386 | | | $ | 10,881 | | | $ | 12,612 | | | $ | 10,546 | | | $ | 12,941 | | | $ | 14,586 | | | $ | 97,281 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 2.56 | %4,7 | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 2.14 | % | | | 1.66 | %7 | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.68 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.70 | %4,7 | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.66 | %7 | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.68 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | (0.30 | )%4,7 | | | (0.08 | )% | | | (0.59 | )% | | | (1.34 | )% | | | (0.75 | )%7 | | | (0.30 | )% | | | (0.02 | )% |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 0.56 | %4,7 | | | 0.68 | % | | | (0.12 | )% | | | (0.88 | )% | | | (0.75 | )%7 | | | (0.30 | )% | | | (0.02 | )% |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 235 | %6 | | | 410 | % | | | 456 | % | | | 419 | % | | | 193 | %6 | | | 727 | % | | | 838 | % |
| * | Financial information from April 30, 2019 through October 18, 2019 is for the KCM Macro Trends Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund as of the close of business on October 18, 2019. On February 1, 2022, Class R-1 shares were re-designated into Investor Class shares. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| ** | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective May 1, 2020. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been higher/lower had expenses not been recovered/waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| 4 | If excise tax had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lowered by 0.02% for the six months ended March 31, 2024. |
| 5 | A predecessor affiliate reimbursed the Fund $43,948 for losses on pricing error. The payment had a positive 0.09% impact to the total return. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | | | For the Period May 1, 2020 through | | | For the Year Ended April 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | September 30, 2020** | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.10 | | | $ | 9.05 | | | $ | 14.43 | | | $ | 11.16 | | | $ | 9.97 | | | $ | 11.53 | | | $ | 13.28 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | - | 2 | | | 0.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.88 | | | | 0.97 | | | | (2.32 | ) | | | 3.36 | | | | 1.21 | | | | (1.41 | ) | | | 0.63 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.05 | | | | (2.31 | ) | | | 3.27 | | | | 1.19 | | | | (1.41 | ) | | | 0.65 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.14 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | - | |
From net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | (3.07 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.14 | ) | | | - | | | | (3.07 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.88 | | | $ | 10.10 | | | $ | 9.05 | | | $ | 14.43 | | | $ | 11.16 | | | $ | 9.97 | | | $ | 11.53 | |
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Total return3 | | | 19.15 | %6 | | | 11.60 | % | | | (21.34 | )% | | | 29.30 | % | | | 11.94 | %6 | | | (12.43 | )%5 | | | 5.65 | % |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 4,290 | | | $ | 4,890 | | | $ | 7,391 | | | $ | 9,490 | | | $ | 49,925 | | | $ | 43,877 | | | $ | 467 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 2.31 | %4,7 | | | 2.19 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.41 | %7 | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.51 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.53 | %4,7 | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.41 | %7 | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.51 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | (0.05 | )%4,7 | | | 0.17 | % | | | (0.34 | )% | | | (1.09 | )% | | | (0.50 | )%7 | | | (0.03 | )% | | | 0.18 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 0.73 | %4,7 | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | (0.71 | )% | | | (0.50 | )%7 | | | (0.03 | )% | | | 0.18 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 235 | %6 | | | 410 | % | | | 456 | % | | | 419 | % | | | 193 | %6 | | | 727 | % | | | 838 | % |
| * | Financial information from April 30, 2019 through October 18, 2019 is for the KCM Macro Trends Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund as of the close of business on October 18, 2019. On October 21, 2019, Institutional Class shares were re-designated into Class I Shares. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| ** | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective May 1, 2020. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been higher/lower had expenses not been recovered/waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| 4 | If excise tax had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lowered by 0.02% for the six months ended March 31, 2024. |
| 5 | Payment by a predecessor affiliate had no impact to the total return. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Sustainable Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | | | For the Period October 17, 2020* through | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | September 30, 2021 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 7.43 | | | $ | 7.51 | | | $ | 10.37 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (1.55 | ) | | | 0.36 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.26 | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | 0.83 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | - | |
Total distributions | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (1.78 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 7.62 | | | $ | 7.43 | | | $ | 7.51 | | | $ | 10.37 | |
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Total return 2 | | | 4.72 | %3 | | | 3.49 | % | | | (12.06 | %) | | | 8.42 | %3 |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 4,719 | | | $ | 3,178 | | | $ | 1,361 | | | $ | 52,840 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 3.81 | %4 | | | 4.73 | % | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.11 | %4 |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 0.99 | %4 | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.99 | %4 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.57 | %4 | | | 0.76 | % | | | 3.83 | % | | | 4.62 | %4 |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 4.39 | %4 | | | 4.50 | % | | | 4.65 | % | | | 4.74 | %4 |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 50 | %3 | | | 38 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 114 | %3 |
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 15.77 | | | $ | 11.99 | | | $ | 35.13 | | | $ | 31.14 | | | $ | 18.26 | | | $ | 19.88 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 6.12 | | | | 4.00 | | | | (16.26 | ) | | | 9.73 | | | | 13.04 | | | | (0.45 | ) |
Net increase from payment by affiliates (Note 3) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | - | | | | - | |
Total from investment operations | | | 6.04 | | | | 3.88 | | | | (16.47 | ) | | | 9.39 | | | | 12.86 | | | | (0.54 | ) |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | - | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (2.56 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
From net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.11 | ) | | | (5.41 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.08 | ) |
Total distributions | | | - | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (6.67 | ) | | | (5.41 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.08 | ) |
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Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.02 | | | | - | 2 |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 21.81 | | | $ | 15.77 | | | $ | 11.99 | | | $ | 35.13 | | | $ | 31.14 | | | $ | 18.26 | |
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Total return3 | | | 38.30 | %4 | | | 32.56 | % | | | (57.66 | )% | | | 33.23 | % | | | 70.54 | % | | | (1.84 | )% |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 37,295 | | | $ | 32,897 | | | $ | 34,824 | | | $ | 103,229 | | | $ | 82,691 | | | $ | 37,779 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.96 | %5 | | | 1.97 | % | | | 2.07 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 2.06 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.75 | %5 | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.75 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | (1.08 | )%5 | | | (1.03 | )% | | | (1.29 | )% | | | (1.11 | )% | | | (0.90 | )% | | | (0.83 | )% |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | (0.87 | )%5 | | | (0.81 | )% | | | (0.97 | )% | | | (1.02 | )% | | | (0.76 | )% | | | (0.52 | )% |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 18 | %4 | | | 24 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 115 | % | | | 115 | % |
| * | Financial information from October 1, 2019 through November 20, 2020 is for the Leland Thomson Reuters Venture Capital Index Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund as of the close of business on November 20, 2020. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 5.75% of offering price which will not apply on sales of $1 million or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class C*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 14.76 | | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 33.33 | | | $ | 29.98 | | | $ | 17.71 | | | $ | 19.46 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 5.73 | | | | 3.75 | | | | (15.28 | ) | | | 9.32 | | | | 12.60 | | | | (0.45 | ) |
Net increase from payment by affiliates (Note 3) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | - | | | | - | |
Total from investment operations | | | 5.58 | | | | 3.54 | | | | (15.64 | ) | | | 8.75 | | | | 12.26 | | | | (0.67 | ) |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | - | | | | - | | | | (2.36 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
From net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.11 | ) | | | (5.41 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.08 | ) |
Total distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | (6.47 | ) | | | (5.41 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.08 | ) |
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Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.01 | | | | - | 2 |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.34 | | | $ | 14.76 | | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 33.33 | | | $ | 29.98 | | | $ | 17.71 | |
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Total return3 | | | 37.80 | %4 | | | 31.55 | % | | | (57.99 | )% | | | 32.26 | % | | | 69.28 | % | | | (2.59 | )% |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 4,797 | | | $ | 4,115 | | | $ | 4,210 | | | $ | 14,776 | | | $ | 11,205 | | | $ | 5,315 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 2.71 | %5 | | | 2.72 | % | | | 2.82 | % | | | 2.60 | % | | | 2.64 | % | | | 2.81 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 2.50 | %5 | | | 2.50 | % | | | 2.50 | % | | | 2.51 | % | | | 2.50 | % | | | 2.50 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | (1.83 | )%5 | | | (1.78 | )% | | | (2.04 | )% | | | (1.86 | )% | | | (1.64 | )% | | | (1.58 | )% |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | (1.62 | )%5 | | | (1.56 | )% | | | (1.72 | )% | | | (1.77 | )% | | | (1.50 | )% | | | (1.27 | )% |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 18 | %4 | | | 24 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 115 | % | | | 115 | % |
| * | Financial information from October 1, 2019 through November 20, 2020 is for the Leland Thomson Reuters Venture Capital Index Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund as of the close of business on November 20, 2020. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 1.00% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns do not include payment of Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC") of 1.00% on certain redemptions of Class C shares made within 12 months of purchase. If the sales charge was included, total returns would be lower. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 16.02 | | | $ | 12.20 | | | $ | 35.63 | | | $ | 31.45 | | | $ | 18.40 | | | $ | 19.97 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 6.24 | | | | 4.05 | | | | (16.53 | ) | | | 9.84 | | | | 13.16 | | | | (0.44 | ) |
Net increase from payment by affiliates (Note 3) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | - | | | | - | |
Total from investment operations | | | 6.18 | | | | 3.97 | | | | (16.69 | ) | | | 9.58 | | | | 13.04 | | | | (0.49 | ) |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | - | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (2.64 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
From net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.11 | ) | | | (5.41 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.08 | ) |
Total distributions | | | - | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (6.75 | ) | | | (5.41 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.08 | ) |
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Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.01 | | | | - | 2 |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 22.20 | | | $ | 16.02 | | | $ | 12.20 | | | $ | 35.63 | | | $ | 31.45 | | | $ | 18.40 | |
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Total return3 | | | 38.58 | %4 | | | 32.80 | % | | | (57.56 | )% | | | 33.54 | % | | | 70.92 | % | | | (1.57 | )% |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 88,793 | | | $ | 67,916 | | | $ | 68,761 | | | $ | 257,170 | | | $ | 148,199 | | | $ | 59,881 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.71 | %5 | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.82 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.81 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.50 | %5 | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | (0.83 | )%5 | | | (0.78 | )% | | | (1.04 | )% | | | (0.86 | )% | | | (0.66 | )% | | | (0.59 | )% |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | (0.62 | )%5 | | | (0.56 | )% | | | (0.72 | )% | | | (0.77 | )% | | | (0.52 | )% | | | (0.28 | )% |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 18 | %4 | | | 24 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 115 | % | | | 115 | % |
| * | Financial information from October 1, 2019 through November 20, 2020 is for the Leland Thomson Reuters Venture Capital Index Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund as of the close of business on November 20, 2020. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Merger Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Investor Class*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | | | For the Period January 1, 2021 through | | | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2022 | | | 2022 | | | September 30, 2021** | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.98 | | | $ | 10.32 | | | $ | 10.29 | | | $ | 10.33 | | | $ | 10.52 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.53 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.19 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.09 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.08 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
From net realized gain | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | - | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | - | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
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Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | 2 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.68 | | | $ | 10.98 | | | $ | 10.32 | | | $ | 10.29 | | | $ | 10.33 | | | $ | 10.52 | | | $ | 10.54 | |
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Total return3 | | | 3.19 | %4 | | | 6.98 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | (0.39 | )%4 | | | 0.08 | % | | | 4.48 | % | | | 0.88 | % |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 903 | | | $ | 884 | | | $ | 1,142 | | | $ | 1,532 | | | $ | 1,634 | | | $ | 1,990 | | | $ | 1,954 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered6 | | | 2.84 | %5 | | | 2.58 | % | | | 2.55 | % | | | 2.81 | %5 | | | 2.31 | %7 | | | 2.53 | % | | | 2.28 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered6 | | | 2.28 | %5 | | | 2.07 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.61 | %5 | | | 2.26 | %7 | | | 2.53 | % | | | 2.31 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 0.85 | %5 | | | 0.35 | % | | | (1.43 | )% | | | (1.68 | )%5 | | | (1.39 | )% | | | (0.71 | )% | | | (0.88 | )% |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.41 | %5 | | | 0.86 | % | | | (1.13 | )% | | | (1.48 | )%5 | | | (1.34 | )% | | | (0.71 | )% | | | (0.91 | )% |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 164 | %4 | | | 303 | % | | | 218 | % | | | 184 | %4 | | | 256 | % | | | 298 | % | | | 285 | % |
| * | Financial information from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020 is for the Kellner Merger Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS Merger Fund as of the close of business on January 22, 2021. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| ** | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective January 1, 2021. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been higher/lower had expenses not been recovered/waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| 6 | If dividends on securities sold short, interest expense and extraordinary expenses had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lowered by 0.53% for the six months ended March 31, 2024. For the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the ratios would have been lowered by 0.32% and 0.50%. For the period January 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, the ratio would have been lowered by 0.86%. For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the ratios would have been lowered by 0.51%, 0.78% and 0.56%, respectively. |
| 7 | Includes extraordinary expenses of 0.02% that occurred during the Fund’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Merger Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | | | For the Period January 1, 2021 Through | | | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | September 30, 2021** | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.37 | | | $ | 10.66 | | | $ | 10.60 | | | $ | 10.62 | | | $ | 10.79 | | | $ | 10.78 | | | $ | 10.74 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.19 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.12 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.11 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
From net realized gain | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | - | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | - | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
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Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.08 | | | $ | 11.37 | | | $ | 10.66 | | | $ | 10.60 | | | $ | 10.62 | | | $ | 10.79 | | | $ | 10.78 | |
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Total return3 | | | 3.45 | %4 | | | 7.23 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | (0.19 | )%4 | | | 0.37 | % | | | 4.66 | % | | | 1.15 | % |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 17,612 | | | $ | 32,853 | | | $ | 56,195 | | | $ | 75,415 | | | $ | 96,768 | | | $ | 164,058 | | | $ | 177,923 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered6 | | | 2.59 | %5 | | | 2.33 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 2.56 | %5 | | | 2.06 | %7 | | | 2.28 | % | | | 2.06 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered6 | | | 2.03 | %5 | | | 1.82 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 2.36 | %5 | | | 2.01 | %7 | | | 2.28 | % | | | 2.09 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.10 | %5 | | | 0.60 | % | | | (1.18 | )% | | | (1.43 | )%5 | | | (1.11 | )% | | | (0.45 | )% | | | (0.64 | )% |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.66 | %5 | | | 1.11 | % | | | (0.88 | )% | | | (1.23 | )%5 | | | (1.06 | )% | | | (0.45 | )% | | | (0.67 | )% |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 164 | %4 | | | 303 | % | | | 218 | % | | | 184 | %4 | | | 256 | % | | | 298 | % | | | 285 | % |
| * | Financial information from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020 is for the Kellner Merger Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS Merger Fund as of the close of business on January 22, 2021. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| ** | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective January 1, 2021. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been higher/lower had expenses not been recovered/waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| 6 | If dividends on securities sold short, interest expense and extraordinary expenses had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lowered by 0.53% for the six months ended March 31, 2024. For the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the ratios would have been lowered by 0.32% and 0.50%. For the period January 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, the ratio would have been lowered by 0.86%. For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the ratios would have been lowered by 0.51%, 0.78% and 0.56%, respectively. |
| 7 | Includes extraordinary expenses of 0.02% that occurred during the Fund’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Alternative Value Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Investor Class*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | | | For the Period July 1, 2021 Through | | | For the Year Ended June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | September 30, 2021** | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 10.23 | | | $ | 10.33 | | | $ | 10.58 | | | $ | 8.16 | | | $ | 9.44 | | | $ | 10.23 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.88 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 3.39 | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | 0.92 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.91 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 3.46 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 1.03 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.04 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | - | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (1.63 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.04 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (1.82 | ) |
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Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.02 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.90 | | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 10.23 | | | $ | 10.33 | | | $ | 10.58 | | | $ | 8.16 | | | $ | 9.44 | |
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Total return3 | | | 17.42 | %4 | | | 8.79 | % | | | 2.57 | % | | | (2.36 | )%4 | | | 44.75 | % | | | (6.89 | )% | | | 12.90 | % |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 1,352 | | | $ | 1,822 | | | $ | 2,010 | | | $ | 629 | | | $ | 584 | | | $ | 540 | | | $ | 545 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered5 | | | 3.63 | %6 | | | 3.32 | % | | | 2.42 | % | | | 8.13 | %6 | | | 13.41 | % | | | 2.87 | % | | | 2.96 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered5 | | | 2.40 | %6 | | | 2.68 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.57 | %6 | | | 1.65 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 2.07 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (including interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | (0.79 | )%6 | | | (0.59 | )% | | | 0.33 | % | | | (5.55 | )%6 | | | (11.06 | )% | | | 2.01 | % | | | 2.28 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 0.44 | %6 | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 1.01 | %6 | | | 0.70 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.39 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | %4 | | | 33 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 6 | %4 | | | 50 | % | | | 74 | % | | | 64 | % |
| * | Financial information from June 30, 2019 through March 5, 2021 is for the AXS Alternative Value Fund (formerly, Cognios Large Cap Value Fund), which was reorganized into the AXS Alternative Value Fund as of the close of business on March 5, 2021. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| ** | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective July 1, 2021. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived/recovered or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown include 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| 5 | If interest expense had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lowered by 1.30% for the six months ended March 31, 2024. For the periods ended September 30, 2023, 2022 and 2021 and June 30, 2021, 2020 and 2019, the ratios would have been lowered by 1.58%, 0.68%, 0.47%, 0.55%, 0.92% and 0.97%, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Alternative Value Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | | | For the Period July 1, 2021 through | | | For the Year Ended June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | September 30, 2021** | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.99 | | | $ | 10.22 | | | $ | 10.33 | | | $ | 10.58 | | | $ | 8.16 | | | $ | 9.43 | | | $ | 10.25 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.89 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 3.42 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 0.82 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.93 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.33 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 3.50 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | 1.00 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | - | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (1.63 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (1.82 | ) |
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Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | - | | | | - | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.86 | | | $ | 10.99 | | | $ | 10.22 | | | $ | 10.33 | | | $ | 10.58 | | | $ | 8.16 | | | $ | 9.43 | |
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Total return3 | | | 17.62 | %4 | | | 8.98 | % | | | 2.78 | % | | | (2.36 | )%4 | | | 45.36 | % | | | (6.67 | )% | | | 12.56 | % |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 12,174 | | | $ | 11,642 | | | $ | 16,841 | | | $ | 771 | | | $ | 684 | | | $ | 10,766 | | | $ | 19,947 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets (including interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered5 | | | 3.38 | %6 | | | 3.07 | % | | | 2.17 | % | | | 7.88 | %6 | | | 13.16 | % | | | 2.62 | % | | | 2.71 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered5 | | | 2.15 | %6 | | | 2.43 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.32 | %6 | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.77 | % | | | 1.82 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (including interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | (0.54 | )%6 | | | (0.34 | )% | | | 0.58 | % | | | (5.30 | )%6 | | | (10.81 | )% | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.53 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 0.69 | %6 | | | 0.30 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.26 | %6 | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.64 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | %4 | | | 33 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 6 | %4 | | | 50 | % | | | 74 | % | | | 64 | % |
| * | Financial information from June 30, 2019 through March 5, 2021 is for the AXS Alternative Value Fund (formerly, Cognios Large Cap Value Fund), which was reorganized into the AXS Alternative Value Fund as of the close of business on March 5, 2021. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| ** | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective July 1, 2021. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been lower had fees not been waived/recovered or absorbed by the Advisor. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. |
| 5 | If interest expense had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lowered by 1.30% for the six months ended March 31, 2024. For the periods ended September 30, 2023, 2022 and 2021 and June 30, 2021, 2020 and 2019, the ratios would have been lowered by 1.58%, 0.68%, 0.47%, 0.55%, 0.92% and 0.97%, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Market Neutral Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Investor Class*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | | | For the Period July 1, 2021 through | | | For the Year Ended June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | September 30, 2021** | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.98 | | | $ | 11.46 | | | $ | 9.94 | | | $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 10.15 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 10.31 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.26 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 1.52 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.31 | ) |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.12 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
From net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total distributions | | | (0.12 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | - | | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | - | | | | - | 2 | | | - | | | | - | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.30 | | | $ | 11.98 | | | $ | 11.46 | | | $ | 9.94 | | | $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 10.15 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
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Total return3 | | | 3.72 | %4 | | | 4.54 | % | | | 15.29 | % | | | (1.19 | )%4 | | | (0.89 | )% | | | 1.50 | % | | | (3.01 | )% |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 985 | | | $ | 1,070 | | | $ | 2,031 | | | $ | 2,042 | | | $ | 2,188 | | | $ | 7,155 | | | $ | 17,931 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered5 | | | 4.70 | %6 | | | 4.76 | % | | | 4.65 | % | | | 5.36 | %6 | | | 5.97 | % | | | 4.86 | % | | | 4.27 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered5 | | | 3.73 | %6 | | | 3.95 | % | | | 3.88 | % | | | 4.36 | %6 | | | 4.22 | % | | | 4.34 | % | | | 3.88 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 0.76 | %6 | | | (0.10 | )% | | | (1.51 | )% | | | (2.67 | )%6 | | | (3.21 | )% | | | (1.61 | )% | | | (0.65 | )% |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.73 | %6 | | | 0.71 | % | | | (0.74 | )% | | | (1.67 | )%6 | | | (1.46 | )% | | | (1.09 | )% | | | (0.26 | )% |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 28 | %4 | | | 127 | % | | | 42 | % | | | 15 | %4 | | | 91 | % | | | 137 | % | | | 159 | % |
| * | Financial information for the year ended June 30, 2019 through March 5, 2021 is for the AXS Market Neutral Fund (formerly, Cognios Market Neutral Large Cap Fund), which was reorganized into the AXS Market Neutral Fund as of the close of business on March 5, 2021. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| ** | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective July 1, 2021. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown include 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| 5 | If interest expense and dividends on securities sold short had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lowered by 2.03% for the six months ended March 31, 2024. For the periods ended September 30, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the periods ended June 30, 2021, 2020 and 2019, the ratios would have been lowered by 2.25%, 2.18%, 2.66%, 2.52%, 2.64% and 2.19%, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Market Neutral Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | | | For the Period July 1, 2021 through | | | For the Year Ended June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | September 30, 2021** | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 12.30 | | | $ | 11.73 | | | $ | 10.15 | | | $ | 10.28 | | | $ | 10.35 | | | $ | 10.17 | | | $ | 10.46 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 1.64 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.30 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 1.58 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.29 | ) |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.16 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
From net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total distributions | | | (0.16 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | - | 2 | | | - | | | | - | 2 | | | - | | | | - | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.61 | | | $ | 12.30 | | | $ | 11.73 | | | $ | 10.15 | | | $ | 10.28 | | | $ | 10.35 | | | $ | 10.17 | |
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Total return3 | | | 3.93 | %4 | | | 4.86 | % | | | 15.57 | % | | | (1.26 | )%4 | | | (0.68 | )% | | | 1.77 | % | | | (2.77 | )% |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 15,949 | | | $ | 17,655 | | | $ | 19,021 | | | $ | 7,493 | | | $ | 9,537 | | | $ | 31,433 | | | $ | 74,525 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered5 | | | 4.45 | %6 | | | 4.51 | % | | | 4.40 | % | | | 5.11 | %6 | | | 5.72 | % | | | 4.61 | % | | | 4.02 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered5 | | | 3.48 | %6 | | | 3.70 | % | | | 3.63 | % | | | 4.11 | %6 | | | 3.97 | % | | | 4.09 | % | | | 3.63 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.01 | %6 | | | 0.15 | % | | | (1.26 | )% | | | (2.42 | )%6 | | | (2.96 | )% | | | (1.36 | )% | | | (0.40 | )% |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.98 | %6 | | | 0.96 | % | | | (0.49 | )% | | | (1.42 | )%6 | | | (1.21 | )% | | | (0.84 | )% | | | (0.01 | )% |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 28 | %4 | | | 127 | % | | | 42 | % | | | 15 | %4 | | | 91 | % | | | 137 | % | | | 159 | % |
| * | Financial information for the year ended June 30, 2019 through March 5, 2021 is for the AXS Market Neutral Fund (formerly, Cognios Market Neutral Large Cap Fund), which was reorganized into the AXS Market Neutral Fund as of the close of business on March 5, 2021. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| ** | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective July 1, 2021. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been lower had fees not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. |
| 5 | If interest expense and dividends on securities sold short had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lowered by 2.03% for the six months ended March 31, 2024. For the period ended September 30, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the periods ended June 30, 2021, 2020 and 2019, the ratios would have been lowered by 2.25%, 2.18%, 2.66%, 2.52%, 2.64% and 2.19%, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Adaptive Plus Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2023 | | | For the Period September 15, 2022* through September 30, 2022 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.92 | | | $ | 10.31 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.16 | | | | - | 2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and purchased options contracts | | | 1.45 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 0.31 | |
Net increase from reimbursement by affiliates (Note 3) | | | - | | | | - | 2 | | | - | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.56 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.31 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | |
Total distributions | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.35 | | | $ | 9.92 | | | $ | 10.31 | |
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Total return3 | | | 15.90 | %4 | | | (3.51 | )% | | | 3.10 | %4 |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 50,363 | | | $ | 31,383 | | | $ | 11,993 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 2.02 | %5 | | | 2.31 | % | | | 19.43% 5 | |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.99 | %5 | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.99% 5 | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 2.03 | %5 | | | 1.29 | % | | | (17.50)% 5 | |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 2.06 | %5 | | | 1.61 | % | | | (0.06)% 5 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | - | %4 | | | -% | | | | - | %4 |
| * | Commencement of operations. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been higher/lower had expenses not been recovered/waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Income Opportunities Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Period Ended | | | For the Year Ended August 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | September 30, 20231 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 14.38 | | | $ | 15.13 | | | $ | 15.91 | | | $ | 19.02 | | | $ | 15.74 | | | $ | 21.77 | | | $ | 22.46 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)2 | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.85 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.34 | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | 4.06 | | | | (5.48 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.73 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | (2.04 | ) | | | 4.36 | | | | (4.80 | ) | | | 0.75 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) |
From return of capital | | | - | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (1.07 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (1.44 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.57 | | | $ | 14.38 | | | $ | 15.13 | | | $ | 15.91 | | | $ | 19.02 | | | $ | 15.74 | | | $ | 21.77 | |
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Total return3 | | | 12.02 | %4 | | | (3.23 | )%4 | | | 2.81 | % | | | (11.15 | )% | | | 28.78 | % | | | (22.43 | )% | | | 3.82 | % |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 2,295 | | | $ | 2,334 | | | $ | 2,445 | | | $ | 3,509 | | | $ | 7,427 | | | $ | 14,444 | | | $ | 62,963 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered5 | | | 2.99 | %6 | | | 2.95 | %6 | | | 2.35 | % | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.82 | % | | | 2.04 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered5 | | | 2.67 | %6 | | | 2.45 | %6 | | | 2.23 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 2.04 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 4.81 | %6 | | | 10.28 | %6 | | | 3.26 | % | | | 2.24 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 3.34 | % | | | 3.96 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 5.13 | %6 | | | 10.78 | %6 | | | 3.38 | % | | | 2.29 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 3.36 | % | | | 3.96 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 35 | %4 | | | 5 | %4 | | | 46 | % | | | 93 | % | | | 149 | % | | | 153 | % | | | 131 | % |
| * | Financial information from August 31, 2019 through May 13, 2022 is for the Orinda Income Opportunities Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS Income Opportunities Fund as of the close of business on May 13, 2022. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| 1 | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective September 1, 2023. |
| 2 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been higher/lower had expenses not been recovered/waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 5.75% of offering price which will not apply on sales of $1 million or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower. |
| 5 | If dividends on securities sold short and interest expense had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lower by 1.02% for the six months ended March 31, 2024. For the period ended September 30, 2023, the expense ratios would have been lower by 0.80%. For years ended August 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019, the expense ratios would have been lower by 0.58%, 0.17%, 0.08%, 0.25%, and 0.46%, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Income Opportunities Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class D*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Period Ended | | | For the Year Ended August 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | September 30, 20231 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 14.06 | | | $ | 14.79 | | | $ | 15.56 | | | $ | 18.66 | | | $ | 15.49 | | | $ | 21.52 | | | $ | 22.23 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)2 | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.73 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.31 | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | 4.00 | | | | (5.36 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.63 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 0.21 | | | | (2.13 | ) | | | 4.15 | | | | (4.87 | ) | | | 0.60 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) |
From return of capital | | | - | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | (1.31 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.21 | | | $ | 14.06 | | | $ | 14.79 | | | $ | 15.56 | | | $ | 18.66 | | | $ | 15.49 | | | $ | 21.52 | |
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Total return3 | | | 11.61 | %4 | | | (3.34 | )%4 | | | 2.12 | % | | | (11.90 | )% | | | 27.80 | % | | | (22.99 | )% | | | 3.12 | % |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 5,816 | | | $ | 5,673 | | | $ | 5,936 | | | $ | 7,364 | | | $ | 10,420 | | | $ | 9,626 | | | $ | 17,939 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered5 | | | 3.74 | %6 | | | 3.70 | %6 | | | 3.10 | % | | | 2.56 | % | | | 2.40 | % | | | 2.70 | % | | | 2.80 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered5 | | | 3.42 | %6 | | | 3.20 | %6 | | | 2.98 | % | | | 2.51 | % | | | 2.43 | % | | | 2.68 | % | | | 2.80 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 4.06 | %6 | | | 9.53 | %6 | | | 2.51 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 2.65 | % | | | 3.43 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 4.38 | %6 | | | 10.03 | %6 | | | 2.63 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 2.67 | % | | | 3.43 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 35 | %4 | | | 5 | %4 | | | 46 | % | | | 93 | % | | | 149 | % | | | 153 | % | | | 131 | % |
| * | Financial information from August 31, 2019 through May 13, 2022 is for the Orinda Income Opportunities Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS Income Opportunities Fund as of the close of business on May 13, 2022. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| 1 | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective September 1, 2023. |
| 2 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been higher/lower had expenses not been recovered/waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 1.00% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| 5 | If dividends on securities sold short and interest expense had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lower by 1.02% for the six months ended March 31, 2024. For the period ended September 30, 2023, the expense ratios would have been lower by 0.80%. For years ended August 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019, the expense ratios would have been lower by 0.58%, 0.17%, 0.09%, 0.34%, and 0.52%, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Income Opportunities Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Period Ended | | | For the Year Ended August 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | September 30, 20231 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 14.43 | | | $ | 15.19 | | | $ | 15.96 | | | $ | 19.08 | | | $ | 15.78 | | | $ | 21.83 | | | $ | 22.50 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)2 | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.95 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.34 | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (2.46 | ) | | | 4.10 | | | | (5.44 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.75 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 0.35 | | | | (2.01 | ) | | | 4.42 | | | | (4.77 | ) | | | 0.83 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (1.14 | ) |
From return of capital | | | - | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | (1.11 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.62 | | | $ | 14.43 | | | $ | 15.19 | | | $ | 15.96 | | | $ | 19.08 | | | $ | 15.78 | | | $ | 21.83 | |
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Total return3 | | | 12.11 | %4 | | | (3.23 | )%4 | | | 3.16 | % | | | (10.97 | )% | | | 29.12 | % | | | (22.22 | )% | | | 4.17 | % |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 53,615 | | | $ | 59,638 | | | $ | 62,787 | | | $ | 120,093 | | | $ | 181,351 | | | $ | 150,062 | | | $ | 206,355 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered5 | | | 2.74 | %6 | | | 2.70 | %6 | | | 2.10 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.79 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered5 | | | 2.42 | %6 | | | 2.20 | %6 | | | 1.98 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.79 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 5.06 | %6 | | | 10.53 | %6 | | | 3.51 | % | | | 2.49 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 3.65 | % | | | 4.43 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 5.38 | %6 | | | 11.03 | %6 | | | 3.63 | % | | | 2.53 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 3.67 | % | | | 4.43 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 35 | %4 | | | 5 | %4 | | | 46 | % | | | 93 | % | | | 149 | % | | | 153 | % | | | 131 | % |
| * | Financial information from August 31, 2019 through May 13, 2022 is for the Orinda Income Opportunities Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS Income Opportunities Fund as of the close of business on May 13, 2022. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| 1 | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective September 1, 2023. |
| 2 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 3 | Total returns would have been higher/lower had expenses not been recovered/waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| 5 | If dividends on securities sold short and interest expense had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lower by 1.02% for the six months ended March 31, 2024. For the period ended September 30, 2023, the expense ratios would have been lower by 0.80%. For years ended August 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019, the expense ratios would have been lower by 0.58%, 0.17%, 0.09%, 0.35%, and 0.50%, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund^
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Period Ended | | | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | September 30, 2023 ** | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 16.73 | | | $ | 16.58 | | | $ | 20.32 | | | $ | 20.67 | | | $ | 17.63 | | | $ | 17.33 | | | $ | 17.71 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) 1 | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.99 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (2.50 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | 4.25 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.04 | 2 |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.00 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | 3.95 | | | | 0.36 | | | | (0.21 | ) |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.19 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) |
From return of capital | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | 3 | | | (0.02 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Total distributions | | | (0.19 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) |
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Redemption fee proceeds 1 | | | - | | | | - | 3 | | | - | 3 | | | - | 3 | | | - | 3 | | | - | | | | - | 3 |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 19.54 | | | $ | 16.73 | | | $ | 16.58 | | | $ | 20.32 | | | $ | 20.67 | | | $ | 17.63 | | | $ | 17.33 | |
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Total return 4 | | | 18.04 | %5 | | | 0.90 | %5 | | | (12.98 | )% | | | 0.70 | % | | | 22.37 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | | (1.15 | )% |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 1,940 | | | $ | 1,787 | | | $ | 2,167 | | | $ | 3,200 | | | $ | 2,609 | | | $ | 3,686 | | | $ | 8,961 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense) 6: | | | 2.11 | %7 | | | 2.10 | %7 | | | 2.05 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 2.07 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 2.04 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | 0.10 | %7 | | | 0.58 | %7 | | | (0.70 | )% | | | (1.18 | )% | | | (1.61 | )% | | | (1.10 | )% | | | (1.37 | )% |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 296 | %5 | | | 649 | %5 | | | 742 | % | | | 330 | % | | | 437 | % | | | 325 | % | | | 271 | % |
| ^ | With the Plan of Reorganization with respect to the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund (formerly, ACM Dynamic Opportunity Fund), Class A shareholders received Class A shares of the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund effective as of the close of business on May 12, 2023. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| * | Financial information from January 1, 2018 through May 12, 2023 is for the ACM Dynamic Opportunity Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund as of the close of business on May 12, 2023. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| ** | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective July 1, 2023. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
| 2 | Net realized and unrealized gain on investments does not accord with the net amount reported in the Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2018 due to timing of shareholder subscriptions and redemptions relative to fluctuating market values during the year. |
| 3 | Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| 4 | Total returns would have been lower/higher had certain expenses not been waived or absorbed/recovered by the Advisor. These returns include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| 6 | If dividends on securities sold short and interest expense had been excluded, the expense ratios would have remained unchanged for the six months ended March 31, 2024. For the period ended September 30, 2023, the expense ratios would have been lower by 0.07%. For the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018, the ratios would have been lower by 0.08%, 0.06%, 0.10%, 0.02%, and 0.12.%, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund^
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Period Ended | | | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | September 30, 2023 ** | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 17.07 | | | $ | 16.88 | | | $ | 20.62 | | | $ | 20.92 | | | $ | 17.82 | | | $ | 17.48 | | | $ | 17.82 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) 1 | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.04 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (2.55 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | 4.27 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.03 | 2 |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.07 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 4.01 | | | | 0.40 | | | | (0.17 | ) |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.23 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) |
From return of capital | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | 3 | | | (0.02 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Total distributions | | | (0.23 | ) | | | - | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) |
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Redemption fee proceeds 1 | | | - | | | | - | 3 | | | - | 3 | | | - | 3 | | | - | 3 | | | - | 3 | | | - | 3 |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 19.91 | | | $ | 17.07 | | | $ | 16.88 | | | $ | 20.62 | | | $ | 20.92 | | | $ | 17.82 | | | $ | 17.48 | |
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Total return 4 | | | 18.17 | %5 | | | 1.13 | %5 | | | (12.79 | )% | | | 0.93 | % | | | 22.47 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | (0.92 | )% |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 55,117 | | | $ | 52,402 | | | $ | 76,514 | | | $ | 101,977 | | | $ | 83,874 | | | $ | 70,270 | | | $ | 77,999 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense) 6: | | | 1.86 | %7 | | | 1.85 | %7 | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.82 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.79 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (including dividends on securities sold short and interest expense): | | | 0.35 | %7 | | | 0.83 | %7 | | | (0.42 | )% | | | (0.93 | )% | | | (1.36 | )% | | | (0.85 | )% | | | (1.12 | )% |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 296 | %5 | | | 649 | %5 | | | 742 | % | | | 330 | % | | | 437 | % | | | 325 | % | | | 271 | % |
| ^ | With the Plan of Reorganization with respect to the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund (formerly, ACM Dynamic Opportunity Fund), Class I shareholders received Class I shares of the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund effective as of the close of business on May 12, 2023. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| * | Financial information from January 1, 2018 through May 12, 2023 is for the ACM Dynamic Opportunity Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund as of the close of business on May 12, 2023. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| ** | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective July 1, 2023. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
| 2 | Net realized and unrealized gain on investments does not accord with the net amount reported in the Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2018 due to timing of shareholder subscriptions and redemptions relative to fluctuating market values during the year. |
| 3 | Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| 4 | Total returns would have been lower/higher had certain expenses not been waived or absorbed/recovered by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| 6 | If dividends on securities sold short and interest expense had been excluded, the expense ratios would have remained unchanged for the six months ended March 31, 2024. For the period ended September 30, 2023, the expense ratios would have been lower by 0.07%. For the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018, the ratios would have been lower by 0.08%, 0.06%, 0.10%, 0.02%, and 0.12%, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Tactical Income Fund^
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Period Ended | | | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | September 30, 2023 ** | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019*** | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 8.70 | | | $ | 9.11 | | | $ | 10.12 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.13 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) 1 | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.48 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.03 | 2 |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.40 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.51 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
Return of capital | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | 3 | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) |
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Redemption fee proceeds 1 | | | - | | | | 0.01 | | | | - | 3 | | | - | 3 | | | 0.02 | | | | - | 3 |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 8.90 | | | $ | 8.70 | | | $ | 9.11 | | | $ | 10.12 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.13 | |
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Total return 4 | | | 4.69 | %5 | | | (0.64 | )%5 | | | (7.89 | )% | | | (0.61 | )% | | | 7.01 | % | | | 5.13 | %5 |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 1,453 | | | $ | 1,654 | | | $ | 2,142 | | | $ | 3,958 | | | $ | 3,887 | | | $ | 1,272 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 2.03 | %6 | | | 1.93 | %6 | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.82 | % | | | 2.35 | %6,7 |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 2.03 | %6 | | | 1.93 | %6 | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.86 | %8 | | | 2.25 | %6,7 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 6.01 | %6 | | | 5.25 | %6 | | | 2.11 | % | | | 3.65 | % | | | 3.35 | % | | | 4.98 | %6 |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 6.01 | %6 | | | 5.25 | %6 | | | 2.11 | % | | | 3.65 | % | | | 3.31 | % | | | 5.08 | %6 |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 243 | %5 | | | 612 | %5 | | | 894 | % | | | 555 | % | | | 478 | % | | | 645 | %5 |
| ^ | With the Plan of Reorganization with respect to the AXS Tactical Income Fund (formerly, ACM Tactical Income Fund), Class A shareholders received Class A shares of the AXS Tactical Income Fund effective as of the close of business on May 12, 2023. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| * | Financial information from January 2, 2019 through May 12, 2023 is for the ACM Tactical Income Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS Tactical Income Fund as of the close of business on May 12, 2023. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| ** | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective July 1, 2023. |
| *** | The Fund commenced operations on January 2, 2019. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
| 2 | The amount of net realized and unrealized gain on investment per share for the period ended December 31, 2019 does not accord with the amounts in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of purchases and sales of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values. |
| 3 | Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| 4 | Total returns would have been lower/higher had certain expenses not been waived or absorbed/recovered by the Advisor. These returns include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| 7 | Includes less than 0.01% of interest expense. |
| 8 | Includes recapture of 0.04% during the year. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Tactical Income Fund^
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Period Ended | | | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | September 30, 2023 ** | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019*** | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 8.70 | | | $ | 9.11 | | | $ | 10.12 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.13 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) 1 | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.48 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.05 | 2 |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.42 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.53 | |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) |
Return of capital | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | 3 | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) |
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Redemption fee proceeds 1 | | | - | | | | - | 3 | | | - | 3 | | | - | 3 | | | 0.02 | | | | - | 3 |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 8.84 | | | $ | 8.70 | | | $ | 9.11 | | | $ | 10.12 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.13 | |
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Total return 4 | | | 4.89 | %5 | | | (0.35 | )%5 | | | (7.66 | )% | | | (0.36 | )% | | | 7.26 | % | | | 5.35 | %5 |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 31,277 | | | $ | 34,848 | | | $ | 41,526 | | | $ | 62,146 | | | $ | 43,420 | | | $ | 19,215 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.78 | %6 | | | 1.68 | %6 | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 2.10 | %6,7 |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.78 | %6 | | | 1.68 | %6 | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.61 | %8 | | | 2.00 | %6,7 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 6.26 | %6 | | | 5.50 | %6 | | | 2.42 | % | | | 4.04 | % | | | 3.60 | % | | | 4.73 | %6 |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 6.26 | %6 | | | 5.50 | %6 | | | 2.42 | % | | | 4.04 | % | | | 3.56 | % | | | 4.83 | %6 |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 243 | %5 | | | 612 | %5 | | | 894 | % | | | 555 | % | | | 478 | % | | | 645 | %5 |
| ^ | With the Plan of Reorganization with respect to the AXS Tactical Income Fund (formerly, ACM Tactical Income Fund), Class I shareholders received Class I shares of the AXS Tactical Income Fund effective as of the close of business on May 12, 2023. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| * | Financial information from January 2, 2019 through May 12, 2023 is for the ACM Tactical Income Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS Tactical Income Fund as of the close of business on May 12, 2023. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
| ** | Fiscal year end changed to September 30, effective July 1, 2023. |
| *** | The Fund commenced operations on January 2, 2019. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
| 2 | The amount of net realized and unrealized gain on investment per share for the period ended December 31, 2019 does not accord with the amounts in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of purchases and sales of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values. |
| 3 | Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
| 4 | Total returns would have been lower/higher had expenses not been waived and absorbed/recovered by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| 7 | Includes less than 0.01% of interest expense. |
| 8 | Includes recapture of 0.04% during the year. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 12.29 | | | $ | 12.78 | | | $ | 12.21 | | | $ | 9.42 | | | $ | 11.26 | | | $ | 12.54 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 2.82 | | | | 2.99 | | | | (1.45 | ) | | | (1.21 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 2.64 | | | | 2.79 | | | | (1.47 | ) | | | (1.18 | ) |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (2.07 | ) | | | - | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.05 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (2.07 | ) | | | - | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) |
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Net increase from payment by affiliates | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 0.00 | 2,3 | | | - | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.90 | | | $ | 12.29 | | | $ | 12.78 | | | $ | 12.21 | | | $ | 9.42 | | | $ | 11.26 | |
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Total return4 | | | (1.69 | )%5 | | | (2.50 | )% | | | 26.21 | % | | | 29.62 | % | | | (13.31 | )% | | | (9.40 | )% |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 7,335 | | | $ | 7,963 | | | $ | 8,859 | | | $ | 3,799 | | | $ | 3,376 | | | $ | 5,048 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered6 | | | 2.57 | %7 | | | 2.54 | % | | | 2.60 | % | | | 3.36 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.24 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered6 | | | 2.10 | %7 | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.10 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 0.28 | %7 | | | 0.61 | % | | | (1.97 | )% | | | (2.96 | )% | | | (0.44 | )% | | | 0.11 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 0.75 | %7 | | | 1.05 | % | | | (1.47 | )% | | | (1.70 | )% | | | (0.21 | )% | | | 0.25 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 0 | %5 | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 36 | % |
| * | Financial information from November 8, 2019 and prior is for the Equinox Chesapeake Strategy Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund as of the close of business on November 8, 2019. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
| 3 | The Advisor reimbursed the Fund $457 for losses from a trade error. The payment had no impact to the total return. |
| 4 | Total returns would have been higher/lower had expenses not been recovered/waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 5.75% of offering price which will not apply on sales of $1 million or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower. |
| 6 | If reorganizational costs and interest expense had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lower by 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0.02% and 0% for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and the years ended September 30, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 12.45 | | | $ | 12.95 | | | $ | 12.34 | | | $ | 9.50 | | | $ | 11.35 | | | $ | 12.65 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | - | 2 | | | 0.05 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 2.86 | | | | 3.01 | | | | (1.45 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 2.71 | | | | 2.84 | | | | (1.45 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (2.10 | ) | | | - | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.05 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (2.10 | ) | | | - | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
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Net increase from payment by affiliates | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 0.00 | 2,3 | | | - | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.05 | | | $ | 12.45 | | | $ | 12.95 | | | $ | 12.34 | | | $ | 9.50 | | | $ | 11.35 | |
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Total return4 | | | (1.47 | )%5 | | | (2.35 | )% | | | 26.58 | % | | | 29.89 | % | | | (13.07 | )% | | | (9.23 | )% |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 35,233 | | | $ | 41,683 | | | $ | 45,656 | | | $ | 14,723 | | | $ | 11,955 | | | $ | 90,105 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered6 | | | 2.32 | %7 | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 3.11 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 1.98 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered6 | | | 1.85 | %7 | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.85 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 0.53 | %7 | | | 0.86 | % | | | (1.72 | )% | | | (2.71 | )% | | | (0.19 | )% | | | 0.36 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 1.00 | %7 | | | 1.30 | % | | | (1.22 | )% | | | (1.45 | )% | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.49 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 0 | %5 | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 36 | % |
| * | Financial information from November 8, 2019 and prior is for the Equinox Chesapeake Strategy Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund as of the close of business on November 8, 2019. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
| 3 | The Advisor reimbursed the Fund $457 for losses from a trade error. The payment had no impact to the total return. |
| 4 | Total returns would have been higher/lower had expenses not been recovered/waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| 6 | If reorganizational costs and interest expense had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lower by 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0.02% and 0% for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and the years ended September 30, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class C*
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 12.93 | | | $ | 13.47 | | | $ | 11.85 | | | $ | 9.21 | | | $ | 10.98 | | | $ | 12.26 | |
Income from Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)1 | | | - | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 2.99 | | | | 2.91 | | | | (1.41 | ) | | | (1.18 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 2.71 | | | | 2.64 | | | | (1.51 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) |
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Less Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | - | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | - | |
From net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.05 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | - | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
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Net increase from payment by affiliates | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 0.00 | 2,3 | | | - | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.62 | | | $ | 12.93 | | | $ | 13.47 | | | $ | 11.85 | | | $ | 9.21 | | | $ | 10.98 | |
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Total return4 | | | (1.99 | )%5 | | | (3.27 | )% | | | 25.24 | % | | | 28.66 | % | | | (13.96 | )% | | | (10.04 | )% |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 3,765 | | | $ | 4,496 | | | $ | 6,412 | | | $ | 271 | | | $ | 309 | | | $ | 592 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered6 | | | 3.32 | %7 | | | 3.29 | % | | | 3.35 | % | | | 4.11 | % | | | 3.10 | % | | | 2.99 | % |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered6 | | | 2.85 | %7 | | | 2.85 | % | | | 2.85 | % | | | 2.85 | % | | | 2.87 | % | | | 2.85 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | (0.47 | )%7 | | | (0.14 | )% | | | (2.72 | )% | | | (3.71 | )% | | | (1.19 | )% | | | (0.63 | )% |
After fees waived and expenses absorbed/recovered | | | 0.00 | %7 | | | 0.30 | % | | | (2.22 | )% | | | (2.45 | )% | | | (0.96 | )% | | | (0.49 | )% |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 0 | %5 | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 36 | % |
| * | Financial information from November 8, 2019 and prior is for the Equinox Chesapeake Strategy Fund, which was reorganized into the AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund as of the close of business on November 8, 2019. See Note 1 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
| 1 | Based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
| 2 | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
| 3 | The Advisor reimbursed the Fund $457 for losses from a trade error. The payment had no impact to the total return. |
| 4 | Total returns would have been higher/lower had expenses not been recovered/waived and absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| 6 | If reorganizational costs and interest expense had been excluded, the expense ratios would have been lower by 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0.02% and 0% for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and the years ended September 30, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Note 1 – Organization
AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund (the “Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund”), AXS Sustainable Income Fund (the “Sustainable Income Fund”), AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund (the “FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund”) (formerly “AXS Thomson Reuters Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund”), AXS Merger Fund (the “Merger Fund”), AXS Alternative Value Fund (the ‘‘Alternative Value Fund’’), AXS Market Neutral Fund (the “Market Neutral Fund”), AXS Adaptive Plus Fund (the “Adaptive Plus Fund”), AXS Income Opportunities Fund (the “Income Opportunities Fund”), AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund (the “Dynamic Opportunity Fund”) and AXS Tactical Income Fund (the “Tactical Income Fund”) (each a “Fund” and collectively the ‘‘Funds’’) are organized as a series of Investment Managers Series Trust II, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”) which is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Each Fund, other than the Merger Fund and the Adaptive Plus Fund, are diversified funds. The Merger Fund and the Adaptive Plus Fund are non-diversified funds.
The Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital. As a secondary goal, the Fund seeks to manage volatility and market risk. Effective May 1, 2020, the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund changed fiscal year end from April 30 to September 30.
The Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund commenced investment operations on October 21, 2019 with Investor Class (previously R-1 Class Shares) and Class I shares. Prior to that date, the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of the KCM Macro Trends Fund (the "Multi-Strategy Alternatives Predecessor Fund"), a series of Northern Lights Fund Trust, which offered two classes of shares, Investor Class (previously R-1 Class Shares) and Institutional Class, in a tax-free reorganization as set out in the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. The proposed Plan of Reorganization was approved by the Trusts Board on June 14, 2019, by the Board of Northern Lights Fund Trust on June 17, 2019, and by beneficial owners of the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Predecessor Fund on October 17, 2019. The tax-free reorganization was accomplished on October 18, 2019. Upon closing of the Plan of Reorganization, Institutional Class shares were designated to Class I shares. As a result of the reorganization, the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund assumed the performance and accounting history of the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Predecessor Fund. Financial information included for the dates prior to the reorganization is that of the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Predecessor Fund.
The reorganization was accomplished by the following tax-free exchange in which each shareholder of the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Predecessor Fund received the same aggregate share net asset value in the corresponding classes as noted below:
| | Shares Issued | | | Net Assets | |
Investor Class* | | | 7,643,433 | | | $ | 84,119,077 | |
Class I | | | 67,002 | | | | 740,865 | |
*Previously R-1 Class Shares.
The net unrealized appreciation of investments transferred was $2,594,449 as of the date of the acquisition.
The Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of the Good Harbor Tactical Select Fund (the "Multi-Strategy Alternatives Predecessor Fund"), a series of Northern Lights Fund Trust III, which offered three classes of shares, Class A, Class C and Class I, in a tax-free reorganization as set out in the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. The proposed Plan of Reorganization was approved by the Trusts Board on January 20, 2022, by the Board of Northern Lights Fund Trust on August 26, 2021, and by beneficial owners of the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Predecessor Fund on May 18, 2022. The tax-free reorganization was accomplished on June 3, 2022. Upon closing of the Plan of Reorganization, Class A and C shares were designated to Investor shares.
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The reorganization was accomplished by the following tax-free exchange in which each shareholder of the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Predecessor Fund received the same aggregate share net asset value in the corresponding classes as noted below:
| | Shares Issued | | | Net Assets | |
Investor Class* | | | 901,427 | | | $ | 9,738,840 | |
Class I | | | 410,906 | | | | 4,467,783 | |
*Previously R-1 Class Shares.
The net unrealized appreciation of investments transferred was $194,738 as of the date of the acquisition.
The Sustainable Income Fund’s investment objective is to seek to generate current income.
The Sustainable Income Fund commenced investment operations on October 19, 2020 with Class I shares. Prior to that date, its only activity was a transfer of 101,960 newly issued shares of the Fund’s Class I in exchange for the net assets of the SKY Harbor Short Duration High Yield Partners, LP, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”) valued at $1,019,596. This exchange was nontaxable. The primary assets received by the Fund were cash, interest receivable and securities of the Company with a fair value of $946,696 (identified cost of investments transferred were $951,387), totaling $1,019,596. For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by the Fund were recorded at fair value; however, the cost basis of the investments received from the Company was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the Fund’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.
The FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund’s investment objective is to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price performance of a specific benchmark designed to track the aggregate performance of U.S. venture capital-backed companies. The Fund’s current benchmark is the Thomson Reuters Venture Capital Index.
The FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund commenced investment operations on November 23, 2020 with Class A shares, Class C shares, and Class I shares. Prior to that date, the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of the Leland Thomson Reuters Venture Capital Index Fund (the " FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Predecessor Fund"), a series of Northern Lights Fund Trust III, which offered three classes of shares, Class A shares, Class C shares, and Class I shares, in a tax-free reorganization as set out in the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. The proposed Plan of Reorganization was approved by the Trust’s Board on August 6, 2020, by the Board of Northern Lights Fund Trust III on August 5, 2020, and by beneficial owners of the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Predecessor Fund on November 18, 2020. The tax-free reorganization was accomplished on November 20, 2020. As a result of the reorganization, the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund assumed the performance and accounting history of the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Predecessor Fund. Financial information included for the dates prior to the reorganization is that of the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Predecessor Fund.
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The reorganization was accomplished by the following tax-free exchange in which each shareholder of the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Predecessor Fund received the same aggregate share net asset value in the corresponding classes as noted below:
| | Shares Issued | | | Net Assets | |
Class A | | | 2,543,961 | | | $ | 81,237,729 | |
Class C | | | 382,538 | | | | 11,745,929 | |
Class I | | | 4,326,594 | | | | 139,556,985 | |
The net unrealized appreciation of investments transferred was $64,795,988 as of the date of the acquisition.
The Merger Fund’s investment objective seeks to achieve positive risk-adjusted returns with less volatility than in the equity markets. Effective January 1, 2021, the Merger Fund changed fiscal year end from December 31 to September 30.
The Merger Fund commenced investment operations on January 25, 2021 with Investor Class shares and Class I shares. Prior to that date, the Merger Fund acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of the Kellner Merger Fund (the "Merger Predecessor Fund"), a series of Advisors Series Trust, which offered two classes of shares, Investor Class shares and Institutional Class shares, in a tax-free reorganization as set out in the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. The proposed Plan of Reorganization was approved by the Trust’s Board on October 20, 2020, by the Board of Advisors Series Trust on October 23, 2020, and by beneficial owners of the Merger Predecessor Fund on January 15, 2021. The tax-free reorganization was accomplished on January 22, 2021. As a result of the reorganization, the Merger Fund assumed the performance and accounting history of the Merger Predecessor Fund. Financial information included for the dates prior to the reorganization is that of the Merger Predecessor Fund.
The reorganization was accomplished by the following tax-free exchange in which each shareholder of the Merger Predecessor Fund received the same aggregate share net asset value in the corresponding classes as noted below:
| | Shares Issued | | | Net Assets | |
Investor Class | | | 158,344 | | | $ | 1,639,685 | |
Class I | | | 9,122,919 | | | $ | 97,119,730 | |
The net unrealized appreciation of investments transferred was $372,944 as of the date of the acquisition.
The Alternative Value Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term growth of capital. Effective July 1, 2021, the Alternative Value Fund changed fiscal year end from June 30 to September 30.
The Alternative Value Fund commenced investment operations on March 8, 2021 with Class I shares and Investor Class shares. Prior to that date, the Alternative Value Fund acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of the AXS Alternative Value Fund (formerly, Cognios Large Cap Value Fund) (the "Alternative Value Predecessor Fund"), a series of M3Sixty Funds Trust, which offered two classes of shares, Investor Class shares and Institutional Class shares, in a tax-free reorganization as set out in the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. The proposed Plan of Reorganization was approved by the Trust’s Board on October 20, 2020, by the Board of M3Sixty Funds Trust on October 20, 2020, and by beneficial owners of the Alternative Value Predecessor Fund on February 26, 2021. The tax-free reorganization was accomplished on March 5, 2021. As a result of the reorganization, the Alternative Value Fund assumed the performance and accounting history of the Alternative Value Predecessor Fund. Financial information included for the dates prior to the reorganization is that of the Alternative Value Predecessor Fund.
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The reorganization was accomplished by the following tax-free exchange in which each shareholder of the Alternative Value Predecessor Fund received the same aggregate share net asset value in the corresponding classes as noted below:
| | Shares Issued | | | Net Assets | |
Investor Class | | | 53,742 | | | $ | 497,821 | |
Institutional Class | | | 65,608 | | | $ | 606,912 | |
The net unrealized appreciation of investments transferred was $143,049 as of the date of the acquisition.
The Market Neutral Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term growth of capital independent of stock market direction. Effective July 1, 2021, the Market Neutral Fund changed fiscal year end from June 30 to September 30.
The Market Neutral Fund commenced investment operations on March 8, 2021 with Class I shares and Investor Class shares. Prior to that date, the Market Neutral Fund acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of the AXS Market Neutral Fund (formerly, Cognios Market Neutral Large Cap Fund) (the “Market Neutral Predecessor Fund”), a series of M3Sixty Funds Trust, which offered two class of shares, Investor Class shares and Institutional Class shares in a tax-free reorganization as set out in the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. The proposed Plan of Reorganization was approved by the Trust’s Board on October 20, 2020, by the Board of M3Sixty Funds Trust on October 20, 2020, and by beneficial owners of the Market Neutral Predecessor Fund on March 3, 2021. The tax-free reorganization was accomplished on March 5, 2021. As a result of the reorganization, the Market Neutral Fund assumed the performance and accounting history of the Market Neutral Predecessor Fund. Financial information included for the dates prior to the reorganization is that of the Market Neutral Predecessor Fund.
The reorganization was accomplished by the following tax-free exchange in which each shareholder of the Market Neutral Predecessor Fund received the same aggregate share net asset value in the corresponding classes as noted below:
| | Shares Issued | | | Net Assets | |
Investor Class | | | 246,342 | | | $ | 2,334,398 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,189,884 | | | $ | 11,511,835 | |
The net unrealized appreciation of investments transferred was $735,813 as of the date of the acquisition.
The Adaptive Plus Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation in rising and falling U.S. equity markets. The Adaptive Plus Fund currently offers one class of shares, Class I. Investor Class Shares are not currently available. The Fund’s Class I shares commenced operations on September 15, 2022.
The Income Opportunities Fund’s investment objective is to seek to maximize current income with potential for modest growth capital. Effective September 1, 2023, the Income Opportunities Fund changed fiscal year end from August 31 to September 30.
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The Income Opportunities Fund commenced investment operations on May 16, 2022 with Class A shares, Class D Shares and Class I shares. Prior to that date, the Income Opportunities Fund acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of the Orinda Income Opportunities Fund (the “Income Opportunities Predecessor Fund”), a series of the RBB Fund, Inc., which offered three class of shares, Class A, Class D, and Class I shares. On May 6, 2022, beneficial owners of the Income Opportunities Predecessor Fund approved a proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization that provided for the reorganization into the Income Opportunities Fund. The Plan of Reorganization was approved by the Trust’s Board on January 20, 2022 and by the RBB Fund, Inc. Board on January 20, 2022. The tax-free reorganization was accomplished on May 13, 2022. As a result of the reorganization, the Income Opportunities Fund assumed the performance and accounting history of the Income Opportunities Predecessor Fund. Financial information included for the dates prior to the reorganization is that of the Income Opportunities Predecessor Fund.
The reorganization was accomplished by the following tax-free exchange in which each shareholder of the Income Opportunities Fund received the same aggregate share net asset value in the corresponding classes as noted below:
| | Shares Issued | | | Net Assets | |
Class A | | | 288,994 | | | $ | 4,713,613 | |
Class D | | | 500,841 | | | | 7,997,228 | |
Class I | | | 7,682,748 | | | | 125,743,540 | |
The net unrealized depreciation of investments transferred was $14,736,986 as of the date of the acquisition.
The Dynamic Opportunity Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation with a short-term focus on capital preservation. Effective July 1, 2023, the Dynamic Opportunity Fund changed fiscal year and tax year ends from December 31 to September 30.
The Dynamic Opportunity Fund commenced investment operations on May 15, 2023 with Class A and Class I shares. Prior to that date, the Dynamic Opportunity Fund acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of the ACM Dynamic Opportunity Fund (the "AXS Dynamic Opportunity Predecessor Fund"), a series of Northern Lights Fund Trust III, which offered two classes of shares, Class A and Class I shares, in a tax-free reorganization as set out in the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. The proposed Plan of Reorganization was approved by the Trust’s Board on February 2, 2023, by the Board of Northern Lights Fund Trust III on January 23, 2023, and by beneficial owners of the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Predecessor Fund on May 10, 2023. The tax-free reorganization was accomplished on May 12, 2023. As a result of the reorganization, the Dynamic Opportunity Fund assumed the performance and accounting history of the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Predecessor Fund. Financial information included for the dates prior to the reorganization is that of the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Predecessor Fund.
The reorganization was accomplished by the following tax-free exchange in which each shareholder of the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Predecessor Fund received the same aggregate share net asset value in the corresponding classes as noted below:
| | Shares Issued | | | Net Assets | |
Class A | | | 116,630 | | | $ | 1,881,167 | |
Class I | | | 3,939,339 | | | | 64,761,951 | |
The net unrealized appreciation of investments transferred was $7,284,210 as of the date of the acquisition.
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The Tactical Income Fund’s investment objective is to seek to generate income, with capital preservation as a secondary objective. Effective July 1, 2023, the Tactical Income Fund changed fiscal and tax year ends from December 31 to September 30.
The Tactical Income Fund commenced investment operations on May 15, 2023 with Class A and Class I shares. Prior to that date, the Tactical Income Fund acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of the ACM Tactical Income Fund (the "AXS Tactical Income Predecessor Fund"), a series of Northern Lights Fund Trust III, which offered two classes of shares, Class A and Class I shares, in a tax-free reorganization as set out in the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. The proposed Plan of Reorganization was approved by the Trust’s Board on February 2, 2023, by the Board of Northern Lights Fund Trust III on January 23, 2023, and by beneficial owners of the AXS Tactical Income Predecessor Fund on May 5, 2023. The tax-free reorganization was accomplished on May 12, 2023. As a result of the reorganization, the Tactical Income Fund assumed the performance and accounting history of the AXS Tactical Income Predecessor Fund. Financial information included for the dates prior to the reorganization is that of the AXS Tactical Income Predecessor Fund.
The reorganization was accomplished by the following tax-free exchange in which each shareholder of the AXS Tactical Income Predecessor Fund received the same aggregate share net asset value in the corresponding classes as noted below:
| | Shares Issued | | | Net Assets | |
Class A | | | 236,949 | | | $ | 2,120,926 | |
Class I | | | 4,507,040 | | | | 40,364,152 | |
The net unrealized appreciation of investments transferred was $133,691 as of the date of the acquisition.
The shares of each class of each Fund (other than the Sustainable Income Fund which currently only offers one class of shares) represent an interest in the same portfolio of investments of each particular Fund and have equal rights as to voting, redemptions, dividends and liquidation, subject to the approval of the Trustees. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class) and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares in proportion to their relative net assets. Shareholders of a class that bears distribution and service expenses under the terms of a distribution plan have exclusive voting rights to that distribution plan.
Each Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services—Investment Companies.”
Note 2 – Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
(a) Valuation of Investments
The Funds value equity securities at the last reported sale price on the principal exchange or in the principal over the counter (“OTC”) market in which such securities are traded, as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE on the day the securities are being valued or, if the last-quoted sales price is not readily available, the securities will be valued at the last bid or the mean between the last available bid and ask price. Securities traded on the NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at the daily closing net asset value of the respective investment company. Debt securities are valued by utilizing a price supplied by independent pricing service providers. The independent pricing service providers may use various valuation methodologies including matrix pricing and other analytical pricing models as well as market transactions and dealer quotations. These models generally consider such factors as yields or prices of bonds of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity, ratings and general market conditions. If a price is not readily available for a portfolio security, the security will be valued at fair value (the amount which the Funds might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale). The Board of Trustees has designated the Advisor as the Funds’ valuation designee (the “Valuation Designee”) to make all fair value determinations with respect to the Funds’ portfolio investments, subject to the Board’s oversight. As the Valuation Designee, the Advisor has adopted and implemented policies and procedures to be followed when the Funds must utilize fair value pricing. Prior to September 8, 2022, securities were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s advisor, subject to review and approval by the Valuation Committee, pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The actions of the Valuation Committee were subsequently reviewed by the Board at its next regularly scheduled board meeting. The Valuation Committee met as needed. The Valuation Committee was comprised of all the Trustees, but action may had been taken by any one of the Trustees.
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(b) Foreign Currency Translation
The Funds’ records are maintained in U.S. dollars. The value of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period. The currencies are translated into U.S. dollars by using the exchange rates quoted as of 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions.
The Funds do not isolate that portion of their net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates from the impact arising from changes in market prices. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments and foreign currency.
Net realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the differences between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency translation gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, resulting from changes in the exchange rates.
(c) Exchange-Traded Funds (“ETFs”)
ETFs typically trade on securities exchanges and their shares may, at times, trade at a premium or discount to their net asset values. In addition, an ETF may not replicate exactly the performance of the benchmark index it seeks to track for a number of reasons, including transaction costs incurred by the ETF, the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or discrepancies between the ETF and the index with respect to the weighting of securities or the number of securities held. Investing in ETFs, which are investment companies, may involve duplication of advisory fees and certain other expenses. As a result, Fund shareholders indirectly bear their proportionate share of these incurred expenses. Therefore, the cost of investing in the Funds will be higher than the cost of investing directly in ETFs and may be higher than other mutual funds that invest directly in securities.
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Each ETF in which the Funds invest is subject to specific risks, depending on the nature of the ETF. Each ETF is subject to the risks associated with direct ownership of the securities comprising the index on which the ETF is based. These risks could include liquidity risk, sector risk, and risks associated with fixed-income securities.
(d) Equity Swaps (Total Return Swaps)
The Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund and FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund may enter into equity swap contracts for hedging or investment purposes. Equity swap contracts may be structured in different ways. The counterparty may agree to pay the Funds the amount, if any, by which the notional amount of the equity swap contract would have increased in value had it been invested in particular stocks (or an index of stocks), plus the dividends that would have been received on those stocks. In these cases, the Funds may agree to pay to the counterparty a floating-rate of interest on the notional amount of the equity swap contract plus the amount, if any, by which that notional amount would have decreased in value had it been invested in such stocks. In these cases, the return to the Funds on any equity swap contract should be the gain or loss on the notional amount plus dividends on the stocks less the interest paid by the Funds on the notional amount. In other cases, the counterparty and the Fund may agree to pay the other the difference between the relative investment performance that would have been achieved if the notional amount of the equity swap contract had been invested in different stocks (or indices of stocks).
Total return swap contracts are agreements between counterparties to exchange cash flow, one based on a market-linked return of an individual asset or group of assets (such as an index), and the other on a fixed or floating rate. As a total return swap, an equity swap may be structured in different ways. When the Funds enter into a “long” equity swap, the counterparty may agree to pay the Funds the amount, if any, by which the notional amount of the equity swap would have increased in value had it been invested in a particular referenced security or securities, plus the dividends that would have been received on those securities. In return, the Funds will generally agree to pay the counterparty interest on the notional amount of the equity swap plus the amount, if any, by which that notional amount would have decreased in value had it been invested in such referenced security or securities, plus, in certain instances, commissions or trading spreads on the notional amounts. Therefore, the Funds’ return on the equity swap generally should equal the gain or loss on the notional amount, plus dividends on the referenced security or securities less the interest paid by the Funds on the notional amount. Alternatively, when the Funds enter into a “short” equity swap, the counterparty will generally agree to pay the Funds the amount, if any, by which the notional amount of the equity swap would have decreased in value had the Funds sold a particular referenced security or securities short, less the dividend expense that the Funds would have incurred on the referenced security or securities, as adjusted for interest payments or other economic factors. In this situation, the Funds will generally be obligated to pay the amount, if any, by which the notional amount of the swap would have increased in value had they been invested directly in the referenced security or securities.
Equity swaps generally do not involve the delivery of securities or other referenced assets. Accordingly, the risk of loss with respect to equity swaps is normally limited to the net amount of payments that the Funds are contractually obligated to make. If the other party to an equity swap defaults, the Funds’ risk of loss consists of the net amount of payments that the Funds are contractually entitled to receive, if any. The Funds will segregate cash or liquid assets, enter into offsetting transactions or use other measures permitted by applicable law to “cover” the Funds’ current obligations.
Equity swaps are derivatives and their value can be very volatile. The Funds may engage in total return swaps to gain exposure to securities, along with offsetting long total return swap positions to maintain appropriate currency balances and risk exposures across all swap positions. To the extent that the Advisor does not accurately analyze and predict future market trends, the values or assets or economic factors, the Funds may suffer a loss, which may be substantial. As of March 31, 2024, open swap agreements are shown in the Schedules of Investments.
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(e) Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”)
The Income Opportunities Fund has made certain investments in REITS which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon available funds from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits resulting in the excess portion being designated as a return of capital. The Fund intends to include the gross dividends from such REITs in its annual distributions to shareholders and, accordingly, a portion of the Fund’s distributions may also be designated as a return of capital.
(f) Short Sales
Short sales are transactions in which the Funds sell a security they do not own in anticipation of a decline in the value of that security. To complete such a transaction, the Funds must borrow the security to make delivery to the buyer. The Funds then are obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing the security at market price at the time of replacement. The price at such time may be more or less than the price at which the security was sold by the Funds. When a security is sold short, a decrease in the value of the security will be recognized as a gain and an increase in the value of the security will be recognized as a loss, which is potentially limitless. Until the security is replaced, the Funds are required to pay the lender amounts equal to dividend or interest that accrue during the period of the loan which is recorded as an expense. To borrow the security, the Funds also may be required to pay a premium or an interest fee, which are recorded as interest expense. Cash or securities are segregated for the broker to meet the necessary margin requirements. The Funds are subject to the risk that they may not always be able to close out a short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price.
(g) Options
The Funds may write or purchase options contracts primarily to generate gains from option premiums or to reduce overall portfolio risk. When the Fund writes or purchases an option, an amount equal to the premium received or paid by the Fund is recorded as a liability or an asset and is subsequently adjusted to the current market value of the option written or purchased. Premiums received or paid from writing or purchasing options which expire unexercised are treated by the Fund on the expiration date as realized gains or losses. The difference between the premium and the amount paid or received on effecting a closing purchase or sale transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain or loss. If an option is exercised, the premium paid or received is added to the cost of the purchase or proceeds from the sale in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or a loss on investment transactions. The Fund, as a writer of an option, may have no control over whether the underlying securities may be sold (call) or purchased (put) and as a result bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option.
(h) Short-Term Investments
The Sustainable Income Fund invests a significant amount (91.6% of its net assets as of March 31, 2024) in the UMB Bank, Institutional Banking Money Market II Deposit Investment. The UMB Bank, Institutional Banking Money Market II Deposit Investment acts as a bank deposit for the Fund, providing an interest-bearing account for short-term investment purposes. This investment vehicle is not publicly traded on open markets.
The Merger Fund invests a significant amount (25.4% of its net assets as of March 31, 2024) in the Fidelity Investments Money Market Funds – Treasury Portfolio – Class I (“FISXX”). FISXX invests exclusively in a portfolio of short-term U.S. Treasury securities, as well as repurchase agreements collateralized fully by U.S. Treasury securities. The Fund may also hold cash.
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FISXX files complete Semi-Annual and Annual Reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for semi-annual and annual periods of each fiscal year on Form N-CSR. The Forms N-CSR are available on the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, and may also be viewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The net expense ratio per the September 30, 2023 Semi-Annual report of the Fidelity Investments Money Market Funds – Treasury Portfolio – Class I was 0.18%.
(i) Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded net of applicable withholding taxes on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, if applicable, are paid (a portion of which may be reclaimable) or provided for in accordance with the applicable country’s tax rules and rates and are disclosed in the Statements of Operations. Withholding tax reclaims are filed in certain countries to recover a portion of the amounts previously withheld. The Funds record a reclaim receivable based on a number of factors, including a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims as well as payment history and market convention. Income and expenses of the Funds are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class of shares relative net assets, except for distribution and service fees which are unique to each class of shares. Expenses incurred by the Trust with respect to more than one fund are allocated in proportion to the net assets of each fund except where allocation of direct expenses to each fund or an alternative allocation method can be more appropriately made.
(j) Federal Income Tax
The Funds intend to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of their net investment income and any net realized gains to their shareholders. Therefore, no provision is made for federal income or excise taxes. Due to the timing of dividend distributions and the differences in accounting for income and realized gains and losses for financial statement and federal income tax purposes, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the year in which the income and realized gains and losses are recorded by the Funds.
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (the “Income Tax Statement”) requires an evaluation of tax positions taken (or expected to be taken) in the course of preparing a Fund’s tax returns to determine whether these positions meet a “more-likely-than-not” standard that, based on the technical merits, have a more than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained by a taxing authority upon examination. A tax position that meets the “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations.
The Income Tax Statement requires management of the Funds to analyze tax positions taken in the prior three open tax years, if any, and tax positions expected to be taken in the Funds’ current tax year, as defined by the IRS statute of limitations for all major jurisdictions, including federal tax authorities and certain state tax authorities. As of March 31, 2024, and during the prior three open tax years, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds have no examinations in progress and 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.
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
(k) Distributions to Shareholders
Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid at least annually, except for the Sustainable Income Fund and the Income Opportunities Fund, which will distribute net investment income, if any, quarterly and the Tactical Income Fund, which will distribute net investment income, if any, monthly. Distributable net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed annually. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from the characterization for federal income tax purposes due to differences in the recognition of income, expense and gain (loss) items for financial statement and tax purposes.
(l) Illiquid Securities
Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Funds have adopted a Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) that requires, among other things, that the Funds limit their illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of net assets. An illiquid investment is any security which may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. If the Advisor, at any time, determines that the value of illiquid securities held by the Funds exceed 15% of its net asset value, the Advisor will take such steps as it considers appropriate to reduce them as soon as reasonably practicable in accordance with the Funds’ written LRMP.
Note 3 – Investment Advisory and Other Agreements
The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with AXS Investments LLC (the “Advisor”). Under the terms of the Agreement, the Funds pay twice a month investment advisory fee to the Advisor at the following annual rates based on the average daily net assets of the Funds:
Fund | | Investment Advisory Fees | | | Investment Advisory Fees Tier 2 | | | Investment Advisory Fees Tier 3 | |
Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | | | 1.00% | | | | - | | | | - | |
Sustainable Income Fund | | | 0.70% | | | | - | | | | - | |
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | | | 1.25% | | | | - | | | | - | |
Merger Fund | | | 1.25%* | | | | 1.125%** | | | | 1.00%*** | |
Alternative Value Fund | | | 0.65% | | | | - | | | | - | |
Market Neutral Fund | | | 1.40% | | | | - | | | | - | |
Adaptive Plus Fund | | | 1.50% | | | | - | | | | - | |
Income Opportunities Fund | | | 1.00% | | | | - | | | | - | |
Dynamic Opportunity Fund | | | 1.25% | | | | - | | | | - | |
Tactical Income Fund | | | 1.00% | | | | - | | | | - | |
| * | Fund’s average daily net assets up to $2 billion. |
| ** | Fund’s average daily net assets between $2 billion and $4 billion. |
| *** | Fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $4 billion. |
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fee and, if necessary, to absorb other operating expenses of the Funds to ensure that total annual operating expenses (excluding any taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on short sales, acquired fund fees and expenses (as determined in accordance with Form N-1A), professional fees related to services for the collection of foreign tax reclaims, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, and extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed the total limit on annual operating expenses of each fund.
These agreements are in effect until January 31, 2025 for the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund, the Sustainable Income Fund, the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund, the Merger Fund, the Alternative Value Fund, the Market Neutral Fund, the Income Opportunities Fund and the Adaptive Plus Fund and May 12, 2025 for the Dynamic Opportunity Fund and the Tactical Income Fund and they may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. The table below contains the expense cap by Fund and by Class:
| | | | | Total Limit on Annual | |
| | | | | | Operating Expenses | |
| | | Class A Shares | | | | Class C Shares | | | | Class D Shares | | | | Class I Shares | | | | Investor Class Shares | |
Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.68 | % |
Sustainable Income Fund | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 0.99 | % | | | - | |
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | | | 1.75 | % | | | 2.50 | % | | | - | | | | 1.50 | % | | | - | |
Merger Fund | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.75 | % |
Alternative Value Fund | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 0.85 | % | | | 1.10 | % |
Market Neutral Fund | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.70 | % |
Adaptive Plus Fund | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1.99 | % | | | - | |
Income Opportunities Fund | | | 1.65 | % | | | - | | | | 2.40 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | - | |
Dynamic Opportunity Fund | | | 2.40 | % | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2.15 | % | | | - | |
Tactical Income Fund | | | 2.25 | % | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2.00 | % | | | - | |
The Advisor has engaged Green Alpha Advisors, LLC (“Green Alpha”) and Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. (“Uniplan”) as Sub-Advisors, to manage the Sustainable Income Fund’s overall investment program, and pays Green Alpha and Uniplan from its advisory fees.
The Advisor has engaged Kellner Management, L.P. (“Kellner”) to manage the Merger Fund’s overall investment program and pays Kellner from its advisory fees. The Advisor has engaged Quantitative Value Technologies, LLC d/b/a Cognios Capital (the “Cognios”) to manage the Alternative Value Fund and the Market Neutral Fund and pays Cognios from its advisory fees.
Prior to the close of business on October 18, 2019, investment advisory services were provided to the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Predecessor Fund by Kerns Capital Management, Inc., which received investment management fees for its services pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreements for the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Predecessor Fund. The investment advisory fees, which were computed and accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Prior to the close of business on November 20, 2020, investment advisory services were provided to the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Predecessor Fund by Good Harbor Financial, LLC (“Good Harbor”) which received investment management fees for its services pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreements for the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Predecessor Fund. The investment advisory fees were computed and accrued daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 1.25% of the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Predecessor Fund's average daily net assets. Good Harbor had contractually agreed to waive its fee and, if necessary, to absorb other operating expenses to ensure that total annual operating expenses (excluding any taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on short sales, acquired fund fees and expenses as determined in accordance with Form N-1A, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, and extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.75%, 2.50%, and 1.50% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, and Class I shares, respectively, of the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Predecessor Fund.
Prior to the close of business on May 12, 2023, investment advisory services were provided to the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Predecessor Fund and AXS Tactical Income Predecessor Fund by Ascendant Capital Management, LLC (“Ascendant”) for the period January 1, 2023 through May 12, 2023, which received investment management fees for their services pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreements for the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Predecessor Fund and the AXS Tactical Income Predecessor Fund. The investment advisory fees were computed and accrued daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 1.25% of the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Predecessor Fund’s average daily net assets and 1.00% of the AXS Tactical Income Predecessor Fund’s average daily net assets. Ascendant had contractually agreed to waive its fee and, if necessary, to absorb other operating expenses to ensure that total annual operating expenses (excluding any taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on short sales, acquired fund fees and expenses as determined in accordance with Form N-1A, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, and extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 2.40% and 2.15% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares and Class I shares, respectively, of the AXS Dynamic Opportunity Predecessor Fund and do not exceed 2.25% and 2.00% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares and Class I shares, respectively, of the AXS Tactical Income Predecessor Fund.
For the six months ended March 31, 2024, the Advisor waived advisory fees and absorbed other expenses totaling $387,963, $343,842, $1,269,727, $567,595, $519,615, $666,768, $98,452 and $336,227 for the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund, Sustainable Income Fund, FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund, Merger Fund, Alternative Value Fund, Market Neutral Fund, Adaptive Plus Fund and Income Opportunities Fund, respectively.
The Advisor may recover from each Fund’s fees and/or expenses previously waived and/or absorbed if each Fund’s expense ratio, including the recovered expenses, falls below the expense limit at which it was waived. The Advisor is permitted to seek reimbursement from each Fund, subject to certain limitations, of fees waived or payments made to each Fund for a period ending three full years after the date of the waiver or payment. This reimbursement may be requested from each Fund if the reimbursement will not cause each Fund’s annual expense ratio to exceed the lesser of (a) the expense limitation amount in effect at the time such fees were waived or payments made, or (b) the expense limitation amount in effect at the time of the reimbursement. The potential recoverable amount is noted as “Commitments and contingencies” as reported on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Advisor may recapture all or a portion of this amount no later than the dates stated below:
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | | | Sustainable Income Fund | | | FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | |
September 30, 2024 | | $ | 105,332 | | | $ | 53,753 | | | $ | 148,438 | |
September 30, 2025 | | | 84,473 | | | | 150,675 | | | | 746,554 | |
September 30, 2026 | | | 132,804 | | | | 84,939 | | | | 243,172 | |
September 30, 2027 | | | 65,354 | | | | 54,475 | | | | 131,563 | |
Total | | $ | 387,963 | | | $ | 343,842 | | | $ | 1,269,727 | |
| | Merger Fund | | | Alternative Value Fund | | | Market Neutral Fund | |
June 30, 2024 | | $ | - | | | $ | 204,502 | | | $ | 255,480 | |
September 30, 2024 | | | 91,243 | | | | 22,808 | | | | 27,485 | |
September 30, 2025 | | | 194,688 | | | | 72,072 | | | | 106,381 | |
September 30, 2026 | | | 202,747 | | | | 139,882 | | | | 188,797 | |
September 30, 2027 | | | 78,917 | | | | 80,351 | | | | 88,625 | |
Total | | $ | 567,595 | | | $ | 519,615 | | | $ | 666,768 | |
| | Adaptive Plus Fund | | | Income Opportunities Fund | |
August 31, 2025 | | $ | - | | | $ | 89,686 | |
August 31, 2026 | | | - | | | | 117,609 | |
September 30, 2025 | | | 23,459 | | | | - | |
September 30, 2026 | | | 68,537 | | | | 28,256 | |
September 30, 2027 | | | 6,456 | | | | 100,676 | |
Total | | $ | 98,452 | | | $ | 336,227 | |
Good Harbor is permitted to seek reimbursement, subject to certain limitations, of fees waived or payments made by Good Harbor to the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Predecessor Fund prior to reorganization on November 20, 2020, for a period ending three years after the date of the waiver of payment. This reimbursement may be requested from the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund if the reimbursement will not cause the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund’s annual expense ratio to exceed the lesser of (a) the expense limitation amount in effect at the time such fees were waived or payments made, or (b) the expense limitation amount in effect at the time of the reimbursement. Reimbursements of fees waived, or payments made will be made on a “first in, first out” basis so that the oldest fees waived, or payments are satisfied first. Any reimbursement of fees waived, or payments made by Good Harbor to the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Predecessor Fund prior to the reorganization must be approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Good Harbor may recapture all or a portion of this amount no later than September 30 of the years stated below for the FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund:
| | FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund |
2024 | | $ | 98,415 |
Total | | $ | 98,415 |
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
During the six months ended March 31, 2024, a service provider reimbursed the Dynamic Opportunity Fund $293 for losses from an NAV error. This amount is reported on the Dynamic Opportunity Fund’s Statements of Operations and Statements of Changes under the caption “Net increase from payment by affiliates.” This reimbursement had no impact to the total return.
During the year ended September 30, 2023, a service provider reimbursed the Adaptive Plus Fund $389 for losses from a shareholder trade. This amount is reported on the Adaptive Plus Fund’s Statement of Operations and Statements of Changes under the caption “Net increase from payment by affiliates.” This reimbursement had no impact to the total return.
Prior to the close of business on January 22, 2021, investment advisory services were provided to the Merger Predecessor Fund by Kellner, which received investment management fees for its services pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreements for the Merger Predecessor Fund. The investment advisory fees were computed and accrued daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 1.25% of the Merger Fund’s average daily net assets up to $2 billion in assets, 1.125% on assets between $2 billion to $4 billion, and 1.00% on assets in excess of $4 billion. The Merger Predecessor’s advisor had contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or pay for operating expenses of the Merger Predecessor Fund to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses (excluding any taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on short sales, Rule 12b-1 fees, acquired fund fees and expenses (as determined in accordance with SEC Form N-1A), expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, and extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.50% of the average daily net assets of the Predecessor Fund.
Prior to the close of business on March 5, 2021, investment advisory services were provided to the Alternative Value Predecessor Fund and Market Neutral Predecessor Fund by Cognios for the period July 1, 2020 through November 30, 2020, and by AXS Investments LLC for the period December 1, 2020 through March 5, 2021, which received investment management fees for their services pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreements for the Alternative Value Predecessor Fund and the Market Neutral Predecessor Fund. The investment advisory fees were computed and accrued daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.65% of the Alternative Value Predecessor Fund’s average daily net assets and 1.40% of the Market Neutral Predecessor Fund’s average daily net assets. Cognios and AXS Investments LLC had contractually agreed to waive its fee and, if necessary, to absorb other operating expenses to ensure that total annual operating expenses (excluding any taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on short sales, acquired fund fees and expenses as determined in accordance with Form N-1A, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, and extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.10% and 0.85% of the average daily net assets of Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively, of the Alternative Value Predecessor Fund and do not exceed 1.70% and 1.45% of the average daily net assets of Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively, of the Market Neutral Predecessor Fund.
Cognios is permitted to seek reimbursement, subject to certain limitations, of fees waived or payments made by Cognios to the Alternative Value Predecessor Fund and the Market Neutral Predecessor Fund prior to the reorganization on March 5, 2021, for a period ending three years after the date of the waiver of payment Such reimbursement may be requested from each Fund if the reimbursement will not cause the Fund’s annual expense ratios to exceed the lesser of (a) the expense limitation amount in effect at the time such fees were waived or payments made, or (b) the expense limitation amount in effect at the time of the reimbursements. Reimbursements of fees waived, or payments made will be made on a “first in, first out” basis so that the oldest fees waived, or payments are satisfied first. Any reimbursements of fees waived, or payments made by Cognios to the Alternative Value Predecessor Fund and Market Neutral Predecessor Fund prior to the reorganization must be approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Cognios may recapture all or a portion of this amount no later than June 30 of the years stated below:
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Alternative Value Fund | | | Market Neutral Fund | |
2024 | | $ | 85,816 | | | $ | 130,522 | |
Total | | $ | 85,816 | | | $ | 130,522 | |
UMB Fund Services, Inc. (“UMBFS”) serves as the Funds’ fund accountant, transfer agent and co-administrator; and Mutual Fund Administration, LLC (“MFAC”) serves as the Funds’ other co-administrator. UMB Bank, N.A., an affiliate of UMBFS, serves as the Funds’ custodian. The Funds’ allocated fees incurred for fund accounting, fund administration, transfer agency and custody services for the six months ended March 31, 2024, are reported on the Statements of Operations.
ALPS Distributors, Inc. serves as the Funds’ Distributor (the “Distributor”). The Distributor does not receive compensation from the Funds for its distribution services; the Advisor pays the Distributor a fee for its distribution related services.
Certain trustees and officers of the Trust are employees of UMBFS or MFAC. The Funds do not compensate trustees and officers affiliated with the Funds’ co-administrators. For the six months ended March 31, 2024, the Funds’ allocated fees incurred to Trustees who are not affiliated with the Funds’ co-administrators are reported on the Statements of Operations. The amount shown as “Fees paid indirectly” on the Statements of Operations is a portion of the Trustees fees paid by the Trust’s Co-Administrators.
The Funds’ Board of Trustees has adopted a Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) for the Independent Trustees that enables Trustees to elect to receive payment in cash or the option to select various fund(s) in the Trust in which their deferred accounts shall be deemed to be invested. If a trustee elects to defer payment, the Plan provides for the creation of a deferred payment account. The Funds’ liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes in the invested fund and remains a liability to the Funds until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The Trustees’ Deferred compensation liability under the Plan constitutes a general unsecured obligation of the Funds and is disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Contributions made under the plan and the change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and income are included in the Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations.
Dziura Compliance Consulting, LLC provides Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) services to the Trust. The Funds’ allocated fees incurred for CCO services for the six months ended March 31, 2024, are reported on the Statements of Operations.
Note 4 – Federal Income Taxes
At March 31, 2024, gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | | | Sustainable Income Fund | | | FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | |
Cost of investments | | $ | 14,115,883 | | | $ | 4,368,184 | | | $ | 104,841,334 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 1,951,895 | | | $ | 2,550 | | | $ | 34,977,727 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (150,890 | ) | | | (8,440 | ) | | | (4,662,720 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | $ | 1,801,005 | | | $ | (5,890 | ) | | $ | 30,315,007 | |
| | Merger Fund | | | Alternative Value Fund | | | Market Neutral Fund | |
Cost of investments | | $ | 10,667,723 | | | $ | 13,542,806 | | | $ | 7,894,937 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 553,140 | | | $ | 2,076,487 | | | $ | 3,033,834 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (593,208 | ) | | | (673,817 | ) | | | (2,080,007 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | $ | (40,068 | ) | | $ | 1,402,670 | | | $ | 953,827 | |
| | Adaptive Plus Fund | | | Income Opportunities Fund | | | Dynamic Opportunity Fund | |
Cost of investments | | $ | 46,862,713 | | | $ | 76,733,126 | | | $ | 45,077,720 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 4,158,101 | | | $ | 5,543,896 | | | $ | 11,979,638 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (623,880 | ) | | | (10,757,659 | ) | | | (271,347 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | $ | 3,534,221 | | | $ | (5,213,763 | ) | | $ | 11,708,291 | |
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Tactical Income Fund | |
Cost of investments | | $ | 33,372,198 | |
| | | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 941,930 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (892,385 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | $ | 49,545 | |
The difference between cost amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes is due primarily to timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses in security transactions.
The tax basis of the components of distributable net earnings (accumulated deficit) at September 30, 2023 were as follows:
| | Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | | | Sustainable Income Fund | | | FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 65,512 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Tax accumulated earnings | | | 65,512 | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accumulated capital and other losses | | | (1,278,691 | ) | | | (582,227 | ) | | | (121,865,391 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 221,071 | | | | (134,079 | ) | | | 3,181,864 | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap contracts | | | - | | | | - | | | | (3,693,720 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Unrealized Trustees’ deferred compensation | | | (8,138 | ) | | | (4,815 | ) | | | (38,115 | ) |
Total accumulated earnings (deficit) | | $ | (1,000,246 | ) | | $ | (721,121 | ) | | $ | (122,415,362 | ) |
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Merger Fund | | | Alternative Value Fund | | | Market Neutral Fund | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 1,612,679 | | | $ | 4,449 | | | $ | 241,254 | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Tax accumulated earnings | | | 1,612,679 | | | | 4,449 | | | | 241,254 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accumulated capital and other losses | | | (73,865 | ) | | | (277,371 | ) | | | (4,213,289 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 380,502 | | | | (423,304 | ) | | | 447,950 | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations | | | 2,297 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Unrealized Trustees’ deferred compensation | | | (10,137 | ) | | | (2,937 | ) | | | (3,473 | ) |
Total accumulated earnings (deficit) | | $ | 1,911,476 | | | $ | (699,163 | ) | | $ | (3,527,558 | ) |
| | Adaptive Plus Fund | | | Income Opportunities Fund | | | Dynamic Opportunity Fund | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 294,336 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 441,185 | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Tax accumulated earnings | | | 294,336 | | | | - | | | | 441,185 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accumulated capital and other losses | | | (164,740 | ) | | | (48,130,645 | ) | | | (1,075,149 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (1,285,586 | ) | | | (11,029,559 | ) | | | 4,148,964 | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Unrealized Trustees’ deferred compensation | | | (2,165 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,248 | ) |
Total accumulated earnings (deficit) | | $ | (1,158,155 | ) | | $ | (59,160,204 | ) | | $ | 3,513,752 | |
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Tactical Income Fund | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | - | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | - | |
Tax accumulated earnings | | | - | |
| | | | |
Accumulated capital and other losses | | | (8,188,014 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (940,069 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations | | | - | |
Unrealized Trustees’ deferred compensation | | | (861 | ) |
Total accumulated earnings (deficit) | | $ | (9,128,944 | ) |
The tax character of the distributions paid during the periods ended September 30, 2023, September 30, 2022, August 31, 2023, August 31, 2022, December 31, 2022, December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2022 were as follows:
| | Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | |
| | September 30, 2023 | | | September 30, 2022 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,646,539 | |
Net long-term capital gains | | | - | | | | 399,445 | |
Total distributions paid | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,045,984 | |
| | Sustainable Income Fund | |
| | September 30, 2023 | | | September 30, 2022 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 103,017 | | | $ | 1,827,684 | |
Net long-term capital gains | | | - | | | | 12,926 | |
Total distributions paid | | $ | 103,017 | | | $ | 1,840,610 | |
| | FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | |
| | September 30, 2023 | | | September 30, 2022 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 1,045,319 | | | $ | 27,678,206 | |
Net long-term capital gains | | | - | | | | 43,747,033 | |
Total distributions paid | | $ | 1,045,319 | | | $ | 71,425,239 | |
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Merger Fund | |
| | September 30, 2023 | | | September 30, 2022 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 213,383 | | | $ | 550,151 | |
Net long-term capital gains | | | 19,287 | | | | 193,385 | |
Total distributions paid | | $ | 232,670 | | | $ | 743,536 | |
| | Alternative Value Fund | |
| | September 30, 2023 | | | September 30, 2022 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 175,220 | | | $ | 22,193 | |
Net long-term capital gains | | | 191,373 | | | | 34,712 | |
Total distributions paid | | $ | 366,593 | | | $ | 56,905 | |
| | Market Neutral Fund | |
| | September 30, 2023 | | | September 30, 2022 | | | June 30, 2022 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Net long-term capital gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total distributions paid | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
| | Adaptive Plus Fund | |
| | September 30, 2023 | | | September 30, 2022 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 54,338 | | | $ | - | |
Net long-term capital gains | | | - | | | | - | |
Total distributions paid | | $ | 54,338 | | | $ | - | |
| | Income Opportunities Fund* | |
| | September 30, 2023 | | | August 31, 2023 | | | August 31, 2022 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 624,677 | | | $ | 4,807,949 | | | $ | 4,110,908 | |
Net long-term capital gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Return of capital | | | 612,989 | | | | 2,552,672 | | | | 5,859,184 | |
Total distributions paid | | $ | 1,237,666 | | | $ | 7,360,621 | | | $ | 9,970,092 | |
| | Dynamic Opportunity Fund* | |
| | September 30, 2023 | | | December 31, 2022 | | | December 31, 2021 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Net long-term capital gains | | | - | | | | 4,898,230 | | | | 2,463,974 | |
Return of capital | | | - | | | | - | | | | 15,510 | |
Total distributions paid | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,898,230 | | | $ | 2,479,484 | |
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Tactical Income Fund* | |
| | September 30, 2023 | | | December 31, 2022 | | | December 31, 2021 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 1,720,297 | | | $ | 1,275,175 | | | $ | 2,043,660 | |
Net long-term capital gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Tax exempt income | | | - | | | | - | | | | 172,599 | |
Return of capital | | | - | | | | - | | | | 14,908 | |
Total distributions paid | | $ | 1,720,297 | | | $ | 1,275,175 | | | $ | 2,231,167 | |
| * | The Fund’s new tax year is September 30, 2023. |
As of September 30, 2023, the Funds had qualified late-year ordinary losses, which are deferred until fiscal year 2024 for tax purposes. Net late-year ordinary losses incurred after December 31, and within the taxable year, are deemed to arise on the first day of each Fund’s next taxable year.
| | Late-Year Ordinary Losses | |
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | | $ | 2,953,740 | |
As of September 30, 2023, the Funds had post-October capital losses, which are deferred until fiscal year 2024 for tax purposes. Capital losses incurred after October 31, and within the year are deemed to arise on the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year.
| | Post-October Capital Losses | |
Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | | $ | 138,995 | |
Sustainable Income Fund | | | 106,111 | |
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | | | 9,599,646 | |
Merger Fund | | | 73,865 | |
As of September 30, 2023, the Funds had net capital loss carryovers as follows:
Not subject to expiration: | | Short-term | | | Long-term | | | Total | |
Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | | $ | 1,139,696 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,139,696 | |
Sustainable Income Fund | | | 476,116 | | | | - | | | | 476,116 | |
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | | | 106,747,583 | | | | 2,564,422 | | | | 109,312,005 | |
Alternative Value Fund | | | 195,810 | | | | 81,561 | | | | 277,371 | |
Market Neutral Fund | | | 4,213,289 | | | | - | | | | 4,213,289 | |
Adaptive Plus Fund | | | 164,740 | | | | - | | | | 164,740 | |
Income Opportunities Fund | | | 31,150,701 | | | | 16,979,944 | | | | 48,130,645 | |
Dynamic Opportunity Fund | | | 1,075,149 | | | | - | | | | 1,075,149 | |
Tactical Income Fund | | | 7,981,701 | | | | 206,313 | | | | 8,188,014 | |
The Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund, Sustainable Income Fund, FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund, Alternative Value Fund, Market Neutral Fund, Adaptive Plus Fund, Income Opportunities Fund, Dynamic Opportunity Fund and Tactical Income Fund had utilized non-expiring capital loss carry overs totaling $0, $0, $0, $0, $154,912, $0, $0, $0 and $0, respectively.
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Note 5 – Redemption Fee
The Sustainable Income Fund, FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund, Merger Fund, Alternative Value Fund, Market Neutral Fund, Dynamic Opportunity Fund and Tactical Income Fund may impose a redemption fee of 1.00% of the total redemption amount on all shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. These Funds received redemption fees as follows:
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Periods Ended September 30, 2023 | | | Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |
Sustainable Income Fund | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | | | 1,556 | | | | 9,276 | | | | - | |
Merger Fund | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Alternative Value Fund | | | - | | | | 975 | | | | - | |
Market Neutral Fund | | | 1,393 | | | | 8,395 | | | | - | |
Dynamic Opportunity Fund | | | - | | | | 4,441 | | | | 291 | |
Tactical Income Fund | | | - | | | | 3,196 | | | | 105 | |
Note 6 – Investment Transactions
For the six months ended March 31, 2024, cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities, other than short-term investments, option transactions and short-term U.S. Government securities were as follows:
| | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Proceeds from Securities Sold Short | | | Cover Short Securities | |
Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | | $ | 32,710,385 | | | $ | 35,657,693 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Sustainable Income Fund | | | 1,498,671 | | | | 4,624,020 | | | | - | | | | - | |
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | | | 21,138,868 | | | | 21,700,901 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Merger Fund | | | 21,717,166 | | | | 28,947,370 | | | | 5,676,914 | | | | 5,541,647 | |
Alternative Value Fund | | | 1,634,677 | | | | 4,627,823 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Market Neutral Fund | | | 7,598,650 | | | | 12,579,836 | | | | 3,356,446 | | | | 9,610,266 | |
Adaptive Plus Fund | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Income Opportunities Fund | | | 24,916,506 | | | | 33,721,824 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Dynamic Opportunity Fund | | | 105,505,121 | | | | 87,113,267 | | | | 23,256,928 | | | | 22,236,053 | |
Tactical Income Fund | | | 70,759,349 | | | | 73,962,279 | | | | 568,679 | | | | 571,040 | |
Note 7 – Distribution Plan
The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act that allows each Fund to pay distribution fees for the sale and distribution of its shares. With respect to Investor Class shares, Class A shares, Class C shares and Class D shares, the Plan provides for the payment of distribution fees at the annual rate of up to 0.25%, 0.25%, 1.00% and 1.00%, respectively, of average daily net assets. Class I Shares are not subject to any distribution or service fees under the Plan.
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended March 31, 2024, distribution fees incurred are disclosed on the Statements of Operations.
Note 8 – Indemnifications
In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations, which 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. However, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
Note 9 – Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. It also provides guidance on determining when there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or a liability, when a transaction is not orderly, and how that information must be incorporated into a fair value measurement.
Under Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments. These inputs are summarized into three broad Levels as described below:
| · | Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access. |
| · | Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data. |
| · | Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available; representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability and would be based on the best information available. |
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
Fund-linked options are stated at fair value based on the fair value of the ProfitScore Capital Management, Inc. Regime Adaptive Equity trading program, taking into account any fees and expenses associated with the fund-linked option. Fund-linked options are generally categorized in Level 2.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different Levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the Level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest Level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of March 31, 2024, in valuing the Funds’ assets and liabilities carried at fair value:
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2* | | | Level 3** | | | Total | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks1 | | $ | 10,621,803 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 10,621,803 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 3,817,365 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,817,365 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,477,720 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,477,720 | |
Total Investments | | $ | 15,916,888 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 15,916,888 | |
Sustainable Income Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3** | | | Total | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds1 | | $ | - | | | $ | 630 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 630 | |
Preferred Stocks1 | | | 40,050 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 40,050 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4,321,614 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,321,614 | |
Total Investments | | $ | 4,361,664 | | | $ | 630 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,362,294 | |
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3** | | | Total | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks1 | | $ | 134,928,319 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 134,928,319 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 228,022 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 228,022 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 135,156,341 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 135,156,341 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Financial Instruments*** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Contracts | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,085,505 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,085,505 | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,085,505 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,085,505 | |
Merger Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2* | | | Level 3* | | | Total | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks1 | | $ | 11,018,924 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 11,018,924 | |
Warrants1 | | | 4,690 | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,690 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4,690,510 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,690,510 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 15,714,124 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 15,714,124 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Sold Short | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks1 | | $ | 5,086,469 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 5,086,469 | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | 5,086,469 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 5,086,469 | |
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Alternative Value Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2* | | | Level 3* | | | Total | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks1 | | $ | 14,928,966 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 14,928,966 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 16,510 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 16,510 | |
Total Investments | | $ | 14,945,476 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 14,945,476 | |
Market Neutral Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2* | | | Level 3* | | | Total | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks1 | | $ | 20,928,561 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 20,928,561 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 346,256 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 346,256 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 21,274,817 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 21,274,817 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Sold Short | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks1 | | $ | 12,426,053 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 12,426,053 | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | 12,426,053 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 12,426,053 | |
Adaptive Plus Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3** | | | Total | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | $ | - | | | $ | 23,254,471 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 23,254,471 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 15,645,466 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 15,645,466 | |
Total Investments | | | 15,645,466 | | | | 23,254,471 | | | | - | | | | 38,899,937 | |
Purchased Options Contracts | | | - | | | | 11,496,997 | | | | - | | | | 11,496,997 | |
Total Investments and Purchased Options Contracts | | $ | 15,645,466 | | | $ | 34,751,468 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 50,396,934 | |
Income Opportunities Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2* | | | Level 3* | | | Total | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks1 | | $ | 12,971,232 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 12,971,232 | |
Preferred Stocks1 | | | 56,767,431 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 56,767,431 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,780,700 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,780,700 | |
Total Investments | | $ | 71,519,363 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 71,519,363 | |
Dynamic Opportunity Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3** | | | Total | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks1 | | $ | 50,231,548 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 50,231,548 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 2,824,660 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,824,660 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3,965,703 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,965,703 | |
Total Investments | | | 57,021,911 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 57,021,911 | |
Purchased Options Contracts | | | - | | | | 897,740 | | | | - | | | | 897,740 | |
Total Investments and Purchased Options Contracts | | $ | 57,021,911 | | | $ | 897,740 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 57,919,651 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Sold Short | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | $ | 1,133,640 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,133,640 | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | 1,133,640 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,133,640 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Tactical Income Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2* | | | Level 3** | | | Total | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks1 | | $ | 765,560 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 765,560 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 29,180,815 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 29,180,815 | |
Closed-End Funds | | | 563,850 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 563,850 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,911,518 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,911,518 | |
Total Investments | | $ | 33,421,743 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 33,421,743 | |
| 1 | For a detailed break-out by major industry classification, please refer to the Schedules of Investments. |
| * | The Funds did not hold any Level 2 or 3 securities at period end. |
| ** | The Funds did not hold any Level 3 securities at period end. |
| *** | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as swap contracts. Swap contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. |
Note 10 – Derivatives and Hedging Disclosures
Derivatives and Hedging requires enhanced disclosures about the Funds’ derivative and hedging activities, including how such activities are accounted for and their effects on the Funds’ financial position and performance. The Funds invested in swap contracts and options contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2024.
The effects of these derivative instruments on the Funds’ financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Operations are presented in the tables below. The fair values of derivative instruments, as of March 31, 2024, by risk category are as follows:
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund |
| | Liability Derivatives |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | Value | |
Equity contracts | | Unrealized depreciation on open swap contracts | | $ | 4,085,505 | |
Adaptive Plus Fund |
| | Asset Derivatives |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | Value | |
Equity contracts | | Purchased options contracts, at value | | $ | 11,496,997 | |
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Dynamic Opportunity Fund |
| | Asset Derivatives |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | Value | |
Equity contracts | | Purchased options contracts, at value | | $ | 897,740 | |
The effects of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2024, are as follows:
Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund |
Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in the Statements of Operations |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Open Swap Contracts | |
Equity contracts | | $ | (448,917 | ) |
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund |
Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in the Statements of Operations |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Open Swap Contracts | |
Equity contracts | | $ | 13,199,479 | |
Merger Fund |
Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in the Statements of Operations |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Purchased Options Contracts | |
Equity contracts | | $ | (474 | ) |
Adaptive Plus Fund |
Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in the Statements of Operations |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Purchased Options Contracts | |
Equity contracts | | $ | 860,679 | |
Dynamic Opportunity Fund |
Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in the Statements of Operations |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Purchased Options Contracts | | | Written Options Contracts | |
Equity contracts | | $ | (1,466,733 | ) | | $ | (911,969 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on Derivatives Recognized in the Statements of Operations |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Open Swap Contracts | |
Equity contracts | | $ | (131,547 | ) |
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on Derivatives Recognized in the Statements of Operations |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Open Swap Contracts | |
Equity contracts | | $ | (391,785 | ) |
Adaptive Plus Fund |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on Derivatives Recognized in the Statements of Operations |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Purchased Options Contracts | |
Equity contracts | | $ | 4,824,727 | |
Dynamic Opportunity Fund |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on Derivatives Recognized in the Statements of Operations |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Purchased Options Contracts | |
Equity contracts | | $ | 119,185 | |
The average quarterly volume of derivative instruments held by the Funds during the six months ended March 31, 2024, are as follows:
Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund |
| | | | | Open Swap Contracts - Short | |
Equity contracts | | | Notional Value | | | $ | (1,835,314 | ) |
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund |
| | | | | Open Swap Contracts – Long | |
Equity contracts | | | Notional Value | | | $ | 200,811,929 | |
Adaptive Plus Fund |
| | | | | Purchased Options Contracts | |
Equity contracts | | | Notional Value | | | $ | 88 | |
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Dynamic Opportunity Fund |
| | | | | Purchased Options Contracts | | | Written Options Contracts | |
Equity contracts | | | Notional Value | | | $ | 24,357,700 | | | $ | (506,667 | ) |
Note 11 - Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. The guidance requires retrospective application for all comparative periods presented.
A Fund mitigates credit risk with respect to OTC derivative counterparties through credit support annexes included with International Swaps and Derivative Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreements or other Master Netting Agreements which are the standard contracts governing most derivative transactions between the Funds and each of its counterparties. These agreements allow the Funds and each counterparty to offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables against each other and/or with collateral, which is generally held by the Funds’ custodian. The amount of collateral moved to/from applicable counterparties is based upon minimum transfer amounts specified in the agreement. To the extent amounts due to the Funds from its counterparties are not fully collateralized contractually or otherwise, the Funds bear the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance.
It is the Funds’ policy to recognize a net asset or liability equal to the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of open swap contracts. As of March 31, 2024, the Funds are subject to a master netting arrangement for the open swap contracts. The following table shows additional information regarding the offsetting of assets and liabilities, as of March 31, 2024:
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund |
| | | | | | | Amounts Not Offset in Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | Gross Amounts Recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | | Financial Instruments* | | | Cash Collateral* | | | Net Amount | |
Unrealized depreciation on open swap contracts | | BNP Paribas | | $ | (4,085,505 | ) | | $ | 4,085,505 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
* Amounts relate to master netting agreements and collateral agreements which have been determined by the Advisor to be legally enforceable in the event of default but where certain other criteria are not met in accordance with applicable offsetting accounting guidance. The collateral amounts may exceed the related net amounts of financial assets and liabilities presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Where this is the case, the total amount reported is limited to the net amounts of financial assets and liabilities with that counterparty.
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Note 12 – Borrowing
The Alternative Value Fund, Market Neutral Fund and Income Opportunities Fund have entered into a borrowing agreement with BNP Paribas (acting through its New York Branch). The Funds may borrow amounts up to one-third of the value of its assets. The Alternative Value Fund, Market Neutral Fund and Income Opportunities Fund are charged interest of the bank’s prime rate plus 1.25%, 1.00% and 1.30%, respectively, for borrowing under this agreement. Interest expense for the six months ended March 31, 2024, is disclosed on the Statements of Operations, if applicable. The Market Neutral Fund did not borrow under the line of credit agreement during the six months ended March 31, 2024. Credit facility activity for the six months ended March 31, 2024, was as follows:
| | Alternative Value Fund | | | Income Opportunities Fund | |
Maximum available credit as of March 31, 2024 | | $ | 5,533,044 | | | $ | 24,243,904 | |
Largest amount outstanding on an individual day | | | 3,641,466 | | | | 935,959 | |
Average daily loan outstanding | | | 2,569,176 | | | | 922,424 | |
Credit facility outstanding as of March 31, 2024 | | | 2,081,656 | | | | 863,128 | |
Average interest rate when in use | | | 6.57 | % | | | 5.72 | % |
Interest | | $ | 85,169 | | | $ | 306,399 | |
Note 13 – Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks
Certain local, regional, or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness and/or other public health issues, financial institution instability or other events may have a significant impact on a security or instrument. These types of events and other like them are collectively referred to as “Market Disruptions and Geopolitical Risks” and they may have adverse impacts on the worldwide economy, as well as the economies of individual countries, the financial health of individual companies and the market in general in significant and unforeseen ways. Some of the impacts noted in recent times include but are not limited to embargos, political actions, supply chain disruptions, bank failures, restrictions to investment and/or monetary movement including the forced selling of securities or the inability to participate impacted markets. The duration of these events could adversely affect the Funds’ performance, the performance of the securities in which the Funds invest and may lead to losses on your investment. The ultimate impact of “Market Disruptions and Geopolitical Risks” on the financial performance of the Funds’ investments is not reasonably estimable at this time. Management is actively monitoring these events.
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Note 14 – Control Ownership
The beneficial ownership, either directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a Fund creates presumption of control of the Fund, under Section 2(a) 9 of the Act. As of March 31, 2024, beneficial ownership in excess of 25% is as follows:
Fund | Beneficial Owner | % of Outstanding Shares |
Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | National Financial Services, LLC | 25.2% |
Sustainable Income Fund | National Financial Services, LLC | 63.7% |
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | LPL Financial, LLC | 29.2% |
Merger Fund | Charles Schwab & Co. | 30.1% |
Merger Fund | National Financial Services, LLC | 35.5% |
Alternative Value Fund | US Bank, N.A. | 44.0% |
Market Neutral Fund | Charles Schwab & Co. | 36.8% |
Market Neutral Fund | LPL Financial, LLC | 31.5% |
Adaptive Plus Fund | Charles Schwab & Co. | 88.4% |
Income Opportunities Fund | Pershing LLC | 43.8% |
Dynamic Opportunity Fund | Charles Schwab & Co. | 88.8% |
Tactical Income Fund | Charles Schwab & Co. | 83.8% |
The Trust has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record are also owned beneficially.
Note 15 – New Accounting Pronouncements and Regulatory Updates
Effective January 24, 2023, the SEC adopted rule and form amendments to require mutual funds and ETFs to transmit concise and visually engaging streamlined annual and semiannual reports to shareholders that highlight key information deemed important for retail investors to assess and monitor their fund investments. Other information, including financial statements, will no longer appear in the funds’ streamlined shareholder reports but must be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed on a semiannual basis on Form N-CSR. The rule and form amendments have a compliance date of July 24, 2024. At this time, management is evaluating the impact of these rule and form amendment changes on the content of the current shareholder report and the newly created annual and semiannual streamlined shareholder reports.
In October 2020, the SEC adopted new regulations governing the use of derivatives by registered investment companies (“Rule 18f-4”). Rule 18f-4 will impose limits on the amount of derivatives a Fund can enter into, eliminate the asset segregation framework currently used by funds to comply with Section 18 of the 1940 Act, and require funds whose use of derivatives is greater than a limited specified amount to establish and maintain a comprehensive derivatives risk management program and appoint a derivatives risk manager. The Funds have adopted procedures in accordance with Rule 18f-4.
In December 2020, the SEC adopted a new rule providing a framework for fund valuation practices (“Rule 2a-5”). Rule 2a-5 establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. Rule 2a-5 will permit fund boards to designate certain parties to perform fair value determinations, subject to board oversight and certain other conditions. Rule 2a-5 also defines when market quotations are “readily available” for purposes of the 1940 Act and the threshold for determining whether a fund must fair value a security. In connection with Rule 2a-5, the SEC also adopted related recordkeeping requirements and is rescinding previously issued guidance, including with respect to the role of a board in determining fair value and the accounting and auditing of fund investments. The Funds have adopted procedures in accordance with Rule 2a-5.
AXS Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) – Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The amendments in the ASU provide optional temporary financial reporting relief from the effect of certain types of contract modifications due to the planned discontinuation of the London Interbank Offered Rate and other interbank-offered based reference rates as of the end of 2021. The ASU is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur during the period March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848, which extends the period through December 31, 2024. Management has reviewed the requirements and believes the adoption of these ASUs will not have a material impact on the financial statements.
Note 16 – Events Subsequent to the Fiscal Period End
The Funds have adopted financial reporting rules regarding subsequent events which require an entity to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet. Management has evaluated the Funds’ related events and transactions that occurred through the date of issuance of the Funds’ financial statements.
On March 18, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Trust approved a Plan of Liquidation for the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund and the Sustainable Income Fund. The Plan of Liquidation authorized the termination, liquidation and dissolution of the Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund and the Sustainable Income Fund.
At the close of business on April 26, 2024, Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund and Sustainable Income Fund liquidated. Each Fund made a liquidating distribution to its remaining shareholders equal to each shareholder’s proportionate interest in the net assets of the respective Fund, in complete redemption and cancellation of the respective Fund’s shares held by the shareholder, and each Fund was dissolved.
There were no other events or transactions that occurred during this period that materially impacted the amounts or disclosures in the Funds’ financial statements.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Note 1 – Organization
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund (the “Fund”) is organized as a diversified series of Investment Managers Series Trust II, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”) which is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund commenced investment operations on November 11, 2019 with Class A shares, Class C Shares and Class I shares. Prior to that date, the Fund acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of the Equinox Chesapeake Strategy Fund (the “Chesapeake Strategy Predecessor Fund”), a series of Equinox Funds Trust, which offered three class of shares, Class A, Class C, and Class I shares. On November 6, 2019, beneficial owners of the Chesapeake Strategy Predecessor Fund approved a proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization that provided for the reorganization into the Fund. The Plan of Reorganization was approved by the Trust’s Board on June 14, 2019 and by the Equinox Funds Trust Board on July 1, 2019. The tax-free reorganization was accomplished on November 8, 2019. As a result of the reorganization, the Fund assumed the performance and accounting history of the Chesapeake Strategy Predecessor Fund. Financial information included for the dates prior to the reorganization is that of the Chesapeake Strategy Predecessor Fund.
The reorganization was accomplished by the following tax-free exchange in which each shareholder of the Chesapeake Strategy Predecessor Fund received the same aggregate share net asset value in the corresponding classes as noted below:
| | Shares Issued | | | Net Assets | |
Class A | | | 455,380 | | | $ | 4,835,786 | |
Class C | | | 52,298 | | | | 541,044 | |
Class I | | | 7,369,196 | | | | 78,929,398 | |
The net unrealized depreciation of investments transferred was $2,540,824 as of the date of the acquisition.
On November 3, 2021, based on the recommendation of the Advisor, the Trust’s Board approved the reorganization of the AXS Aspect Core Diversified Strategy Fund (the “Aspect Core Fund”) into the Fund. The Board called and held a meeting of shareholders of Aspect Core Fund on December 15, 2021, where shareholders approved the reorganization. The purpose of the reorganization was to combine two funds within the Trust with similar investment objectives and strategies. The reorganization provided for the transfer of assets of the Aspect Core Fund (the “Target Fund”) to the Fund and the assumption of the liabilities of the Aspect Core Fund by the Fund. Following the reorganization, the Fund held the assets of the Aspect Core Fund. The reorganization was effective as of the close of business on December 17, 2021. The reorganization was accomplished by the following tax-free exchange in which each shareholder of the Aspect Core Fund received the same aggregate share net asset value in the corresponding classes as noted below:
| | Shares Issued | | | Net Assets | |
Class A | | | 83,620 | | | $ | 839,543 | |
Class C | | | 180,850 | | | | 1,924,244 | |
Class I | | | 295,670 | | | | 3,001,051 | |
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services — Investment Companies”.
(a) Consolidation of Subsidiary
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in its subsidiary, AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund Limited (the “Fund’s subsidiary” or “subsidiary”), a wholly-owned and controlled subsidiary formed under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Consolidated Schedule of Investments, Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Consolidated Statement of Operations, Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets and Consolidated Financial Highlights of the Fund include the accounts of the Fund’s subsidiary. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation for the Fund. The Fund’s subsidiary is advised by Chesapeake Investment Management LLC (“Chesapeake” or the “Sub-Advisor”) and acts as an investment vehicle in order to effect certain investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and policies specified in the Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information. The Fund’s subsidiary will generally invest in derivatives, including commodity futures, and other investments intended to serve as margin or collateral for derivative positions. The inception date of the Fund’s subsidiary was April 19, 2012. As of March 31, 2024, total assets of the Chesapeake Strategy Fund were $46,532,922 of which $2,151,014, or approximately 4.62%, represented the Fund’s ownership of the shares of the Fund’s subsidiary.
For tax purposes, the Fund’s subsidiary is an exempted Cayman investment company. The Fund’s subsidiary has received an undertaking from the Government of the Cayman Islands exempting it from all local income, profits and capital gains taxes. No such taxes are levied in the Cayman Islands at the present time. For U.S. income tax purposes, each subsidiary is a Controlled Foreign Corporation (“CFC”) and as such is not subject to U.S. income tax. However, as a wholly-owned CFC, the subsidiary’s net income and capital gains, to the extent of its earnings and profits, will be included each year in the Fund’s investment company taxable income.
Note 2 – Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
(a) Valuation of Investments
The Fund values equity securities at the last reported sale price on the principal exchange or in the principal over the counter (“OTC”) market in which such securities are traded, as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE on the day the securities are being valued or, if the last-quoted sales price is not readily available, the securities will be valued at the last bid or the mean between the last available bid and ask price. Securities traded on the NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at the daily closing net asset value of the respective investment company. Debt securities are valued by utilizing a price supplied by independent pricing service providers. The independent pricing service providers may use various valuation methodologies including matrix pricing and other analytical pricing models as well as market transactions and dealer quotations. These models generally consider such factors as yields or prices of bonds of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity, ratings and general market conditions. If a price is not readily available for a portfolio security, the security will be valued at fair value (the amount which the Fund might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale). The Board of Trustees has designated the Advisor as the Fund’s valuation designee (the “Valuation Designee”) to make all fair value determinations with respect to the Fund’s portfolio investments, subject to the Board’s oversight. As the Valuation Designee, the Advisor has adopted and implemented policies and procedures to be followed when the Fund must utilize fair value pricing. Prior to September 8, 2022, securities were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s advisor, subject to review and approval by the Valuation Committee, pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The actions of the Valuation Committee were subsequently reviewed by the Board at its next regularly scheduled board meeting. The Valuation Committee met as needed. The Valuation Committee was comprised of all the Trustees, but action may have been taken by any one of the Trustees.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
(b) Foreign Currency Translation
The Fund’s records are maintained in U.S. dollars. The value of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period. The currencies are translated into U.S. dollars by using the exchange rates quoted as of 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions.
The Fund does not isolate that portion of its net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates from the impact arising from changes in market prices. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments and foreign currency.
Net realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the differences between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency translation gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, resulting from changes in the exchange rates.
(c) Futures Contracts
The Fund purchases and sells futures contracts to pursue its investment objective and to gain exposure to, or hedge against, change in the value of equities, interest rates, foreign currency, or commodities. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into futures contracts are satisfied by the segregation of specific securities or cash as collateral for the account of the broker (the Portfolio’s agent in acquiring the futures position). During the period the futures contracts are open, changes in the value of the contracts are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by “marking to market” on a daily basis to reflect the market value of the contracts at the end of each day’s trading. Variation margin payments are received or made depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. When the contracts are closed, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from, or cost of, the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract. If the Fund was unable to liquidate a futures contract and/or enter into an offsetting closing transaction, the Fund would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the value of the contracts and continue to be required to maintain the margin deposits on the futures contracts. The Fund segregates liquid securities having a value at least equal to the amount of the current obligation under any open futures contract. Risks may exceed amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. With futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to a Fund since futures are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures against default.
(d) Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
The Fund may enter into forward currency exchange contracts in order to hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risks. A forward involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. The market value of the contract fluctuates with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. As foreign securities are sold, a portion of the contract is generally closed and the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Realized gains and losses from contract transactions are included as a component of net realized gains/(losses) from forward foreign currency contracts in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
(e) Short-Term Investments
The Fund invests a significant amount (60.3% of its net assets as of March 31, 2024) in the UMB Bank, Institutional Banking Money Market II Deposit Investment. The UMB Bank, Institutional Banking Money Market II Deposit Investment acts as a bank deposit for the Fund, providing an interest-bearing account for short-term investment purposes. This investment vehicle is not publicly traded on open markets.
(f) Short Sales
Short sales are transactions in which the Fund sells a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in the value of that security. To complete such a transaction, the Fund must borrow the security to make delivery to the buyer. The Fund then is obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing the security at market price at the time of replacement. The price at such time may be more or less than the price at which the security was sold by the Fund. When a security is sold short, a decrease in the value of the security will be recognized as a gain and an increase in the value of the security will be recognized as a loss, which is potentially limitless. Until the security is replaced, the Fund is required to pay the lender amounts equal to dividend or interest that accrue during the period of the loan which is recorded as an expense. To borrow the security, the Fund also may be required to pay a premium or an interest fee, which are recorded as interest expense. Cash or securities are segregated for the broker to meet the necessary margin requirements. The Fund is subject to the risk that it may not always be able to close out a short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price.
(g) Options
The Fund may write or purchase options contracts primarily to generate gains from option premiums or to reduce overall portfolio risk. When the Fund writes or purchases an option, an amount equal to the premium received or paid by the Fund is recorded as a liability or an asset and is subsequently adjusted to the current market value of the option written or purchased. Premiums received or paid from writing or purchasing options which expire unexercised are treated by the Fund on the expiration date as realized gains or losses. The difference between the premium and the amount paid or received on effecting a closing purchase or sale transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain or loss. If an option is exercised, the premium paid or received is added to the cost of the purchase or proceeds from the sale in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or a loss on investment transactions. The Fund, as a writer of an option, may have no control over whether the underlying securities may be sold (call) or purchased (put) and as a result bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option.
(h) Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded net of applicable withholding taxes on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, if applicable, are paid (a portion of which may be reclaimable) or provided for in accordance with the applicable country’s tax rules and rates and are disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Withholding tax reclaims are filed in certain countries to recover a portion of the amounts previously withheld. The Fund records a reclaim receivable based on a number of factors, including a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims as well as payment history and market convention. Income and expenses of the Fund are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class of shares in proportion to their relative net assets, except for distribution and service fees which are unique to each class of shares. Expenses incurred by the Trust with respect to more than one fund are allocated in proportion to the net assets of each fund except where allocation of direct expenses to each fund or an alternative allocation method can be more appropriately made.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
(i) Federal Income Taxes
The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of their net investment income and any net realized gains to their shareholders. Therefore, no provision is made for federal income or excise taxes. Due to the timing of dividend distributions and the differences in accounting for income and realized gains and losses for financial statement and federal income tax purposes, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the year in which the income and realized gains and losses are recorded by the Fund.
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (the “Income Tax Statement”) requires an evaluation of tax positions taken (or expected to be taken) in the course of preparing a Fund’s tax returns to determine whether these positions meet a “more-likely-than-not” standard that, based on the technical merits, have a more than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained by a taxing authority upon examination. A tax position that meets the “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The Income Tax Statement requires management of the Fund to analyze tax positions taken in the prior three open tax years, if any, and tax positions expected to be taken in the Fund’s current tax year, as defined by the IRS statute of limitations for all major jurisdictions, including federal tax authorities and certain state tax authorities. As of March 31, 2024, and during the prior three open tax years the Fund did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Fund has no examination in progress and 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) Distributions to Shareholders
Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. Distributable net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed annually. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from the characterization for federal income tax purposes due to differences in the recognition of income, expense and gain (loss) items for financial statement and tax purposes.
(k) Illiquid Securities
Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted a Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) that requires, among other things, that the Fund limits its illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of net assets. An illiquid investment is any security which may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. If the Advisor, at any time determines that the value of illiquid securities held by the Fund exceeds 15% of its net asset value, the Advisor will take such steps as it considers appropriate to reduce them as soon as reasonably practicable in accordance with the Fund’s written LRMP.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Note 3 – Investment Advisory and Other Agreements
The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with AXS Investments LLC (the “Advisor”). Under the terms of the Agreement, the Fund pays twice a month investment advisory fee to the Advisor at the annual rate of 1.45% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Advisor has engaged Chesapeake Capital Corporation (“Chesapeake”), a Sub-Advisor, to manage the Chesapeake Strategy Fund’s overall investment program, and pays Chesapeake from its advisory fees.
The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fee and, if necessary, to absorb other operating expenses of the Fund to ensure that total annual operating expenses (excluding any taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on short sales, acquired fund fees and expenses (as determined in accordance with Form N-1A), professional fees related to services for the collection of foreign tax reclaims, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, and extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 2.10%, 2.85% and 1.85% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A shares, Class C shares and Class I shares, respectively, until January 31, 2025, and the agreement may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.
The investment management fees include a management fee paid to the advisor by the Fund’s subsidiary at the annual rate of 1.45% of the subsidiary’s average daily net assets. The advisor has contractually agreed, for so long as the Fund invests in the subsidiary, to waive a portion of the management fee it receives from the Fund in an amount equal to the management fee paid to the advisor by the subsidiary, with no right to recoupment. This undertaking may not be terminated by the advisor as long as the investment advisory agreement between the subsidiary and the Advisor is in place unless the Advisor obtains the prior approval of the Trust’s Board of Trustees.
For the six months ended March 31, 2024, the Advisor waived a portion of its advisory fees totaling $112,851. The Advisor is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, of fees waived or payments made to the Fund for a period ending three full years after the date of the waiver or payment. This reimbursement may be requested from the Fund if the reimbursement will not cause the Fund’s annual expense ratio to exceed the lesser of (a) the expense limitation in effect at the time such fees were waived or payments made, or (b) the expense limitation in effect at the time of the reimbursement. At March 31, 2024, the amount of these potentially recoverable expenses was $754,814. The potential recoverable amount is noted as "Commitments and contingencies" as reported on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Advisor may recapture all or a portion of this amount no later than September 30, of the year stated below:
2024 | | | $ | 217,024 | |
2025 | | | | 172,227 | |
2026 | | | | 252,712 | |
2027 | | | | 112,851 | |
Total | | | $ | 754,814 | |
UMB Fund Services, Inc. (“UMBFS”) serves as the Fund’s fund accountant, transfer agent and co-administrator; and Mutual Fund Administration, LLC (“MFAC”) serves as the Fund’s other co-administrator. UMB Bank, n.a., an affiliate of UMBFS, serves as the Fund’s custodian.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
The Fund’s allocated fees incurred for fund accounting, fund administration, transfer agency and custody services for the six months ended March 31, 2024, are reported on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
ALPS Distributors, Inc. serves as the Fund’s Distributor (the “Distributor”). Prior to January 1, 2023, IMST Distributors, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC (d/b/a ACA Group), served as the Fund’s Distributor. The Distributor does not receive compensation from the Fund for its distribution services; the Advisor pays the Distributor a fee for its distribution-related services.
Certain trustees and officers of the Trust are employees of UMBFS or MFAC. The Fund does not compensate trustees and officers affiliated with the Fund’s co-administrators. For the six months ended March 31, 2024, the Fund’s allocated fees incurred to Trustees who are not affiliated with the Fund’s co-administrators are reported on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The Fund’s Board of Trustees has adopted a Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) for the Independent Trustees that enables Trustees to elect to receive payment in cash or the option to select various fund(s) in the Trust in which their deferred accounts shall be deemed to be invested. If a trustee elects to defer payment, the Plan provides for the creation of a deferred payment account. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes in the invested fund(s) and remains a liability to the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The Trustees Deferred compensation liability under the Plan constitutes a general unsecured obligation of the Fund and is disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Contributions made under the plan and the change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation and income are included in the Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Dziura Compliance Consulting, LLC provides Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) services to the Trust. The Fund’s allocated fees incurred for CCO services for the six months ended March 31, 2024, are reported on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Note 4 – Federal Income Taxes
At March 31, 2024, the cost of securities on a tax basis and gross unrealized appreciation and (depreciation) on investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
Cost of investments | | $ | 39,744,653 | |
| | | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | - | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | - | |
| | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) | | $ | - | |
The difference between cost amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes is due primarily to timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses in security transactions.
U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. For the year ended September 30, 2023, permanent differences in book and tax accounting have been reclassified to paid-in capital and total distributable earnings/(deficit) as follows:
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Increase (Decrease) | |
Paid in Capital | | | Total Distributable Earnings | |
$ | - | | | $ | - | |
As of September 30, 2023, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 610,571 | |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | - | |
Tax accumulated earnings | | | 610,571 | |
| | | | |
Accumulated capital and other losses | | | (19,903,687 | ) |
Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) | | | - | |
Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) - futures contracts | | | (138,779 | ) |
Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) - forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | - | |
Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) - foreign currency translations | | | 104 | |
Unrealized deferred compensation | | | (24,554 | ) |
Total accumulated earnings/(deficit) | | $ | (19,456,345 | ) |
The tax character of the distributions paid during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, were as follows:
Distributions paid from: | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 839,695 | | | $ | 3,152,394 | |
Net long-term capital gains | | | - | | | | - | |
Total distributions paid | | $ | 839,695 | | | $ | 3,152,394 | |
At September 30, 2023, the Fund had an accumulated net capital loss carry forward as follows:
Short-term | | | $ | 10,513,437 | |
Long-term | | | | 1,081,599 | |
Total | | | $ | 11,595,036 | |
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the Chesapeake Strategy Fund utilized non-expiring capital loss carry overs totaling $0 respectively.
Note 5 – Investment Transactions
For the six months ended March 31, 2024, the Fund’s purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments and futures contracts, were $0 and $0, respectively.
Note 6 – Distribution Plan
The Trust on behalf the Fund, has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act that allows the Fund to pay distribution fees for the sale and distribution of its shares. With respect to, Class A shares and Class C shares, the Plan provides for the payment of distribution fees at the annual rate of up to 0.25% and 1.00%, respectively, of average daily net assets. Class I Shares are not subject to any distribution or service fees under the Plan.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended March 31, 2024, distribution fees incurred are disclosed on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Note 7 – Indemnifications
In the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations, which 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. However, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.
Note 8 – Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. It also provides guidance on determining when there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or a liability, when a transaction is not orderly, and how that information must be incorporated into a fair value measurement.
Under Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized into three broad Levels as described below:
| · | Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access. |
| · | Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data. |
| · | Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available; representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available. |
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different Levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the Level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest Level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of March 31, 2024, in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value:
Chesapeake Strategy Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2* | | | Level 3* | | | Total | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | $ | 39,744,653 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 39,744,653 | |
Total Investments | | | 39,744,653 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 39,744,653 | |
Other Financial Instruments** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 1,149,733 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,149,733 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 40,894,386 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 40,894,386 | |
| * | The Fund did not hold any Level 2 or 3 securities at period end. |
| ** | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments such as futures contracts and forward foreign currency contracts. Futures contracts and forward foreign currency contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on the instrument. |
Note 9 – Derivatives and Hedging Disclosures
Derivatives and Hedging requires enhanced disclosures about the Fund’s derivative and hedging activities, including how such activities are accounted for and their effects on the Fund’s financial position and performance. The Fund invested in futures contracts during the six months ended March 31, 2024.
The effects of these derivative instruments on the Fund’s financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Consolidated Statement of Operations are presented in the tables below. The fair values of derivative instruments, as of March 31, 2024, by risk category are as follows:
Chesapeake Strategy Fund |
| | Asset Derivatives | | Liability Derivatives |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | Value | | | Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | Value | |
Commodity contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on open futures contracts* | | $ | 557,919 | | | Unrealized depreciation on open futures contracts* | | $ | (463,179 | ) |
Currency contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on open futures contracts* | | | 154,100 | | | Unrealized depreciation on open futures contracts* | | | (162,379 | ) |
Index contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on open futures contracts* | | | 1,198,011 | | | Unrealized depreciation on open futures contracts* | | | - | |
Interest rate contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on open futures contracts* | | | 343,609 | | | Unrealized depreciation on open futures contracts* | | | (478,348 | ) |
| | Total unrealized appreciation on open futures contracts* | | | 2,253,639 | | | Total unrealized depreciation on open futures contracts* | | | (1,103,906 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on open futures contracts** | $ | 1,149,733 | |
| * | Includes cumulative appreciation/(depreciation) on futures contracts as reported on the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. |
| ** | Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on open futures contracts is shown as variation margin on futures contracts on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
The effects of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the six months ended March 31, 2024, are as follows:
Chesapeake Strategy Fund |
Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Futures Contracts | |
Commodity contracts | | $ | (2,089,272 | ) |
Currency contracts | | | (882,104 | ) |
Index contracts | | | 1,756,976 | |
Interest rate contracts | | | (1,377,898 | ) |
Total | | $ | (2,592,298 | ) |
Chesapeake Strategy Fund |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on Derivatives Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | | Futures Contracts | |
Commodity contracts | | $ | 381,774 | |
Currency contracts | | | 60,821 | |
Index contracts | | | 1,656,789 | |
Interest rate contracts | | | (940,833 | ) |
Total | | $ | 1,158,551 | |
The average quarterly volume of derivative instruments held by the Fund during the six months ended March 31, 2024, are as follows:
Chesapeake Strategy Fund |
| | | | | | | Long Futures Contracts* | | | | Short Futures Contracts* | |
Commodity contracts | | | Notional Value | | | $ | 13,672,569 | | | $ | 17,606,369 | |
Currency contracts | | | Notional Value | | | | 19,233,077 | | | | 20,244,437 | |
Index contracts | | | Notional Value | | | | 451,081,477 | | | | 1,126,610 | |
Interest rate contracts | | | Notional Value | | | | 39,888,004 | | | | 50,425,061 | |
Note 10 - Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. The guidance requires retrospective application for all comparative periods presented.
A Fund mitigates credit risk with respect to OTC derivative counterparties through credit support annexes included with International Swaps and Derivative Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreements or other Master Netting Agreements which are the standard contracts governing most derivative transactions between the Fund and each of its counterparties. These agreements allow the Fund and each counterparty to offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables against each other and/or with collateral, which is generally held by the Fund’s custodian. The amount of collateral moved to/from applicable counterparties is based upon minimum transfer amounts specified in the agreement. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
It is the Fund’s policy to recognize a net asset or liability equal to the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of futures, forward foreign currency exchange and swap contracts. As of March 31, 2024, the Fund is subject to a master netting arrangement for the futures. The following table shows additional information regarding the offsetting of assets and liabilities, as of March 31, 2024:
Chesapeake Strategy Fund |
| | | | | | | | Amounts Not Offset in Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | | Gross Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Financial Instruments** | | | Cash Collateral** | | | Net Amount | |
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on open futures contracts* | | | StoneX | | | $ | 1,149,733 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,149,733 | |
| * | Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts as reported on the Schedule of Investments. Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation is shown as variation margin on futures contracts on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
| ** | Amounts relate to master netting agreements and collateral agreements which have been determined by the advisor to be legally enforceable in the event of default but where certain other criteria are not met in accordance with applicable offsetting accounting guidance. The collateral amounts may exceed the related net amounts of financial assets and liabilities presented in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Where this is the case, the total amount reported is limited to the net amounts of financial assets and liabilities with that counterparty. |
Note 11 – Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks
Certain local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illnesses and/or other public health issues, financial institution instability or other events may have a significant impact on a security or instrument. These types of events and other like them are collectively referred to as “Market Disruptions and Geopolitical Risks” and they may have adverse impacts on the worldwide economy, as well as the economies of individual countries, the financial health of individual companies and the market in general in significant and unforeseen ways. Some of the impacts noted in recent times include but are not limited to embargos, political actions, supply chain disruptions, bank failures, restrictions to investment and/or monetary movement including the forced selling of securities or the inability to participate impacted markets. The duration of these events could adversely affect the Fund’s performance, the performance of the securities in which the Fund invests and may lead to losses on your investment. The ultimate impact of “Market Disruptions and Geopolitical Risks” on the financial performance of the Fund’s investments is not reasonably estimable at this time. Management is actively monitoring these events.
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Note 12 – New Accounting Pronouncements and Regulatory Updates
Effective January 24, 2023, the SEC adopted rule and form amendments to require mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) to transmit concise and visually engaging streamlined annual and semiannual reports to shareholders that highlight key information deemed important for retail investors to assess and monitor their fund investments. Other information, including financial statements, will no longer appear in the Fund’s streamlined shareholder reports but must be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed on a semiannual basis on Form N-CSR. The rule and form amendments have a compliance date of July 24, 2024. At this time, management is evaluating the impact of these rule and form amendment changes on the content of the current shareholder report and the newly created annual and semiannual streamlined shareholder reports.
In October 2020, the SEC adopted new regulations governing the use of derivatives by registered investment companies (“Rule 18f-4”). Rule 18f-4 will impose limits on the amount of derivatives a Fund can enter into, eliminate the asset segregation framework currently used by funds to comply with Section 18 of the 1940 Act, and require funds whose use of derivatives is greater than a limited specified amount to establish and maintain a comprehensive derivatives risk management program and appoint a derivatives risk manager. The Fund has adopted procedures in accordance with Rule 18f-4.
In December 2020, the SEC adopted a new rule providing a framework for fund valuation practices (“Rule 2a-5”). Rule 2a-5 establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. Rule 2a-5 will permit fund boards to designate certain parties to perform fair value determinations, subject to board oversight and certain other conditions. Rule 2a-5 also defines when market quotations are “readily available” for purposes of the 1940 Act and the threshold for determining whether a fund must fair value a security. In connection with Rule 2a-5, the SEC also adopted related recordkeeping requirements and is rescinding previously issued guidance, including with respect to the role of a board in determining fair value and the accounting and auditing of fund investments. The Fund has adopted procedures in accordance with Rule 2a-5.
In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) – Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The amendments in the ASU provide optional temporary financial reporting relief from the effect of certain types of contract modifications due to the planned discontinuation of the London Interbank Offered Rate and other interbank-offered based reference rates as of the end of 2021. The ASU is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur during the period March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848, which extends the period through December 31, 2024. Management has reviewed the requirements and believes the adoption of these ASUs will not have a material impact on the financial statements.
Note 13 – Events Subsequent to the Fiscal Period End
The Fund has adopted financial reporting rules regarding subsequent events which require an entity to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet. Management has evaluated the Fund’s related events and transactions that occurred through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements.
There were no events or transactions that occurred during this period that materially impacted the amounts or disclosures in the Fund’s financial statements.
AXS Funds
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
Board Consideration of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements
At an in-person meeting held on January 24, 2024, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Investment Managers Series Trust II (the “Trust”), including the trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”) as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), reviewed and unanimously approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between the Trust and AXS Investments LLC (the “Advisor”) for an additional one-year term from when it otherwise would expire, with respect to the following series of the Trust (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):
| · | AXS Adaptive Plus Fund (the “Adaptive Plus Fund”), |
| · | AXS Alternative Value Fund (the “Alternative Value Fund”), |
| · | AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund (the “Chesapeake Strategy Fund”), |
| · | AXS Income Opportunities Fund (the “Income Opportunities Fund”), |
| · | AXS Market Neutral Fund (the “Market Neutral Fund”), |
| · | AXS Merger Fund (the “Merger Fund”), |
| · | AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund (the “Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund”), |
| · | AXS Sustainable Income Fund (the “Sustainable Income Fund”), and |
| · | AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund (the “Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund”). |
At the same meeting, the Board and the Independent Trustees also reviewed and unanimously approved the renewal of the following agreements for an additional one-year term from when they otherwise would expire:
| · | the sub-advisory agreement (the “Cognios Sub-Advisory Agreement”) between the Advisor and Quantitative Value Technologies, LLC d/b/a Cognios Capital (“Cognios Capital”) with respect to the Alternative Value Fund and the Market Neutral Fund; |
| · | the sub-advisory agreement (the “Chesapeake Sub-Advisory Agreement”) between the Advisor and Chesapeake Capital Corporation (“Chesapeake Capital”) with respect to the Chesapeake Strategy Fund; |
| · | the investment advisory agreement between the Advisor and AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund Limited (the “Chesapeake Subsidiary”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Chesapeake Strategy Fund organized in the Cayman Islands, and the sub-advisory agreement between the Advisor and Chesapeake Capital with respect to the Chesapeake Subsidiary (together, the “Chesapeake Strategy Fund Subsidiary Agreements”); |
| · | the sub-advisory agreement (the “Kellner Sub-Advisory Agreement”) between the Advisor and Kellner Management, L.P. (“Kellner”) with respect to the Merger Fund; |
| · | the sub-advisory agreement (the “Green Alpha Sub-Advisory Agreement”) between the Advisor and Green Alpha Advisors, LLC (“Green Alpha”) with respect to the Sustainable Income Fund; and |
| · | the sub-advisory agreement (the “Uniplan Sub-Advisory Agreement”) between Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. (“Uniplan”) with respect to the Sustainable Income Fund. |
Cognios Capital, Chesapeake Capital, Kellner, Green Alpha, and Uniplan are collectively referred to below as the “Sub-Advisors.” The Advisory Agreement, the Cognios Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Chesapeake Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Chesapeake Strategy Fund Subsidiary Agreements, the Kellner Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Green Alpha Sub-Advisory Agreement, and the Uniplan Sub-Advisory Agreement are collectively referred to below as the “Fund Advisory Agreements.”
AXS Funds
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) - Continued
In approving renewal of the Fund Advisory Agreements with respect to each Fund and the Chesapeake Subsidiary, as applicable, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, determined that such renewal was in the best interests of the Fund, the Chesapeake Subsidiary, and shareholders of the Fund and the Chesapeake Subsidiary, as applicable.
Background
In advance of the meeting, the Board received information about the Funds, the Chesapeake Subsidiary, and the Fund Advisory Agreements from the Advisor, the Sub-Advisors, and Mutual Fund Administration, LLC and UMB Fund Services, Inc., the Trust’s co-administrators, certain portions of which are discussed below. The materials, among other things, included information about the organization and financial condition of the Advisor and the Sub-Advisors; information regarding the background, experience, and compensation structure of relevant personnel providing services to the Funds and the Chesapeake Subsidiary, as applicable; information about the Advisor’s and the Sub-Advisors’ compliance policies and procedures, disaster recovery and contingency planning, and policies with respect to portfolio execution and trading; information regarding the profitability of the Advisor’s overall relationship with each Fund; reports comparing the performance of each Fund with returns of its benchmark index and a group of comparable funds (each, a “Peer Group”) selected by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”) from Morningstar, Inc.’s relevant fund universe (each, a “Fund Universe”) for various periods ended October 31, 2023; reports comparing the investment advisory fee and total expenses of each Fund with those of its Peer Group and Fund Universe; and the advisory and sub-advisory fees paid pursuant to each Fund Advisory Agreement, as applicable. The Board also received a memorandum from legal counsel to the Trust and the Independent Trustees discussing the legal standards under the 1940 Act and other applicable law for their consideration of the proposed renewal of the Fund Advisory Agreements. In addition, the Board considered information reviewed by the Board regarding other series of the Trust managed by the Advisor during the year at other Board and Board committee meetings. No representatives of the Advisor or the Sub-Advisors were present during the Board’s consideration of the Fund Advisory Agreements, and the Independent Trustees were represented by their legal counsel with respect to the matters considered.
In renewing each Fund Advisory Agreement, the Board and the Independent Trustees considered a variety of factors, including those discussed below. In their deliberations, the Board and the Independent Trustees did not identify any particular factor that was controlling, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to the various factors.
AXS Investments LLC
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services
The Board considered information included in the meeting materials regarding the performance of each Fund. The materials they reviewed indicated the following:
| · | The Adaptive Plus Fund’s total return for the one-year period was below the Large Blend Fund Universe and Peer Group median returns and the S&P 500 Total Return Index return by 10.28%, 10.82%, and 12.31%, respectively. The Trustees noted the Advisor’s explanation that the Fund’s return was under that of its Peer Group median because the Fund’s underlying index had underperformed, and that the trading algorithm was long too often in declining markets and short or in cash too often in rising markets. The Trustees also observed that the Fund’s volatility of returns, as measured by its standard deviation, and its downside volatility, as measured by its Morningstar risk score, ranked it in the first quartile of the funds (which is the most favorable) in the Peer Group and Fund Universe for the one-year period. The Trustees considered that the Fund had been operating for a short period and that performance over longer periods would be more meaningful. |
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) - Continued
| · | The Alternative Value Fund’s annualized total return for the three-year period was above the Peer Group and Large Value Fund Universe median returns, the S&P 500 Total Return Index return, and the S&P 500 Value Total Return Index return. The Fund’s annualized total return for the five-year period was above the Peer Group and Fund Universe median returns and the S&P 500 Value Total Return Index return, but below the S&P 500 Total Return Index return by 1.07%. The Fund’s total return for the one-year period was below the Fund Universe and Peer Group median returns, the S&P 500 Value Total Return Index return, and the S&P 500 Total Return Index return by 5.91%, 6.03%, 12.71%, and 15.16%, respectively. The Trustees noted the Advisor’s explanation that the Fund’s strategy was a more value-focused play than its Peer Group funds when value was out of favor, and that the Fund allocated more assets to smaller companies when larger companies were performing well and were favored by the Fund’s peers. The Board also observed that the Fund’s volatility of returns, as measured by its standard deviation, and its downside volatility, as measured by its Morningstar risk score, ranked it in the first quartile of the funds (which is the most favorable) in the Peer Group and Fund Universe for the one-year period. |
| · | The Chesapeake Strategy Fund’s annualized total returns for the three- and ten-year periods were above the Peer Group and Systematic Trend Fund Universe median returns as well as the SG Trend Index returns. The Fund’s total return for the one-year period was above the Fund Universe median return and the SG Trend Index return, and was the same as the Peer Group median return. The Fund’s annualized total return for the five-year period was below the Peer Group and Fund Universe median returns and the SG Trend Index return by 0.85%, 1.21%, and 4.22%, respectively. The Trustees noted the Advisor’s explanation that the Fund underperformed its peers due to the Fund’s poor performance in 2019, and that the Fund underperformed its index, which includes strategies that can employ more leverage than registered funds. The Board also observed that the Fund’s risk-adjusted returns, as measured by its Sharpe ratio, and its risk-adjusted returns relative to the benchmark, as measured by its information ratio, ranked it in the first or second quartile of the funds (which are the most favorable) in the Peer Group and Fund Universe for the three- and ten-year periods. |
| · | The Income Opportunities Fund’s annualized total returns for the one- and three-year periods were above the Peer Group and Preferred Stock Fund Universe median returns and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returns. The Fund’s annualized total return for the ten-year period was above the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index return, but below the Peer Group and Fund Universe median returns by 2.86% and 3.04%, respectively. The Fund’s annualized total return for the five-year period was below the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index return and the Peer Group and Fund Universe median returns by 1.87%, 3.57%, and 3.71%, respectively. The Board considered the Advisor’s assertion that the Fund’s underperformance relative to the Peer Group for the five- and ten-year periods was due to poor returns in 2015 and 2018, combined with the real estate collapse in the first quarter of 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, all of which occurred prior to the Advisor becoming the Fund’s investment advisor. |
| · | The Market Neutral Fund’s annualized total returns for the three- and ten-year periods were above the Peer Group and Equity Market Neutral Fund Universe median returns and the Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index returns, but below the S&P 500 Total Return Index returns by 2.12% and 6.95%, respectively, for those periods. The Fund’s annualized total return for the five-year period was above the Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index return, but below Fund Universe and Peer Group median returns and the S&P 500 Total Return Index return by 0.54%, 1.87%, and 8.29%, respectively. The Fund’s total return for the one-year period was above the Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index return, but below the Peer Group and Fund Universe median returns and the S&P 500 Total Return Index return by 5.66%, 7.40%, and 8.93%, respectively. The Board considered the Advisor’s assertion that the Fund is more value-based and/or equally weighted than the funds in the Peer Group, and that the Fund underperformed the Peer Group over the one-year period because value stocks generally underperformed and large cap stocks outperformed during the period. |
AXS Funds
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) - Continued
| · | The Merger Fund’s total return for the one-year period was above the Peer Group and Event Driven Fund Universe median returns and the ICE BofA U.S. 3-Month Treasury Bill Index return. The Fund’s annualized total return for the three-year period was above the Fund Universe median return and the ICE BofA U.S. 3-Month Treasury Bill Index return, but below than the Peer Group median return by 0.18%. The Fund’s annualized total return for the ten-year period was above the ICE BofA U.S. 3-Month Treasury Bill Index return and was the same as the Fund Universe median return, but was below the Peer Group median return by 0.17%. The Fund’s annualized total return for the five-year period was above the ICE BofA U.S. 3-Month Treasury Bill Index return, but below the Fund Universe and Peer Group median returns by 0.42% and 0.94%, respectively. The Trustees considered the Advisor’s explanation that the Fund invests only in companies engaged in publicly announced mergers or other events, while its peer funds have larger investible universes. The Trustees observed that the Fund’s volatility of returns, as measured by its standard deviation, and its downside volatility, as measured by its Morningstar risk score, ranked it in the first or second quartile of the funds (which are the most favorable) in the Peer Group and Fund Universe for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods. |
| · | The Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund’s total return for the one-year period was above the Peer Group and Multistrategy Fund Universe median returns and the Wilshire Liquid Alternative Global Macro Index return. The Fund’s annualized total return for the three-year period was above the Peer Group and Fund Universe median returns, but below the Wilshire Liquid Alternative Global Macro Index return by 0.27%. The Fund’s annualized total return for the five-year period was below the Fund Universe and Peer Group median returns and the Wilshire Liquid Alternative Global Macro Index return by 0.22%, 0.25%, and 1.06%, respectively. The Board considered the Advisor’s assertion that the Fund’s underperformance over the five-year period was due to the Fund’s significant loss in the fourth quarter of 2018, when the Fund lost over 7%, and that the Fund performed under the benchmark because the Fund reinvested too late after the post-COVID market rally. |
| · | The Sustainable Income Fund’s annualized total return for the ten-year period was above the ICE BofA 1-3 Year U.S. Corporate & Government Bond Index return, but below the Peer Group and High Yield Bond Fund Universe median returns by 1.64% and 1.92%, respectively. The Fund’s annualized total return for the three-year period was below the ICE BofA 1-3 Year U.S. Corporate & Government Bond Index return and the Fund Universe and Peer Group median returns by 0.03%, 1.98%, and 2.70%, respectively. The Fund’s annualized total return for the five-year period was below the ICE BofA 1-3 Year U.S. Corporate & Government Bond Index return and the Fund Universe and Peer Group median returns by 0.66%, 2.13%, and 2.41%, respectively. The Fund’s total return for the one-year period was below the ICE BofA 1-3 Year U.S. Corporate & Government Bond Index return and the Fund Universe and Peer Group median returns by 2.01%, 4.54%, and 4.56%, respectively. The Trustees considered the Advisor’s explanation that the High Yield Bond Fund Universe is heterogeneous, and that the Fund utilizes core credit analysis with an ESG overlay, which makes comparisons challenging; that the Fund’s longer duration compared to the benchmark hurt its performance during the inflationary and rising interest rate environment; and that the Fund was exposed to higher risk than the benchmark when spreads between high yield, blue chip and government bonds were compressing. The Trustees observed that the Fund’s volatility of returns, as measured by its standard deviation, and its downside volatility, as measured by its Morningstar risk score, ranked it in the first quartile of the funds (which is the most favorable) in the Peer Group and Fund Universe for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods. |
| · | The Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund’s total return for the one-year period was above the NASDAQ Composite Index return and the same as the Peer Group median return, but below the Large Growth Fund Universe median return and the Refinitiv Venture Capital Index return by 0.19% and 1.05%, respectively. The Fund’s annualized total return for the five-year period was below the Refinitiv Venture Capital Index return, the Peer Group median return, the NASDAQ Composite Index return, and the Fund Universe median return by 1.87%, 3.89%, 5.32%, and 6.06%, respectively. The Fund’s annualized total return for the three-year period was below the Refinitiv Venture Capital Index return, the Peer Group median return, the NASDAQ Composite Index return, and the Fund Universe median return by 1.54%, 13.79%, 14.45%, and 16.20%, respectively. The Board considered the Advisor’s assertion that for the three- and five-year periods, the Fund’s underperformance was due to the impact of rising interest rates on growth stocks and technology companies in the first three quarters of 2022, during which the Fund sustained a loss of over 60%. |
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The Board noted its familiarity with the Advisor and considered the overall quality of services provided by the Advisor to the Funds and the Chesapeake Subsidiary. In doing so, the Board considered the Advisor’s specific responsibilities in day-to-day management and oversight of the Funds and the Chesapeake Subsidiary, as well as the qualifications, experience, and responsibilities of the personnel involved in the activities of the Funds and the Chesapeake Subsidiary. The Board also considered the overall quality of the organization and operations of the Advisor, its commitment to the maintenance and growth of the Funds’ assets, and its compliance structure and compliance procedures. In addition, the Board considered the respective roles of the Advisor and the Sub-Advisors, noting that the Advisor provides overall supervision of the general investment management and investment operations of each applicable Fund and the Chesapeake Subsidiary, and oversees the Sub-Advisors with respect to each applicable Fund’s and the Chesapeake Subsidiary’s operations, including monitoring the investment and trading activities of the Sub-Advisors, monitoring each Fund’s and the Chesapeake Subsidiary’s compliance with its investment policies, and providing general administrative services related to the Advisor’s overall supervision of each Fund and the Chesapeake Subsidiary; and that the Sub-Advisors’ responsibilities include day-to-day portfolio management. The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the various factors they had reviewed, the nature, overall quality, and extent of the management and oversight services provided by the Advisor to each Fund and the Chesapeake Subsidiary were satisfactory.
Advisory Fees and Expense Ratios
With respect to the advisory fees and expenses paid by the Funds, the meeting materials indicated the following:
| · | The Adaptive Plus Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was higher than the Peer Group and Large Blend Fund Universe medians by 0.77% and 0.90%, respectively. The Board considered the Advisor’s belief that the Fund offers an investment objective and strategies that are unique and distinct from those of the funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, that the Fund’s strategies are typically only available in more costly and less transparent portfolios that charge both management fees and performance fees, and that the advisory fee includes the cost of licensing the underlying index. The Board also observed that for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the Advisor waived a portion of the Fund’s advisory fee to comply with its expense limitation agreement. |
| | The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 1.09% and 1.30%, respectively. The Board noted, however, that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes. |
| · | The Alternative Value Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was the same as the Peer Group median, but slightly higher than the Large Value Fund Universe median by 0.02%. The Trustees observed that the Fund’s advisory fee was not in the highest quartile of funds in the Peer Group or Fund Universe. |
| | The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.06% and 0.14%, respectively. The Board noted that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes. |
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| · | The Chesapeake Strategy Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was higher than both the Peer Group and Systematic Trend Fund Universe medians by 0.30%. The Trustees observed that the Fund’s advisory fee was not in the highest quartile of funds in the Peer Group or Fund Universe. |
| | The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Fund Universe and Peer Group medians by 0.41% and 0.51%, respectively. The Board observed, however, that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes. |
| · | The Income Opportunities Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was higher than the Peer Group and Preferred Stock Fund Universe medians by 0.25% and 0.30%, respectively. The Board considered the Advisor’s belief that the Fund offers an investment objective and strategies that are unique and distinct from those of the funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, as the Fund engages in active stock analysis and selection. The Board also observed that for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the Advisor waived a portion of the Fund’s advisory fee to comply with its expense limitation agreement. |
| | The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.33% and 0.49%, respectively. The Board noted, however, that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes. |
| · | The Market Neutral Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was slightly higher than the Peer Group median by 0.025% and higher than the Equity Market Neutral Fund Universe median by 0.30%. The Trustees observed that the Fund’s advisory fee was not in the highest quartile of funds in the Peer Group. |
| | The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were lower than the Peer Group median, but higher than the Fund Universe median by 0.09%. The Board considered, however, that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes. |
| · | The Merger Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was higher than the Event Driven Fund Universe and Peer Group medians by 0.05% and 0.15%, respectively. The Board considered the Advisor’s assertion that the Fund offers an investment objective and strategies that are unique and distinct from those of the funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, and that the Fund employs a pure merger arbitration strategy that is more labor intensive than some of the Peer Funds. The Board also observed that for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the Advisor waived a significant portion of its advisory fee to comply with its expense limitation agreement. |
| | The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.06% and 0.19%, respectively. The Board observed, however, that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes. |
| · | The Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was lower than the Peer Group and Multistrategy Fund Universe medians. The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were lower than the Peer Group median, but higher than the Fund Universe median by 0.11%. The Board noted, however, that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes. |
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| · | The Sustainable Income Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was higher than both the Peer Group and High Yield Bond Fund Universe medians by 0.15%. The Trustees observed that the Fund’s advisory fee was not in the highest quartile of funds in the Peer Group. |
| | The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.24% and 0.31%, respectively. The Board observed, however, that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were quite low and were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes. |
| · | The Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was higher than the Peer Group and Large Growth Fund Universe medians by 0.54% and 1.051%. The Board noted the Advisor’s assertions that the Fund offers an investment objective and strategies that are unique and distinct from those of the funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, that the Fund’s strategies are typically only available in more costly and less transparent portfolios that charge both management fees and performance fees, and that the advisory fee includes the cost of licensing the Fund’s research index and underlying index. The Board also observed that for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the Advisor waived a portion of its advisory fee to comply with its expense limitation agreement. |
| | The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.69% and 1.22%, respectively. The Board observed that the Fund had a higher advisory fee than its Peer Group median and that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes. |
In reviewing the advisory fees and net expenses for each Fund, the Board noted that the Advisor does not manage any other accounts with the same objectives and policies as any Fund, and therefore they did not have a good basis for comparing each Fund’s advisory fee with those of other similar client accounts of the Advisor; and that the Advisor set the net expenses for each Fund at a level at which the Advisor can maintain the viability of the Fund. The Board also considered the Advisor’s observation that many of the Funds’ peers were part of larger fund complexes and therefore could have lower expenses or support lower expense caps.
The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the factors they had reviewed, the compensation payable to the Advisor under the Advisory Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services the Advisor provides to the Funds and the Chesapeake Subsidiary.
Profitability, Benefits to the Advisor, and Economies of Scale
The Board next considered information prepared by the Advisor relating to its costs and profits with respect to each Fund for the year ended October 31, 2023, noting that the Advisor had waived a portion of its advisory fee for the Adaptive Plus Fund, Income Opportunities Fund, and Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund; had waived a significant portion of its advisory fee for the Chesapeake Strategy Fund, Market Neutral Fund, Merger Fund, and Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund; had waived its entire advisory fee and subsidized certain of the operating expenses for the Alternative Value Fund and Sustainable Income Fund; and had not realized a profit with respect to the Alternative Value Fund, Merger Fund, and Sustainable Income Fund. The Board determined that the profits of the Advisor from its relationships with the Adaptive Plus Fund, Chesapeake Strategy Fund, Income Opportunities Fund, Market Neutral Fund, Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund, and Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund were reasonable.
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The Board also considered the benefits received by the Advisor as a result of the Advisor’s relationship with the Funds, other than the receipt of its investment advisory fees, including any research received from broker-dealers providing execution services to the Funds, the beneficial effects from the review by the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer of the Advisor’s compliance program, the intangible benefits of the Advisor’s association with the Funds generally, and any favorable publicity arising in connection with the Funds’ performance. The Board noted that although there were no advisory fee breakpoints, the asset levels of the Funds were not currently likely to lead to significant economies of scale, and that any such economies would be considered in the future as the Funds’ assets grow.
Quantitative Value Technologies, LLC d/b/a Cognios Capital
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services
The Board considered the overall quality of services provided by Cognios Capital to the Alternative Value Fund and the Market Neutral Fund. In doing so, the Board considered Cognios Capital’s specific responsibilities in day-to-day portfolio management of the Funds, as well as the qualifications, experience, and responsibilities of the personnel involved in the activities of the Funds. The Board also considered the overall quality of the organization and operations of Cognios Capital, as well as its compliance structure. The Board’s observations regarding the performance of each Fund are described above. The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the various factors they had reviewed, the nature, overall quality, and extent of the management services provided by Cognios Capital to the Alternative Value Fund and the Market Neutral Fund were satisfactory.
Sub-Advisory Fee
The Board reviewed information regarding the sub-advisory fees charged by Cognios Capital with respect to the Alternative Value Fund and the Market Neutral Fund, which they noted were lower than the management fees that Cognios Capital charges to manage (i) separately managed accounts using a substantially identical strategy to the Alternative Value Fund, and (ii) a private partnership, which also includes an incentive allocation, using a substantially identical strategy (other than a difference in leverage) to the Market Neutral Fund. The Board observed, however, that management of mutual fund assets requires compliance with certain requirements under the 1940 Act that do not apply to the separately managed accounts and the private partnership that Cognios Capital manages. The Board also noted that the Advisor pays Cognios Capital’s sub-advisory fees out of the Advisor’s advisory fees.
The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the factors they had reviewed, the compensation payable to Cognios Capital under the Cognios Sub-Advisory Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services Cognios Capital provides to the Funds.
Benefits to Cognios Capital
The Board also considered the benefits received by Cognios Capital as a result of its relationship with the Alternative Value Fund and Market Neutral Fund, other than the receipt of its sub-advisory fees, including any research received from broker-dealers providing execution services to the Funds, the beneficial effects from the review by the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer of Cognios Capital’s compliance program, the intangible benefits of Cognios Capital’s association with the Funds generally, and any favorable publicity arising in connection with the Funds’ performance.
Chesapeake Capital Corporation
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services
The Board considered the overall quality of services provided by Chesapeake Capital to the Chesapeake Strategy Fund and Chesapeake Subsidiary. In doing so, the Board considered Chesapeake Capital’s specific responsibilities in day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund and its Subsidiary, as well as the qualifications, experience, and responsibilities of the personnel involved in the activities of the Fund and its Subsidiary. The Board also considered the overall quality of the organization and operations of Chesapeake Capital, as well as its compliance structure. The Board’s observations regarding the performance of the Fund are described above. The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the various factors they had reviewed, the nature, overall quality, and extent of the management services provided by Chesapeake Capital to the Chesapeake Strategy Fund and Chesapeake Subsidiary were satisfactory.
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Sub-Advisory Fee
The Board reviewed information regarding the sub-advisory fee charged by Chesapeake Capital with respect to the Chesapeake Strategy Fund and Chesapeake Subsidiary, which they noted was within the range of the management fees that Chesapeake Capital charges to manage various series of interests in a private fund, which also pays an incentive fee and an administrative fee with respect to certain of the series, and to a separately managed account for a fund of funds, which also pays an incentive fee. The Board observed, however, that management of mutual fund assets requires compliance with certain requirements under the 1940 Act that do not apply to the private fund and separately managed account that Chesapeake Capital manages. The Board also noted that the Advisor pays Chesapeake Capital’s sub-advisory fee out of the Advisor’s advisory fee.
The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the factors they had reviewed, the compensation payable to Chesapeake Capital under the Chesapeake Sub-Advisory Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services Chesapeake Capital provides to the Chesapeake Strategy Fund and Chesapeake Subsidiary.
Benefits to Chesapeake Capital
The Board also considered the benefits received by Chesapeake Capital as a result of its relationship with the Chesapeake Strategy Fund and Chesapeake Subsidiary, other than the receipt of its sub-advisory fee, including any research received from broker-dealers providing execution services to the Fund, the beneficial effects from the review by the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer of Chesapeake Capital’s compliance program, the intangible benefits of Chesapeake Capital’s association with the Fund and Chesapeake Subsidiary generally, and any favorable publicity arising in connection with the Fund’s performance.
Kellner Management, L.P.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services
The Board considered the overall quality of services provided by Kellner to the Merger Fund. In doing so, the Board considered Kellner’s specific responsibilities in day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund, as well as the qualifications, experience, and responsibilities of the personnel involved in the activities of the Fund. The Board also considered the overall quality of the organization and operations of Kellner, as well as its compliance structure. The Board’s observations regarding the performance of the Fund are described above. The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the various factors they had reviewed, the nature, overall quality, and extent of the management services provided by Kellner to the Merger Fund were satisfactory.
Sub-Advisory Fee
The Board reviewed information regarding the sub-advisory fee charged by Kellner with respect to the Merger Fund, which they noted was within the range of the management fees that Kellner charges to manage private funds, which also charge an incentive fee, and to a separately managed account. The Board observed, however, that management of mutual fund assets requires compliance with certain requirements under the 1940 Act that do not apply to the private funds or the separately managed account that Kellner manages. The Board also noted that the Advisor pays Kellner’s sub-advisory fee out of the Advisor’s advisory fee.
The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the factors they had reviewed, the compensation payable to Kellner under the Kellner Sub-Advisory Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services Kellner provides to the Merger Fund.
Benefits to Kellner
The Board also considered the benefits received by Kellner as a result of its relationship with the Merger Fund, other than the receipt of its sub-advisory fee, including any research received from broker-dealers providing execution services to the Fund, the beneficial effects from the review by the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer of Kellner’s compliance program, the intangible benefits of Kellner’s association with the Fund generally, and any favorable publicity arising in connection with the Fund’s performance.
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Green Alpha Advisors, LLC
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services
The Board considered the overall quality of services provided by Green Alpha to the Sustainable Income Fund. In doing so, the Board considered that as a sub-advisor to the Fund, Green Alpha is responsible for providing a universe of ESG companies for the Fund, and that Uniplan, the Fund’s other sub-advisor, is responsible for selecting fixed income securities from the ESG investment universe identified by Green Alpha based on Uniplan’s investment process. The Board also considered the overall quality of the organization and operations of Green Alpha, as well as its compliance structure. The Board’s observations regarding the performance of the Fund are described above. The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the various factors they had reviewed, the nature, overall quality, and extent of the management services provided by Green Alpha to the Sustainable Income Fund were satisfactory.
Sub-Advisory Fee
The Board reviewed information regarding the sub-advisory fee charged by Green Alpha with respect to the Sustainable Income Fund, which they noted was lower than the management fees that Green Alpha charges to manage separately managed accounts using a substantially identical strategy to the Sustainable Income Fund. The Board also noted that the Advisor pays Green Alpha’s sub-advisory fee out of the Advisor’s advisory fee.
The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the factors they had reviewed, the compensation payable to Green Alpha under the Green Alpha Sub-Advisory Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services Green Alpha provides to the Sustainable Income Fund.
Benefits to Green Alpha
The Board also considered the benefits received by Green Alpha as a result of its relationship with the Sustainable Income Fund, other than the receipt of its sub-advisory fee, including the beneficial effects from the review by the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer of Green Alpha’s compliance program, the intangible benefits of Green Alpha’s association with the Fund generally, and any favorable publicity arising in connection with the Fund’s performance.
Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services
The Board considered the overall quality of services provided by Uniplan to the Sustainable Income Fund. In doing so, the Board considered that as a sub-advisor to the Fund, Uniplan is responsible for selecting fixed income securities from the ESG investment universe identified by Green Alpha, the Fund’s other sub-advisor, based on Uniplan’s investment process. The Board also considered the overall quality of the organization and operations of Uniplan, as well as its compliance structure. The Board’s observations regarding the performance of the Sustainable Income Fund are described above. The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the various factors they had reviewed, the nature, overall quality, and extent of the management services provided by Uniplan to the Sustainable Income Fund were satisfactory.
Sub-Advisory Fee
The Board reviewed information regarding the sub-advisory fee charged by Uniplan with respect to the Sustainable Income Fund. The Board noted that Uniplan does not manage any other accounts with the same objectives and policies as the Fund, and that therefore they did not have a good basis for comparing the Fund’s sub-advisory fee with those of other similar client accounts of Uniplan. The Board also noted that the Advisor pays Uniplan’s sub-advisory fee out of the Advisor’s advisory fee.
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The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the factors they had reviewed, the compensation payable to Uniplan under the Uniplan Sub-Advisory Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services Uniplan provides to the Sustainable Income Fund.
Benefits to Uniplan
The Board also considered the benefits received by Uniplan as a result of its relationship with the Sustainable Income Fund, other than the receipt of its sub-advisory fee, including any research received from broker-dealers providing execution services to the Fund, the beneficial effects from the review by the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer of Uniplan’s compliance program, the intangible benefits of Uniplan’s association with the Fund generally, and any favorable publicity arising in connection with the Fund’s performance.
Conclusion
Based on these and other factors, the Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that renewal of each Fund Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of each Fund, the Chesapeake Subsidiary, and the shareholders of the Funds and the Chesapeake Subsidiary and, accordingly, approved the renewal of each Fund Advisory Agreement with respect to the Funds and the Chesapeake Subsidiary, as applicable.
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Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), to promote effective liquidity risk management throughout the open-end investment company industry, thereby reducing the risk that funds will be unable to meet their redemption obligations and mitigating dilution of the interests of fund shareholders.
The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Investment Managers Series Trust II (the “Trust”) met on January 24, 2024 (the “Meeting”), to review the liquidity risk management program (the “Fund Program”) applicable to the following series of the Trust (each, a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”) pursuant to the Liquidity Rule:
Reporting Period – November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023
AXS Adaptive Plus Fund
AXS Alternative Value Fund
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund
AXS Income Opportunities Fund
AXS Market Neutral Fund
AXS Merger Fund
Reporting Period – May 13, 2023 through October 31, 2023
AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund1
AXS Tactical Income Fund1
The Board has appointed AXS Investments LLC, the investment adviser to the Funds, as the program administrator (“Program Administrator”) for the Fund Program. Under the Trust’s liquidity risk management program (the “Trust Program”), the Board has delegated oversight of the Trust Program to the Liquidity Oversight Committee (the “Oversight Committee”). At the Meeting, the Oversight Committee, on behalf of Program Administrator and the Funds, provided the Board with a written report (the “Report”) that addressed the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness of implementation of the Fund Program, and any material changes to it for the periods detailed above (the “Program Reporting Periods”).
In assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of implementation of the Fund Program, the Report discussed the following, among other things:
| · | The Fund Program’s liquidity classification methodology for categorizing each Fund’s investments (including derivative transactions); |
| · | An overview of market liquidity for each Fund during the Program Reporting Periods; |
| · | Each Fund’s ability to meet redemption requests; |
| · | Each Fund’s cash management; |
| · | Each Fund’s borrowing activity, if any, in order to meet redemption requests; |
| · | Each Fund’s compliance with the 15% limit of illiquid investments; and |
| · | Each Fund’s status as a primarily highly liquid fund (“PHLF”), the effectiveness of the implementation of the PHLF standard, and whether it would be appropriate for each Fund to adopt a highly liquid investment minimum (“HLIM”). |
The Report stated that the Funds primarily hold assets that are defined under the Liquidity Rule as "highly liquid investments," and therefore each Fund is not required to establish an HLIM. Highly liquid investments are defined as cash and any investment reasonably expected to be convertible to cash in current market conditions in three business days or less without the conversion to cash significantly changing the market value of the investment. The Report also stated that there were no material changes made to the Fund Program during the Program Reporting Periods.
1 | Fund reorganized into the Trust on May 13, 2023. |
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In the Report, the Program Administrator concluded that (i) the Fund Program, as adopted and implemented, remains reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk; (ii) each Fund continues to qualify as a PHLF and therefore is not required to adopt an HLIM; (iii) during the Program Reporting Periods, each Fund was able to meet redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests; and (iv) there were no weaknesses in the design or implementation of the Fund Program during the Program Reporting Periods.
There can be no assurance that the Fund Program will achieve its objectives in the future. Please refer to the Funds’ prospectus for more information regarding each Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other principal risks to which an investment in the Funds may be subject.
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EXPENSE EXAMPLES
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Expense Examples
As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or 12b-1 fees (Class A, Class C, Class D and Investor Class shares only) 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 the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
These 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, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
Actual Expenses
The information in the row titled “Actual Performance” of the table below provides actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate row for your share class, under the column titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The information in the row titled “Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)” of the table below provides hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (load) or contingent deferred sales charges. Therefore, the information in the row titled “Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)” 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.
Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund | | Beginning Account Value | | | Ending Account Value | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | | | 10/1/23 | | | 3/31/24 | | | 10/1/23 – 3/31/24 | |
Investor Class | | Actual Performance | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,190.00 | | | $ | 9.29 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,016.52 | | | | 8.55 | |
Class I | | Actual Performance | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,191.50 | | | | 8.36 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,017.37 | | | | 7.70 | |
| * | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.70% and 1.53% for Investor Class shares and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the six-month period). The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested. |
AXS Funds
EXPENSE EXAMPLES – Continued
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Sustainable Income Fund | | Beginning Account Value | | | Ending Account Value | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | | | 10/1/23 | | | 3/31/24 | | | 10/1/23 – 3/31/24 | |
Class I | | Actual Performance | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,047.20 | | | $ | 5.07 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.05 | | | | 5.00 | |
| * | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.99% for Class I shares, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the six-month period). The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested. |
FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund | | Beginning Account Value | | | Ending Account Value | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | | | 10/1/23 | | | 3/31/24 | | | 10/1/23 – 3/31/24 | |
Class A | | Actual Performance | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,383.00 | | | $ | 10.43 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,016.25 | | | | 8.82 | |
Class C | | Actual Performance | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,378.00 | | | | 14.87 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,012.49 | | | | 12.58 | |
Class I | | Actual Performance | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,385.80 | | | | 8.95 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,017.50 | | | | 7.57 | |
| * | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.75%, 2.50% and 1.50% for Class A shares, Class C shares and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the six-month period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested. |
Merger Fund | | Beginning Account Value | | | Ending Account Value | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | | | 10/1/23 | | | 3/31/24 | | | 10/1/23 – 3/31/24 | |
Investor Class | | Actual Performance | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,031.90 | | | $ | 11.60 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,013.58 | | | | 11.50 | |
Class I | | Actual Performance | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,034.50 | | | | 10.35 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,014.83 | | | | 10.25 | |
| * | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 2.28% and 2.03% for Investor Class shares and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the six-month period). The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested. |
AXS Funds
EXPENSE EXAMPLES – Continued
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Alternative Value Fund | | Beginning Account Value | | | Ending Account Value | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | | | 10/1/23 | | | 3/31/24 | | | 10/1/23 – 3/31/24 | |
Investor Class | | Actual Performance | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,174.20 | | | $ | 13.05 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,012.99 | | | | 12.08 | |
Class I | | Actual Performance | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,176.20 | | | | 11.70 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,014.25 | | | | 10.83 | |
| * | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 2.40% and 2.15% for Investor Class shares and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the six-month period). The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested. |
Market Neutral Fund | | Beginning Account Value | | | Ending Account Value | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | | | 10/1/23 | | | 3/31/24 | | | 10/1/23 – 3/31/24 | |
Investor Class | | Actual Performance | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,037.20 | | | $ | 18.98 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,006.37 | | | | 18.69 | |
Class I | | Actual Performance | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,039.30 | | | | 17.72 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,007.62 | | | | 17.45 | |
| * | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 3.73% and 3.48% for Investor Class shares and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the six-month period). The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested. |
Adaptive Plus Fund | | Beginning Account Value | | | Ending Account Value | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | | | 10/1/23 | | | 3/31/24 | | | 10/1/23 – 3/31/24 | |
Class I | | Actual Performance | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,159.00 | | | $ | 10.74 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,015.05 | | | | 10.02 | |
| * | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.99%, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the six-month period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested. |
AXS Funds
EXPENSE EXAMPLES – Continued
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Income Opportunities Fund | | Beginning Account Value | | | Ending Account Value | | | Expenses Paid During Period | |
| | | | 10/1/23 | | | 3/31/24 | | | 10/1/23 – 3/31/24 | |
Class A | | Actual Performance | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,120.20 | | | $ | 14.18 | |
Class A | | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,011.62 | | | | 13.45 | |
Class D | | Actual Performance | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,116.10 | | | | 18.12 | |
Class D | | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,007.87 | | | | 17.20 | |
Class I | | Actual Performance | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,121.10 | | | | 12.86 | |
Class I | | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,012.87 | | | | 12.20 | |
| * | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 2.67%, 3.42% and 2.42% for Class A shares, Class D shares and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the six-month period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested. |
Dynamic Opportunity Fund | | Beginning Account Value | | | Ending Account Value | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | | | 10/1/23 | | | 3/31/24 | | | 10/1/23 – 3/31/24 | |
Class A | | Actual Performance | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,080.40 | | | $ | 11.50 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,014.45 | | | | 10.62 | |
Class I | | Actual Performance | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,181.70 | | | | 10.14 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,015.70 | | | | 9.37 | |
| * | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 2.11% and 1.86% for Class A shares and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the six-month period). Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested. |
Tactical Income Fund | | Beginning Account Value | | | Ending Account Value | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | | | 10/1/23 | | | 3/31/24 | | | 10/1/23 – 3/31/24 | |
Class A | | Actual Performance | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,046.90 | | | $ | 10.41 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,014.83 | | | | 10.24 | |
Class I | | Actual Performance | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,048.90 | | | | 9.14 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,016.08 | | | | 8.99 | |
| * | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 2.03% and 1.78% for Class A shares and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the six-month period). Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested. |
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund
EXPENSE EXAMPLE
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
Expense Examples
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase of Class A shares; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and 12b-1 fees (Class A and Class C shares only) and other Fund expenses. The examples below are 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.
These 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, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
Actual Expenses
The information in the row titled “Actual Performance” of the table below provides actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate row for your share class, under the column titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The information in the row titled “Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)” of the table below provides hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (load) or contingent deferred sales charges. Therefore, the information in the row titled “Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)” 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.
| | Beginning Account Value | | | Ending Account Value | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | | | 10/1/23 | | | 3/31/24 | | | 10/1/23 – 3/31/24 | |
Class A | | Actual Performance | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 983.10 | | | $ | 10.41 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,014.50 | | | | 10.58 | |
Class C | | Actual Performance | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 980.10 | | | | 14.11 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,010.75 | | | | 14.33 | |
Class I | | Actual Performance | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 985.30 | | | | 9.18 | |
| | Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,015.75 | | | | 9.32 | |
| * | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 2.10%, 2.85% and 1.85% for Class A shares, Class C shares and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the six-month period). The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested. |
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AXS Funds
Each a series of Investment Managers Series Trust II
Investment Advisor
AXS Investments LLC
181 Westchester Avenue, Unit 402
Port Chester, New York 10573
Sub-Advisor
Quantitative Value Technologies, LLC dba Cognios Capital
3965 West 83rd Street, Suite 348
Prairie Village, Kansas 66208
Sub-Advisor
Kellner Management, L.P.
900 Third Avenue, Suite 1401
New York, New York 10022
Sub-Advisor
Green Alpha Advisors, LLC
287 Century Circle, Suite 201
Louisville, Colorado 80027
Sub-Advisor
Chesapeake Capital Corporation
100 South Ashley Drive, Suite 1140
Tampa, Florida 33602
Sub-Advisor
Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc
839 North Jefferson Street, Suite 502
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Custodian
UMB Bank, n.a.
928 Grand Boulevard, 5th Floor
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Fund Co-Administrator
Mutual Fund Administration, LLC
2220 E. Route 66, Suite 226
Glendora, California 91740
Fund Co-Administrator, Transfer Agent and Fund Accountant
UMB Fund Services, Inc.
235 W. Galena Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212
Distributor
ALPS Distributors, Inc.
1290 Broadway, Suite 1000
Denver, Colorado 80203
www.alpsfunds.com
FUND INFORMATION
| | TICKER | | | CUSIP | |
AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund – Class I | | | KCMIX | | | | 46141T 455 | |
AXS Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund – Investor Class | | | KCMTX | | | | 46141T 448 | |
AXS Sustainable Income Fund – Class I | | | AXSKX | | | | 46141T 349 | |
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund – Class A | | | LDVAX | | | | 46141T 281 | |
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund – Class C | | | LDVCX | | | | 46141T 273 | |
AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund – Class I | | | LDVIX | | | | 46141T 265 | |
AXS Merger Fund – Investor Class | | | GAKAX | | | | 46141T 216 | |
AXS Merger Fund – Class I | | | GAKIX | | | | 46141T 190 | |
AXS Alternative Value Fund – Investor Class | | | COGLX | | | | 46141T 240 | |
AXS Alternative Value Fund – Class I | | | COGVX | | | | 46141T 257 | |
AXS Market Neutral Fund – Investor Class | | | COGMX | | | | 46141T 224 | |
AXS Market Neutral Fund – Class I | | | COGIX | | | | 46141T 232 | |
AXS Adaptive Plus Fund – Class I | | | AXSPX | | | | 46144X 552 | |
AXS Income Opportunities Fund – Class A | | | OIOAX | | | | 46144X 602 | |
AXS Income Opportunities Fund – Class D | | | OIODX | | | | 46144X 701 | |
AXS Income Opportunities Fund – Class I | | | OIOIX | | | | 46144X 800 | |
AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund – Class A | | | ADOAX | | | | 46144X 479 | |
AXS Dynamic Opportunity Fund – Class I | | | ADOIX | | | | 46144X 461 | |
AXS Tactical Income Fund – Class A | | | TINAX | | | | 46144X 453 | |
AXS Tactical Income Fund – Class I | | | TINIX | | | | 46144X 446 | |
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund – Class A | | | ECHAX | | | | 46141T 471 | |
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund – Class C | | | ECHCX | | | | 46141T 463 | |
AXS Chesapeake Strategy Fund – Class I | | | EQCHX | | | | 46141T 372 | |
Privacy Principles of the AXS Funds for Shareholders
The Funds are committed to maintaining the privacy of their shareholders and to safeguarding their non-public personal information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information the Funds collect, how we protect that information and why, in certain cases, we may share information with select other parties.
Generally, the Funds do not receive any non-public personal information relating to their shareholders, although certain non-public personal information of their shareholders may become available to the Funds. The Funds do not disclose any non-public personal information about their shareholders or former shareholders to anyone, except as permitted by law or as is necessary in order to service shareholder accounts (for example, to a transfer agent or third party administrator).
This report is sent to shareholders of the AXS Funds for their information. It is not a Prospectus, circular or representation intended for use in the purchase or sale of shares of the Funds or of any securities mentioned in this report.
Proxy Voting
The Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as information regarding how the Funds voted proxies for portfolio securities, if applicable, during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, are available, without charge and upon request by calling (833) 297-2587 or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Fund Portfolio Holdings
The Funds file a complete schedule of their portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. Shareholders may obtain the Funds’ Form N-PORT on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Prior to the use of Form N-PORT, the Funds filed their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC on Form N-Q, which is available online at www.sec.gov.
Householding
The Funds will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses notice of annual and semi-annual reports availability and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called “householding” and is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please call the Funds at (833) 297-2587.
AXS Funds
P.O. Box 2175
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Toll Free: (833) 297-2587
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.
| (a) | Not applicable to registrants who are not listed issuers (as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). |
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
| (a) | Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form. |
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.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) | The Registrant’s President/Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer 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) | There were no changes in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 13. Exhibits.
(a) | (1) Any code of ethics or amendment thereto, that is subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy Item 2 requirements through filing an exhibit. Not applicable. |
| (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. |
| (4) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. There was no change in the registrant’s independent public accountant for the period covered by this report. |
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) | Investment Managers Series Trust II | |
| By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Terrance Gallagher | |
| | Terrance Gallagher, President/Chief Executive Officer | |
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/ Terrance Gallagher | |
| | Terrance Gallagher, President/Chief Executive Officer | |
| By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Rita Dam | |
| | Rita Dam, Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer | |